The B-52's, "Topaz"

[@ExposingZionistEvil]

This is one of my favorite songs, PERIOD. It is such a smooth and relaxing track that is VERY danceable, and has a very nice and consistent rhythm. Why, oh why, don't more people look for this kind of music? Another thing: Just listen to the harmony among the singers! There is really nothing that I can find wrong with this song, and is really quite professionally and seriously done by The B-52's, which says a Hell of a lot about how much they appreciated its beauty. That's that.

[@maxiapalucci2511]

ExposingZionistEvil oh god it’s so beautiful

[@yowie369]

Gets me every time. Even after more than 30 years

[@anonymoushuman8344]

ExposingZionistEvil - Me too. I can hear Topaz heralding the dawn of a peaceful two-state solution.

[@zakkyp8849]

I mean it’s not a rump shaker how do you think they plan of hypnotizing us in to open a portal to hell. Topaz is truth and beauty while ushers yeah is slowly inching us toward a castlvenia style apocalypse

[@juanfranciscocerdagil501]

La ecología en estado puro

[@Dragbike900]

The best harmonizing ever in any song that I’ve heard, I guess I haven’t heard many, but this is top notch✨♥️👍🏻

[@richtaylor31]

One of the most under-rated songs ever. Gorgeous harmonies. Thanks B-52's!

[@BLAKMANGO5000]

i agree so enchanting ,mansfield uk

[@HugoStiglitz1000]

Yes, it is especially haunting when you tripped ballz to this song with a dude that later became a murderer!!

[@menachemsachemrobotscowitz2794]

Yep. I thought this was the true gem in the entire album.

[@kenweser4773]

My personal favorite.

[@alexmeyer5260]

This is definitely their most underrated song. It's a shame that it's never played live.

[@mikaelakalafate2766]

best b-52 song ever

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

Feels like a rocket ride to musical nirvana somewhere deep in space!

[@sarahsmalley2951]

Love this song!!!! Always and forever!!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

this song has magical powers.

[@jerryvandevort2366]

Our hearts are traveling faster. Faster than the speed of love. Straight through a tear in the clouds .

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

@@jerryvandevort2366 fabulous lyrics.

[@jenniferashley1111]

The song reminds me of my father Jack. This was his favorite band and some of our favorite songs. He passed away years ago just in his late 40s.. from complications of diabetes that he struggled with for- years. I was thinking about him today and this song played randomly. I had almost forgotten it somehow and as soon as I heard it, it brought tears to my eyes. I will forever be grateful for the love of music that my father taught me, he showed me the best music in life including this song, pure magic.✨🔥80s baby for life.😎☯️🧜‍♀️🌅🌙🏹🔮

[@toddrobson9228]

The girls vocals are full of emotion & personality, brings a tear to my eye. Should have been a single.

[@Narcosatanico333]

+Todd Robson Every song of the B-52´s should have been a single. Saludos desde México.

[@dianaalvear584]

Always felt like a secret for fans. This exquisite song is for us.

[@cuterabbitsdeadkill]

This song a gem glad it was never main stream.

[@captiancosmo9222]

Funny how time is. I'm 40 I bought this album as a cassette tape. When it came out. I was in 6th grade ( I think). I played the cassette until it wore out. And, here I am still listening. still loving it.

[@SuedeStonn]

I'm 44 and had the tape as well. I actually listened to it one day reading Avengers Annual #17 (iirc), 'The Evolutionary War' issue, while trying to work on a tan... the tan didn't happen (Swedish and English genes, its tough man!), but the comic and music were great! ;}

[@emariadrake]

I share the exact story

[@afergie76]

Me too!

[@mauricegarvey4631]

Good times Cap Cosmo (thumbs up)

[@KofiProductions]

I’m 32 and have a cassette I play in my 2006 Solara in 2020. This song is timeless.

[@AwayFromSirens]

This song is absolutely fantastic! The harmonies are beautiful, and the lyrics talk about a futuristic heavenly paradise...happy happy happy! Thank you, B-52's.

[@alexmeyer5260]

It's a shame that the band has hardly ever performed this live. I think Kate, Fred and Cindy could still slay it!

[@JohnMiller-te7lx]

this song blows me away...everytime.

[@thomasbradshaw4845]

The future is NOW...lol... Blessed.be..☕

[@ozvalle5371]

Seriously want this played when I depart this planet and my life time.

[@musicmangm7572]

I hope today is my day. I don't want anything but to be disposed of.

[@ralfralf3117]

Your first name is not elon.dream on

[@sandrajovic9304]

My God yes. 👻funeral tune

[@rosep5672]

Me too!

[@williamlentzsch]

I was thinking of this as the perfect song to "go out" with....and then came here only to see you already had that idea. Excellent choice!

[@nicolosciscont9413]

The whole song is summery poetry: the harmonizing vocals, the complementing melody, the actual lyrics themselves 😍 this song is too underrated, I can’t

[@briencomerford4754]

Their best song ever. The Harmonizing is glorious.

[@michaelvyse9728]

Yep. Great harmonies.

[@BLAKMANGO5000]

on point

[@shanecreamer6889]

I had the pleasure of living in Seattle in the 1989-93 era when this song came out. Coming over the I-90 into the Snoqualmie mountains and then you see the beautiful city of Verdant Green Seattle in the Summertime. If you have ever been to the Pacific Northwest and saw The Emerald City at sunset in the summertime it is a breathtaking sight. I would play this song as the sun was setting over the harbors and looking south towards Alki beach. Vancouver BC is just as breathtaking. This song is about what is best in humanity, and what it possible if we love enough - and if we care enough. I am now 51 and still engage in acts of kindness whenever and however I can for the planet, for my family, and for people that I will likely never meet through charities. This song was part of my awakening as a young adult as to what was possible as a humanitarian, and that we can care for our planet and have a stewardship to do just that.

[@kdw712]

This and roam, I could listen to them on repeat for ever

[@goodmusic8158]

Please add "Revolution Earth" to that list kdw712 - twould so please me

[@lavitroladeldiablo]

Is it possible to fall in love with a woman by just hear her voice? YES!

[@migamilan]

This song gives me the 1989 just-out-of-high school freedom type of feeling.

[@SuperBalenko123]

I am not joking when I say, IMO, this really is their most beautiful song ever.

[@RedRobbie07]

Gorgeous song. Kate & Cindy's harmonies are always absolute perfection.

[@alexmeyer5260]

Kate and Cindy's harmonies are absolutely perfect in this song!!

[@sdean4816]

This is one of my favorite B-52 songs. Cindy and Kate’s singing in harmony is perfect. It’s just a great song.

[@bekindtogod]

"Topaz" New cities by the sea Skyscrapers are winking Some hills are never seen The universe expanding We're gazing out to sea Blue dolphins are singing Minds swim in ecstasy Clear planet, ever free Topaz Our hearts are traveling faster, Faster than the speed of love Straight through a tear in the clouds Up to the heavens above Bright ships will sail the seas Starfishes are spinning Some hills are never seen Our universe is expanding Moonrise upon the sea Starships are blinking We'll walk in ecstasy Clear planet blue and green Topaz Our thoughts are traveling faster Moving beyond the heavens above Planets pulsating, constellations creating Voices are guiding me to the cities by the sea Yes, I see cities by the sea Deep forests by the sea Skyscrapers are winking Some hills are never seen The universe is expanding Topaz

[@theFatMan5050]

Found this song's name written on one of my father's old notebook along with other's from them...this one is amongst the greatest...its severely underrated.

[@joewedlake6882]

This song makes me feel great regardless of my troubled day. Truly a song that is inspirational!

[@loulagramoula]

The B-52s = Happy Place.

[@DRWFJ40]

I was living in Indonesia when this came out. I'd listen to cosmic thing on my Sony Walkman while laying on the beach watching palm trees blowing in the breeze. Topaz always takes me back there.

[@Katrinamanning]

I love this song so much.

[@joebaumgart1146]

When you lose your best friend and older brother but know that he's still out there somewhere and the show must go on! R.I.P Ricky Wilson.

[@andrewpetik2034]

This whole album is just wonderful...

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

This song is everything!!

[@jjjjermie]

my brain opened up when i first heard this song. honestly mesmerizing

[@chrismartino3519]

best song they ever did!

[@genearbogast7525]

one of my favorite songs

[@alexmeyer5260]

One of my personal favorites from the band. So underrated!!

[@sovereignmind7325]

Best song on this album

[@ivanv.wayditch9193]

This was one of my favorite songs to blast on the car stereo while I was driving. The harmonies on this song are haunting. Still gives me goose bumps. And you can tell Mr. Strickland's guitar work coming from being a percussionist , just great rhythm . Still one of my favorites. =)

[@doctorfienstone2978]

Actually Nile Rogers played guitar on this one.

[@Spacegamejunkie]

Hah, that explains a LOT. I seem to love just about any piece of music Nile Rogers touches.

[@dianaalvear584]

This song is a whole vibe. It’s what it would feel if we could all just love one another and love the world.

[@Long-HairedLuigi]

This may be my all time fave B-52s song, and I love them all! :)

[@shane802]

Pretty darn good for "rubbish years"..love this song.

[@stephaniemcyummy8409]

Still one of my favorites!!!! 🍒🌻🌷🌹🍀🍭🎠

[@ernestgreen6821]

I saw the B52’s in 1984 Umass Amherst! My high school treat to myself! What a blast! One of the best original band in rock history! Completely new sound and approach!

[@micahnewman]

The vocal harmonies give me chills.

[@afergie76]

This album will NEVER get old.

[@jackiewilliams4703]

I have and will always love the B-52's and what ever music makes anyone happy.

[@wrigha]

Me too. This song is great. So was the album.

[@pirosantiagoortiz3980]

Boy I tell you cindy wilson and her partner Kate pierson their singing together or solos you know separate. they are both angels. good group B 52s

[@DapperZach]

So beautiful. Makes me happy

[@southernman22]

They produced great really nice albums which most people never heard. A good song is a good song.

[@Padrone5763]

When it was released I used to listen to it in the car in Maida Vale & Camden ...now everytime I listen to it I'm transported back to then. Great track.

[@michaelfernando523]

Listening to this song on a remote Island with a cold bottle of sweet Champagne and fried shrimps, with a Bose Cd player and partying with a dozen of young just married couples dancing to this eternal classic art beat and simply having a marvelous time.Add a thousand colorful balloons and roses all over the place plus the presence of Keith,Fred,Cindy and Kate. Let's '' ROCK ''!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@efrainhernandez645]

I felt in love w this jam from the 1st moment i heard it!!I believe i was in my late teens/early 20s.

[@malvinmainwaring3443]

Remember going to clubs out of it late 80,s 90,s, love still today

[@SnazzerSlemino]

This song helps me get through bad thoughts ❤

[@dennyii5292]

This track should have been a single....could have been a hit.

[@JoanPedrola]

Bushfire, roam, junebug, love shack...còsmic thing is a HELL of an album!

[@cnx301]

Some hills are never seen--blows my mind!

[@Fulcrum803]

AMAZING SONG !!

[@tayoof8193]

I remembered this song so I scrolled clicking on so many songs to find this and now I'm crying cuz this song is my life

[@jackiewilliams4703]

I'm doing my best not to cry as this is my life, since I was votied most not to successd at anything in life complementts of my parents . my Pop knew better. Topaz.

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

Tyler Arts Don't cry! Your universe is expanding!

[@newwavepop]

i never know how Fred does it, if i were standing between those two lovely ladies and their amazing voices i would be way too embarrassed to try to sing.

[@badminton5920]

He gay.

[@newwavepop]

being gay makes him not embarrassed to sing over two clearly far superior vocalists.

[@sharksport01]

If Fred's voice was removed, they would have been as popular as Fleetwood Mac. I'm glad they didn't remove it.

[@simonepontique1378]

This song is my jam...I loved it as a teenager driving in my Volvo and now as a Mom. Topaz....Lovely and magical song...

[@joniwilliams7712]

I love this song...reminds me of the ocean

[@southernman22]

I loved this song from get go

[@matthewmcmanus9735]

beautiful harmonies

[@thomasbradshaw4845]

God I love this song it really is a gem I so love this vibe here today Blessings and a about out to all the loving beings on and off world.....topaz... Our hearts are traveling faster☕💐💖💝💗

[@durtchgurtler2251]

what a fucking jam by an amazing band.

[@mhumphreys1928]

2020 still holds up great track

[@malvinmainwaring3443]

Sound like angels

[@punkz87506]

Born in '82 and my cool parents jammed to this album throughout my upbringing. I not only get the nostalgia but the fact that this is just good music.

[@YOSTINATOR]

I will never forget my much older sister coming back from a concert from this tour and telling me this was her favorite song from "Cosmic Thing." One of "her" songs that has always stuck with me ~ an 80s kid and Hard Rockin' Metal Head

[@DerekBlank]

Beautiful, relaxing, endlessly listenable. You can hear Keith really clearly on background vocals at 1:56!

[@DancingSpiderman]

Their best song, from their best album!

[@gordonbrazil5617]

this music really feels like a new adventure in life!

[@christianoazzuro6711]

Love this!The harmonies are so beautiful.They got a Mamas and Papas/ABBA flavour the "B-52 way".Nile Rodgers did a fine job to this as a producer.

[@Fractal_blip]

This song is about taking Blue dolphin ecstasy and driving along a coast looking at a cityscape or walking out to the ocean with the cityscape behind. Its got a super funky vibe and I loved this song ever since my grandma showed it to me one day before elementary school and I was like "this is so nice oldma" Grandmas are so awesome.

[@mfahey]

Ha that's so cool. You have a great Grandma! - This is my​ fave B-52s song for sure!

[@rainbowluna6365]

damn what a fun song! i love the 80s.

[@KJezza]

This is a total gem from the 'rubbish' years, one of my favourite B52 songs

[@antoniojosedossantos1082]

Fantastic 80's music, congratulations

[@zdenekhora8786]

BEAUTIFUL

[@plimsoul27]

Love this song...just a good vibe about it...makes me feel good! Thanks for posting!

[@RylanRendar]

This song gives me chills, and totally captures the feeling of ecstasy

[@willlindsay1866]

I was 13 when I bought the cassette. The first I ever bought, and it's still my favorite.

[@hughdismuke4703]

Fantastic song! Great melody, harmony!

[@yowie369]

This song gets me every time. Love it so much.

[@yowie369]

For 30 years at least

[@thomoose4647]

Someone please explain how you could not fall in love with this song (and this whole album, for that matter).

[@jay1jayf]

imagine you're deaf and don't have the capacity to listen to music. There. That's one.

[@mcbillygoat2413]

Even if this song was the only worth while song on the album which it is not. B-52’s rock. Even John Lennon said so.

[@rayzrrtredz3902]

I’m a hardcore metal head but I love b52s this is a great example why , even Jeff hanneman of slayer said b52s is his beach jams

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

Check out planet Claire.

[@rtosic1]

2019...Still.

[@tonyrodrigues9425]

Love b52s harmonies in this song👍

[@flo15jo]

It's my topaz wedding anniversary next month!

[@ernestinemaloy6752]

Flojo congratulations ur so lucky

[@MrAlfamanGT]

I repeating this song in the car while driving Italian country roads on sunny hot days.

[@jamisonmontgomery2114]

Opinion but GREATEST B 52'S SONG EVER!! Wish I could find a live version

[@josephcronier7224]

iTunes has a live 2 cd set that it is on also a dvd is available live in boston cosmic thing 1989

[@nathanwalker8629]

Bright ships that sail the sea. Star ship are blinking. I love the cities by the sea.

[@niceuniverse9586]

I bought cosmic thing in Berlin when i was 15 and i loved it, I stoped listen to it and start listen to it again and lost it again and start listen to it again. Life changes and i become older but somewhow cosmic thing is still there, There are not many things that are still there so cosmic thing might be special.

[@el_piter33]

Such a soothing song

[@jerrymurphy4608]

that song is so beautiful

[@fronesis01]

Always their vocals are synchronized a 100%, these women had a lot of tempo, harmony and flow at the time to sing, really amazing!

[@sherwinmarlin2782]

1989...just graduated HS when Cosmic Thing came out. Along with Tom Petty that same year...this song is one of my favorite melodies. Amazing vocals & musicianship!😁👍👏👏👏

[@aaronbeauchamp3312]

I remember this song so fondly....I was 20 years old, and was working as a security guard at Philmont Boy Scout Ranch. Nearby was a very artsy-bohemian town called Taos, about 20-25 minutes away. You would wind through the mountains between Philmont Ranch and Taos and it was a beautiful drive. I would put on my Walkman( lol) and listen to this song, over and over and over.....the last 20 seconds of this song are especially golden.

[@markwiitanen8949]

LOVE THIS SONG!

[@louisereyes1203]

This song is my absolute fave from the band. Makes me think of night harbor cruising in NY or sailing in the Bermudas.

[@avtobusv866]

One of the best rock albums Ever.

[@travismcleod5078]

Attended their concert in Grand rapids Michigan a couple of years ago and got to meet and greet them backstage!!!! It was a show full of energy and fun!!!

[@yukinsky]

the good song.