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The B-52's | Rock Lobster (1978)

"Rock Lobster" is a song written by Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson, two members of the B-52's.

It was twice recorded and released as a single, first by DB Records as their debut release in April 1978, and again the following year for the band's self-titled debut album on Warner Bros. Records.


The song became one of their signature tunes and launched the band's career.


"Rock Lobster" was well-received by critics, and went on to place at No. 147 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list in December 2004.

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