Released on July 6, 1979, The B-52’s contained re-recorded versions of “Rock Lobster” and “52 Girls”, six originals recorded solely for the album, and a cover of the Petula Clark hit ” Downtown “. The album was a major success, especially in Australia, where it reached number three on the charts alongside its three singles: ” Planet Claire “, “Rock Lobster”, and ” Dance This Mess Around “. In the U.S., the single “Rock Lobster” reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while the album was certified platinum by the RIAA . In 1980, John Lennon called the B-52s his favorite band and specifically cited “Rock Lobster” as an inspiration for his album Double Fantasy (1980).
Debut album released
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