The B-52's - Loveland

The B-52's - Loveland @1982
Significance:
Track 1 from the Mesopotamia album (EP).
Mesopotamia is an EP by new wave band The B-52s. It was produced by David Byrne of Talking Heads and was intended to be the band's third studio album.

[@robertbishop5158]

Even at 58 I'm still freaking out on The B 52's what a underrated album

[@davidbois2605]

hello from Eureka CA [age 56] :) i hear you totally, sir

[@arthurbaker978]

Agree with you. It's underrated so that even the B-52's official discography misses it in their albums list. It's defined as EP there. I don't care, it's a complete B-52's album to me. With some David Byrne's colorful notes in it.

[@davidbois2605]

@@arthurbaker978 IIRC it was marketed specifically as an EP at the time -- five tracks? six? total on it? still: point taken -- WICKEDLY overlooked release. deeply interesting. and / but there's *something[s]* on Mesopotamia that suggest the studio relationship between the B's and DB might not have been smooth / seamless ... just a hunch

[@Chilopoda81]

I love all songs from this band, but Cindy Wilson's solos really stand out- she's a musical genius.

[@Cmart6444]

Both of them, Kate's voice is out-of-this-world. Both of them make my day!!!!!!!! Regards Bro!

[@joedecker3900]

No disrespect to Kate but Cindy is my favorite

[@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith]

Plus she is hot af

[@dave7015]

So so very very true. The entire band is off-the-wall talented, but Cindy Wilson is a very special creature.

[@sharksport01]

Best female vocalists ever.

[@alanshuhimeabdulmajid3973]

I was 17 then...Mesopotamia. now at 55 still crazy over the B-52's💝🙋‍♂️

[@sbaker3426]

same, right there with you! still gives me chills to hear this song as i loved it so!

[@pablosrz]

This captures the essence of Cindy. When Cindy passes away, she will live on through this song.

[@oliverioleon652]

hero worship tambien es muy buena

[@Cmart6444]

Pero no sabía que Cindy había muerto, creo q aún vive, de hecho, era y es la más joven de los 6 (si, 6 y no 5) miembros fundadores de "The B52's".....

[@QueenofNonSequitur]

​@@Cmart6444 She said WHEN

[@curiouser1000]

@@Cmart6444 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Wilson

[@tigress725]

Yes Cindy is the bomb …….. a true credit to my gender. I am I proud to be a “52 Girl”….. free and fun…… two qualities that are timeless….. no matter our age.

[@sabrinamoskowitz488]

Am I crazy; or, is that a "I can't get no satisfaction" tribute in the riff by Ricky? My God, he was so good. One of the best guitar players in the Punk/Post Punk/New Wave era. So much respect.

[@Picnicl]

Definitely. I also get a vibe of Love Shack and Bushfire from their later Cosmic Thing album. Very early R.E.M. like naturally

[@bigboaby555]

your crazy

[@michavandam]

Satisfaction? For now, I'd say you're crazy. But give me a time stamp, and I might change my mind.

[@sabrinamoskowitz488]

​@@michavandam when Cindy sings, "Hey. Hey I got it. I'm talking about..." I believe the riff kicks in at 1:09.

[@michavandam]

@@sabrinamoskowitz488 Mmm, yeh... There's a little part of the Satisfaction riff indeed, although not complete and without its harmonic features. Still a good observation!

[@juliekasperson774]

Haven't heard this in years. Forgot how great it is! Love the B-52's! They made my college years awesome!

[@antoinne1]

My days at LA Tech. Filled with B52 music. 52 girls one of my favorite then I heard Loveland oh my goodness 😳

[@Cmart6444]

Mine as well!!!!

[@sahasrarachakra1]

Same.

[@stonyrerootkit8922]

I have not heard this delightful tune in almost 40 yrs. It's Still F!€king Great!! Kate and Cindy are the Power of the Hours, Forever!! Also, this recording is more Proof that David Byrne is a Genius!!😀😝💝🎇🎊☎💣💵📈🎻🎹🎶🎤🎼🎵

[@arturocalzadilla7789]

Hello yhre My brothers of the Olds times Totally agree with You with a Big a,The guitar in loveland of Rick Striickland Was aloucinating and the voice of Cindy Was Totally Superb and misterius as She Was as beutiful as Kate Was too,this song reminds me better days dancing New Way in the partys and Discotheques in Oregon and Caracas,B52 Was beloved very much in those bettes days,these youth Boys are Ignorants and haga not class for the good músic,regards with love to You My brothers of The US from Caracas Venezuela

[@ronnym6846]

This band can not be repeated !! Simply amazing !!!!

[@michaelstokes8886]

David Byrne produced this album! RIP Ricky Wilson.

[@jimiwilson1029]

Also RIP to SNL alum Charles Rocket, who played accordion on this track.

[@zzzaaayyynnn]

This EP has been way underrated.

[@marknorris1911]

You are absolutely right Mark, WAY underrated

[@rutherfojr]

Their best. Bought it when it came out. 81 I think. Tom Tom club kind of had the same vibe but 2 years later.

[@blkbr7580]

Yes, indeed, it was an under-rated EP back in '81 prior to the release of Whammy! in '83. I got the EP either in '81 or early '82. Still enjoying it now.

[@blkbr7580]

@@marknorris1911 Yup, very under-rated indeed. This version of Loveland is slightly different vs. original one on EP in '81.

[@gogoyubari366]

Where do you get these ratings from?

[@andivoid]

It’s a shame tho this songs didn’t get some radio airplay. This is such a great tune, love to dance around or even just go around playing this on the headphones. One of the best songs they ever had.

[@tonynegron1927]

🎸 Love Ricky's guitar playing.

[@ryanulsh1445]

Ricky died before this was recorded

[@pursey2]

He died in 1985.

[@ryanulsh1445]

@@pursey2 Shit you right, I was commenting in the wrong song lol

[@paulcmccomas]

That chorus lick (during "Hey!..." etc.) may be my fave Ricky guitar part ever.

[@xxdrzombiexx]

My first wife kept trying to throw this record out (have it on vinyl!) I divorced her.

[@reflectionofpower8339]

xxdrzombiexx Classic scenario, (wife talking) "Either you get rid of this album or it's over" You say,"I am going to miss you." heehee

[@xxdrzombiexx]

Reflection Ofpower I don't miss her. ;)

[@mercaderdevenecia]

+xxdrzombiexx Supongo que tu esposa seria una mujer maravillosa pero esta canción de B'52 también lo es. ¡Difícil elección, amigo!

[@mrianperry6451]

+xxdrzombiexx good

[@vincefarin7273]

+xxdrzombiexx Throw that wife in the garbage can!

[@calgontakemeawayanyway]

I love this song so much and I'm so glad others do too!

[@berndjenter4005]

Of course , because it's a loveable band and we all wish a loveland

[@nrp0504]

Love this album. Hugely underrated.

[@philipsteele1277]

Awesome band. Original. One of a kind.

[@lucianoschwab578]

Guess it's one of the best tracks they ever made. Pure pop perfection.

[@nonperson9825]

Every track on the album is better than this song.

[@sahasrarachakra1]

The whole thing is amazing. Cindy's voice is my obsession.

[@sharksport01]

Best song they ever did.

[@JamesHunterRoss]

My favorite mix of this song for sure! My favorite "deep" B52s tune by far. To much to love... loveland can get rough. Wait, I'll open the gate, whooooOOOOOO! And that fucking guitar anti-solo; perfect!

[@eriklaramee737]

What a loss Ricky Wilson was

[@barthglennh]

The U.K. Mix sounds too isolated and contrived and choppy, this version sounds smooth, complete and full of continuous energy. It is superb!

[@mjdomicello]

GREAT PRODUCTION BY DAVID BYRNE!

[@identifiantidentifie397]

David & Brian are seldom in the most interstings prods of those decades (even lamb lies down on Broadway is an Eno prod)

[@blkbr7580]

I agree, regarding the great production by David Byrne, lead singer of former group Talking Heads. "Same as it ever was" times 8.

[@richmoreno9938]

This is such a different record from there debut, ‘Wild Planet’ and ‘Whammy’ LP. Seems more synth oriented. I didn’t like this on first listen, but it’s growing on me. Definitely shows their diversity as a band. Absolutely love B52’s.

[@Aramanth]

I love Cindy's solos!

[@tommyseeman6562]

Classic B-52's

[@shaunmeans9162]

What beautiful vocals...superb track.

[@nicholasmonsarrat719]

Happy Valentine's Day ❤️ from CT. Love-laaaaaaaaa-a-a-and

[@steves1081]

That beat.........................................that voice!

[@eduardoalegriarampante639]

One of my faves

[@eduardoalegriarampante639]

Eduardo Alegria genius vocals

[@jamesedinger4956]

This whole album is genius

[@joseolivo60]

adoro a esta banda y en especial a este tema

[@mjto_mojt]

Loveland, Loveland I got a searchlight, I got a lovelight Loveland Beauteous isles of Loveland Hey, hey I got it I'm talkin' about love, whoa Love, love power is the power of the hour, ho Love, love power is the power of the hour, ho no hoa I will show you all the shortcuts to Loveland The Lovelake can get rough Hey, hey I got it I'm talkin' about love Love, love power is the power of the hour, ho Love, love power is the power of the hour, ho no hoa Give me, give me your hand and we'll steer a course to Loveland The Lovelake can get rough Air get tense, waves get choppy Embraces cold and kisses sloppy Oh baby I got it, and you got it, love I'm gonna take you to a place where; But tonight we'll make (wooo) Loveland, Loveland, Loveland we got it, We got it, you wait, I'll open the gate

[@shaunmeans9162]

I remember buying this album years ago it was so different from earlier stuff a loving mature approach

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Cindy awesome

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

B52s take me to a place very few bands do. Love them for the rest of my days.

[@Branny123100]

fantastic tune

[@monicacristinacarrizo988]

Wonderfull!!!! Wouuuuuu ❤❤❤❤❤

[@HyperHillBilly]

R.I.P Ricky. We miss you.

[@ryanulsh1445]

Great cross over album!

[@darrinsoza7892]

I Love this song, it reminds me of shopping in NY and going to the Movies in China Town

[@QueenofNonSequitur]

Had this album, Whammy & Party Mix. Always got me moving.

[@manuelclaverodruett3957]

ESE TE TEMA ES LO MAXIMO LOVELAND MAS ALUCINANTE CLASICOS DE B 52 QUE EPOCA ES TEMON

[@elvihoelsida]

Loveland.

[@NickRowsell]

David Byrne produced Mesopotamia ... God! that guy hates gaps ... one of the best dance tracks ever ... it’s throbbing gristle incarnate ...

[@scottthayer1621]

I ❤ THIS ALBUM 😍

[@frankstefanhorn7988]

...in the earlyearly 80 years... 😇

[@davidbois2605]

me = geezer. bought this on vinyl the week it was released. imho this is one *deeply* interesting EP. ignored at the time. and i can imagine the 52s and david byrne having perhaps had some incongruities in the studio. that aside, this is a MUST HAVE for fans of the B52s. it's a perfectly delicious oddity.

[@Peter-em2dr]

I sure LOVE this...

[@randyhuman]

Tough call, but this is their best album. My opinion of course.

[@berndjenter4005]

This and their first one

[@davyroger3773]

@@berndjenter4005 Whammy is pretty good as well

[@lucianoneves3324]

Essa banda morou na sabap e na mente dos que curtiram

[@lennongreen1]

GRACIAS,Robert ....saludos desde Chimbote,PERU

[@mangedong1986]

my first listen. 😀😀😀

[@mattycobby27]

Great album !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meribast]

Hadn't heard this one in over 20 years.

[@collotpascale]

J ADOOOOORE BS52"S

[@MarceloCabrera-go9vn]

My favorurite es Loveland, best guitar work!!

[@bl00dymilitia420]

Actually came across one of the limited blue vinyl presses from this RSD, very satisfied ❤❤❤

[@paulcmccomas]

"Hey -- / Hey, I got it!" Ya sure do, Cindy. xoxo

[@mcosgrove91010]

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ So great!

[@identifiantidentifie397]

This is their best album, far from the others but no way (4 example) to find it on iTunes) shame!

[@identifiantidentifie397]

By the way it’s produced by David Byrne.It’s maybe the reason of that upper level compared to others

[@identifiantidentifie397]

Maybe quality is not a priority for iTunes, and it’s not a surprise to me...

[@54thwp]

It's on iTunes/Apple music now.

[@identifiantidentifie397]

thank you so much

[@yourfairyking]

My personal ranking of their albums: 9. Funplex: The only one I haven't listened to all the way through. 8. Party Mix: Not terrible (Lava here is better than the original), but a bit unnecessary. 7. Good Stuff: Some fantastic tracks. Dreamland, Good Stuff, and Revolution Earth are some of their best. (RE is my all-time favorite.) 6. Mesopotamia: David Byrne produced it. Enough said. 5. Whammy: A bit dated, but fun. 4. Bouncing Off the Satellites: Underrated as hell, but superb. 3. Wild Thing: A perfect follow-up to their debut. Solid through and through. 2. The B-52's: The best showcase of "their" sound. Sublime track after sublime track, all of which never get old. 1. Cosmic Thing: In all honesty, Love Shack is the least interesting one here, other than the final instrumental. Every other song here is perfect. Pop perfection.

[@danielsan52]

Lovelake can get rough....air gets tense, the waves get choppy

[@fredlinne9372]

soooooooooooooooooooooo underrated but that's cool

[@trangenusa]

I asked a DJ at a Dance place special request to play B-52 Loveland, and crossed my finger if he even had this song to play to dance to. Instead he Plays Love Shack, I'm like DUFUS I said LOVELAND, B-52 LOVELAND not LOVE SHACK DUFUS.

[@elviajero007]

trangenusa Crappy DJ.

[@jrg7951]

He probably wasn't born when the song came out.

[@ghanus2009]

He prob did it on purpose. DJs HATE people like you at a clubs. I'd have you thrown out.

[@101Volts]

@@ghanus2009 You sure you're not ignoring other DJs that don't hate it?

[@hamid2828]

This is wild planet part 2

[@marcelopaez3037]

Great hit >>> new wave >>> B-52's 👍♥️

[@joanpelpinosas]

very, very, New Wave. :) It's funny though. I thought I heard something "DEVO-ish" in the opening intro. Hmm... maybe it's just me.

[@101Volts]

I hear it too.

[@alanstrom2221]

DEVO and B-52s are 2 of my fave bands, both very quirky and intelligent.

[@kennywood9911]

Not just you! Always reminds me of Devo's "That's Good."

[@MrTukaponn]

good stuff!

[@NardoAlex]

Uno de los temas de la película "La Casa de La Cigarra" de los 80s !... Padrísima!

[@johntosh0061]

The B52s rule the universe.

[@alanstrom2221]

Yes, they are very cosmic!!!

[@johntosh0061]

Oh yeh Loveland.

[@joshuamclaughlin9257]

Oh just you wait.. I'd open the gate

[@johntosh0061]

This is the best song of B52s.

[@sharksport01]

100%

[@Melodydonet]

1:04

[@thom8406]

my first listen...

[@edwardmays3755]

I'M going there

[@joseolivo60]

Dios

[@peterlydon5100]

fun, stoopid band... the 80s!

[@smokeybandit9977]

🔥✨

[@jrg7951]

1982

[@scottperine8027]

The UK version is the shit,more extended solos and funk.

[@craigburden1383]

Preferred the Byrne mixes but still a fab tunes

[@Arckitekt]

Riff from stones satisfaction

[@benjusgonzalez7140]

i hear this full álbum under LSD whit my best friend

[@dennisstaughton7474]

Benjus González ¿Any flashbacks yet?

[@sharksport01]

For Mary!

[@rahmiariesty6606]

Aku rahmi wana.

[@peterlawson8796]

Dans

[@no_hyperbole_xone]

Eep op ork ah ah

[@buchonite]

great track but I prefer the UK mix

[@barthglennh]

Mike Davies sorry, the U.K. Mix sounds too isolated and contrived and choppy, this version sounds complete and full of continuous energy. It is superb!

[@jrg7951]

I dislike the UK track too

[@sharksport01]

UK sucks

[@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN]

👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽

[@rahmiariesty6606]

Xamexth wana

[@rahmiariesty6606]

Like aku yg punya wana.

[@rahmiariesty6606]

Disiksa brendy.jijik smua cowok kcuali suami ku

[@Melodydonet]

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