The B-52's - She Brakes For Rainbows

[@TheHairobert]

I got to style Cindy's hair in Memphis a couple of weeks ago. She asked what was my favorite song and I told her this one. She seemed alittle surprised but smiled and her face changed and she looked so "extra-beautiful" to me right then.

[@negascoot23]

TheHairobert THIS is the story everyone who has a song that is special to them wishes they had to tell😀❤ Not some obviously embellished yarn about meeting your favorite celebrity and instantly becoming best friends... But a perfectly plausible and relatable incident where you get to experience a very special and personal moment with someone who enriched your life. If I were you, either I would NEVER tell a living soul that this happened...or everyone I know would be sick to death of hearing about it😁

[@gerald4133]

Cindy has a amazing voice

[@charlesodell804]

So does Kate.

[@v-town1980]

@@gerald4133 *an

[@v-town1980]

@@negascoot23 yeah, let's overdo it .

[@danishskiwarehouse]

Has anyone noticed that all the comments for all B-52s songs are nice and positive? Perhaps that’s the band’s greatest legacy: the ability to bring out the good in people

[@laurelmacquarrie1559]

What a great observation. So very true.

[@daylehayden4265]

A certain amount of people lead those who are uneducated, come from a moment that they could not keep their pants down. Now it's somebody else's responsibility... Any idea's?

[@daylehayden4265]

Forgetting all the shnit...thanks for recalling what a wonderful song and group

[@silviaandre1891]

MacQuarri

[@inestima1]

Haha, that's amazing since B52s are so cutting edge and controversial, how about dirty back road, they are awesome and better than Beatles with their sanitised songs

[@rochellerozario7131]

I don't know who Brenda is....but she took time to pay attention to life...gotta love that!

[@kloatlanta]

She was the 80s anti-Karen 🌈

[@ste52s]

Ricky's album and a lasting tribute to him. Due to the circumstances it was released under it went under the radar and it's a shame the group themselves choose to forget it because it's a work of genius. Rainbows is their finest song and I love them for it and I love everyone who's posted here for loving it too.

[@archdruideileen8811]

This is 5 years on so I hope you get this. This is a lovely lovely song. Their nicest song of all.

[@hamsterstavros]

6 !!

[@v-town1980]

Lesson learned....don't buttfuck in the 80s

[@biancamaclean4794]

I remember someone I was on a second date with surprised me by playing this for me and the day was March 14, 1987. My name is Brenda. I was blushing. I wish we could time travel back to the 80's and listen to this song. Great times and cool music. It's a shame this song didn't get much radio airplay. 😔

[@v-town1980]

Genius? No, but it's a great album.

[@aislingshaffrey1494]

It doesn't get better than this - Cindy Wilson is such a brilliant singer. This album is right up there mabye their best. Melodies to die for! God I love that I love the B 52's....always did...

[@inestima1]

This is far more than a song, it is a human observation, a comment on everyone who spots and stops for the special and important things in life, it is an important, nay critical philosophy. This is what could change our mundane lives into happy, fulfilled lives xx

[@EllaJay]

Lol..There's always someone like you around, being all dramatic. This is a wonderful song, nothing more. ☮

[@adjanic]

Angelic, wistful, nostalgic yet Hopeful. The B-52s are Golden.

[@danielfoster8949]

That was beautiful

[@josefinagarza241]

Reminds me of nostalgic feeling like dead beat club ❤

[@Shteve67]

What I love most about this song is that it's not the typical B-52's song that would catch my ear because of it being a mid-tempo song, but everything about is just like...magical. Cindy is so amazing on it that it just sends chills up and down my spine. The music--the keyboards and hand claps--GENIUS!! ❤️ It's just a beautiful song.

[@jorgefernandes1441]

Tony Mansfield (New Musik) brings his magic to the song.

[@lvega039]

People who say that they're fans of the B52's and only know Rock Lobster, Private Idaho and Love Shack are not true fans if they never heard all the other great songs. This is one of my favorite.

[@paulgtarist]

Legal Tender, Whammy kiss, Planet Claire, Party out of Bounds, Devil in My Car, etc, etc.....TONS of great stuff!

[@swtv1754]

And Mesapotamia, Quiche Lorraine, Give Me Back My Man, Don't Worry, Strobe Light, and so many more!!

[@kennywood9911]

@@swtv1754 and Dance This Mess Around, Song for a Future Generation, Girl From Ipanema Goes to Greenland, Wig, the list goes on...

[@swtv1754]

@@kennywood9911 What's that on your head? A wig! I forgot about that one!!

[@AHC63]

Ain't it a Shame

[@MrThelonius10]

I heard this tune 2 or 3 times 30 years ago - didn't know the artist or the title - heard it in a club a few times. Thought it was lost forever - searched random phrases of guessed lyrics - guessed "Here comes christine" B52 and this came up - this is it! Just worked out the bass line and chords on piano. My long lost love has been found. Very Happy.

[@Aramanth]

I wish they would remaster Satellites. The album was so great though no promotion due to the loss of Ricky. I feel it deserves a second chance. The Cure did a tour where they performed three of their albums in their entirety. I wish the B-52s would do a tour like that. They could perform every song from Wild Planet, Whammy and Bouncing off Satellites!!

[@MsFidget77]

every time I see a rainbow, I play this song in my head!!!! thank you Cindy, Ricky and the rest of the 52's:)

[@biancamaclean4794]

My daughter just sent me a picture of a rainbow while she is in Monterrey, CA and it reminded me of the exact day it was played for me. My name is Brenda and it was March 14, 1987. It was played for me by my infatuation on our second date which became her father in 1998. Wish time travel was possible. The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming and there was magic in the air. If I had flowers I would have put them in my hair. Too bad we had to divorce 21 years later. No regrets and love this song.

[@BrendaHolidayRather]

What a cool song! (My maiden name is Brenda Holiday.) Someone brought this to my attention. I had never heard it or knew the lyrics. It reminded me of my 16 or 18-year-old self.

[@mippins1]

cute

[@hespheiden1]

Wow! Hi Brenda Holiday! It's a real pleasure.

[@frankmorris6691]

Brenda Holiday have a great day!

[@thomasgeorge751]

Hey Brenda, how many people can say that they have a song with their name?! Love all the B-52's music!!!!!

[@SteevieTV]

Its such a pretty song. It always cheers me since the first time i heard it in 1986. The meaning is questionable but i always believed it was about a woman who was either mentally ill or completely high . . ."good friends on the ceiling. How did they get there?". She's looking up at them because she's on her back, completely stoned (?). Brinda was loved and understood and accepted by the song maker. Thanks Cindy.

[@serenechaosuk4682]

I listened to this song like 10 times last night ! (got the old cassette tape) I feel this act were SO ahead of their time; this song's style is really epitomal of the early 90's female pop sound; think Cathy Dennis, Betty Boo, Amy Grant, etc. They just MUST have had an influence. This song in particular is just SO BEAUTIFUL. Aesthetically tender and 'aquatic', expressively uplifting and enlightening; pure, wholesome and feel-good. Surely THE BEST SONG OF THE 80'S (if not of all time !).

[@bqkmg2037]

This was originally female style of alot of 80s songs so it wasn't ahead of its time 80s had it first....alot 90s had it too but copied it from the 80s...not all of 90s music was as great as the 50s thur 80s 90s were a transition decade for music lots of changes 90s to today sounds pretty much the same.

[@serenechaosuk4682]

@@bqkmg2037 Sure, pop music, hard rock music and just about all radio-friendly music turned to shit come 1993 ! The Spice Slags, Oasis, Britpop, 'alternative', MOTR acoustic 'college rock' shit, you name it !

[@xannaduu]

One of the best albumn closers. Makes one want more even after its all done. We miss you Ricky. Fly Brenda.

[@tonytrbeaux9985]

I totally agree X0 xanadu

[@JustAFocus]

Probably my fave B-52's song. I love the Fairlight synth that simultaneously swoops both up and down at the beginning.

[@garymorris9571]

One of the (many) beauties of this album is the brilliant use of the Fairlight - Juicy Jungle, Wig are two that benefit tremendously from that swooping sound you mention.

[@mosesberkowitz3298]

Thanks for mentioning that--I've never heard of a Fairlight synth--will Google it!

[@philbrowne1184]

Check out Tony Mansfield productions - he was a legend with the Fairlight and produced this song and the album itself.

[@theodoreweathers4422]

Great sleep music

[@brucemartinlager6553]

The Fairlight Synth is one of the greatest electronic gifts to music.

[@troides547376]

Most original group of all times.......This song proves it.....Excellent....Excellent....Excellent.

[@swtv1754]

I bought this when CDs where first coming out. I always wondered why this wasn't a single as it was my all time favorite song on the Bouncing Off the Satellites album. So happy to know such an obscure song is not as obscure as I thought.

[@Lovethemseventies]

Their best album without a doubt and a gorgeous song. Ricky left us with something so good.

[@smackmyfishup666]

My favourite b52's song. But its one not a lot of people have heard , A shame !

[@wrongmirrorball]

Usually it's only Love Shack that they have heard when they are missing out on so many amazing songs!

[@djson1]

That and Love Shack....and Roam

[@emmceeee]

Were you making a clever reference to Ain't it a Shame? ♫ ;-D) It's on the same album.....

[@PolitischTourette]

I agree...very underestimated but great melodical "Pop Song"

[@timrosenthal46]

My favourite as well ...

[@showmebear]

Never been anyone else like Cindy, and never will be........the 52s defined my youth, lol

[@benedettobruno1669]

Tender and melancholic song. Thank you B-52's.

[@g30rg3-c5]

" ...footprints on the ceiling how did they get there ..." This line often comes to my mind every now and then and it always brings a smile! 🙃

[@philiperigo-backsman7487]

This is so underrated...I love this song and the emotion they capture

[@Neightiv]

This song is hard to listen too, reminds me of Ricky and how much time has passed by in life in general-when i finally get a car ill be breakin for them rainbows! Thnx for the upload!

[@JanP2006]

Reminds me of the time I visited my friend in LA in 1989 and he had this playing all the time in his car…..this is the first time I've heard since then….

[@djgummogg]

So pretty but still makes me feel so dang sad. I strangely wish that I were older, cooler, and able to tell the band how powerful this song is, while at some party full of all wonderful people. I’m longing to be a part of their world that passed over 30 years ago. 🥲

[@nicoletisha]

ditto. friend.

[@demint7]

80s Were Great 😜

[@jackpowers7678]

Brings back everything. I can smell summer flowers, riding my skateboard with Brenda the Cute girl two doors down. Kissing,holding hands.stargazing. If time travel was possible I would give everything to take the world back to those days.

[@biancamaclean4794]

My name is Brenda and I was on a second date when my infatuation played this song for me in 1987. Oh if I could time travel to that wonderful spring day and live it again it would be magical for sure One of the greatest bands of the 80's.

[@tonytrbeaux9985]

I love this track .. i want a FAIRLIGHT SO BAD

[@WV591]

I close my eyes and I'm back to the 80's oooooooooohhhhhhhh

[@inestima1]

So different, so melodically, idea-wise different... Genius, and that connecting, looping bass!

[@joearlt5353]

Swan song for Ricky. Been 30 years and I love this song. Probably took 15 minutes to write it which makes it even better. Cindy's singing is awesome

[@nauort23]

My favorite B-52's song of all time. I got this album (yes, album) for Christmas, 1986. I remember opening it up and seeing the giant paper sunflower and the dedication to Ricky and crying. Best present ever. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.

[@ste52s]

The best song on one of their best albums. Just beautiful.

[@kevinsteele42]

I heard somewhere it was said the band got their inspiration somewhere in Mexico from a food cart that said, "I Brake for Rainbows". Love it!

[@inestima1]

Inspired! One of the classics and milestones of my life

[@carterharnetiaux216]

My favorite B-52's song!

[@Asukenick]

I wish this song was a hit.

[@jeffwarner2266]

It did get some airplay when it was released, college stations mostly

[@danielfoster8949]

LA radio played this. That's where I first heard it

[@biancamaclean4794]

Yeah, because my name is Brenda. 😆

[@kittylixit1682]

I used to drive around Los Angeles in an old Datsun with license plates OM SHANTI DATSUNANDA listening to this song. Seems like a world away ago. It was not even cool then lol. I love you so B-52s. One of the best bands ever!

[@gloriousbirds9538]

I used to drive around Orange County in an old Buick with She Brakes For Rainbows on my license plate! :D

[@smartalek180]

What state lets you put 20 characters on a license plate? (And how do they get 'em all to fit? Very small font, or reeeeellllyyy big tags?) Wherever it is, I wanna move there.

[@danielfoster8949]

I was jamming to this in Culver City. I miss LA.

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Daniel Foster LA is LAme.

[@swtv1754]

I always thought that this should have been a single from the album. Nice to see there is such a cult following to this song.

[@jaqst117]

Greatest party band ever!

[@texashsad]

Good Album......love all the songs:) 1987 was a good year for music.......

[@rlr50]

Fell in love the first time I heard that voice.

[@cindynichols2698]

If you can listen to this without crying or singing or dancing, you are not ALIVE...

[@sideordere]

+Cindy Nichols I loved this song the first time I heard it ~and I'm crying

[@FooBarr1]

+Cindy Nichols this and Deadbeat Club. YES

[@junipercreekranch9791]

reminds of 1987, my summer of love... and this was my sound track

[@benedettobruno1669]

15 September 2019, Palermo, Sicily. Yes their most moving song.

[@v-town1980]

Dumb comment. I love this song, but felt the need to do none of those.

[@Asukenick]

I always liked Cindy the best.

[@jaymeshaw4906]

The B-52s have been one of my favorite bands growing up amd even now and this song is one of thier best

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

So I had this album on cassette in Jr.High in L.A. 1987 but because of KROQfm and #RichardBlade he turned on so many of us to the BEST music.

[@samatoid]

I associate this song with loss. I was breaking up with a girlfriend after a 6 year relationship when this came out. I always think of this song when I think about then and later in years people who I cared deeply about who passed away. Like now. Unfortunately now. If you want to feel a little happier about loss try a good recording of Beethoven's 9th.

[@george1drummer]

This is my favorite B52s song. Been listening to this gem for a while.

[@ebearscanada1302]

if you ever get to see them go go cause they rock! saw them many times.Best show was Heatwave in Mosport 1980! I miss new wave!!! Bring it back!?!

[@lozleo]

@topshoptights I also heard this on KROQ back in 86 and it was the first CD I ever bought. I bought it at Rockaway Records on Glendale Blvd in Silver Lake. At $18 I remember thinking CDs were crazy expensive, but I love this song!

[@xfire905]

KROQ was the only station in L.A. playing it. They had a LOT of stuff that nobody else here was playing. And I'm glad I didn't miss out on that.

[@danielfoster8949]

Dear God. KROQ yes. I miss those old LA days

[@waterdude69]

Maybe the best hit! I love this full album!

[@brianmeyer7978]

Us fans are living proof the gene pool is still alive! Luv it!

[@Supapete69]

i was 17 when i got this 41 now lovely memories grin :) xxx

[@andrewpinchen1869]

Magnificent!!! 😢

[@faitheraphael7717]

This one got lots of airplay on our new wave station that year. Always been a favorite...

[@kronikrudeboy]

wow thanks this was one of their best from their best album. i have goosebumps now !

[@michaeldaycock9522]

one of the first songs that I signed in my Sing Language class when I was in College back when Brenda was a baby ....LOL ...Oh those were the days ....I love all their songs but I think this and Follow your Bliss are my favs....peace and love to all

[@maxmodeIRL]

This is the song that helped me to realize that I was transgender and it will always have a very close place in my heart.

[@daylehayden4265]

That's cuz they are positive and lend happines...cuz inevitably we all want to be...HAPPY

[@bqkmg2037]

Their music sounds sooo 60s..but this was 80s what a great combo...love it.

[@mustang5gtx]

Love the B52's since I first head Rock Lobster in 1978.

[@danielfoster8949]

Oh man George. I saw them do rock lobster on Saturday night live. I was probably 17. I FLIPPED THE eff out, ran out bought the album. Still in love w them at 57.

[@negascoot23]

One of the songs I played to death in my lonelly, despondent teens...Just as good now as it was then...Thanks for posting it! ^_^

[@mosesberkowitz3298]

I love this song---the soft side of the B-52's.

[@tonyf734atl]

Very cool song...and one of their best!

[@snatcher420]

My favorite song by them also...I got the Album(yes Vinyl Album) during my tour in Germany..Counldn'tget enough of the ladies voices and the clapping in the beat. I remember playing it the first time in the barracks and 7 to 8 guys came knocking on my door to come in and listen to it. Saying i didn't think anyone listened to the B-52's here.

[@rockynards9963]

This song and Topaz from Cosmic Thing are my favorite B-52s songs.

[@robertgoodman4948]

My Favorite B52's song Could listen to it all day long! Wish it got more air play.

[@Zebbo57]

think this has gotta be my most favorite album from b52s.love this

[@frankcalderajr3731]

Best Damn Song Ever from the B-52's!! So sad to see Ricky pass away! I always wonder what other great music the world missed out on with him gone. The 80's was coming to end...so was our innocence. I guess Don Henley sang about it all too well in 1989 to close out that decade!! 😢😢😢

[@MrTheprovider]

My 5 year old goes for this track every time I pull this album out, he knows the score.

[@moondoggieist]

Well ,Its Funny I'm back here ! A great song for the ages !!

[@pru6er]

My favorite song from the B-52s by far.

[@FreedomKat]

I wish they would sing this at there concerts =(

[@robertbud8084]

Big fan. Of those cowboys

[@jkmj999]

Brenda's Holiday forever !!!!

[@nydoll2782]

Soul vibes 🤗✨

[@NicetobeatyouFIRENZE]

The best voices of the word...

[@mariaconda2357]

Great! It brings me good memories.I watched them in Rock'n 'Rio in 1985.

[@Natureisalanguage]

Best B-52's song

[@slyslaughter5115]

Sweet Southern kids who loved Nino Rota. I'm so glad they came along.

[@MrYracheta82]

This is a song that you can relax to or enjoy on one of those long road trips. To bad they do not make this kind of music any more.

[@mjdomicello]

BEST SONG FROM THIS ALBUM!

[@silvanusslaughter]

sweet sad song

[@Waynegee7]

Love this song

[@victorrischitelli7224]

My all time favourite!!! Oh the memories...

[@paulelliott3220]

I used to blast this out on a Sundays when it was raining Pissed the neighbours off but man this is a great album Lifts your spirits and this is a great song Oh, Brenda 😍 Cool post

[@jabbapop]

paul elliott Why would you piss the neighbors off? :'( It could be you... It could be me. :'(

[@pjb8159]

Lived in Athens Ga back in the day. Upstairs neighbors blasted Rock Lobster driving me and girlfriend mad with anger. Then they moved and we missed Rock Lobster, so we went out and bought first B52s album. Funny how that works. Now my adult-children are hooked as well.

[@gloriousbirds9538]

"Then they moved and we missed Rock Lobster" This just made me laugh out loud. XD

[@claytontharp8902]

Indeed a spirit lifter peace

[@kh485]

Here comes Brenda!!!

[@MJP474]

Wonderful words (song)- and I again thank you and know how difficult life is somtimes:).>

[@FreedomKat]

My fav album they did.

[@53twilly]

thanks for sharing, great song

[@demint7]

My Favorite Song From Them ❤️

[@PISCORUSH]

I love u Cindy!

[@FreedomKat]

One of my most fav songs they sing!

[@darrenbritton44]

They are the best

[@jetaro63]

this wasn't a popular song, but still one of my faves

[@julaiket]

El mejor tema de B-52 !!

[@peterbaxter6822]

a lovely song remember sunbathing in benidorm listening to this and summer of love

[@johnlipinski2395]

Their best song

[@juviny182]

This is my fav song from them. I Just love it so much. too bad that is not on spotify.

[@xannaduu]

juviny182 It's on Google Play Music (not a shill lol)

[@juviny182]

Still waiting for this song on Spotify to be available in my country