About this episode
Diallo and LUXXURY discuss the B-52's 'Love Shack' with Don Was, exploring its origins and emotional influences.
How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They dive into how the track began as a 10+ minute long jam, outline the influences from classic Motown and Stax records and Don shares the surprisingly emotional story behind the iconic “Tin Roof Rusted” breakdown. Songs Discussed: “Love Shack” - The B-52’s “Walk The Dinosaur” - Was (Not Was) “Numbers” - Kraftwerk “Mesopotamia” - The B-52’s “Tell Me That I’m Dreaming” - Was (Not Was) “Dancing In The Street” - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas “I Love a Man in Uniform” - Gang of Four “Fun House” - The Stooges “Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2)” - James Brown and The Famous Flames “Candy” - Iggy Pop “Cool Jerk” - The Capitols “House Of The Rising Sun” - The Animals “Hold On, I’m Comin’” - Sam & Dave “Gimme Some Lovin’” - The Spencer Davis Group “Express Yourself” - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band “Express Yourself” - N.W.A. “Cars” - Gary Numan Diallo & LUXXURY Talk About Music on Patreon One Song Spotify…
People in this episode
Hosts: Diallo, LUXXURY
Guest: Don Was
Topics covered
- B-52's
- Love Shack
- music production
- new wave
- party anthems
- Don Was
- influences
Keywords
- B-52's
- Love Shack
- Don Was
- music production
- new wave
- party anthem
- Grammy award-winning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blue Note Records, Patreon, Spotify
Books & works: Love Shack, Walk The Dinosaur, Numbers, Mesopotamia, Tell Me That I’m Dreaming, Dancing In The Street, I Love a Man in Uniform, Fun House, Cold Sweat (Parts 1 & 2), Candy
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