Planet Claire
"Planet Claire" is the second single released by The B-52's from their self-titled debut album. The single was their second to chart anywhere, at no. 43 in Australia and no. 24 on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, along with album tracks "Rock Lobster" and "Dance This Mess Around".[3]
| "Planet Claire" | ||||
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| Single by The B-52's | ||||
| from the album The B-52's | ||||
| B-side | "Downtown" | |||
| Released | July 6, 1979 | |||
| Format | 7-inch single | |||
| Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
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| Length | 4:35 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Chris Blackwell | |||
| The B-52's singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
All tracks are written by The B-52's, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Planet Claire" |
| 4:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Downtown" | Tony Hatch, arranged by Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson |
| 2:57 |
| Total length: | 7:30 | |||
Personnel
- Fred Schneider – vocals, walkie-talkie
- Kate Pierson – Farfisa organ, synth bass, wailing
- Cindy Wilson – bongos
- Ricky Wilson – electric guitar, smoke alarm
- Keith Strickland – drums, percussion, all other sounds
Chart positions
| Charts (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 43 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 35 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[3] | 24 |
References
- Mason, Stewart. "Planet Claire – Song Review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- Talevski, Nick (2010). Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 725. ISBN 978-0-85712-117-2.
- "The B-52's – Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
- "Forum – ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts – CHART POSITIONS PRE 1989". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- "Charts.nz – The B-52's – Planet Claire". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
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