@@RedZoneCLF Yes, and remember they laid down the law, six or eight thousand years ago. There's a lotta ruins in Mesapotamia. I'll meet u by the third pyramid, a hundred thousand years ago in Mesapotamia-ah-ah...ah-ah but first I should read a book. Salute
Back in the day in Detroit... THE ELECTRFYING MOJO used to stun us kids with this song.... He would mix this with PRINCE or KRAFTWERK... he was killin' it!!!
I remember many nights at 3am hearing DJ's Larry Patterson or Tee Scott may they both R.I.P. play this and rock Club Zanzibar in Newark, NJ. This was back in the time when you could hear a wide variety of music at all the major clubs in the NYC area like the great Paradise Garage with the legendary Larry LeVan, Better Day's, the Loft and a few others!
Such a underrated band...and album...after I got to college in 1980 I was turned onto to this band and others like Pretenders, Talking Heads, U2 etc..Go SIU!
WOW, I miss Athens, GA ! B-52's live at Legion Field, REM playing/testing unreleased material under a pseudonym at the Fabulous Rockfish Palace ! You just had to be there ! So much love and energy !
Absolutely love this track and this band. Oddly, the B52s actually led to John Lennon's death. John was vacationing in the Bahamas and heard the B52s, called Yoko and said "Momma, it sounds like you singing!"...That led to the couple returning to public life and recording "Starting Over", which attracted his killer to come to NYC.
6am @ CLUB ZANZIBAR ,BABY!!!!!!! But I can't help but wonder what it sounded like @The PARADISE GARAGE??? Well at least I got to hear it on the 2nd best sound system of the day. I did get to hear SPANK by JIMMY BO HORN and DANCING by BUNNY SIEGLER there ,and that was awesome!!!
Seriously, this is one of their best songs. Its incredibly funky ( I see you, David Byrne); and, yet, there is no mistaking that's Ricky's guitar style. I do think the ep is underrated. Who knows what could have been if the album had been completed. But, it's still fun.
This song could have been a huge hit if it had a better producer at the time and more of a dance beat. Byrne's version was too slow and mellow. When the B's did it live back then, it was way, way, waaaaay better.
That's what producer David Byrne (the Talking Heads) had in mind. If you listen to the whole e.p., it was a talking heads album with the B52s singing. The other albums got you on the dance floor. This one goes for the mind. By the way, you are sooooo right about the live versions.
Gary Clement Uuuh, this was a HUGE jam on the underground House Music scene. It's LEGENDARY. We NEVER got why this didn't blow up on the radio, but the radio was ALWAYS late.
This is a classic just as it is. Very well produced. No one expected this to be a hit among the underground house, dance and college crowd as it was. The PR didn't know how to market this. They get too stuck in the so called genres that they box an artist in.
I'm not student of ancient culture; before I talk, I should read a book! lol most folks on the internet should take that advice!!
Books do help a lot, however we all have the greatest teachers within, who can teach us more than the best universities can in a fraction of the time.
Yes, remember the ancients!
@@RedZoneCLF
Yes, and remember they laid down the law,
six or eight thousand years ago. There's a lotta ruins in Mesapotamia.
I'll meet u by the third pyramid, a hundred thousand years ago
in Mesapotamia-ah-ah...ah-ah
but first I should read a book. Salute
Fred Schneider for President
Back in the day in Detroit... THE ELECTRFYING MOJO used to stun us kids with this song.... He would mix this with PRINCE or KRAFTWERK... he was killin' it!!!
Midnight funk association
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Why do you think they are called "The B-52's a really powerful machine!
YES! And it’s been in my head ever since! I wish I could hear his mix!
Agreed. I miss those days. I. AM. MOJO.
WGPR 107.5 FM
If you were raised in Detroit in the 70s, you’ll remember the night MoJo played this all night. Epic!
I remember many nights at 3am hearing DJ's Larry Patterson or Tee Scott may they both R.I.P. play this and rock Club Zanzibar in Newark, NJ. This was back in the time when you could hear a wide variety of music at all the major clubs in the NYC area like the great Paradise Garage with the legendary Larry LeVan, Better Day's, the Loft and a few others!
Yup
Paradise Garage Larry played this on beat with Martin Circus Disco Circus...MAGIC!
Electrifying MOJO! 80's radio G.O.A.T.
Turn your watch back!!
Yeah but think A hundred thousand years would be too far!
The Electrifying Mojo had a longer version. But nothing will top hearing The Wizard cut this up
thats how you should play guitars.
3:51 Ricky was a beast !!
Tout à fait d'accord avec toi.
Tee Scott -WBLS 107.5 FM
You can't help but dance in your seat along to this, lol!
ALL HAIL THE B52s 💜🤘🏾
Paradise Garage jam!
Timmy played it this past Sunday morning.
@Anton..The PG was a real club that jammed this song. Tim Curry made that song about The PG
Such a underrated band...and album...after I got to college in 1980 I was turned onto to this band and others like Pretenders, Talking Heads, U2 etc..Go SIU!
Grooving like backing they day☝🏾️💓🎙
Ce n'était pas 1 amour de jeunesse ,ça non ! Aujourd'hui encore j'en ai le frisson. Â la vie à la mort.
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or maybe We did listen to the chorus "Mesopotamia that's where I wanna goooohooooo"
WOW, I miss Athens, GA ! B-52's live at Legion Field, REM playing/testing unreleased material under a pseudonym at the Fabulous Rockfish Palace ! You just had to be there ! So much love and energy !
Absolutely love this track and this band. Oddly, the B52s actually led to John Lennon's death. John was vacationing in the Bahamas and heard the B52s, called Yoko and said "Momma, it sounds like you singing!"...That led to the couple returning to public life and recording "Starting Over", which attracted his killer to come to NYC.
I never realize before how Kates voice seems like a child in this one.
6am @ CLUB ZANZIBAR ,BABY!!!!!!! But I can't help but wonder what it sounded like @The PARADISE GARAGE??? Well at least I got to hear it on the 2nd best sound system of the day. I did get to hear SPANK by JIMMY BO HORN and DANCING by BUNNY SIEGLER there ,and that was awesome!!!
You should seriously put this on Bandcamp or something, I'd pay money to have this in high quality. Fantastic mix.
They laid down the law!! Great extended re-edit!! Always wanted more for dancing.
Thundercats won't understand this song, but is great bring a lot of memories
gosh -wish someone had forced W to listen to this...... -brings back memories of this lovely girl
NICE!
Since Year Dot we been here. 💓💓💓💓💓. 😘
Seriously, this is one of their best songs. Its incredibly funky ( I see you, David Byrne); and, yet, there is no mistaking that's Ricky's guitar style. I do think the ep is underrated. Who knows what could have been if the album had been completed. But, it's still fun.
It's an exclusive mix I'm afraid,but I'm glad you like it. You can find a similar but much shorter version by Danny Krivit on a UK 12"
@whipslinger1 Zanzibar Was The Spot, Go In When It's Dark, Leave When The Sun Comes Up, I Miss Those Days For Real.....
BMF brought me here
ZANZIBAR WORD
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6 or 8000 Years ago .... BOOOOM!
whoever made the decision to make it 8000 rather than 7000 is a genius IMHO
what's up.
is this on a 12" single or a reel? i gotta locate it if it's a 12" single extended.
It's an exclusive mix I'm afraid,but I'm glad you like it. You can find a similar but much shorter version by Danny Krivit on a UK 12"
B52'Z LIT THE 80'Z UP,I LOVE THEM,THIZ IZ GOOD MYSIC!!
Are no Words for the Pyramid at Mesopotamia - other than Thank you and how Beautiful:).>>
Back in the Zanz the extended mix was done live on turntables and still is in some places
I dare anyone to try not to bob their head to this.
AFFENTITTENGEIL!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)
Always thought it needed to groove for longer - especially the psychedelic bit - nice one! Will always be one of my faves
Brilliant
That's probably the version I just heard at the club if yours is exclusive. Thanks!
This song led me to the B-52s
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This song could have been a huge hit if it had a better producer at the time and more of a dance beat. Byrne's version was too slow and mellow. When the B's did it live back then, it was way, way, waaaaay better.
That's what producer David Byrne (the Talking Heads) had in mind. If you listen to the whole e.p., it was a talking heads album with the B52s singing. The other albums got you on the dance floor. This one goes for the mind. By the way, you are sooooo right about the live versions.
Gary Clement Uuuh, this was a HUGE jam on the underground House Music scene. It's LEGENDARY. We NEVER got why this didn't blow up on the radio, but the radio was ALWAYS late.
This is a classic just as it is. Very well produced. No one expected this to be a hit among the underground house, dance and college crowd as it was. The PR didn't know how to market this. They get too stuck in the so called genres that they box an artist in.
any idea where i can get this digitally 320kbps?
I'm assuming you made this mix? Nicely done! I love it!
@elektrosoundwave SO TRUE, THE GOOD OLE DAYS
mojo here 2 Ms. Anthony
Where can I find this remix? It's great!
same question 13yr after
Mix this with Martin Circus Disco Circus and experience the MAGIC!
You are lucky... I walked barefoot in the 60's...
... the B-52's are a late 70's band.
(Oh no he did'nt) lol
This fan made? There was never an extended mix of this from what I can find
It is an insult to have the word "disco"anywhere near this song.
that bass
Before I talk I should read a book! Cool song.
This version straight up sucks