Good God Tina Weymouth is absolutely transcendent. She is so unbelievably cute and gorgeous. She's a huge inspiration and a massive reason why I've started playing the bass.
I got a big hug when I met her! After jamming the show poster against my chest to sign it! She is petite you know. Only about five three or five four. I want to talk about her Francophone ancestry. And she is from a well connected American family. Read about her father Admiral Ralph Weymouth. A truly remarkable man who died last year. At 102! After fathering eight smart, ambitious young Americans. Hell, the whole family made their mark in the US!
The thing I really liked about her was that she made no effort to stand out from the others; she was simply a band member who happened to be a woman. That was rare 40 years ago.
I love Tina Weymouth's answer, we want to make our mark in music history and they certainly did Talking Heads was one of the most innovative and ahead of their time and their music is still played today. I like every single one of Talking Heads albums to this day. Stop Making Sense was fantastic.
They were very much OF their time, New Wave saw genesis all sorts of music, that's what was happening then. Ahead of their time is SO miss and overused.
@@michaelrmurphy2734 They (Chris & Tina)have a son and daughter. The daughter is the oldest. I believe. She was in the “Road To Nowhere” music video. The son was born in 1985. It’s why Talking Heads didn’t tour that year.
yes, did you notice how awful it was for him when the interviewer touched his shoulder? i can so relate to that, everytime i see an interview with David.
Interestingly...the older David Byrne got...the better looking he became. They DID reach a point in the late 70s, after 3 years of more or less solid confidence building success, when Byrne realized that he was now sort-of faking his awkwardly shy persona and that the authenticity wasn’t there. That was part of the transformative moment that helped bring about brought about “Remain in Light”.
Isobel F You’re probably correct. The thing is that over the past...say...20 years whenever I have listened to him in interviews, I have been very struck at the degree to which he has always sounded extremely confident, articulate and not the least bit awkward or reticent. Very, what I would call, “high functioning normal”...probably a poor choice of words on my part. I guess Bill Gates is like that also. I think he could run for mayor of New York and actually win. I remember David from when I was a student at RISD in the early 70s and he struck me as basically just another iconoclastic “artistic type”...perhaps with taste that was somewhat more bizarre than most. David also always appeared to be briskly “working on something” or “going some place” but with an air of nervousness. Art schools are full of iconoclasts so in a sense he fit right in. That said, having recently read the excellent book “Neuro Tribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Siberman, I have come to understand that there is a vast array of people we encounter, live and work with throughout our varied and overlapping communities who are “on the spectrum” and yet highly functioning. In fact, we are absolutely dependent on them. My comment about confidence was actually something I heard him say himself in a late 70s / early 80s interview in some publication, perhaps Rolling Stone. When I read an interview with Anne Clark (St. Vincent) following her excellent collaboration and tour with David a few years ago she made reference...and not in a bad way..,to how David could be somewhat distant off-stage and how she really didn’t “get to know him” beyond having a good collaborative and creative working relationship. I suppose that impression might have also been a byproduct of his high-functioning autism.
Obviously the Talking Heads became famous and celebrated the world over - made their mark. But considering how many people know and love them, it’s always saddened me a little bit to know how few ever listened to any of Jerry Harrison’s solo work. Casual Gods was, in my opinion, one of the very best albums of the 80’s. And it stands the test of time. Superb song writing, artists like Bernie Worrell…. if you’re reading this, it’s really worth a listen. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot. I’d probably suggest “Rev It Up” to start. “Man With a Gun” and “Breakdown” are also tremendous songs. I bounce back and forth between “A Perfect Lie” and “AKA Love” being the best songs on the album. But the whole thing is stellar.
i would also encourage folks to explore Modern Lovers, as well. someone here mentioned TH were at the forefront of the “new wave”, and I’d proffer it started with The Velvet Underground, ran through Modern Lovers, and Talking Heads took it home! i can really understand Jerry’s contribution to the Talking Heads sound after listening to ML.
Got to see Jerry and Adrian Belew (session guitarist on "Remain In Light") perform together recently, covering most of the album. Jerry performed "Rev It Up"! I'd forgotten all about that song. A classic! Great show if you get the chance to see them on this tour. Both of them still an amazing stage presence and they had a fantastic backing band, horns and strong percussion, perfect for the music.
I have to say that Clark is very good here. He's clearly into it (possibly to his own surprise) but he also knows better than to try and patronize them.
They were promoting, "More Songs About Buildings and Food" for this and the interview took place after they played their first song, "Take Me to the River." They followed with, "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel."
Ever get a big hug from her? I have!! As we chatted about Daniel Lanois. Read about her father Admiral Ralph Weymouth. A truly great man who died just year. At 102!!
Frank Reich Not correct. She got pregnant in ‘78. And was on Maternity leave throughout late 1978 until Mid 1979. She didn’t tour during that time as Ron Cassidy filled in for her.
What does Tina mean by 'organically shy'? I'd say she means 'being shy comes naturally to him', but I don't know why the audience would find that so funny
Why is everyone being so stuck up and bougie... They are weird and eccentric, that’s not mean to label them like that that’s just how they are.... You don’t have to know much about the Talking Heads to know that their behavior is quite different than the general population.They are interesting and unique, am I fond of them?no, but I do appreciate them.
harvey20c Awkward because Chris and Tina had a baby on the way. Tina was pregnant 🤰 with their daughter. Jerry was having conflicts with their producer, and David at the time was dealing with ego being only 26 years old as the Frontrunner. ‘79 wasn’t a good year for Talking Heads and Young Expectant Father Chris Frantz wasn’t too happy about his young Wife Tina performing live while she was carrying their Child. 1980 was MUCH better for the band.
Hammerschlägen M Tina was Pregnant. And Chris was not happy that his Young Wife had to perform. Talking Heads had conflicts during 1979. David’s ego at the time was causing problems. He was ONLY 26 years old and the Band’s frontman.
OMG!! How old were they here?! Tina is as cool and Francais as Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Denueve. Little wonder. All three of them are French!!! " Vous parlez Francais, Madame Weymouth? Oui, je parle..." And America today? :(
I'm sorry. I like Dick Clark, I like Talking Heads, but this interview gave me anxiety. As much as Clark did for rock, he was a little embarrassing at times. Like now.
Wow it’s so rare that the interviewer asks questions to all the group members. Big props here.
Dick was good with that he always made it a point to.
dick clark always did that
bro spinning around
Dick Clark always made the effort to announce the name of each band member & spoke w/each one.
But never gives them a chance to answer 😂
They definitely made their mark in music history.
HAHAHA!!! And still do today! Runs in the Weymouth and Franz families Admiral Weymouth and General Franz!
To say the least!
The hand speaks
Yep!
They did!
Organically shy. I love you, Tina
She’s funneh! Love her. ❤️😁
"This is the music they'll play in the 80s". What an awsome quote to hear now, when the 80s was almost 40 years ago!
Good God Tina Weymouth is absolutely transcendent. She is so unbelievably cute and gorgeous. She's a huge inspiration and a massive reason why I've started playing the bass.
I got a big hug when I met her! After jamming the show poster against my chest to sign it! She is petite you know.
Only about five three or five four. I want to talk about her Francophone ancestry. And she is from a well connected American family. Read about her father Admiral Ralph Weymouth. A truly remarkable man who died last year.
At 102! After fathering eight smart, ambitious young Americans. Hell, the whole family made their mark in the US!
And David wanted to kick her out of the band...
The thing I really liked about her was that she made no effort to stand out from the others; she was simply a band member who happened to be a woman. That was rare 40 years ago.
@@charlesperigord1599Christine McVie was another woman who just was one of “the guys in the band”
@@carlosclaptrixwell didnt she make fun of him?
I love Tina Weymouth's answer, we want to make our mark in music history and they certainly did Talking Heads was one of the most innovative and ahead of their time and their music is still played today. I like every single one of Talking Heads albums to this day. Stop Making Sense was fantastic.
S B Tina was Pregnant during this time .
I got a BIG hug from her!
They were very much OF their time, New Wave saw genesis all sorts of music, that's what was happening then. Ahead of their time is SO miss and overused.
@@plawson8577 Really?!! Didn't know. Their son DJed when I saw them here in Halifax, NS.
@@michaelrmurphy2734 They (Chris & Tina)have a son and daughter. The daughter is the oldest. I believe. She was in the “Road To Nowhere” music video. The son was born in 1985. It’s why Talking Heads didn’t tour that year.
Wow this has to be most introvert band interview iv ever seen !
I think they were all somewhat shy. Are, not were. Lol
David's autism was definitely noticeable in this
@@DarrenJohn10X wow Iv been a fan for a long time but didn’t know about that
David was cute here. His aspergers really shows through here, and i can totally relate! I’m shy, introverted, and not keen on crowds and people Etc
Really? An ASD? I thought he was just like that anyway!
@@michaelrmurphy2734 nope. I always heard he had aspergers. Like Gary numan
@@EphemeralProductions Hunh. Two of my favourite musicians with that "condition".
yes, did you notice how awful it was for him when the interviewer touched his shoulder? i can so relate to that, everytime i see an interview with David.
@@michaelrmurphy2734 yes, he has. and he is like that anyway :)
Organically shy. I’m stealing that :)
2:15 this is the music they'll play in the '80s
To be fair, this WAS when the new wave movement got started.
Interestingly...the older David Byrne got...the better looking he became.
They DID reach a point in the late 70s, after 3 years of more or less solid confidence building success, when Byrne realized that he was now sort-of faking his awkwardly shy persona and that the authenticity wasn’t there. That was part of the transformative moment that helped bring about brought about “Remain in Light”.
Fear of Music is better.
@@LJLewis94 how
Landin Lewis they’re both gems in their own right
Isobel F
You’re probably correct. The thing is that over the past...say...20 years whenever I have listened to him in interviews, I have been very struck at the degree to which he has always sounded extremely confident, articulate and not the least bit awkward or reticent. Very, what I would call, “high functioning normal”...probably a poor choice of words on my part. I guess Bill Gates is like that also. I think he could run for mayor of New York and actually win. I remember David from when I was a student at RISD in the early 70s and he struck me as basically just another iconoclastic “artistic type”...perhaps with taste that was somewhat more bizarre than most. David also always appeared to be briskly “working on something” or “going some place” but with an air of nervousness. Art schools are full of iconoclasts so in a sense he fit right in. That said, having recently read the excellent book “Neuro Tribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Siberman, I have come to understand that there is a vast array of people we encounter, live and work with throughout our varied and overlapping communities who are “on the spectrum” and yet highly functioning. In fact, we are absolutely dependent on them. My comment about confidence was actually something I heard him say himself in a late 70s / early 80s interview in some publication, perhaps Rolling Stone. When I read an interview with Anne Clark (St. Vincent) following her excellent collaboration and tour with David a few years ago she made reference...and not in a bad way..,to how David could be somewhat distant off-stage and how she really didn’t “get to know him” beyond having a good collaborative and creative working relationship. I suppose that impression might have also been a byproduct of his high-functioning autism.
How is fake If he has Aspergers? Like wth
They seem like an English type band,I didn't know there from the States, cool.
so darn wholesome, love these cuties!
Obviously the Talking Heads became famous and celebrated the world over - made their mark. But considering how many people know and love them, it’s always saddened me a little bit to know how few ever listened to any of Jerry Harrison’s solo work. Casual Gods was, in my opinion, one of the very best albums of the 80’s. And it stands the test of time. Superb song writing, artists like Bernie Worrell…. if you’re reading this, it’s really worth a listen. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot. I’d probably suggest “Rev It Up” to start. “Man With a Gun” and “Breakdown” are also tremendous songs. I bounce back and forth between “A Perfect Lie” and “AKA Love” being the best songs on the album. But the whole thing is stellar.
i would also encourage folks to explore Modern Lovers, as well. someone here mentioned TH were at the forefront of the “new wave”, and I’d proffer it started with The Velvet Underground, ran through Modern Lovers, and Talking Heads took it home! i can really understand Jerry’s contribution to the Talking Heads sound after listening to ML.
Got to see Jerry and Adrian Belew (session guitarist on "Remain In Light") perform together recently, covering most of the album. Jerry performed "Rev It Up"! I'd forgotten all about that song. A classic! Great show if you get the chance to see them on this tour. Both of them still an amazing stage presence and they had a fantastic backing band, horns and strong percussion, perfect for the music.
Bernie was a cool cat
Thank you
@@stooge81 I think I missed that. Damn. Sounds really cool.
I have to say that Clark is very good here. He's clearly into it (possibly to his own surprise) but he also knows better than to try and patronize them.
This was almost 40 years ago.. Uuuuuuuuggggh >
OMG. about to cry at Tina's last answer!
2:10 you all did exactly that
You missed Tina's baby bump.
They were promoting, "More Songs About Buildings and Food" for this and the interview took place after they played their first song, "Take Me to the River." They followed with, "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel."
God, I had (have) such a crush on Tina Weymouth. Gracious,
Ever get a big hug from her? I have!! As we chatted about Daniel Lanois.
Read about her father Admiral Ralph Weymouth. A truly great man who died just year. At 102!!
@@michaelrmurphy2734 If you look carefully, you can see her BABY Bump! That's her Chris' daughter Zoe.
Curious, David struggles with eye contact.
Asperger’s syndrome, he’s talked about it a lot.
Asperger’s. Common thing with people of that condition. Im the same.
Humming, singing, ect is stimming
he is on the spectrum
Autism 😱
Another fantastic genius from Scotland xx
David reminds me of Andy Kaufman but also the actual guy from Psycho.
Oh please. David wouldn't even harm a fly. 🔪
@@rhondamadgirl that was the joke. The last line of Psycho is "mother" saying she wouldn't even hurt a fly.
You mean Anthony Perkins?
He's so shy
Those are the two Stratocaster guitars that I stared at for hours growing up and dreamed about owning
David Byrne is not shy, he's autistic.
He's both, shy is more of a behavioral trait I would say.
He is not at all shy on his recent appearance on the Colbert show with the other members of the band
Incredible group
Lol😅😁 Tina Weymouth is my favorite Talking Head along with David Byrne!❤️❤️ - Alexa Bolding
She's gotta baby bump here!
Big thank you for the post-ASN-but could you find it in your hearts to post the performances to go with this??
they r posed with their instruments and this guy is orbiting around them with a long corded microphone
An odd forum for them. But they definitely achieved their high fallutin’ goal.
Not odd in one respect
If you were on the way to the top American Bandstand was the best way to supercharge your exposure.
“American Bandstand “ was the equivalent of your town’s shopping 🛍 center: Everyone you knew would be there.
I think I saw this AB episode when Talking Heads performed!
Hey, you're from Aaron's channel. Say, those anyone have the performance from this episode?
@@stevieg7672 Yes, I am from Aaron's channel and I used to listen to Talking Heads back in the late '70s.
Adrian DeVore Tina was pregnant at the time.
@@plawson8577 Tina wasn't pregnant until 1982
Frank Reich Not correct. She got pregnant in ‘78. And was on Maternity leave throughout late 1978 until Mid 1979. She didn’t tour during that time as Ron Cassidy filled in for her.
I want Chris Frantz's voice in one channel and Fred Schneider's voice in the other.
So true,I'm shy but light up on stage
And you did make your mark Tina.
Organically shy.
Only saw them once. Stop Making Sense tour. Chicago.
You’re lucky. Never got the chance.
So insanely jealous. Would've given anything to. Was not born for another decade or so
They're all so high, next level
Vinny Simms yep. They were all shy and not big on stardom
@Lemon Juice he has Asperger’s
@@johnhenrymills4517 which is part of the Autism Spectrum.
@Lemon Juice He talks about music being the only way he feels he can communicate with others. Hes awesome
Heck, they’re all artists, not show biz egomaniacs.
As hokey as Dick Clark was, that was a pretty good job in limited time.
It’s not easy to relate to a genius
I went to high school with David.
What was he like?
Shy and quiet. Similar to what you see in the video.@@MiguelLopez-fs3ll
My, have you made your mark, Tina!!!!!
What songs did they perform?
Well Tina you did that!!!
I would love to see David Byrne, collaborate with the surviving members of Devo on a new album.
The spit of Sheldon Cooper
He TARKS like he SANGS.
The interviewer is cheesy, but actually quite good.
Be nice. Lol Chris is from kentucky
wow, not a bit awkward
Tina was like 6 months pregnant in this interview.
David has Aspergers
0:19 what do you mean, YOU PEOPLE?
Nice....
I really would have Rocked Tina's world good and proper.
What does Tina mean by 'organically shy'? I'd say she means 'being shy comes naturally to him', but I don't know why the audience would find that so funny
great to know chris was lying in his autobiography
Like oil and water IMO.
yeah like that wasn't too cool!
Dick Clark died a long time ago
holy crap what an awkward interview
You don't know much about the Talking Heads, do you?
Why is everyone being so stuck up and bougie... They are weird and eccentric, that’s not mean to label them like that that’s just how they are.... You don’t have to know much about the Talking Heads to know that their behavior is quite different than the general population.They are interesting and unique, am I fond of them?no, but I do appreciate them.
harvey20c Awkward because Chris and Tina had a baby on the way. Tina was pregnant 🤰 with their daughter. Jerry was having conflicts with their producer, and David at the time was dealing with ego being only 26 years old as the Frontrunner. ‘79 wasn’t a good year for Talking Heads and Young Expectant Father Chris Frantz wasn’t too happy about his young Wife Tina performing live while she was carrying their Child. 1980 was MUCH better for the band.
Hammerschlägen M Tina was Pregnant. And Chris was not happy that his Young Wife had to perform. Talking Heads had conflicts during 1979. David’s ego at the time was causing problems. He was ONLY 26 years old and the Band’s frontman.
That’s how it is when you’re a shy person. Awkward is your middle name and dominates your life. lol. Serious.
OMG!! How old were they here?! Tina is as cool and Francais as Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Denueve. Little wonder.
All three of them are French!!! " Vous parlez Francais, Madame Weymouth? Oui, je parle..." And America today? :(
20s
I'm sorry. I like Dick Clark, I like Talking Heads, but this interview gave me anxiety. As much as Clark did for rock, he was a little embarrassing at times. Like now.
Painful interview....
The coldplay of the Seventies
Dud. Post the actual band playing instead of the interview. Only American Bandstand does this. Get in the time, oldies.
I wonder what songs they were singing during their appearance on “American Bandstand”.
@@jerrywright4886 Take Me to the River (which is on TH-cam right now) but not sure of the other.
The other side of Ted Bundy
They have no personalty
...this music that "you people" have been making... What a cringe-worthy, condescending attitude. He should have been named Dork Clark.
I don't think he intended that to be condescending. My nan says that all the time just as a term to refer to a group