Love Shack” is a vibrant dance track by the American new wave band The B-52’s, released in 1989 as part of their album Cosmic Thing. The song marked a significant comeback for the band, becoming their first Top 40 hit in the United States and reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background and Inspiration
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Composition and Recording
This building was the last construction completed for the Cosmic Thing album. The group had a 15-minute unfinished composition which Was suggested by producer Don was to become a song with a chorus about a love shack. This idea indeed completed the song since one of the non-forgettable lines tin roof rusted was created from scratch during the jam session.
Music Video
At the Highland studio and home of ceramic artists Philip Maberry and Scott Walker, the ‘Love Shack’ music video was shot with Adam Bernstein being the director of the video. An unfamiliar RuPaul appears in the music video: during the filming he motivated the dance line to ‘get up and groove’. Strong and colorful images that accompanied the song, contributed to the notoriety of the song, which fetched the music video the title of Best Group Video of 1990 at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Cultural Impact
“Love Shack” stands out for its unique musical style and its equally catchy lyrics, a true representation of the B-52’s. In no time, the song became popular in dance clubs and becomes an ideal representation of being care free and happy. The song was a instant hit and helped the band in reviving their fame. It has become a cultural icon and was featured in a wide range of media, still remains a go-to song for fun and dancing.
