On January 27, 1982, “Warner Bros” released “Mesopotamia”, the third B-52’s (The) album. It was recorded in September 1981 at “Blank Tape Studios” in New York, and was produced by David Byrne.
Personnel:
- Kate Pierson– vocals, keyboards, organ, bass, bird calls, synthesizers
- Ricky Wilson– guitars, bass, keyboards, organ
- Cindy Wilson– vocals, guitar
- Keith Strickland– drums, guitar, keyboards, marimba, organ, piano, bass
- Fred Schneider– vocals, cowbell
- David Byrne– fretless bass, guitar, percussion, synthesizers
- Steve Scales – percussion
- Yogi Horton – drums
- Charles Rocket– accordion
- Ralph Carney– saxophones
- David Buck– trumpet
- Roberto Arron – saxophone
Track listing:
- Loveland – Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson, Fred Schneide, Cindy Wilson
- Deep Sleep – Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson
- Mesopotamia – Robert Waldrop, Ricky Wilson
- Cake – Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson
- Throw That Beat in the Garbage Can – Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson
- Nip in the Bud – Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson
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