You need to see this band doing a live performance. The lead singer, his dancing style while singing is immensely tremendously...different. You will not regret it at all.
If I remember correctly, it also came out around the time Son of Sam was killing random people in NYC. 1977, I think? 🤔 I could ask google but that feels like cheating 😆
The 'Burning Down the House' video makes me smile at the end when the projected face of David is on the road and the white lines keep going up his nose.
The Talking Heads are a band you need to get to know a little before you can really understand them. Yes, David Byrne (the lead singer) is probably a little crazy, but he's also a genius.
More Talking Heads. You would not think that they came up with The Ramones and Blondie at the same time at infamous CBGBs in NYC. Check out "Life During War Time".
Tons of great songs... "And She Was", "Wild Wild Life", "Love For Sale", "Nothing But Flowers", "Girlfriend Is Better", and a bunch of others... and then don't forget Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" and "Wordy Rappinghood".
Stop Making Sense!!!!!! They need to react to 'Once in a Lifetime' - I think it has Hindu overtones, kinda buddha - nirvana groove - not so much nihilistic, but what is this illusion and you may ask yourself , How did I get here?
Before I even started, I couldn't help but think, "Brad is gonna frown in suspicion at any band that has humour or lightness as an aspect of itself." And that band manages to mix fun and serious subjects like no other. Sure enough, the frown was there. But it was nice to see it dissolve into a smile. The power of The Talking Heads. Thanks again guys. I know you work hard. It's appreciated.
Talking Heads, The Ramones and Blondie were the first bands to create a new sound at CBGB in New York in the late 70s. Talking heads are and art band and my favorite band of all time.
Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth, who are married, formed a side band called the Tom Tom Club. Their song "Genius of Love" may sound familiar to you, and worth doing a reaction to.
"Odd" and "crazy" should be descriptions of a song called Psycho Killer, but please don't let that define the band for you. Talking Heads are in the Rock & Roll HOF. In the late 70s, when disco became the trend, TH, along with bands like Blondie, the Police, and the Cars helped start,(genre police be nice)"new wave" with a punk rock influence. A Livestream of this genre should do well.
Probably not the one to start with on a Talking Heads journey. David Byrne is outrageously talented. "Take me to the River" and "Burning Down the House" might be more to your liking.
@@vickiroman189 If they listened to Life During Wartime or I Zimbra or The Great Curve they would have a drastically different impression....for the better.
“This must be the place” is the best song they made IMO. Not their most famous but it’s such a hidden gem. The only love song they wrote and I think it’s one of the best ever written.
@@joehynes5452 Sing it with me now.. 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” ❤️
Talking Heads are a deep, deep rabbit hole worth jumping into. They started out Punk, evolved into New Wave, then morphed into something totally unique. David Byrne is a genius!
B&L, one of the most creative bands around. You'll love their "Life During Wartime", "Once in a Lifetime (Official Video)" and "Take Me To The River". Live performances from their 'Stop Making Sense' tour are fantastic
The Talking Heads have a lot of great songs. Be sure to check out the concert version of Girlfriend is Better from Stop Making Sense. The dance in the oversized suit is the greatest.
The Madness and the Brilliance of Talking Heads' music captivated in the reaction of Brad & Lex. Imagine this hitting the dance floors in the 70s just total anarchy but just so good at the same time.
Talking Heads came around at the same time that punk rock broke, 1977, from New York's CBGBs club scene (along with Blondie and others). Not really punk but with a similar, more sophisticated vibe.
Brad's reactions are priceless. LOL. Talking Heads were huge in the early 80s. They were very innovative and cutting edge at the time, and probably well ahead of their time.
Tina Weymouth is killing it on the bass. She really stands out in their live performances. This is my favorite Talking Heads song but they are all great.
Some of the things Lex says are like…what?…”That’s the kind of person who has a jar of teeth in it in their room”…damn that’s crazy and funny…you guys are a perfect balance as a couple.
@@betsyduane3461 I agree it's "Pop". It's also "New Wave" and original "Alternative". The band's roots are indeed punkish, but this song and most of their radio hits don't reflect that.
The bass player Tina Weymouth is such a solid bass player that carries the beat and is the backbone of many of The Talking Heads. My favourites are Life During Wartime, Take Me To The River, and Burning Down The House.
I remember being a little creeped out by them when i was a kid. But over the years I came to realize how insanely good that band was. David Byrne is amazing.
I have never heard a bad song by Talking Heads ... Just like The Decemberists... you should listen to "Crane Wife (1,2,&3)", "Yankee Bayonet", "The Infanta", or "The Mariner's Revenge Song" 😁
"Say something once, why say it again?" (proceeds to immediately repeat chorus) Definitely agree with others that you should check out more Heads, and include the live version of this from "Stop Making Sense." "No Compassion" from their first album along with this one, is a sort of more down-to-earth version of this same sentiment and it's a real rocker. But this band has many, many more joys to unlock.
Seeing Lex's manic reaction was quite a joy. Didn't expect that. You'll should try "Life During Wartime" live version. The visuals alone on that are worth it.
I love Talking Heads! Also try Wild Life, Burning Down The House, Road To Nowhere, Once in a Lifetime, And She Was, and Take Me to the River. Great group!
Song came out after "Son Of Sam" started murdering women in New York in the summer of '77. David Byrne said he was inspired by Norman Bates in Psycho, but you can't help but connect it to David Berkowitz.
Talking Heads: 77 is a fun album, years ahead of its time. "Pulled Up" offers more freneticism. "The Book I Read" melds Afro-pop guitar licks with a stripped down four on the floor beat. "Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town" grooves around the verses with an almost Jackson 5 vibe.
Check out the live version from the film ‘stop making sense’ it’s the concert opener. You could react to any song from that concert film and Lex will be dancing in her seat whilst Brad does his best WTF because they don’t fit in any genre.
Talking Heads are definitely an acquired taste but the more you listen the more you love em, still to this day my favorite band of all time, check out, cross-eyed and painless
I grew up listening to the Talking Heads. What a band. Would recommend Road to Nowhere and And She Was. Influential isn't the word. Thanks for doing this.
@@michaelb1761 that's true, but I think their influence lies in letting people be inspired to be a bit more out there, front people who revelled in their own peculiarities maybe. Bands like the Jesus Lizard, or Pissed Jeans, Sloy etc. Maybe anyway. But you're absolutely right there's no one like Talking Heads.
The French section was translated by someone for David, and talking about how he delivered the lines years later he's embarrassed by how badly he pronounced them. For me, it just adds to the frantic mad charm of the song.
David Byrne is a musical genius, literally. He used to be a little (a lot) weird in the 80's due to his Asperger's and probably lots of cocaine... Then you have Tina Weymouth, legendary bassist that learned to play bass with this band, and Bernie Worrell, legendary keyboardist from Parliament-Funkadelic... Stop Making Sense is widely regarded as one of the best tour movie ever. You should watch Once In A Lifetime live, the Stop Making Sense version, and fall in love with this band... Or This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody), or Take Me To The River, or Life During Wartime, same show... In fact, you should really watch the entire movie... lol
Talking heads were an amazing band…so influential..David Byrne is a complete one off,,,pure genius …I’d say there music is deep rather than funny..talking heads were way ahead of their time…David Byrne has Asperger’s I think…guys amazing
This is basically the genesis of Talking Heads in 1977 when they were still Punk, playing at CBGB's, and releasing their first album.. they polished and defined their sound with more diversity and influences over the next 4 or 5 records. Super multi talented band with numerous great songs..
It sucks for anyone who didn't get to live through the 80's. The Talking Heads are amazing in every category. You could have listened to 100 better songs by them though.
There was a band in Australia called The Fools, they did a paraody of this in 1980 called Psycho Chicken (cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck) You can see it on TH-cam (depending on how much you rate Aussie humour)
Hmmmm, I do generally like these two, but man the Talking Heads went over their heads. The continued laughing creeped me out. Anything that’s outside the Box Lex calls it weird or strange. I’d argue art like this is original or unique, although I think she never got that it was written in a imagined first person voice. Maybe, if they listened to more Talking Heads they’d have a better understanding but a group who met at and formed at the Rhode Island Institute of Fashion might be too much for these two to grasp. They have a deep, quality catalog that doesn’t fit the norm.
David Byrne (born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker, who was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads. Byrne has released solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, fiction, and non-fiction. He has received Academy, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards, and he is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.
They did a song "Burning Down the House" that became huge and along with Rock Lobster would be sung by everyone at a party. "Burning Down the House" was also chanted at a few house fires as well....
I ♥️ the Talking Heads! This is from their first record...77. I would recommend you guys listen to songs from latter albums such as Life During Wartime from Fear of Music; The Great Curve from Remain In Light; or Burning Down The House from Speaking In Tongues. This is a far more creative and sophisticated group than this song would lead you to believe.
The girl thumping that bass is Tina Weymouth, and I love her. You should check out the STUDIO VERSION of "Take Me to the River", as well several other of their songs
David Byrne, the lead singer has an IQ of like 160. He’s an actual genius. This band was far, far ahead of their time. Truly talented all of them.
and he has Asperger's
You know it, brother. Phenomenally talented artist. Way before his time and still fresh today.
You mean fa fa fa fa fa fa fa far ahead of their time
Wasn't David Byrne an anthropologist?
@@gerrydean7696 I think he majored in Art.
You need to see this band doing a live performance. The lead singer, his dancing style while singing is immensely tremendously...different. You will not regret it at all.
Mixing asperger's and cocaine will do that
yeah and the bass player
songs live from 'Stop Making Sense"
David Byrne.
@@surlechapeau This must be the place(Naive Melody) from that always gives me the warm fuzzies.
Love this band and song. " I hate people when they're not polite' is an actual quote from serial killer Ed Gein. Loved your reaction!
The live version from their concert film Stop Making Sense is a trip and a half.
@@oakhillfound847 Saw velvet revolver play this live, was great
If I remember correctly, it also came out around the time Son of Sam was killing random people in NYC. 1977, I think? 🤔 I could ask google but that feels like cheating 😆
Preeeesh I did not know that!!
On whom the book and movie Psycho is based. Just to be clear.
"Once In A Lifetime" and "Burning Down The House" are great songs!
The 'Burning Down the House' video makes me smile at the end when the projected face of David is on the road and the white lines keep going up his nose.
@Nokturne77 Tala "Nothing But Flowers" 🌼 🌻
Absolutely ‘Once in a Lifetime’. Amazing song.
Y’all talking as if they just had hits, they had one of the most groundbreaking albums in modern music
Yes!
The Talking Heads are a band you need to get to know a little before you can really understand them. Yes, David Byrne (the lead singer) is probably a little crazy, but he's also a genius.
I think that most people who are actually geniuses come across as weird because they have difficulty with relating to the average person
I can’t get over Lex giggling. She’ll definitely cut somebody. 😂 You guys make a good team. ❤️
Got that Harley Quinn energy.
More Talking Heads. You would not think that they came up with The Ramones and Blondie at the same time at infamous CBGBs in NYC. Check out "Life During War Time".
Good call, I'm with you for that one.
The 70s just can't be touched.
Classic Rock
Rap
New Wave
Punk
Disco
Epic song!
Don't give up on the Talking Heads. Their songs are very diverse and different from each other.
You guys have gotten many requests for Life During Wartime (Talking Heads). You will like it much better. It has a funky dance groove
@@mattjohn4731 THIS!!!
Yes...great band..."Road to Nowhere" and "Once in a Lifetime" also are great songs!!!
Agreed. Burning Down The House is good, too.
Also don't forget "Burning Down The House" These kids would dig that one..
I do reaction videos while high asf on my TH-cam channel 💨💨
Tons of great songs... "And She Was", "Wild Wild Life", "Love For Sale", "Nothing But Flowers", "Girlfriend Is Better", and a bunch of others... and then don't forget Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love" and "Wordy Rappinghood".
Give me back my name from the same album also awesome.
Lex’s horns go well with this song. David Byrne should be seen performing.
they would go real well with some AC/DC
David Byrne's an incredible performer.
Stop Making Sense!!!!!! They need to react to 'Once in a Lifetime' - I think it has Hindu overtones, kinda buddha - nirvana groove - not so much nihilistic, but what is this illusion and you may ask yourself , How did I get here?
@@johnmiller4618 Same as it ever was! *grins*
Do brad and lex know about the water at the bottom of the ocean???
David Byrne singing some verses in French, and Lex's saying: "Is he drunk?" Hilarious!!😂
Ahahahhahahahahah
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Qu'est-que c'est = what's up, what's going on?
Hahahahahahahahsahashsadssdfsd
It actually means what is that?
Before I even started, I couldn't help but think, "Brad is gonna frown in suspicion at any band that has humour or lightness as an aspect of itself." And that band manages to mix fun and serious subjects like no other. Sure enough, the frown was there. But it was nice to see it dissolve into a smile. The power of The Talking Heads. Thanks again guys. I know you work hard. It's appreciated.
Talking Heads, The Ramones and Blondie were the first bands to create a new sound at CBGB in New York in the late 70s. Talking heads are and art band and my favorite band of all time.
Tina Weymouth is such an underrated bassist
Brad's eyes looks as if he's trying to stare down a Psycho killer LOL
Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth, who are married, formed a side band called the Tom Tom Club. Their song "Genius of Love" may sound familiar to you, and worth doing a reaction to.
I also like their cover of Love to Love You Baby
Yes!!! 🔥
Wait wait wait, they were the Tom Tom Club? How did I never know that?
@@mangerinegirl no - the Tom Tom Club was basically the rhythm section of Talking Heads that did some of their own, seperate albums.
@@edbluez99 tina also formed Gorillaz...
For something a bit different, try Talking Heads: "Burning Down the House."
Totally agree. Killer tack.
i love lex's expressions shes a real live wire too lol
very true
maybe shes a psycho killer?..lol
@@dubiousdistinction6500 Qu'est-ce que c'est
"Odd" and "crazy" should be descriptions of a song called Psycho Killer, but please don't let that define the band for you. Talking Heads are in the Rock & Roll HOF. In the late 70s, when disco became the trend, TH, along with bands like Blondie, the Police, and the Cars helped start,(genre police be nice)"new wave" with a punk rock influence. A Livestream of this genre should do well.
That said, they are wonderfully odd and crazy.
And remember, this song came out when serial killer " son of sam" started terrorizing new york city...
Probably not the one to start with on a Talking Heads journey. David Byrne is outrageously talented. "Take me to the River" and "Burning Down the House" might be more to your liking.
I don't know, biggest hit off the first album? Seems like a good place to start.
@@floorticket I love it but wasn't sure Brad and Lex did :-)
Agreed! Talking Heads are a extremely.creative and sophisticated band....Psycho Killer doesn't do them justice.
@@ericsierra-franco7802 Thanks, Eric. I just didn't want it to put Brad and Lex off doing more Talking Heads songs :-)
@@vickiroman189
If they listened to Life During Wartime or I Zimbra or The Great Curve they would have a drastically different impression....for the better.
“This must be the place” is the best song they made IMO. Not their most famous but it’s such a hidden gem. The only love song they wrote and I think it’s one of the best ever written.
Agreed.
One of the best pop songs period imho
@@joehynes5452 Sing it with me now..
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”
❤️
no doubt
"That's the kind of person who has a jar of teeth in his house". A classic Lexism
Talking Heads are a deep, deep rabbit hole worth jumping into. They started out Punk, evolved into New Wave, then morphed into something totally unique. David Byrne is a genius!
They had their own sound! One of the best things a band can have. You know the Talking Heads when you hear them!
This man is the next level. David Byrne is a genius. Go down this rabbit hole. Watch his concert video. You'll be forever changed.
And you can do aerobics to it! 😁🤣
@@jonathansemler369 See how you are?
Brad's face is priceless. It's like "why is there a tiny dinosaur in pink pyjamas on my shoe, eating cereal?"
What a band! I think you guys would dig the live version of "Life During Wartime"
Not a fan of the band, or new wave at all, but this is a great live performance, it's a ton of fun! And Psycho Killer is amazing.
Take me to the river!!! You'll love that one. Life during wartime is a good one too.
B&L, one of the most creative bands around. You'll love their "Life During Wartime", "Once in a Lifetime (Official Video)" and "Take Me To The River". Live performances from their 'Stop Making Sense' tour are fantastic
The Talking Heads have a lot of great songs. Be sure to check out the concert version of Girlfriend is Better from Stop Making Sense. The dance in the oversized suit is the greatest.
For years I have been trying to describe a vibe for David Byrne lead singer..."keeping a jar of teeth in the house is perfect" Lex nailed it. Lmfao
The Madness and the Brilliance of Talking Heads' music captivated in the reaction of Brad & Lex. Imagine this hitting the dance floors in the 70s just total anarchy but just so good at the same time.
Talking Heads came around at the same time that punk rock broke, 1977, from New York's CBGBs club scene (along with Blondie and others). Not really punk but with a similar, more sophisticated vibe.
Brad's reactions are priceless. LOL. Talking Heads were huge in the early 80s. They were very innovative and cutting edge at the time, and probably well ahead of their time.
As the Joy Divison were also.
Tina Weymouth is killing it on the bass. She really stands out in their live performances. This is my favorite Talking Heads song but they are all great.
When it comes to Talking Heads - it's a good idea to take heed of the Andre Gide quote “Don’t understand me too quickly”
"Stay Up Late" is another classic Talking Heads song worth checking out.
Talking Heads are unusual, often with nonsense lyrics...but they're pretty fun to listen to.
"Life During Wartime" is a must listen.
Some of the things Lex says are like…what?…”That’s the kind of person who has a jar of teeth in it in their room”…damn that’s crazy and funny…you guys are a perfect balance as a couple.
The Talking Heads are one of the biggest pop groups ever, this is not some random crazy song.
Not Pop- thank you for coming to my Ted Talk
@@juliancornejo1402 Certainly pop, I'm guessing you were not around when they were big.
@@betsyduane3461 I agree it's "Pop". It's also "New Wave" and original "Alternative". The band's roots are indeed punkish, but this song and most of their radio hits don't reflect that.
i remember coming home from the military and turning friends on to rock music, talking heads we loved, no limits, do what you like.!!!!
The bass player Tina Weymouth is such a solid bass player that carries the beat and is the backbone of many of The Talking Heads. My favourites are Life During Wartime, Take Me To The River, and Burning Down The House.
"Say something once, why say it again?"
Spitting FACTS!!! :-)
I remember being a little creeped out by them when i was a kid. But over the years I came to realize how insanely good that band was. David Byrne is amazing.
I frickin' love this song and Talking Heads!
I have never heard a bad song by Talking Heads ... Just like The Decemberists... you should listen to "Crane Wife (1,2,&3)", "Yankee Bayonet", "The Infanta", or "The Mariner's Revenge Song" 😁
"Say something once, why say it again?" (proceeds to immediately repeat chorus)
Definitely agree with others that you should check out more Heads, and include the live version of this from "Stop Making Sense." "No Compassion" from their first album along with this one, is a sort of more down-to-earth version of this same sentiment and it's a real rocker. But this band has many, many more joys to unlock.
This was my favorite song when I was 7. First ever concert with dad. Good times
I swear, Lex laughing with glee is one of the loveliest sounds online! I may have to sample her laugh. Always gives my ears a nice pick me up.❤️🙏🇬🇧
Seeing Lex's manic reaction was quite a joy. Didn't expect that. You'll should try "Life During Wartime" live version. The visuals alone on that are worth it.
I love Talking Heads! Also try Wild Life, Burning Down The House, Road To Nowhere, Once in a Lifetime, And She Was, and Take Me to the River. Great group!
you should have done the live version of this.
controlled feedback on guitars at end of song
and Tina's bass was spot on
ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS BY THE TALKING HEADS!!!
Please watch the “girlfriend is better” video from Stop making sense movie from Talking Heads. It’s incredible.
Lex says, “He’s got a jar of teeth in his house”. LOL…she bangs the gong again! Made my day.
If you ever react to “Once in a Lifetime,” you need to watch the official video as well. It will be an experience.
And pretty much all the big hits in the MTV days: esp. Road to Nowhere, And She Was, and Wild Wild Life.
Song came out after "Son Of Sam" started murdering women in New York in the summer of '77. David Byrne said he was inspired by Norman Bates in Psycho, but you can't help but connect it to David Berkowitz.
Talking Heads: 77 is a fun album, years ahead of its time. "Pulled Up" offers more freneticism. "The Book I Read" melds Afro-pop guitar licks with a stripped down four on the floor beat. "Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town" grooves around the verses with an almost Jackson 5 vibe.
Lex is HILARIOUS!! So much fun energy coming from her. Love her reactions!!
Check out a club in NY city called CBGBS now closed amazing club and story and band to come from it
Lex reminds me of David Byrne. The way their brains process music is just different.
Check out the live version from the film ‘stop making sense’ it’s the concert opener. You could react to any song from that concert film and Lex will be dancing in her seat whilst Brad does his best WTF because they don’t fit in any genre.
I'm on the floor!! Lmao! Poor Brad looked like he was in actual Pain! XD
You've got to give the Sleaford Mods a play, Jobseeker is a cracking track.
Jolly fucker is another banger.
"that is the type of person who has a jar of keys in their house". Great line Lex. I am writing that one down!
Finally a song that made Brad not squint.
Brad: Snarls
Lex: Smiles and dances lol.
Talking Heads are definitely an acquired taste but the more you listen the more you love em, still to this day my favorite band of all time, check out, cross-eyed and painless
I just love the looks on your faces in the first minute, lol. Brad: "What the..." Lex: Giggling and Jamming. You guys are chalk and cheese!
This is a great song from a great band.
The song is completely led by one if not the greatest female bass players Tina Weymouth
I love how Brad looks like 'shit, they're calling me out...'
I grew up listening to the Talking Heads. What a band. Would recommend Road to Nowhere and And She Was.
Influential isn't the word. Thanks for doing this.
Yeah, influential implies there were others like them. But, I think the Talking Heads were uniquely singular.
@@michaelb1761 that's true, but I think their influence lies in letting people be inspired to be a bit more out there, front people who revelled in their own peculiarities maybe. Bands like the Jesus Lizard, or Pissed Jeans, Sloy etc. Maybe anyway. But you're absolutely right there's no one like Talking Heads.
This song is a timeless masterpiece of music that perfectly expresses the manic and paranoid horror story of insanity.
Great tune.
The French section was translated by someone for David, and talking about how he delivered the lines years later he's embarrassed by how badly he pronounced them.
For me, it just adds to the frantic mad charm of the song.
Being french I can tell it's pretty bad, yes. 😀
The French section was written by Tina. I watched an interview where she said that she wrote those parts.
David Byrne is a musical genius, literally. He used to be a little (a lot) weird in the 80's due to his Asperger's and probably lots of cocaine... Then you have Tina Weymouth, legendary bassist that learned to play bass with this band, and Bernie Worrell, legendary keyboardist from Parliament-Funkadelic... Stop Making Sense is widely regarded as one of the best tour movie ever. You should watch Once In A Lifetime live, the Stop Making Sense version, and fall in love with this band... Or This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody), or Take Me To The River, or Life During Wartime, same show... In fact, you should really watch the entire movie... lol
Talking heads were an amazing band…so influential..David Byrne is a complete one off,,,pure genius …I’d say there music is deep rather than funny..talking heads were way ahead of their time…David Byrne has Asperger’s I think…guys amazing
Next Talking Heads "BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE". Great rhythym !!!!
Please do “Take Me to the River” studio version first, you will appreciate the live version that much more!
Looking at Brad, he’s the psycho killer and the song is telling Lex to run fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa far awayyyyyyyy
Lol he’s probably a little crazy but he wasn’t drunk he was singing in French. 😂
The question is... Why French ? I'm French and... I don't know... :D
@@jeje829 why not?
You might also like Burning Down the House, Take Me to the River, and She Was.
one thing I have learned about Brad is he really doesnt get or understand music at all - PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!
His problem is he tires to understand, rather than simply feeeel it. Lex feels it
@@LordEriolTolkien yup, you will never understand music if you overanalyze it & try to dissect every word
Born under punches, live, to watch everyone in the group making their sound is wonderful.
You guys should react to DRESS BY PJ HARVEY
This is basically the genesis of Talking Heads in 1977 when they were still Punk, playing at CBGB's, and releasing their first album.. they polished and defined their sound with more diversity and influences over the next 4 or 5 records. Super multi talented band with numerous great songs..
It sucks for anyone who didn't get to live through the 80's. The Talking Heads are amazing in every category. You could have listened to 100 better songs by them though.
There was a band in Australia called The Fools, they did a paraody of this in 1980 called Psycho Chicken (cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck cluck)
You can see it on TH-cam (depending on how much you rate Aussie humour)
Hmmmm, I do generally like these two, but man the Talking Heads went over their heads. The continued laughing creeped me out. Anything that’s outside the Box Lex calls it weird or strange. I’d argue art like this is original or unique, although I think she never got that it was written in a imagined first person voice. Maybe, if they listened to more Talking Heads they’d have a better understanding but a group who met at and formed at the Rhode Island Institute of Fashion might be too much for these two to grasp. They have a deep, quality catalog that doesn’t fit the norm.
David Byrne (born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker, who was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.
Byrne has released solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, fiction, and non-fiction. He has received Academy, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Awards, and he is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.
You need to watch their concert, "Stop Making Sense." Best recording of a concert performance ever.
Live version of Life During Wartime from Stop Making Sense! You'll get a really good overall impression of this band.
They did a song "Burning Down the House" that became huge and along with Rock Lobster would be sung by everyone at a party. "Burning Down the House" was also chanted at a few house fires as well....
Lex and her giggles are dope!
Brad following the lyrics is priceless...just enjoy it : )
I ♥️ the Talking Heads! This is from their first record...77.
I would recommend you guys listen to songs from latter albums such as Life During Wartime from Fear of Music; The Great Curve from Remain In Light; or Burning Down The House from Speaking In Tongues.
This is a far more creative and sophisticated group than this song would lead you to believe.
Stop making sense concert was absolutely mesmerizing.and who will ever forget that big suit dance
The bass is sooooo fun!!!! Tom Tom Club's song Genius of Love is freaking great too!
I’m smiling at Lex, she’s just having a blast . She seems a lot of fun. Thanks for posting
The girl thumping that bass is Tina Weymouth, and I love her. You should check out the STUDIO VERSION of "Take Me to the River", as well several other of their songs