B-52’s - Private Idaho

“Private Idaho” was released in 1980 on the Wild Planet album by The B-52’s. Written by Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Kate Pierson and Ricky and Cindy Wilson, the lyrics utilize the state of Idaho to represent a case of paranoia, while also encouraging the listener to get out of that state of mind. The song would go on to peak at number 74 on the Billboard chart. *Special thanks to MOFI for this special reissue of Wild Planet, playing on their UltraDeck M turntable 🔥Make sure to check out their great vinyl releases. Excerpt: You’re living in your own Private Idaho You’re living in your own Private Idaho Keep off the path, beware of the gate Watch out for signs that say “hidden driveways” Don’t let the chlorine in your eyes Blind you to the awful surprise That’s been waitin’ for you at The bottom of the bottomless blue, blue, blue pool #1980s #idaho #vinyl #mofi #musicroom #musiclover #musiccollection #80smusic