Debbie
The B-52's
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Radio operator to the tower Debbie's comin' in for a landing Oh, put your head between your knees Caused by the vibrations of love They're about to shake me to pieces Shell-shocked supersonic blonde Hyperphonic female, dark sunglasses on Everyone is here to see Her all-girl rock band Vortex pulls me in The vortex spits me out Jet-eyed glitter child strappin' on a gold guitar We witness the ultrasonic imploding excitation Bodies exhausted in total elation Shell-shocked supersonic blonde Hyperphonic female, dark sunglasses on Everyone is here to see Her all-girl rock band Oh Debbie Queen of the underground Carrying her gold guitar The show is over My downtown baby is headin' home singing a song She's walkin' alone She walking down the block Now she's comin' my way As our hearts and our dark sunglasses lock Shell-shocked supersonic blonde Hyperphonic female, dark sunglasses on Everyone is here to see Her all-girl rock band Every day, every day We're just a little bit wilder Every day, every day Ah, just a little bit tighter Every day, every day Just a little bit wilder Every day-every day Take it a little bit higher, yeah Hoo!
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Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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8 facts about this song
Album Related"Debbie" is a track from the ninth studio album "Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation" by The B-52’s. This album is a "greatest hits" compilation featuring two new tracks, one of which is "Debbie".
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Inspiration Behind the SongThis song is a tribute to a friend of the band, Deborah Harry, the lead singer of the rock band Blondie. The B-52's were contemporaries and fans of Blondie and created the song as an ode to Deborah's impact on the punk and new wave music scene.
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Song CompositionThe song carries The B-52's signature new wave sound, featuring manic guitar riffs, quirky vocals and synth-driven hooks.
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Released DateThe B-52's released "Debbie" in 1998. However, the song didn't reach the same level of chart success as some of the band's earlier hits like "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster".
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Fun FactThe reference to "Little Italy" in the song's lyrics is a nod to the New York City neighborhood that Deborah Harry, the song’s inspiration, had close ties to.
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Band Member's ContributionThe song's split-lead vocal style showcases members Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson, while Fred Schneider provides auxiliary vocals.
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Song Writing CreditsThe song was written by all four members of the B-52's: Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson, and Cindy Wilson.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough not a commercial hit, "Debbie" has been given positive reviews by critics for its catchy melody and the band's fun, energetic performance.
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