The B-52s -“Love Shack”
In many ways, the “Love Shack” is a state of mind; a safe haven for people of all kinds. The band was inspired by the club in the film The Color Purple as well as a real club in Athens, Georgia called the Hawaiian Ha-Le, where they used to hang out. This place was frequented by hippies, scenesters, and a large number of students from the nearby University of Georgia. Another source of inspiration for drummer Keith Strickland is keg parties in the country.
Britney Spears – “Hit Me Baby One More Time”
According to The Huffington Post, John Seabrook has solved the mystery in his new pop music history book The Song Machine, which was published seventeen years ago. The song is about a girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend and was written by Swedish songwriter Max Martin and Swedish/Moroccan songwriter Rami Yacoub.