I don’t know if I’m in the minority or majority here, but there’s a simple beauty to them being done. There’s none of those late season records where they’re still trying to get a hit in their 50s/60s. There’s no subpar sunset farewells, they existed and now they don’t and we can only listen to what they left us…
I enjoy and respect David Byrnes work. Enjoy the heck out of his music. His music is still part of the soundtrack to my everyday. I am glad he is living the life he wants to lead. Seems like a nice smart guy.
Talking Heads were great. Everything that they created was so brilliant. Rei Momo was a fantastic Latin American music album by David and the super talented musicians with him. When I was learning how to play percussion, this was my go-to album.
I would give just about anything to see them join forces again. But if reuniting doesn’t make David happy, then it’s not being done for the right reasons. The music that this entire band has given us has been a gift! The Talking Heads are one of the bands that has been a soundtrack to my life and I’m eternally grateful for them. ❤
there's a tribute band called start making sense, which if you ever get a chance to see live you really ought to, amazing act. I never saw the heads live, but when I'm very old I won't remember that, I'll be certain I had.
Why settle for a tribute band when both Jerry Harrison and Adrian Below are touring together right now? They feature most of Remain in Light and the rest of the Heads material and they are smoking hot! The only reason Byrne the authoritarian refused to join them is because they wouldn’t let him control both the tour and the revenue.
There are two artists that stand out to me especially, one is Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, and the other is David Byrne of Talking Heads. These two guys are head and shoulders over anyone else from their time.
David Burne is awesome! He inspires me because he said he was diagnosed with autism like me, and he made a name for himself being different and having his own weird style that helped define a decade of music. So many Talking Heads songs are so innovative and insightful and the music videos are fun and kooky. I have always been drawn to their music, but I think Once in a Lifetime stands out as one of the best songs of all time, because it's an honest look into the struggles of expectation weighing is all down. It really speaks to me as an autistic person because we often don't meet societal expectations in the way that people want and it is frustrating.
He self - diagnosed himself as an Aspie, as an adult. I wish they would have mentioned it in the piece, as it is a teachable piece about the unique brilliance that can accompany autism. My son is on the spectrum, and people like DB are inspiring to him.
Of all their songs, "The Great Curve" shows a level of genius so rare in rock music, it's absolutely mesmerizing. The vocal layering over that relentless beat seems to be right up there with Bach, just astonishing.
One of the best concert experiences I’ve ever had was seeing Talking Heads in 1981. They were so tight, so tuned in to the moment, it was transcendent. The acid I took beforehand didn’t hurt, either.
I saw The Talking Heads live twice in a small club in Houston. I think it was in 1979 and 1980. Both performances were over-the-top great and I'll never forget them.
In this life I've had the fortune of attending hundreds of gigs but, I think Talking Heads live would be my dream gig. I was born in 1982 and loved them as a kid but have only really come to properly appreciate them in later life. Fantastic band! David Byrne is a consistently great artist.
To me, that sounds like the ultimate artistic challenge - making a Talking Heads reunion so creative that the “art” that is created trumps any kind of financial reward that might come about because of it…….👍
Talking heads finest work most imaginative that is comes from the 70s not the 80s lost the thread after Fear of music 77 More songs and Fear of Music are by far their finest recordings And the 80s weren't euphoric from where i was standing Vacous shallow where popular music died a death And the banality that went with it all
This interview was a real treat. I had no idea that musical genius David Byrne is a Scotsman. Very Cool! I too have struggled with massive shyness ever since childhood and I have to wonder if this is a Scottish trait? I really like that he is so involved in changing the world for the better. Why was this even a surprise? I should expect no less from him. Great Interview!
I'm not a successful musician, more of a student right now in the late stage of my life, but I feel I have a lot in common with David Byrne in that I love all genres of music and specifically dance and Latin music where most of my friends are not into what I am into, which is OK. Love all of the performances he's ever done. Thank you David! :).
So many great times growing up with David Bowie then Talking Heads. Every new album was so exciting, such great rock music from brilliant artists. I’ve seen David Byrne perform live several times (6) since then and the shows always hit the heights of ecstasy. Definitely one of the very, very best musician/performers of the past 50 years 🗣️ 🎶 🎸 ⭐️
I think it's 7 for me. I lost count. From Rei Momo to string sextets to horns with St. Vincent and a drum corp with American Utopia. Always exciting. Always the best concert of the year.
In high school when I failed college algebra the teacher came up to me and said "Do you know who David Bryne is, well I failed him too" coolest thing a teacher ever said to me 😎
How do you know it was the same guy? My brother served a customer from Ireland the other day called David Byrne as well and it was almost definitely a different guy.
@@MauriceMossisitnot I suppose the teacher could be lying but why would someone say the name of a famous person in that sense and not have it be the person.
@Brian Yochem I guess if you lived in the same state as he did at the time it would make sense. Also how did you end up doing college algebra in highschool? I'd definitely fail that too! 🤭
@@BrianYochem The teacher used to teach in this area of Maryland called Arbutus that's where he was Brynes teacher he then transferred much later to the school I was at way after the talking heads got big I'm 13 years younger than David
@@BrianYochem no he wasnt lying I'm sure he flunked David Bryne too. You know I'm on the autism spectrum as is David Bryne so maybe the teacher recognized some similarities between us or he was just trying to cheer me up suggesting all was not lost that I may become something of note in this world because humorously I share the accolade of failure with someone who made it big in show business
If there is such a thing as an Artist that attains true respect, Mr. Byrne deserves it. Someone who chooses not to score the loot in favor of their passion is something to admire.
The Latin direction was already there on the last Talking Heads album, "Naked". "Rei Momo" was not a departure from what Talking Heads were doing, but an extension.
I so wish he would give his former band members more credit. Psycho Killer was a collaboration between DB, Tina and Chris. Tina wrote the French lyrics. Otherwise, love DB, loveloveloved American Utopia!
@Philbi s DB has a pattern of not giving credit to his former band members, so no, I don't think 60 Minutes cut that bit out. But anything is possible.
Also the Funkadelic concert that inspired "Burning Down The house" was attended by Chris Frantz not David. When Chris met with other members in studio he started to jam singing that phrase and Byrne liked it and went along.
Much respect to Mr. Byrne for staying true to his muse. That said, Talking Heads are probably the only band that I would like to see do a reunion tour.
I worked at the masterpiece in San Francisco known as The Castro Theatre, and when _Stop Making Sense_ played there, my friend Donna and I went up to the balcony-which was only opened after the downstairs auditorium was at least 3/4 full, i.e., 1200 tickets sold-and danced our fool heads off through the entire movie (except Tina Weymouth’s Tom-Tom Club bit).
I cannot wait for the Film to come out later this year!! I saw it In the Theater when it came out, would be FUN to experience it again!! #STOPMakingSense
I love TH so much but it was Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth who saw Parliament/Funkadelic, heard the "Burning Down the House" chant, and suggested using it in the song, NOT David Byrne. And it's so weird that he didn't mention Chris & Tina because the three of them wrote Psycho Killer together - Byrne came to Chris & Tina and said I've got the beginnings of a song but I'd like you two to help me with it.
@@erik_griswold lol lots & lots of cocaine. You prob read that when Byrne left the stage change into the big suit on the Speaking in Tongues tour, he would say "it's time for a little toot and my big suit!"
If you haven’t read Chris Frantz’ book, remain in light, I would suggest it. Sheds a whole new light on Talking Heads and I don’t see David Byrne in the same way that I did. Btw HUGE talking heads fan from the beginning.
I agree - the Chris Frantz book is a real eye-opener with David (& Brian Eno) not coming out of it well. Definitely changed my view but I’ll always be a big fan of TH
I saw one of the first shows he did post Talking Heads -- I remember a Latin version of Burning Down the House that was spectacular. Also, he started out the show by walking alone onto the state with a boom box and adjusted a mic stand to pick it up. Then he turned it on and it was playing a beat and he walked off stage. He was in jeans and a leather jacket, and no one recognized him until he was about off the stage. Then about a minute later, he walked back on with an acoustic guitar and played Buck Naked along with the boom box. It was great. Just sorry I never got to see the Talking Heads.
@@gillesleguen7762 ...but the way they do it, is. 😮 "Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges; and it's my favorite Talking Heads tune/cover. 🫢
In the 1st two minutes, I realize David Byrne wrote 2 rather telling songs... 1) psycho killer (serial killer) 2) burning down the house (arsonist) So, both of those are songs about psychopathy, which I find odd (despite having heard them hundreds of time in the last 40 years).
I love his work. But as a person he was a primadonna. I worked with him a few times. This was some years back. Since he was an idol for me, I was discouraged by his behaviors, however he has certainly influenced me greatly.
I loved David Byrne's music and art for a long time. I almost feel like it's time to stop demanding that he makes sense, and just let him do what pleases him.
@Freeherenow Albert was a great physicist. It goes both ways - genius does not only apply to science - that is as elementary a point of view as you can have.
David was already changing direction to a Latin vibe by 1986 when True Stories came out. That said, when I'm asked what band I'd love to see reunite, Talking Heads is always at the top of that list. I'd drop big money to see them.
Talking Heads will never reunite because Tina Weymouth burnt that bridge many years ago. Byrne's not going back to a toxic situation. Like he said, why trade happiness for money.
All 4 members...alive and still active...this reunion needs to happen. I see Byrne's reason for not doing the standard "cash-grab" reunion. But it would be nice to see them get together for a one-off charity benefit....or a short series of shows that benefit a cause that all 4 believe in.
It all pretty much boils down to Byrne's personality and a big reason has to do with him being autistic. Therefore he doesn't really understand what it would mean to the fans since that is a main component of being autistic.
I remember seeing them in 1977 in NYC, and going back to France I kept telling people, I saw the new Beatles. In musical terms, they certainly broke new grounds with each album, like no other band managed, save the Beatles. so, I think I saw or heard that, they were just so new, so clever artistically, and still with 3 minutes songs. Somehow, I do not listen to them anymore, though.
This is an epic band with epic songs! Remind me of Velvet Underground in the fact that they are worth exploring and have influenced so many other musicians! 😍
Him and Tina, that is his claim in the book and I tend to believe his side of things though he is obviously angry at the whole situation...and rightly so. Not taking anything away from David Byrne, the things all mentioned in Frantz's book are all classic symptoms of autism. You only have to watch 30 seconds of any Byrne interview through the years to see it.
During their time together -- and after -- I was a huge Talking Heads admirer. That said, the moment has passed. I wish journalists (and fans) would stop asking David about getting the band back together. It just ain't gunna happen.
Exactly. Every member of TH has been asked that question a million times. You could tell by David's reaction he was distraught with the question. It needs to be let go. Let the individual members focus on what they want to.
@@morbiusstrip945 I was in the audience at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco for the 15th anniversary showing of "Stop Making Sense." All four band members *and* director Jonathan Demme were in attendance, and watched the film with us. Afterward, there was a Q & A, and -- of course -- the question of a reunion was asked. The tension was so thick you could have cut it with a knife. And that was 1999. Chris, Tina, and Jerry would likely be up for it, but David clearly would NOT be. Stop asking him.
@John A. Bennett If anything seeing them together for a Talking Heads anthology series (a la The Beatles Anthology) would be really cool, but I have no expectation for a performance or recording reunion between them. It has been made abundantly clear that there will be no reunion and anyone asking such just haven't done their journalistic research on the topic. That's super cool and I'm jealous you got to attend that event. Sadly I was 1 year old then.
@@morbiusstrip945 Be GLAD you were only one year-old in 1999! That said, there's the bumper sticker that reads: "I may be old, but I saw all the cool bands." While I didn't see ALL the cool bands, I *did* see a lot of them, including Talking Heads in 1978, 1979, and 1982.
Once again, David Byrne makes it sound like he was the principal writer of "Psycho Killer". Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth wrote verses, & Tina did the French bits. Chris Franz wrote "Warning Sign." Chris & TIna also came up with the basic foundation for "Life During War Time." Jerry Harrison made essential contributions. Byrne is always usurping credit. The group was a real group, not Byrne & his backing musicians.
Whatever David says, he can't escape the fact that the Stop Making Sense concert video is one of the best live concert videos ever.
They were better as a four piece unit.
That is a great concert video
What do you mean "one of..." ;-)
The Best!
Oh yeah no doubt about it
I don’t know if I’m in the minority or majority here, but there’s a simple beauty to them being done. There’s none of those late season records where they’re still trying to get a hit in their 50s/60s. There’s no subpar sunset farewells, they existed and now they don’t and we can only listen to what they left us…
“Why should I trade in my happiness for some cash?” David is a musical genius.
Absolutely!! ... and Gotta love him!
I still love Talking Heads. That music will definitely live on!
Love that voice!!! So unique, so perfect for his songs.
So absolutely! One of a kind voice, one of a kind human being as well.
One of the most brilliant and sophisticated musical artist of our time!
I wouldn't go that far...why not all time?
@@slicktheslickster
If you wouldn’t go that far, why are you trying to push LFATP to go even further?
@@maryrosekent8223 sorry, 'LFATP'?
@@slicktheslickster
Love from Across the Pond
I enjoy and respect David Byrnes work. Enjoy the heck out of his music. His music is still part of the soundtrack to my everyday. I am glad he is living the life he wants to lead. Seems like a nice smart guy.
Imagine Psycho Killer being the second song you ever wrote. Genius
Tina and Chris wrote it with him.... but he's generally too full of himself to openly admit that.
Talking Heads were great. Everything that they created was so brilliant. Rei Momo was a fantastic Latin American music album by David and the super talented musicians with him. When I was learning how to play percussion, this was my go-to album.
Fave Talking Heads song: “And She Was.” Great band.
That's probably the most haunting song of theirs for sure.
In the many times I've met David Byrne in New York, I've always told him the same thing: "You're one of my all-time musical heroes."
That’s cool you got to meet him! What would he tell you in response? Would he have a small convo with you or was he too busy to talk to fans?
I would give just about anything to see them join forces again. But if reuniting doesn’t make David happy, then it’s not being done for the right reasons. The music that this entire band has given us has been a gift! The Talking Heads are one of the bands that has been a soundtrack to my life and I’m eternally grateful for them. ❤
there's a tribute band called start making sense, which if you ever get a chance to see live you really ought to, amazing act. I never saw the heads live, but when I'm very old I won't remember that, I'll be certain I had.
@@MobiusBandwidth I will check this out, thank you!
Why settle for a tribute band when both Jerry Harrison and Adrian Below are touring together right now? They feature most of Remain in Light and the rest of the Heads material and they are smoking hot! The only reason Byrne the authoritarian refused to join them is because they wouldn’t let him control both the tour and the revenue.
@@kingtrance307 Autocorrect isn’t always your friend-hence Below in lieu of Belew
@@maryrosekent8223 - Yup!
There are two artists that stand out to me especially, one is Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, and the other is David Byrne of Talking Heads. These two guys are head and shoulders over anyone else from their time.
Good choices...
You are fully correct.
Absolutely agree with you
YES
No Bowie?
David Burne is awesome! He inspires me because he said he was diagnosed with autism like me, and he made a name for himself being different and having his own weird style that helped define a decade of music. So many Talking Heads songs are so innovative and insightful and the music videos are fun and kooky. I have always been drawn to their music, but I think Once in a Lifetime stands out as one of the best songs of all time, because it's an honest look into the struggles of expectation weighing is all down. It really speaks to me as an autistic person because we often don't meet societal expectations in the way that people want and it is frustrating.
I had no idea he was diagnosed. Was that as an adult? My son is on the Spectrum & plays keyboard by ear.
@@samanthab1923 yeah, he did an interview about it.
@@kayakat1869 Thanks 👋
He self - diagnosed himself as an Aspie, as an adult. I wish they would have mentioned it in the piece, as it is a teachable piece about the unique brilliance that can accompany autism. My son is on the spectrum, and people like DB are inspiring to him.
@@samanthameyer3128 My son is as well. When I mentioned it to him he said I know.
Every one of these songs makes me smile.
Of all their songs, "The Great Curve" shows a level of genius so rare in rock music, it's absolutely mesmerizing. The vocal layering over that relentless beat seems to be right up there with Bach, just astonishing.
Its a Brian Eno / David Byrne song
@@luisaugusto3324 Brian Eno likes to take credit for everything. If you read up on it it was the talking heads just jamming.
Still making me smile, after all the years.
One of the best concert experiences I’ve ever had was seeing Talking Heads in 1981. They were so tight, so tuned in to the moment, it was transcendent. The acid I took beforehand didn’t hurt, either.
Far out man..................
I learned about The Talking Heads in 1982 listening to Remain In Light through headphones after an orange barrel. 🤯
@@mikel5582 I did purple barrel & green pyramid. I miss those days.
I saw them on the tour that became SMS, and drank a whole thermos of mushroom tea before, it was great. This ain’t no foolin’ around!
Nice, you guys. All of you psychedelic rangers on this comment thread! Very cool.
I saw The Talking Heads live twice in a small club in Houston. I think it was in 1979 and 1980. Both performances were over-the-top great and I'll never forget them.
His face when he starts asking about their reunion...... You'll always be an inspiration Mr Byrne.
In this life I've had the fortune of attending hundreds of gigs but, I think Talking Heads live would be my dream gig. I was born in 1982 and loved them as a kid but have only really come to properly appreciate them in later life. Fantastic band! David Byrne is a consistently great artist.
Saw them in 1979 before they expanded the band - one of the five best shows of my life thus far.
I know! I enjoyed introducing their music to my daughters. It's timeless.
To me, that sounds like the ultimate artistic challenge - making a Talking Heads reunion so creative that the “art” that is created trumps any kind of financial reward that might come about because of it…….👍
I wouldnt hold my breath. The other members left on very unhappy terms, and still seem to stick to that.
@@solidairtarot yeah don’t hold your breath but your other statement is false.
The Talking Heads brilliantly captured the euphoria of the 1980's, and given what's transpired since, it hurts to go back.
Errrr.. Life during wartimes, I think that's pretty 2020s, no?
Talking heads finest work most imaginative that is comes from the 70s not the 80s lost the thread after Fear of music
77 More songs and Fear of Music are by far their finest recordings
And the 80s weren't euphoric from where i was standing
Vacous shallow where popular music died a death
And the banality that went with it all
This interview was a real treat. I had no idea that musical genius David Byrne is a Scotsman. Very Cool! I too have struggled with massive shyness ever since childhood and I have to wonder if this is a Scottish trait?
I really like that he is so involved in changing the world for the better.
Why was this even a surprise? I should expect no less from him. Great Interview!
It's unfortunate that we'll probably never see a reunion of this legendary band.
you might still be able to see the remain in light tour, which may work for you.
I'm not a successful musician, more of a student right now in the late stage of my life, but I feel I have a lot in common with David Byrne in that I love all genres of music and specifically dance and Latin music where most of my friends are not into what I am into, which is OK. Love all of the performances he's ever done. Thank you David! :).
So many great times growing up with David Bowie then Talking Heads.
Every new album was so exciting, such great rock music from brilliant artists.
I’ve seen David Byrne perform live several times (6) since then and the shows always hit the heights of ecstasy.
Definitely one of the very, very best musician/performers of the past 50 years
🗣️ 🎶 🎸 ⭐️
I think it's 7 for me. I lost count. From Rei Momo to string sextets to horns with St. Vincent and a drum corp with American Utopia. Always exciting. Always the best concert of the year.
In high school when I failed college algebra the teacher came up to me and said "Do you know who David Bryne is, well I failed him too" coolest thing a teacher ever said to me 😎
How do you know it was the same guy? My brother served a customer from Ireland the other day called David Byrne as well and it was almost definitely a different guy.
@@MauriceMossisitnot I suppose the teacher could be lying but why would someone say the name of a famous person in that sense and not have it be the person.
@Brian Yochem I guess if you lived in the same state as he did at the time it would make sense. Also how did you end up doing college algebra in highschool? I'd definitely fail that too! 🤭
@@BrianYochem The teacher used to teach in this area of Maryland called Arbutus that's where he was Brynes teacher he then transferred much later to the school I was at way after the talking heads got big I'm 13 years younger than David
@@BrianYochem no he wasnt lying I'm sure he flunked David Bryne too. You know I'm on the autism spectrum as is David Bryne so maybe the teacher recognized some similarities between us or he was just trying to cheer me up suggesting all was not lost that I may become something of note in this world because humorously I share the accolade of failure with someone who made it big in show business
I had the great joy of seeing Talking Heads live, playing for free in between the gymnasiums on the lawn at UCLA in 1978. What a show!
Psycho Killer is a song I’ve been listening to when I need Encouragement and a Real Man to scare my neighbors. Thank you.
What a shame I for one would love to see these guys live on stage. Always been a huge fan.
If there is such a thing as an Artist that attains true respect, Mr. Byrne deserves it. Someone who chooses not to score the loot in favor of their passion is something to admire.
Stop Making Sense - best concert I've ever seen
Me too!
He was doing eccentric stuff and mixing medias with his music. Others of that "Surprise Me", era include Brian Eno, Philip Glass, and Laurie Anderson.
I saw the Talking Heads in 1978. They rocked!
David Byrne is one of my favorite musicians of all time. I highly respect him. I love his stuff with TH, Eno, musicals and his solo albums.
He also does soundtracks. Won an Oscar in 87 for the Last Emperor
Aw man, I wish be asked him about Swamp. I love that song
So glad I got to see David Byrne LIVE during the American Utopia tour. The Head’s will never reunite but if they do, I’ll be there!
I saw David Byrne in SF in 2018. He’s still got it.
The Latin direction was already there on the last Talking Heads album, "Naked". "Rei Momo" was not a departure from what Talking Heads were doing, but an extension.
I so wish he would give his former band members more credit. Psycho Killer was a collaboration between DB, Tina and Chris. Tina wrote the French lyrics. Otherwise, love DB, loveloveloved American Utopia!
You wish 60 Minutes did not cut that bit out ...
@Philbi s DB has a pattern of not giving credit to his former band members, so no, I don't think 60 Minutes cut that bit out. But anything is possible.
Also the Funkadelic concert that inspired "Burning Down The house" was attended by Chris Frantz not David.
When Chris met with other members in studio he started to jam singing that phrase and Byrne liked it and went along.
Much respect to Mr. Byrne for staying true to his muse. That said, Talking Heads are probably the only band that I would like to see do a reunion tour.
I worked at the masterpiece in San Francisco known as The Castro Theatre, and when _Stop Making Sense_ played there, my friend Donna and I went up to the balcony-which was only opened after the downstairs auditorium was at least 3/4 full, i.e., 1200 tickets sold-and danced our fool heads off through the entire movie (except Tina Weymouth’s Tom-Tom Club bit).
I cannot wait for the Film to come out later this year!! I saw it In the Theater when it came out, would be FUN to experience it again!! #STOPMakingSense
I love TH so much but it was Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth who saw Parliament/Funkadelic, heard the "Burning Down the House" chant, and suggested using it in the song, NOT David Byrne. And it's so weird that he didn't mention Chris & Tina because the three of them wrote Psycho Killer together - Byrne came to Chris & Tina and said I've got the beginnings of a song but I'd like you two to help me with it.
Too much cocaine.
@@erik_griswold lol lots & lots of cocaine. You prob read that when Byrne left the stage change into the big suit on the Speaking in Tongues tour, he would say "it's time for a little toot and my big suit!"
If you haven’t read Chris Frantz’ book, remain in light, I would suggest it. Sheds a whole new light on Talking Heads and I don’t see David Byrne in the same way that I did. Btw HUGE talking heads fan from the beginning.
I agree - the Chris Frantz book is a real eye-opener with David (& Brian Eno) not coming out of it well. Definitely changed my view but I’ll always be a big fan of TH
I saw one of the first shows he did post Talking Heads -- I remember a Latin version of Burning Down the House that was spectacular. Also, he started out the show by walking alone onto the state with a boom box and adjusted a mic stand to pick it up. Then he turned it on and it was playing a beat and he walked off stage. He was in jeans and a leather jacket, and no one recognized him until he was about off the stage. Then about a minute later, he walked back on with an acoustic guitar and played Buck Naked along with the boom box.
It was great. Just sorry I never got to see the Talking Heads.
I saw them as a trio open for the Ramones at Max's Kansas City in '76.
A musician, not a business man. The essence of being an artist.
I never heard of them, and a friend took me to SUNY Binghamton to hear them, and it blew me away!
They turned pop music on its side!
I love “Take Me to the River” and “Road to Nowhere”. They are pure genius.
Did you see him on SNL w/John Mulaney? Used Road to Nowhere in a skit. Really funny 😂
well … take me to the river is not a TH song …
@@gillesleguen7762
...but the way they do it, is. 😮
"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges; and it's my favorite Talking Heads tune/cover. 🫢
@@SuperAmin1950 true. their own interpretation.
My fav 80s band. No-one can ever copy or surpass.
In the 1st two minutes, I realize David Byrne wrote 2 rather telling songs...
1) psycho killer (serial killer)
2) burning down the house (arsonist)
So, both of those are songs about psychopathy, which I find odd (despite having heard them hundreds of time in the last 40 years).
Well. I mean the song is literally called Psycho Killer
The coolest dude around and he's still an icon. Older generations, don't worry, we dig them.
This was absolutely fab! I adore him!!! ♥️
I love his work. But as a person he was a primadonna. I worked with him a few times. This was some years back. Since he was an idol for me, I was discouraged by his behaviors, however he has certainly influenced me greatly.
Asperger’s
The ironic thing for me is Byrne split up Talking Heads to go new directions yet half the numbers in Utopia are Talking Heads songs...
I loved David Byrne's music and art for a long time. I almost feel like it's time to stop demanding that he makes sense, and just let him do what pleases him.
Great band, the individual pieces are good as well
"Follow your muse." - He always has, and always will. ~ Kudos.
This was a fantastic interview he had done!
These memories can't wait...
Heaven is my favourite song of theirs.
That was a great time!
This is not the video I clicked on, how did I get here?
I love this man!
Yeah, David Byrne is good too.
@@Woozlewuzzleable lol. That's who I meant.
please recommend some books about david's life.. what a guy
Start with Chris Frantz’ book ( remain in love) then see how much more you want to know.
Bicycle Diaries
Already read both guys. Want more.
@@Ami483I think How Music Works you read too..
@@Swllnrain I want biography first but thanks
Thank you Artistic freedom
David is a genius
@Freeherenow Albert was a great physicist. It goes both ways - genius does not only apply to science - that is as elementary a point of view as you can have.
David was already changing direction to a Latin vibe by 1986 when True Stories came out. That said, when I'm asked what band I'd love to see reunite, Talking Heads is always at the top of that list. I'd drop big money to see them.
Talking Heads will never reunite because Tina Weymouth burnt that bridge many years ago. Byrne's not going back to a toxic situation. Like he said, why trade happiness for money.
All 4 members...alive and still active...this reunion needs to happen. I see Byrne's reason for not doing the standard "cash-grab" reunion. But it would be nice to see them get together for a one-off charity benefit....or a short series of shows that benefit a cause that all 4 believe in.
It all pretty much boils down to Byrne's personality and a big reason has to do with him being autistic. Therefore he doesn't really understand what it would mean to the fans since that is a main component of being autistic.
They are just old farts now, it wouldn't make any sense. They were great, just remember them that way.
Musical genius. That is all🫡
It's a shame David did not want to continue or get back together.. Stop making sense was brilliant beyond words
He & Neil Young absolutely follow their muse
*LEGEND. ONE-OF-A-KIND. MASTER!*
once in a lifetime ftw!
Nice that he gave a nod to both Alice Cooper & Randy Newman for PSYCHO KILLER
I remember seeing them in 1977 in NYC, and going back to France I kept telling people, I saw the new Beatles. In musical terms, they certainly broke new grounds with each album, like no other band managed, save the Beatles. so, I think I saw or heard that, they were just so new, so clever artistically, and still with 3 minutes songs. Somehow, I do not listen to them anymore, though.
This is an epic band with epic songs! Remind me of Velvet Underground in the fact that they are worth exploring and have influenced so many other musicians! 😍
David Byrne is a genius. His music will live on far after he is gone.
🌠🎶Never stopped making sense🎶🌠👌
I thought Chris Frantz was the person at the parliament concert
Him and Tina, that is his claim in the book and I tend to believe his side of things though he is obviously angry at the whole situation...and rightly so. Not taking anything away from David Byrne, the things all mentioned in Frantz's book are all classic symptoms of autism. You only have to watch 30 seconds of any Byrne interview through the years to see it.
He should have profiled the whole band. Without David, they were the Tom Tom Club. Genius of Love is a classic.
Stop Making Sense, the concert is it!
I like that he’s weird, but suburban weird.
This interview should have been literally, sixty minutes long
During their time together -- and after -- I was a huge Talking Heads admirer. That said, the moment has passed. I wish journalists (and fans) would stop asking David about getting the band back together. It just ain't gunna happen.
Exactly. Every member of TH has been asked that question a million times. You could tell by David's reaction he was distraught with the question. It needs to be let go. Let the individual members focus on what they want to.
@@morbiusstrip945 I was in the audience at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco for the 15th anniversary showing of "Stop Making Sense."
All four band members *and* director Jonathan Demme were in attendance, and watched the film with us.
Afterward, there was a Q & A, and -- of course -- the question of a reunion was asked. The tension was so thick you could have cut it with a knife. And that was 1999.
Chris, Tina, and Jerry would likely be up for it, but David clearly would NOT be. Stop asking him.
@John A. Bennett If anything seeing them together for a Talking Heads anthology series (a la The Beatles Anthology) would be really cool, but I have no expectation for a performance or recording reunion between them. It has been made abundantly clear that there will be no reunion and anyone asking such just haven't done their journalistic research on the topic.
That's super cool and I'm jealous you got to attend that event. Sadly I was 1 year old then.
@@morbiusstrip945 Be GLAD you were only one year-old in 1999! That said, there's the bumper sticker that reads: "I may be old, but I saw all the cool bands."
While I didn't see ALL the cool bands, I *did* see a lot of them, including Talking Heads in 1978, 1979, and 1982.
Let’s cherish him while he’s still here :)
Talking Heads, and Stop Making Sense, were so damned good!!!
I wanted to play "Once in a Lifetime" at my wedding. My wife said no.
HAHAHAHA "This is not my beautiful wife!?!?"
Wish they would reunite still
2:42 is that Johnny Marr? 🤔
I agree with Byrne. Let it be.
He and Dhane Carruth are artistic twins. Carruth is a doppelganger
Genius. Period.
Once again, David Byrne makes it sound like he was the principal writer of "Psycho Killer". Chris Franz & Tina Weymouth wrote verses, & Tina did the French bits. Chris Franz wrote "Warning Sign." Chris & TIna also came up with the basic foundation for "Life During War Time." Jerry Harrison made essential contributions. Byrne is always usurping credit. The group was a real group, not Byrne & his backing musicians.
Fear of music is underrated, Air and Heaven are bangers
David is a genius....
Do one on Mark Knopfler please.
Love him. His soundtrack for Local Hero is still a fav ⭐️
@@samanthab1923 A favorite of mine too!
@@debrabrabenec You have good taste 👋