The B-52's - Song For A Future Generation (Official Music Video)

[@HJohn-xn9ub]

As a member of the future generation, thanks for the song.

[@davidfarmer2193]

Happy heavenly 70th birthday, Ricky Wilson.

[@wolfgang7319]

The B-52's were the epitome of fun, camp, quirk, originality and wholly unforgettable.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Well said 👍💕❤️💜

[@otisroseboro2837]

Yes i agree

[@darrylwiggins1156]

You called it.They were good.

[@ncsnvrs]

Both Visually and musically pleasing in all those ways

[@Delivery_Boy_Roy]

They’d still be doing performances if it weren’t for COVID you know. 😉

[@yahoodlums]

Cindy and Kates' harmonies are a gift to the universe.

[@darrellminx5459]

Amazing vocals at the end to have Kate and Cindy singing lower than the Guys in the band. But that's what they would do is break down barriers. Genius.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

The nicest band I've ever had the pleasure to hang out with backstage! They all were so friendly and accommodating after playing a sold-out show here in San Francisco on the "Cosmic Thing" tour. Ricky, of course was no longer here. They kept giving me beer after beer and they just liked talking to me and my partner, Louie that night. They signed my CD, which was kind of a novelty back in the day because a bunch of people had them signing their 12 inch album! The fact that I brought my CD with me seemed to really amuse them (CD's were still very new at the time)! My backstage pass is still plastered on my CD! Super nice people!!!

[@galaxytrio]

Lovely

[@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith]

Man… that would be cool, especially since they drank with you. I like A LOT of music, across various genres, but if I could sell my soul to spend 1 evening hanging out & drinking with one musician/band, hand down B52’s. Man that would be so awesome.

[@williamsmith6398]

@@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith first piece of music I purchased was the rock lobster cassette back around 1990.

[@SaintVodou]

What a great experience. I’m glad they were good people. It’s always disappointing when some name or another turns out to be rude/ lecherous/ racist/ sexist in person; that behavior is somehow more offensive coming from someone who’s had every advantage thrown at them.

[@albierees8408]

Sounds awesome, nice that they didn't let fame go to their head and accommodated their fans

[@JeremyStricklandEdit]

There are just so many little things to love about this video. "Chinese noodalls" Fred in glasses Keith dissapears Kate flips off her shoe Fred not wanting to fool anyone into thinking he could play that keyboard Ricky loves computers Just one of the best videos/songs.

[@j.c.9784]

I mean.. right?!? It has everything! Plus fun..

[@FMCTJR56]

that's chinese noodall (singular) a pronunciation stereotype (in fun of course) and brilliant! nicest guy on earth-my fave.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

I like Chinese noodals the very best

[@lindboknifeandtool]

@@FMCTJR56I really don’t think it’s that, I think it’s a valley girl saying Chinese noodles.

[@jamesbryant5147]

30th time listening. Found a new nugget. What a song.

[@MacintoshT.Reznor]

This is the sweetest and purest song I have ever heard. No Joke. This is the reason for life.

[@Balthorium]

Agreed

[@Skycladatdusk78]

Hi I'm Justin from Kentucky and I'm Aquarius, I like loud guitars and Icelandic Sunsets.

[@tonyfleck3029]

Yes, yes, yes people life can/should be this much Fun!!!....

[@jonzglen7650]

One of the most under rated groups of all time. All their music is fantastic

[@user-cs9of2xd2d]

You got that right. Have you seen them live?

[@jonzglen7650]

+Peter Wulf saddly no, not yet

[@user-cs9of2xd2d]

+Jon Z Glen I've seen them 3xs I think. Last time in Myrtle Beach at House of Blues. I waited with some other fans near their your bus. They were going to meet us, but one of their technicians had gone to the emergency room because a light fell on his head. Hopefully I'll get another chance to meet them. Ive had a crush on Cindy Wilson for a long time. I just love her eyes.

[@phoenixarchangel5082]

HELL YES. There are only a handful of bands that are so monumentally original that they pretty much break the mold from anyone ever trying to sound like them. (the doors, the moody blues, the sisters of mercy, clutch, mr. bungle, etc) You CANNOT LISTEN TO THE B-52S AND HAVE A BAD TIME. It is just impossible.

[@Johnnywhamo]

Jon......seriously HOW are they in ANYWAY underrated? Their music has top charted all over the world, they've sold 10's of million of albums, they are recognized universally as the early creators of the New Wave genre, they have been recognized as influencing a generation's musical styling and you're suggesting they are.....underrated. Underrated and genius, the two of most miss and overused words on youtube.

[@magalirobinson9355]

I adore you guys especially Keith Strickland I play music alike him...

[@leeosborne3793]

Good lord, these people were just insanely talented and brilliant. Astonishingly good and sooo catchy.

[@drewfife5169]

The social commentary encapsulated within the songs of many bands of this era is what I find missing in so much of today's music.

[@willwill5679]

'Wanna be 1st lady of infinity?' Just superb.

[@otisroseboro2837]

Love shack Roam Summer of love Roc lobster Good stuff & this great song here all classics in my book

[@senorsardonico6153]

I was skeptical when I first heard about tomatoes and black-capped chickadees, but it has since become one of my favorite dishes. The tomatoes really help to bring out the chickadees’ flavor. Thanks, Kate!

[@Vejur9000]

The B52’s were all about having fun, being a kid, and expressing your inner weirdness. Pop music genius. Great group.

[@fabclark123]

fun? the message in this song is deeply serious - "future generation, you were created without love, on the shallowest of reasons, by a generation of idiots. good luck."

[@burpitola]

@@fabclark123 yes, but it was done in a fun way. how can you deny that this is a fun song?

[@otisroseboro2837]

Yes i agree

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Astrologically, they are a mostly water-sign band. I love the water signs, even though I am a Libra.

[@kandyapple8573]

I love ❤️ this song I workout to it I rock out to it it’s a great song to do some rocking out to and the lyrics are a hoot .

[@jasoncollins1702]

That keyboard solo scene is one of the most profound examples of Art in all of Western civilization. It's beautiful. "Whammy!" is an underrated LP.

[@ketviin]

Long Live Whammy!

[@pgknippel]

I felt a ‘tip of the hat’ to Kraftwerk during that, visually…but maybe I’m reaching. Just a beautiful video, and adorable lyrics.

[@Digginjim]

Agree, whammy is great, along with the first two albums…

[@ltvanburen8555]

⚡️🌻

[@grguitaracademy5144]

This song made me run out and buy my first B-52s album when it was getting a lot of airplay back in the day and I never knew it even had a music video till looking up the song on here just now.

[@djrich999]

It's impossible not to smile while watching this.

[@gabryaelharrisson9852]

You are so right ! Sorry I'm 3 years late !

[@JeanCarlosabc123]

True!!

[@gabrielledebourg2487]

Unless you miss Rick, which is a very acceptable reason.

[@Fukafukafufu]

Love it! The greatest duo female vocals in history, as exemplified by this tune and Love Shack. Cyndi is so agile, defined, and quaint, while Kate has body and power.

[@rodrigochileno]

Oh God, After 40 years I've just listened this jewel 😮 it s superb!

[@beckybramlett8892]

Hi! I'm Becky, and I'm a Taurus. I like this song, and how fun it is!

[@alexandrepaschoal9824]

Love The B-52s from Brasil

[@williamsmith6398]

Them Cindy Wilson Shoulders wooo wee!❤️

[@deadeye4520]

This song never got the credit it deserved, truly one of their very best.

[@RedZoneCLF]

Yeah Boy/ Girl!

[@sappypngn]

I just discovered this song tonight; and I've been listening to the B-52's for a while now. I'm always elated for more B-52s

[@spiderjuice9874]

I have to agree; I keep coming back for another listen! This song is captivating - I can't escape its charms!

[@swtv1754]

This song and Legal Tender were on moderate rotation on MTV back when they were both new. Believe it or not, I knew these two songs before earlier ones like Rock Lobster and Private Idaho.

[@charlesodell804]

All their songs are their very best. If they ever did a bad one they never let me hear it.

[@invincible1200s]

This was the B-52's opening song when I saw them at the Greek Theater waaaaaaaaay back in 1983. It was such a fun show!

[@JohnJano]

Such a cool song! Never heard it before. :)

[@rayryeridge1565]

Ricky Wilson is one of my all time favourite guitarists.Simple basics and supercatchy riffs

[@wallacebrender]

Hello, my name is Wallace. I am 19 years old, I like music from the 70s - 80s, reading and alternative things. Thank you for making this song for me, I am delighted to meet you! Z generation here!!

[@rockingbeat]

You are living on channel z

[@BettinaBalser]

Ricky was such a doll. It wasn't too long after this that he left this world. Far too early.

[@mariahscully6645]

Yes,yes he was

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

BettinaBalser Yeah, that was sad. However, Kate and Fred and Keith And Cindy along with the additional musicians in their band continued their music career and remained phenomenally successful! I especially loved the album Cosmic Thing. My favourite song from that album was Bushfire. ~Dutch

[@BettinaBalser]

YouCantHoldOnTooLong Mine is Deadbeat Club. Other favorites from that album are Dry County and Topaz :-)

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

BettinaBalser All three of those songs are also tremendous favourites of mine! The B-52's are sensational! ~Dutch

[@toyoscio]

+BettinaBalser Today, Oct 12, it is 30 years since he died.

[@hnrbdrh]

This song has always made me so happy. B52's is pure bliss!

[@otisroseboro2837]

Same here i have this on their greatest hits album i play this one here over & over that's how much i love it classic

[@stephenbennett1643]

My fave B52s song 👌

[@alexkx8599]

@@otisroseboro2837 "Timecapsule", or a different one?

[@mattwages7692]

Hi I'm Matt and I'm a Virgo and I like Devo and The B-52's!

[@RedZoneCLF]

My kind of guy!

[@clazza65]

Count me in also. That's 3 of us

[@TheFranksantana]

Devo & B-52's, the best New Wave bands ever!

[@broesph]

me too!

[@sec6059]

good for you Matt! me too!

[@MrX1026]

The band nailed this. One of my favorite songs ever created.

[@davidg.9932]

Ricky Helton Wilson would have turned 69 today, born March 19, 1953. Ricky died from AIDS on October 12, 1985. When I hear a B-52's song , the first thing that comes to mind is Ricky's guitar playing style. It was unique. He's gone but not forgotten..

[@Julione7]

Marvelous guitar player!

[@systemichab]

I follow The B-52's since1980: I love you!!!!

[@trikkerman1]

Keith's line still puts a smile on my face.

[@vincemacek681]

My friend Keith was also a big fan of that line.

[@alexkx8599]

@@vincemacek681 I think you mean a different Keith?

[@paulmcginn5146]

Hi, my name is kate and I love blacked eyed chickadees. You B52's rocked my world at saratoga performing arts center, early 80's. hitched from schenectady, jumped the gate. The security looked said wat da hell and let me watch, god bless him!

[@BillBuchananFtw]

The sheer level of creativity going on here on every level is so inspirational.

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

B-52's are unusual...unique...not the common Band you see everywhere. This is what makes them so special.

[@MacStoker]

agreed. they are quirky and very talented.

[@roberthendrickson6505]

I Landed on Planet Claire in 1980 and Never Left ! ❤️ The B52's

[@jimmysfansandmore29866]

Hi I'm jimmy and I'm 18 years old and I like trains fans and hvac units and I want to go to the 80s

[@genevievebolling9016]

Jimmy, if I had a son, I would want him to be you 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@seablue5]

Somehow I just grow to love them more as time goes by. This song is great, a generation afterward.

[@matthewwelch4305]

Wanna be...the Captain of the Enterprise! 😄

[@j.c.9784]

We are getting old Lee. But B52s are timeless..

[@dylangatenby9928]

The B-52's are definitely one of the best bands of this or a future generation! Definitely unique.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Underrated, just like Sweden's ABBA.

[@thiagobastos2756]

@@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq ABBA sold huge amounts of discs. They're not underrated at all.

[@tomgrosemusic]

Cindy & Kate put the blues in it at the end. They had a knack for musical spice. They were distinctive and outtasite.

[@RedZoneCLF]

Outstanding as we say in The Marine Corp.

[@vigorousera]

I love their harmony over the last minute and a half of the song.

[@nilssaryanto2807]

So glad i've seen them once.

[@AvocatDude]

Hi, I’m Pat and I am a Pisces from Thousand Oaks C A, and I love this song!!

[@valeriependelton5819]

Hi I’m Valerie I’m a Taurus & I’m from Florida & I love long walks & the rolling waves of the ocean❤

[@sarahturner1980s]

Hi. I'm Sarah and I am a Taurus and I just learned how to play this song on my piano keyboard just by playing around with the keys without a music sheet. :)

[@ltvanburen8555]

VERY COOL!

[@StudioSappy]

Hey I'm L.J. & I'm a Taurus from Australia. I have the same birthday as Kate & I love analogue synthesisers

[@arthurb5803]

What a cool idea! Each band member introduces themselves with their name and other information about them. How unique and forward thinking of the group to do that. Their songs always put me in a good mood.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

It does remind me of the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour. No less artistic quality here, this is amazing!

[@Raughwe]

And very, very silly. I feel like I’m partying with them on nearly every song.

[@juanmccoy3066]

Is it? It feels like they're making fun of pop music actually. It's a trope. And it's very random nearly all of them say they're pices and their favorite food. It's just random silliness. I wouldn't call that forward thinking or even unique. Funny sure.

[@brettstuart6887]

Wow, the whole point of this song and of this band just sailed right over your head, didn’t it?

[@lansingmichigan180]

Cindy is such a great dancer ! even when she is hardly trying !!!!

[@joetillman3806]

dat bunny hop drives me NUTS!

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

@@joetillman3806 Yeah, seriously! I'm watching some of their old videos like 'Give Me Back My Man' and she's makin' me crazy even though the video is almost 40 years old now.

[@charlesveg]

I'm old enough now to have seen a fair number of their shows in the early and mid '80s. If you haven't checked it out already, you can get a real feel for her (I've adored her for those almost 40 years!) by watching the 11/7/80 Cap Theater concert clip. It has Give Me Back My Man and much, much more. Pure Cindy magic!

[@broesph]

i know a women who used to hang out with cindy. she's so cool!

[@sahasrarachakra1]

Chinese noodles. Cindy

[@lisahello382]

❤❤❤what a fantaisy musical world 🧡 I love them SO ❤

[@Shteve67]

It's impossible to be in a bad mood when this song is on 😁 My two favorite moments are Cindy's "biography" and Kate kicking off her shoe when she's on the swing. This and the video for Legal Tender, I swear Kate is channeling Connie Stevens.

[@strictlynorton]

This is peak 52's.... peak everything really, peak irony, peak invention, peak originality... i could go on but won't.

[@crowriver]

Ricky Wilson died not long afterwards. The band just wasn't the same without him.

[@evergreen433]

It's really kind of amazing just how many great songs they put out.

[@RedZoneCLF]

Great stuff!

[@RedZoneCLF]

MerryChristmas B-52's

[@RedZoneCLF]

Like Tesala, nobody figured that he was a genius.

[@studlymcstudburger]

@@RedZoneCLF who?

[@robert-uc4mf]

your comment is spot on man .....i discovered this song just today :D sound so good :D most people (and me too) only know their hit song love shack ....

[@craigcampbell8560]

This song is the perfect example of when weirdness and brilliance can be one in the same. Is this song weird? Absolutely. Is this song also brilliant? Absolutely! No band has ever embraced their inner weirdness like the B52's, which is one of the reasons their music is unforgettable and completely unique. NO band has ever sounded anything like them, and no other band ever will.

[@miagothful]

U'r absolutely right,couldl't have used better words than U !

[@jackcrane7853]

It was no accident they were the favorite band of JOHN LENNON in his last years...

[@codyco9992]

Facts. They were the truly authentic.

[@sir_john_hammond]

idk I'd argue that DEVO is pretty similar.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

,''original'', or ,'' different'', would be a better words to use than weird. definitely unique as you say..

[@martinallman6739]

Hi, I'm Martin from Liverpool, England, astrology skeptic and I like the way the B52s groove!

[@clintstewart5545]

Hi Martin !!! but liverpool sucks

[@MichaelAstorga-iw4qo]

As a kid i had this cassette when it came out in 1983. I loved it

[@gentillygirl545]

What a flashback of being 16 and driving around New Orleans on a sunny day with my best friend from high school, totally dressed like the girls with clothes we bought at the thrift stores. If I was in a band, we would DEFINITELY cover this song! This song makes me happy!

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Songs like this are why I fell in love with the B52s! The 80s early New Wave period was such a great time for creativity.

[@nickdryad]

I can’t believe how amazing the production sounds. It’s a superb song.

[@jhiark]

The B-52's aren't just gifted as Innovative musicians. Songs like this--& their entire act--are brilliantly satirical of society ❤

[@SF_Bud]

Ricky was my biggest celebrity crush ever. I loved their music the first time I heard Rock Lobster my freshman year of college in 79. I was totally devastated when Ricky died. It still makes me very sad whenever I think of him.

[@bluraynation5188]

Bud Maynard Ricky was so cute and sweet! And a little nervous too. I’ll miss him forever. He was sadly taken by the AIDS epidemic in the 80s.

[@nickleggett2101]

Love. Shark. Baby. Was. Drinking. Whiskey. Shots. And. Smoking. A. Joint. When. This. Song. Came. On. Radio. Then. Went. To. Work. Can. Still. See. Music. Video. In. My. Altered. Brain.

[@ericpayne401]

I get upset thinking about it

[@greenbrown7776]

I know just how you feel.

[@harmnone1111]

They were my generation. They are brilliant, voices blended well in unison and a very underrated band.

[@williamsircin6025]

Only now really getting into the B-52's. Cripes, why didn't you people tell me these guys made SO MUCH amazing music?

[@billiewinn8561]

Miss those times

[@learjet7491]

Yes! One of my all-time favorite bands! What I love and appreciate about them most, they are all ways FUN, CHEERFUL, FULL OF POSITIVE ENERGY AND ALWAYS A GOOD MESSAGE! aside from being absolutely unique, stylish and down-right COOL!

[@RedZoneCLF]

My feelings too exactly! I am Marine and i've known some bad shit but the B-52's are a shot in the arm.

[@gerald4133]

The girls harmonizes Soo good!!! 🌞

[@davidwells7865]

A timeless song. A letter for all generations. Great B52's

[@weedrichards9338]

B-52's Are True Freedom

[@billmcgee7742]

Hi , I'm Bill from Briarwood NY. I'm a Gemini and I love the B52s, REM, and Athens GA

[@petrakulschbach6998]

Die sind einfach der hammer

[@paulelliott3220]

Superb I'm Paul, I'm a libra, and I adore the B52's Still available to have a baby now Damn they still sound awesome

[@philmenges9887]

The pure personification of *unique*! Literally, one of a kind.

[@MonteQuz]

Works of genius. Thank you.

[@rafagutierrez1848]

Hi! I'm Rafa and I'm an Aries. I love new wave music from the 80s and especially the B-52s!

[@foreverslighted]

the music sounds so good, listen to that surging bass

[@sebastianmontagu198]

Hello Ricky, it's lovely to see you, I've heard so much .......... x

[@kylabotting]

Bloody brilliant! Their music never gets tired or old...How i love them so.

[@charlesodell804]

Me, too.

[@RedZoneCLF]

I agree and i'm one of the best Musicians on the planet Earth.

[@michaelastorga3187]

One of my favorite bands. Still listening to them in 2022

[@elizabethbell4697]

I had this song on a cd way back in 1990. Played it to death. Without a doubt one of their best tunes ever.

[@ggallag7]

Love this song and video. Great harmonies and sadly one of the last to feature multi talented Ricky Wilson. B52s are one of America's Best bands ever.

[@NewMadrid01]

I'm Donald and I'm a Leo, and I love corduroy and blue raspberry Icee's.

[@louistournas120]

I'm Louis and I'm a tiger and I'm not a registered sex offender.

[@andrewkuhne2586]

Great to see Ricky

[@Fatality84]

I’m Fatality. I’m a Leo. I love 80s music and I’m a Chef.

[@isorokudono]

HI~ I'm Isoro an ARIES from Berkeley California, and I wish Ricky Wilson's 4 string guitar got the RESPECT it deserves..........

[@alisadetwiler3404]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@richardhillage3981]

Hi, I'm Ricardo, I'm gemini, I like Supertramp and of course The B-52s and this music will be endless from 2020 henceforth

[@dagmard6783]

Keith's Scorpio, no wonder he's so mesmerizing ! 😍

[@RedZoneCLF]

Keep on loving your Heroes!

[@R1GAMBLER]

imossible to be in a bad mood & listen to this song

[@daviddalie6376]

a song way ahead of its time!

[@patdonnelly9392]

They should have started tinder, etc. They would have made a fortune!

[@Bipbop66]

Hence, song for a future generation....

[@pgknippel]

Just. Plain. Lovely.

[@yukalew8187]

Hi I'm Yuka! I'm Black, and From West Virginia, and I Love This Song!

[@OneTimWhatley]

Okay, but we need your astrological sign!

[@thejerseyj1636]

Hi, I'm James and I love the B-52's and headphones with the volume WAY TOO LOUD !!!!! Wish I saw them live and onstage, what a fun band !

[@styleparade]

THAT guitar sound, bloody good

[@golderjames]

Bless you Ricky

[@aa70queen01]

Cindy has the coolest dance-slouch!

[@leeosborne3793]

Hi, I'm Lee and I am a Leo! I love hikes in the mountains and Indian food.