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“Give Me Back My Man” is a song written and recorded by the American rock band The B-52’s. It was released as the second single from their 1980 album Wild Planet. One of many solo vocal performances from Cindy Wilson in the band’s earlier years, “Give Me Back My Man” is undoubtedly a firm fan favourite. The song combines a catchy guitar riff played by Ricky Wilson, tight drums by Keith Strickland and synth bass by Kate Pierson with a synthesised rolling thunder-clap in the backing track. Despite what could be referred to as a surreal or bizarre lyrical content (penned by Fred Schneider), Wilson gives one of her most emotional performances and conveys a deep sense of longing and despair which fits well into the ominous and menacing atmosphere created by the music. “Give Me... Read on...