The B-52's - Legal Tender (Official Music Video)

You're watching the official music video for The B-52's - "Legal Tender" from the album 'Whammy!'

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[sdean]

This is the song that introduced me to the B-52s. I was in Brazil in 1985 meeting the family of my future wife and this song was getting heavy radio play there. I taped the song off the radio and must have played it 500 times . I sill love this song, the B-52s and my Brazilian wife I have been married to for 32 years. When I hear this song it reminds me of my fist trip tp Brazil and my introduction to the B-52s. It will always be special to me. Eu Adoro B-52s

[ericschaefer]

Cindy and Kate's voice mesmerizing! Always been 1 of my time 5 favorite bands of all time.

[davidg.]

Ricky Helton Wilson would have turned 68 today, born March 19, 1953. Ricky died from AIDS. It's truly sad that so many gifted, talented artist' lost their precious life to this rarely talked about past global epidemic that has claimed 32.7 million beautiful souls. We miss you Ricky.

[njman]

We need a new B-52s album! Fan here since 1978

[davidkeating]

I went to college in athens. Ga. 1988. Best time of my life. Thank you B52s and REM.

[fatherdaughterdance]

I listened to this song constantly as a youngster in a midwest town and felt almost scared to share it with anyone lest they not like it. I watch the video now almost 40 years later and I can still connect to that aspirational, confused kid who felt so energized by this.

[urbanshaman]

Love Cindy’s smile and voice. Makes me happy!

[AndrewThomas-ix]

Cindy's Bond Girl close-up, Kate's side-eye, the surf guitar solo - perfection!

[raquelmachadorizzi]

E acreditar que eles vieram no primeiro Rock In Rio em 85. Passava dias ouvindo rádio com uma fita k7 no "pause" esperando essa música tocar pra poder gravar. Uma infância assim não tem preço.

[balboa]

The entire arrangement is an absolute delight but that Surf Guitar solo is just...*chef's kiss*

[Jean-tmks]

Essa música, aqui no Brasil, é HINO deles...ela realmente dominou aa rádios e programas de videoclip na época do primeiro ROCK IN RIO...na época estava entre meus 10 ou 11 anos.

[michealfarley]

I could listen to Cindy say “heavy equipment” all day.

[boombaby]

Even in 2019, this has aged remarkably well! Has the styles of its time, but is still stylish. And it's so unbelievably positive and light hearted, it almost hurts... because this kind of attitude has become very rare these days.

[armelindoluizdecastrosobri]

The 80's weren't another time. They were another world!

[johnfire]

1:50... The Korg SB-100 Synthe-Bass... Killer bass synth. Love this band

[kalevala]

I've always liked Cindy's smile. She just looks so happy.

[thezombiehistorian]

I love that this band has such a diverse fanbase, none more devoted than people from South America, Respect!

[jijijijirogi]

"Heavy Equipment" never sounded so good in a song!
Cindy Wilson ❤❤❤❤❤

[Shteve]

I couldn't possibly love Kate and Cindy any more 😍
They literally give me goosebumps when they sing together 💘

[myblacklab]

I can't believe that 5.7 million people have good enough taste to listen to this song.
My faith in humanity is restored. Not really though. Well maybe a little.