Song

Rock Lobster

by The B-52's

Rock Lobster is a 1979 song by The B-52's, 6:49 long, which peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Animal, Food song themes.

Charted (#56) Karaoke version available

Released 1979 Hot 100 peak #56 · 8 weeks Length 6:49 Dance Rock, New Wave

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Performance tips

• Lean into the surreal, staccato vocal delivery and surf-rock phrasing
• Perfect the signature high-pitched animal sounds and shrieks
• Maintain a steady, driving energy during the long instrumental builds

In these themes

• 🐾Animal"Lobster"
• 🍔Food"Lobster"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Rock Lobster" karaoke

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