The Beachy 80s: 'Summer of Love' by The B-52's (1986)

Welcome back to The Beachy 80s, and this week's beachy-post is the 1986 song Summer of Love by American new-wave/pop-rock band The B-52's. The B-52's originated out of Athens, Georgia in 1976 and at that time consisted of members Fred Schneider (vocals and cowbell), Kate Pierson (vocals and keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, tambourine and bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drummer). I think most 80's music fans will be quite familiar with the B-52's and their signature vocals. Summer of Love (just sounds beachy doesn't it) was the first single off of their Bouncing off the Satellites album, which was released in July of 1986. And for those who are interested, the song reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. So, I hope you are rockin your tunes at the beach, cause I am giving you some good ones here 80s fans! Stay cool, and stay 80s!