The B 52's - Whammy! (Full Album)

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Whammy! is the third studio album by new wave band The B-52's. It was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in December 1982.

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@STapia-hf7vp 5 жыл бұрын

Oh God this is the quintessential party album of my life. The vocals and energy Bring tears of joy; And memories...oh boy!

@joemontecalvo 8 жыл бұрын

0:00 Legal Tender 3:39 Whammy Kiss 9:00 Song for a Future Generation 13:00 Butterbean 17:17 Trism 20:42 Queen of Las Vegas 25:18 Don't Worry 29:14 Big Bird 33:28 Work That Skirt

@Safetysweet 6 жыл бұрын

Feelina MilkBuzz whammy kiss kinda reminds me of Devo

@markusdaxamouli5196 6 жыл бұрын

Love first song as a Memorial to Ricky, lived dancing and jumping on bed bouncing to 52s in late 70s-80s..few bands can take me back by a song. JOURNEY IS ANOTHER.

@cuterabbitsdeadkill 2 жыл бұрын

Been going down a b-52s rabbit hole out of my 30 years of living I wish in heard them sooner cause their music so bright it take me out of my dark places and keep my shadow thoughts at bay . That how amazing they are . Their music is like magic . It's slap hard and make you want to dance . Omg :)

@gerald4133 6 жыл бұрын

They almost always play upbeat positive music and alot of fun. B52s' ROCK 🎸 LOBSTER

@davidlong8536 7 ай бұрын

B-52s is Shakespeare of the 1980’s…. Twelfth Night or Much Ado About Nothing with musical accompaniment and southern rap. Ima floored. The brilliance of the music is just amazing. I want this album on repeat for eternity after I leave this world.

@JeremyYost Жыл бұрын

And HEAVY! EQUIPMENT!!

@tarbor2798 6 жыл бұрын

even almost 40 years old it is still as good as it was. Respect!

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree and I remember in 82when I was 16, great group

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

The B-52S is a great group I remember when I was 16in 1982.High School Days 🙂

@markusweber3952 4 ай бұрын

I was 16 to. Listened to them in school to. In Munich, Germany. Greetings.

@lisaparsons4124 4 ай бұрын

@@markusweber3952 yes great group, miss the 80s.Have a great day from Morrow Ga

@GABELOGANPETS 9 жыл бұрын

This great album was the first I listened im my life and I still find it the best ever from the B's. "Whammy Kiss" is my favorite, but "Legal Tender" was a success here in Brazil. 30 years ago, they came for the first "Rock'n Rio Festival" and I saw them on tv. Since then, this is my favorite group, as the same way was John Lennon's favorite too. I got ALL albuns by now. I just love this band and this album. Excellent! (Y)

@TheBruro22 9 жыл бұрын

One of the more overlooked new wave albums of the early 80s. A classic.

@Lonette 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is so. I remember when Whammy! came out almost everyone in the industry said they were disappointed, sales were weak, and Butterbean, Big Bird and Queen Of Las Vegas were holdovers from the even weaker previous Mesopotamia album. Then three years later Ricky died. I think Whammy! is their greatest.

@eriklaramee737 7 жыл бұрын

Lonette, I don't know if this is my favorite album but... Butterbean is without a doubt my favorite song by the B-52s!!! Pass me a plateful!

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes a great group I remember in 82when I was 16🙂

@j.c.9784 Жыл бұрын

This is my shit! Played all the damn time.

@j.c.9784 Жыл бұрын

@Tesla435Talk about fun! This is the best. 😊

@globalfungiat44 5 жыл бұрын

I love this album. My go-to for when I need a smile.

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 😊 I remember them in 82when I was 16

@joseluismontero5516 2 жыл бұрын

Su musica era diferente, divertida, sofisticada y creativa a la vez.

@brendanf.2718 10 жыл бұрын

Song for Future Generations is still one of my all-time favorites by them. They are such a classic band. I can lose myself in their greatest hits albums.

@olivermilke7756 6 жыл бұрын

kate+cindy whoohooooooo

@Twestberg1 10 жыл бұрын

Legal Tender just made my day :D Probably been 20 years since l've heard it.

@yaknophonics 10 ай бұрын

Such an enjoyment to listen to the B-52s!

@turbuglah 7 жыл бұрын

i love this album. my first b 52s vinyl and still rocking it 25 years later

@csilt 6 жыл бұрын

I love this so much now. Something about this album is just magical. Opening track just hits a happy chord with me

@joycesweeting3211 10 жыл бұрын

This album is still as fresh as daisies! LOl

@thomasgeorge751 9 жыл бұрын

I remember when this album came out, I was 17 years old. One of the best bands out of the 80's. Saw them at universal studios, they were FANTASTIC, EVERYONE DANCING AND SINGING ALONG!!!!!! i missed them in jacksonville this year.Btw love your name strange euphoriua.

@marygibson9508 8 жыл бұрын

I went to The B52s concert along with Lori ; Ian! Good stuff.Class of 1990.

@Bertoblam1 9 жыл бұрын

Whaah! this is new to me,a B52s album I never heard before, love love love love love it. I'm havin a B52s day and I'm gonna kiss your pineapple!

@thomasgeorge751 9 жыл бұрын

gruntoblumpharglegargle under the strobe light?

@barbarathompson2531 6 жыл бұрын

I bought this when it came out on vinyl, and it still sounds amazing!

@msmollychristina 9 жыл бұрын

I still have this on cassette. Saw them in Chicago in 1983, in DC in 1985 & at William & Mary college in 1987. They opened for The Police, REM & REM, respectively. Best.Shows.Ever.

@msmollychristina 9 жыл бұрын

ChristY B Oh, almost forgot. Saw them at Pensacola Springfest in about 2005 with my daughters. They LOVED them!

@gimmelmom 8 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! What a shoe that would've been! B52s and The Police!? Holy cow!

@olivermilke7756 6 жыл бұрын

neidisch

@Blank_Frank 5 жыл бұрын

You must be mistaken. The B's did not tour back in 1985 and 1987. The only show they did in 1985 was for the "Rock In Rio" festival ! ;-)

@webipedia7 10 жыл бұрын

1. "Legal Tender" (Lyrics: Robert Waldrop) Pierson, C. Wilson 3:40 2. "Whammy Kiss" Schneider (C. Wilson, Pierson) 5:20 3. "Song for a Future Generation" Pierson, Schneider, Strickland, C. Wilson, R. Wilson 4:00 4. "Butterbean" Schneider (C. Wilson, Pierson) 4:14 Side two No. Title Lead vocals Length 1. "Trism" Pierson, Schneider, C. Wilson 3:23 2. "Queen of Las Vegas" Pierson, C. Wilson 4:40 3. "Don't Worry (Yoko Ono cover)" Pierson, Schneider, C. Wilson 4:01 4. "Big Bird" Schneider (C. Wilson, Pierson) 4:14 5. "Work That Skirt" Instrumental 3:48 Total length: 37:17

@stevemcgee99 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the track list.

@creamcheese65 2 жыл бұрын

"Don't Worry" - Sounds like they had a ton of fun tracking those vocal lines.😄

@ogrebattle22763 8 жыл бұрын

I saw The B-52's @ The Ritz in NYC back in 1983 when this album came out.... unbelievable... 33 years ago...

@JacobRClark 7 жыл бұрын

I was at that show, too! It was my first time seeing the B's (I've seen them at least six times over the years) in my first year of living in the city, and one of the many times I went to the Ritz. I also saw Tina there the summer of 84 at the height of her spectacular comeback. And oh, so many others....

@ogrebattle22763 7 жыл бұрын

The Ritz used to be a popular place to go back then...

@fredloizeau2415 6 жыл бұрын

Hello ! Trop bien comme groupe et indémodable avec les années .... Longue vie bises Fred 🤙❤️

@jomcbar1 9 жыл бұрын

Such good memories in northern cal in the mid 80's with this band!!

@DR-xt9ux 7 ай бұрын

Queens NY 1980s

@douglarson5843 9 жыл бұрын

Ah the memories. I played this cassette in my Walkman until the tape got chewed up. Whammy hug!

@olivermilke7756 6 жыл бұрын

awesome songs awsome band

@markomar77nez76 5 жыл бұрын

All time classic a must have.

@tahoebum 9 жыл бұрын

High school days great memories.

@snatcher420 7 жыл бұрын

I Still have all their albums on LP, well all but FunPlex and Time Capsule which I have on CD. Loved to dance around the house playing the bass to them before going out dancing and bar hopping in the 80's. Still remember jamming to Butter Bean and a good friend of mine was jumping around in the house dancing with a bb rifle and shot out the patio sliding door. Now that I think about he never paid for it....

@diamondjiujitsu2607 8 жыл бұрын

We're in the BAAAAASSSSEEEEMMMMENNNNTTT!!!

@alexl3208 3 жыл бұрын

My fav album. Danceable & atmospheric🏂

@AlexColberg 9 жыл бұрын

These guys are more rockin' and certainly more uplifting than many of the rock and roll hall of fame members.

@miked2513 9 жыл бұрын

Alex Colberg Many of the what?

@larryappleton6156 8 жыл бұрын

+Alex Colberg What does that have to do with anything?

@looeyt4767 7 жыл бұрын

ROCKIN AND UPLIFTING yesssssssssssssssss...listen to their stuff at work all the time and cant stop my feet and my hands

@dominichetherington2287 6 жыл бұрын

Dan S. Hi dan greetings from England so can you tell me why they are not in the hall of fame to its an absolutely criminia

@dominichetherington2287 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the end of my reply to your post why haven't they been inducted????????? Hall of fame got something against gays? We are talking about one of the most dearly loved bands in the world

@garysmith5781 5 жыл бұрын

Had this on cassette back in 82, jammin on my walkman..

@lisaparsons4124 2 жыл бұрын

A great group I remember in 82when I was 16🙂

@DR-xt9ux 7 ай бұрын

6:33

@tomikazi7507 5 жыл бұрын

Perfection ....just Perfection thank you Ricky Wilson...this band died with you.....

@rjptiger 10 жыл бұрын

This was released in 19 Moon 83!!! B-52's Rule!!!

@riversidepete6128 7 жыл бұрын

are they in the rock n roll hall of fame?... they should be!

@dominichetherington2287 6 жыл бұрын

riversidepete 61 a fucking injustice when I think of all the trash that's wormed its way in I shake my fucking head this music business sucks never mind I know I'm in a great world wide club who love and adore the 52s

@Trainy2 5 жыл бұрын

Who cares about that meaningless place. It was just started by some random guy with ties to some industry guys who started inviting the artists to come and they came. It's by no means a legitimate honor like sports hall of fames. Music is way too subjective.

@karenstrachan6784 3 ай бұрын

Saw Violet Femmes open for these gize. Best dance party ever

@thelaughingman79 5 жыл бұрын

i love the way she says chinese noodles lol

@kendollgt 5 жыл бұрын

thelaughingman79 that is the best part! In the video is also great! In a chinese carriage with a crazy wig.

@antoniojimenezherrera 8 ай бұрын

Miss them very much

@aveytare2185 6 жыл бұрын

ive always been scared to move on from wild planet to this, considering how really good their first two LPs are.

@VanielDeeform 5 жыл бұрын

Joe If you’re truly going chronological in listening to their records, Mesopotamia goes between the first two & then this. That EP is real departure as well, so Whammy won’t seem like such a big jump. And as much as I enjoy the David Byrne production, this is less busy at times and let’s their sounds breathe more like they did before. Plus, they couldn’t help but evolve and try new things. Some of their best stuff imho

@tonyr.5673 Жыл бұрын

I will always love this album!

@jomcbar1 9 жыл бұрын

Love Legal Tender...and the surf guitar on Whammy Kiss!!

@ericd6879 6 жыл бұрын

Found this album for 2 euros at a flea market in Homburg Germany. This is true genius

@brianprice2047 9 жыл бұрын

wow awesome album. love them!

@televisiontrekkie3802 9 жыл бұрын

Whammy kiss me, whammy. Love.

@johnnyborealis 7 жыл бұрын

Legal Tender is brilliant

@JeremyYost Жыл бұрын

10 20 30 million ready to be spent. . .

@jeffreywilliams2240 10 жыл бұрын

there's a big bird flying over my house. What's it doing and what does it want? those lyrics equal any ever written by the Ramones!!

@MichaelHansenFUN 6 жыл бұрын

On initial pressings of the album, the seventh track was "Don't Worry", a cover version of the Yoko Ono song "Don't Worry, Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking for Her Hand in the Snow)". However, the song was removed during later pressings due to legal issues. On subsequent pressings, the song was replaced with "Legal Tender"'s B-side, "Moon 83", a remake of their earlier track "There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)".

@chebbytv Ай бұрын

my favorite album ever!!!! tyty

@rothhammer1492 6 жыл бұрын

You got it, I - I - I want it!

@krunchienut 8 жыл бұрын

Their signature sound, Ricky Wilson playing his own twist on aggressive surf rock, is largely absent, and some of the songs aren't the best, but the sound they get out of that Korg SB-100 bass synth (visible in the Legal Tender video) is absolutely killer. This album is a great example of what that machine can do. It gets me every time.

@olivermilke7756 6 жыл бұрын

cindy+kate are no machines i guess

@Blank_Frank 5 жыл бұрын

Most of the synth sounds you're hearing on "Whammy" comes from the Roland Jupiter 8. Most of the drum machine work was programmed on an Oberheim DMX. The SB-100 was mostly used on the first couple of records.

@channelvessel Жыл бұрын

I was recently thinking about Ricky Wilson’s unique harmonic playing. It helped to define their otherness. I would love to know his approach to chord creation. My fanaticism reduced to moderate fan levels when whammy was released so I’m now really enjoying it as a great sounding record. Song for a future generation is truly prophetic of the banality of our social media world . Ricky obviously Sadly Missing from later stuff 😢 such a brilliant collective band.

@robertrichartz9520 6 жыл бұрын

I met the manager of the B-52s at my job site many years ago and it was mucho gratifico !!! :) I said , Hey you look a lot like Fred of the B-52s. He said , " I am the manager of the band. We all look the same on planet LOVE. heheheh. he didn't really say that but I did meet the dude and it was reeealllll Boossssss Hehehehe

@aelius93 9 жыл бұрын

I love this album. Calling it their best is... Well... inaccurate. You may have a special place in your heart for the time and the music. Musically i thinj the b-52s best work would be a combination of cosmic thing, good stuff, and the time capsule originals. I love old B-52s But i think the brightness of the later albums is really inspiring. Of course, there are moments of greatness on every b-52s album. I think queen of las vegas is the greatest moment here. The wisdom and sarcasm of their sense of humor is so beyond the average person. These are staggeringly intelligent people.

@THECLARENCES 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting!xoxoThe Clarences (Robert, Erin & Leslie)

@nilzamendes5979 9 жыл бұрын

UHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU o "B" é superrr massa!!

@antoniojaviervegasantana7700 3 ай бұрын

CLASICOS🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

@garridoescultor 10 жыл бұрын

Work than skirt¡ a perfect trip

@thomasgeorge751 9 жыл бұрын

Butterbean was the very first song I heard by the B52s.

@nosbleed Жыл бұрын

merci !

@kylabotting 9 жыл бұрын

A track list would be awesome!

@pfaffman100 8 жыл бұрын

Love it!, thank's.

@scootergirl_cookies 6 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@TRISMDRIVER 7 жыл бұрын

With Don't Worry in its rightful place!

@voddynblack 7 жыл бұрын

i remember this, twas the summer of `82, really good blotters (superman),

@99sdad 8 жыл бұрын

Don't Worry!!!

@claudiodean6363 6 жыл бұрын

Muito bom esse LP !!

@japan906 5 жыл бұрын

Miss Ricky. He is hanging out with Jimi, Cochrane, Prince and others who lent their unique mental and musical tattoes for us all. Lucky us! Ricky was something else. Guess it's why Keith doesn't tour now. Fred, Cindy and Kate are still Godzilla live. "Throw me that whammy!"

@joycesweeting3211 10 жыл бұрын

travel by Trism ! thru the atmosphere! by Prism! that's the way to Go !!

@michaelkrestan5483 7 жыл бұрын

legal tender rules...incredible!

@tsubuyakiiwanohimits 10 жыл бұрын

最初の３局がいいですねぇ。３０年前なのに。

@MrTukaponn 6 жыл бұрын

@SatirSatirSatir 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! On the tracks of YellowAlbum and RedAlbum.

@iconicshrubbery 6 жыл бұрын

Im English and this album kicks arse!

@fleckmo 3 ай бұрын

Trism 😊😊😊😊

@euoani 8 жыл бұрын

so cool

@j.c.9784 Жыл бұрын

Wild Planet is also the biznass! 😊

@jeremyborino9197 7 жыл бұрын

good clean fun !

@MarkTitus420 5 жыл бұрын

I used to just think this was some silly shit back then but this is actually very good. I guess because there is so much shit music out there now it makes my old shitty music sound good.

@phizgp 10 жыл бұрын

Work That Skirt!

@tremelo8508 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, you have "Don't Worry" as opposed to "Moon 83". Amazing album!!!

@jamesmoses4986 6 жыл бұрын

had da vinyl!

@hectorrenemezacastro9626 5 жыл бұрын

excelent

@hank1972 9 жыл бұрын

Perhaps and in many ways the best B52 album.

@fjzucco 7 жыл бұрын

They're all great IMO.

@woundsthatneverheal9449 7 жыл бұрын

Mesopotamia is better.

@porotoempresasublime7327 6 жыл бұрын

The first two are the best.

@restlessbohemian26 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing how we all have different tastes while loving the same group. I can't even listen to these songs -- sounds like total improvisation over really cheap drum machines. Just dropped by to give this a second listen after all these years and having grown to love the band and I just can't listen to it. The commercial middle-ground of Funplex and Cosmic Thing, and even recent solo offerings from the girls eat this for lunch in my ears.

@PollisDrake 6 жыл бұрын

"sounds like total improvisation over really cheap drum machines" Mmmm. It does! Put me down for A DOZEN.

@jrg7951 6 жыл бұрын

Early 80s, 1982.

@looeyt4767 7 жыл бұрын

great wackiness...devil in my car...its called the moon...queen of las vegas...ipanima goes to gronland...all 16 dances...hahaha luv this stuff uninhibited fun...hahaha...i'll give you fish...tanning butter...where's the punch? ...mosquitos and water moccasins...get a job - what for?