Nice Choice. Such a odd and wonderful song that goes the reverse of where stories generally go. Missing modern society. Likely because we destroyed it. But also likely because David likes things to stay the same. Talking heads have so may songs about buildings and things being simple. Stupid flowers!....
Got introduced to this song about a month ago. Can’t stop listening to it. Such a beautiful song. Love the meaning of it as well. Wish Talking Heads could update their official video for the world we live in today. Song definitely doesn’t get the air time it still deserves in 2023
This is from their final album, " Naked" from 1988. Surprisingly a melodic song with striking harmonies featuring Kristy McColl and Johnny Marr from The Smiths using a 12 string guitar. Such great instrumentation making for a calypso sound. Made it to Number 79 in the UK and Numer 5 in the US. A song about nature reclaiming the land and the malls are covered with flowers. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and David. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Pure bliss. Probably my favourite Talking Heads song. And what an amazing instrumental display of the colours of African music. It almost comes at you from more than just one sense, with brilliant hues and flavours of sound. So fantastic, I love it.
In Talking Heads I like Tina Weymouth who plays the bass guitar, later in 1981 she creates the Tom Tom Club with her husband Chris Frantz which was not a small success, Harry is waiting for a reaction to the Tom Tom Club, this is R&B, new wave , funk and indie rock, songs: Genius of Love, Wordy Rappinghood, Pleasure of Love, Call of the Wild, Don't Say No, Suboceana, Sunshine and Ecstasy, Kissin' Antonio. I recommend the song "Kissin' Antonio" for reaction, I really liked it.
It's phenomenal. If Big Yellow Taxi ("they paved paradise and put up a parking lot") is how we're supposed to react to overdevelopment, this is the cynical rebuttal as to how we actually would (and obviously sarcastic). A masterpiece by a generally brilliant band.
I’ve always loved this song. I’ve had the CD for ages, but this particular video is the first time I’ve heard the guitars so clearly. Maybe I’ve got better headphones than I used to have, or maybe this has beed re-mastered. But I enjoyed this video thoroughly.
I don't think it's _true_ sarcasm, but rather sung through a character who is (inadvertantly, by way of being horrified?) using sarcasm. It is definetely satire, though, and heavy on the irony.
Gorgeous right? Gotta hear more tracks off the Naked album they’re spectacular Btw they were exploring/fusing African influences and polyrhythms at least 6 year’s before Simon’s Graceland.
Nice Choice. Such a odd and wonderful song that goes the reverse of where stories generally go. Missing modern society. Likely because we destroyed it. But also likely because David likes things to stay the same. Talking heads have so may songs about buildings and things being simple. Stupid flowers!....
David Byrne did in fact use African musicians and the whole album is just as groovy.
This has always been one of there most underrated songs in my opinion. Love it.
Got introduced to this song about a month ago. Can’t stop listening to it. Such a beautiful song. Love the meaning of it as well. Wish Talking Heads could update their official video for the world we live in today. Song definitely doesn’t get the air time it still deserves in 2023
This is from their final album, " Naked" from 1988. Surprisingly a melodic song with striking harmonies featuring Kristy McColl and Johnny Marr from The Smiths using a 12 string guitar. Such great instrumentation making for a calypso sound. Made it to Number 79 in the UK and Numer 5 in the US. A song about nature reclaiming the land and the malls are covered with flowers. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and David. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
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Kirsty Maccoll was amazing, and tragically died far too young.
What’s name of last cd?
Oh yeah, the reverse of the environmental situation. And great African foundation of the rhythm. Awesome.
My favorite song from this album is " Mr. Jones!!"
A precursor to Byrnes' Latin album... "Rei Momo!"
I have that one on CD.
Pure bliss. Probably my favourite Talking Heads song.
And what an amazing instrumental display of the colours of African music. It almost comes at you from more than just one sense, with brilliant hues and flavours of sound. So fantastic, I love it.
Johnny Marr of The Smiths is playing the incredible lead guitar. The entire album, Naked, is a must listen. So many gems on it.
In Talking Heads I like Tina Weymouth who plays the bass guitar, later in 1981 she creates the Tom Tom Club with her husband Chris Frantz which was not a small success, Harry is waiting for a reaction to the Tom Tom Club, this is R&B, new wave , funk and indie rock, songs: Genius of Love, Wordy Rappinghood, Pleasure of Love, Call of the Wild, Don't Say No, Suboceana, Sunshine and Ecstasy, Kissin' Antonio. I recommend the song "Kissin' Antonio" for reaction, I really liked it.
This was last track side1of talking heads -Naked the first side was like this song -don’t miss the songs like it-blind &mister Jones👌❤
Great choice!!! There's another Talking Head's song I I love during this period Sax & Violins.
Fabulous song; nice reaction. The Talking Heads were such a cool, clever, talented band.
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They were the leaders in going to Africa to learn poly-rhythmic music. I Zimbra is a great African tracts that they did a decade earlier.
The video for this song is incredibly cool.
One of my favorite songs by my very favorite singer David Byrne
Thank you for the reaction!
It's ingenious ...
It's phenomenal. If Big Yellow Taxi ("they paved paradise and put up a parking lot") is how we're supposed to react to overdevelopment, this is the cynical rebuttal as to how we actually would (and obviously sarcastic).
A masterpiece by a generally brilliant band.
I’ve always LOVED this song Harri! I think the concept would make a great sci-fi story.
I’ve always loved this song. I’ve had the CD for ages, but this particular video is the first time I’ve heard the guitars so clearly. Maybe I’ve got better headphones than I used to have, or maybe this has beed re-mastered. But I enjoyed this video thoroughly.
The whole album is great. Worth checking out.
Love the song love you
People of the future, dont say he didnt call it. Uh, that means us.
The intro is SO FIRE
Graceland was released two years before this song. Graceland 1986
I don't think this is being sarcastic. It's a dystopian world were all the modern conveniences have gone. And he hates it.
Totally tongue in cheek. A humorous reply to Mitchell’s “Put Up a Parking Lot”
Like his “Mr Jones” was a reply to Dylan’s nasty “Mr. Jones”
@@dcg4mn Of course he is flipping Joni's Big Yellow Taxi. And he can't be too serious. The world he is describing doesn't exist.
the guitar was in great part by genius
Johnny Marr (ex- The Smiths)
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Play more naked.
"Mr. Jones" is coolsville, and "Cool Water" is deep darkenville.
Very Graceland.
Smokin’ album. My fave tune is The Democratic Circus. I also like The Facts Of Life but my wife says I’m not wrapped too tight.
Love Facts of Life 😎
I don't think it's _true_ sarcasm, but rather sung through a character who is (inadvertantly, by way of being horrified?) using sarcasm. It is definetely satire, though, and heavy on the irony.
Someone new? Jimmy Reed. Big Boss Man.
Very west african guitar (Zaïre).
Gorgeous right?
Gotta hear more tracks off the Naked album they’re spectacular
Btw they were exploring/fusing African influences and polyrhythms at least 6 year’s before Simon’s Graceland.
More to the point, environmentalist have created the perfect world, and he hates it.
I have that LP in my "80s bin. One of the better tracks. Post-apocalyptic.