Song of the Day #2: Rock Lobster by the B-52’s
If you’re still trusting my musical judgment after yesterday’s foray into questionable Eighties music, congratulations and thank you. Today’s song of the day is no less strange, but certainly more respected musically, and definitely one you should be ashamed of not knowing the words to: “Rock Lobster” by the B-52’s.
Originally released in 1978, “Rock Lobster” was the B-52’s very first single, and with the exception of possibly “Love Shack,” is probably the group’s most recognizable song. I love its peppy, surf-rock beat and the way it makes me want to jump up and immediately start doing the Twist.
“Rock Lobster” is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and is #146 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. That’s enough to make me want to pass the tanning butter for sure.
