There’s no band like the Talking Heads. They have such a wry sense of humor and intelligence and silliness, too. Quirky and odd and innovative but also really successful and loved.
The Talking Heads were performance artists. They were musical theater. If you look and listen to them as just another music group then you miss what they really are.
Yes the Stop Making Sense live version ( Naive Melody ) would of showcased what the Talking Heads where like Live . I don't get the First Time Reaction Channels who watch the lyrics videos . they're missing the creativity - the essence of the 80's-90's . You wouldn't watch lyric videos of today's artist you'd watch their official videos . Sometimes the lyric vids are like watching them listening to a song on the radio.......ZZzzzzzzzzzz
David Byrnes American utopia show i saw in Auckland Aotearoa new zealand it left me totally confused/ stunned/mindblown/ What had i just witnessed with my eyes and ears all i could really mumble was... that was F ing wicked i couldn't explain what was F ing wicked it just WAS
"Home is where I want to be But I guess I'm already there I come home, she lifted up her wings I guess that this must be the place" i can't think of a better sentiment
To me, their most powerful performances were from the 1983 (or 1984) film "Stop Making Sense." I highly recommend "Life During Wartime," "Girlfriend is Better," and also "Once in a Lifetime" - all from the film. I think that those live performances will blow your mind.
Greatest musical performance ever filmed. Absolutely brilliant!! I bought it on VHS when it first made its appearence, that's how long its been, and still nothing has ever even come close to its brilliance, a combination of suburb musicality, stage performance and presence. Over the past 30 years I've turned countless people on to the Stop Making Sense movie and have watched it time and time again myself, although now even though I still have that VHS I stream it from RU-vid!
This is a great song. So sweet. But to really appreciate Talking Heads you've gotta catch them live... I can't remember if you've done that yet or not. But as others have said, Once in a Lifetime is a great, great song.
The Talking Heads were big in the New Wave movement of the late 70s and early 80s. But so was Elvis Costello. And so were The Pretenders. Guys, you need to hear these two artists. For Elvis Costello, I recommend Alison, Radio Radio, What's So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding, and Everyday I Write The Book. For The Pretenders, Back on the Chain Gang, Brass In Pocket, Kid, and Thin Line Between Love and Hate.
This song, David Byrne said, was his only attempt at writing a love song 🎵. I think they crushed it. Naiive Melody captures all the catchiness of love songs, without being specific. Concept of home and images like "You've got a face with a view" trap me every time.
Y'all might actually like some of their live performances. They're still "quirky," but their energy and stage show and musicianship are really captivating, and David Byrne's movements and outfits live are not to be missed.
What you guys want is "Life During Wartime" or "Once in a Lifetime." and their cover of "take Me to the River:" FROM The live STOP MAKING SENSE concert film. AGAIN what the whole film it is the best concert film ever. He is the definition of quirky
I've never seen this one before. I thought for second that women next to him was going to imitate his movements. That would have been fun to see. Oh well it still was good to see. I enjoyed this.
I like this song but I would have totally chosen "Once in a Lifetime" next. You guys haven't responded to General Public "Tenderness" or ABC "The Look of Love". 2 awesome 80's songs from new bands you haven't heard yet.
David Byrne always said that he thought it was more important to sound like you meant the words you were singing than to have a "good voice" - maybe that's what you guys were picking up on! Hope you decide to delve into more Talking Heads!
David Byrne belongs to a long tradition of songwriters who can't actually sing very well, but they do anyway, because it's their song and they need to express the lyrics in their own way. Although his singing has improved a lot over his career, Byrne in particular makes his unconventional voice part of the style of his songs. You have to listen to _Once In a Lifetime_ for a particularly striking example of that. For another more happy, upbeat Talking Heads song check out _And She Was._
The look on your faces will be Priceless..... "TIME HAS COME TODAY" - The Chambers Brothers. Album long version... PLEASE and Thank You. Have a Spectacular Day
I absolutely LOVE The Talking Heads, but I’d never seen this video. Psycho Killer and Life During Wartime are probably my favorites. Thanks for a great reaction! (Btw, April 2 is the birthday of both Marvin Gaye and Leon Russell. I’d love to hear your reaction to a song by Russell, and I think you’d like Stranger in a Strange Land.)
This imo is one of the best love songs written. “I’m just an animal looking for a home and share the same space for a minute or too, and you’ll love me till my heart stops, love me till I’m dead!”
I fell in the with this song the first time I heard it in a movie in which two guys were talking on a boat. I don't even know the name of the movie; but I had to find this song. I really love the line which says, "Before we were born somebody said, "this is where I'll be.".... this so true how many of us are still in the city, town, and state in which we were born.
This song was actually kind of a goof on their part. David Byrne wrote the lyrics to be as generic as possible, and each band member is playing an instrument different from their usual one. It's a gem nonetheless.
@C Summers "That's a love song made up almost completely of non sequiturs, phrases that may have a strong emotional resonance but don't have any narrative qualities." That's what i was referring to. Maybe generic was the wrong word. But to me the pithiness is what gives it it's charm anyway. There's little elaboration.
Talking Heads are so good. One of the best new wave groups ever. I have not seen that video since I was a child! '80s jaja thank you. I agree they can do any style. Funk, punk, dance pop, everything. Also world music, ska/reggae tone like in this song.
When it comes to Talking Heads, I think "Once In A Lifetime" is a song that's more in line with the Talking Heads sound you've liked in the past. "Wild Life" is also a good one from them that is super catchy and which, while different than some of the other TH songs you've heard, has a sound I think you'd enjoy.
These two are like many others and have "wierd" or "quirky " automatically embedded in thier heads and haven't even scratched the surface of thier music catalog
My favorite Heads song!! Thanks for reacting! I hope you will do "Once In a Lifetime", "And She Was", and "Road to Nowhere" next! And to refresh your memory - the blonde in this video, Tina Weymouth, was the vocalist for the Tom Tom Club, who did "Genius of Love". The lead singer's name is David Byrne, and he is a true musical icon.
"And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile..." I think I can still sing every lyric from memory! Of course most of it is "Same as it ever was..."
I love the Talking Heads because they are different. Sometimes you just need something out of the ordinary to shake things up. Other great songs by them are "Life During Wartime", "And She Was", "Girlfriend is Better", "Drugs", " Once In A Lifetime " or "Electric Guitar". There are many more, but this will get you started. 😃
I'd completely forgotten about this Talking Heads song. It's not one of the most dynamic ones, and it wasn't a big hit. What you guys want is "Life During Wartime" or "Once in a Lifetime."
I'm just an animal looking for a home to share the space for a minute or two and I'll love you till my heart stops Love you till I'm dead. Best line ever written!
This song was in the 80's movie: Wall Street, with Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Terence Stamp, Daryl Hannah, and Directed by Oliver Stone. Great 80's movie!!
The Talking Heads are eclectic, quirky, and uniquely genius. Clearly one of the best bands to breakout in the 80's. Their live shows (documented in the movie, Stop Making Sense) really showcases their brilliance on stage.
One of my favorite bands of all time. This is from later in their career but it's been used in a lot of movies because it is just so sweet and heartfelt. And it really is fantastic live. Sometime you should watch the live concert movie, stop making sense. Then you will understand a lot more how amazing they were. It's a fascinating performance and I remember seeing it in the theater few times and people were dancing in the aisles but it has some really poignant reflective moments as well but it's always entertaining and thought-provoking.
Tom Tom Club consists of two of the four main members of Talking Heads and TH would perform a few TTC songs during their concerts. You've already reacted to TTC, as well.
By every metric and opinion this is the best love song ever written. "When you're standing here beside me - I love the passing of time. Never for money. Always for love. Cover up and say good night!" "Home! It's where I want to be but I guess I'm already there. I come home, she lifted up her wings (he is calling her an angel), I guess that this must be the place." "I'm just an animal looking for a home - and - share the same space for a minute or two and you LOVE ME TIL MY HEART STOPS! And love me 'til I'm dead!"
"Stop Making Sense" is a music concert video movie. It opens with "Psycho Killer" and adds a band member with each song after that until the whole band is on stage. The amount of energy given off during that concert is amazing. Cocaine is a helluva drug.
My favorite song by Talking Heads. I’ve seen them a handful of times from their very early performances through the Stop Making Sense filmed show. I was very sad when Byrne decided to move on. His bandmates were not happy. I support Byrne’s solo success but there’s always an underlying “something is missing.” Yeah: Tina, hubby Chris, and Jerry.
“That piano” is a Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 2 synthesizer, which is a legendary instrument due to use by Talking Heads, Parliament/Funkadelic and others in the late 70s and early 80s. People make software simulations of it, and a Rev 4 is currently available due to renewed enthusiasm for the sound. Great reaction as always! One of my favorite songs.
You may enjoy, Talking Heads - "Road to Nowhere". David Byrne wrote, directed, and starred in a film, called "True Stories", with John Goodman, and Swoosie Kurtz.
