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Yo your a year older then me.. 1984 here. But Tina wheymouth is a beast on the Bass….. “Girlfriend is better” from this same concert is a great example of how good she sounds.
@@robertirvine6307talking heads is one of those that flys under your radar unless you really dig deep into influential music. I’m sure he knows Psycho Killer/Once in a Lifetime, maybe Take me to the River.
@@robertirvine6307Polo said he was born in 1983, so the Talking Heads were not so popular when he was older. I assume he also grew up with a different music culture.
@@joshs8685 I found the studio albums to never compare to this live performance. They are a little outside my musical lane, but the performance overcomes that and clearly showcases their talents, in their unique style
Head guy , David Byrne, said he is on the autism spectrum. He is clearly a musical genius. He can perform at this high energy pace for an entire concert. His band manages to keep up with him. He is brilliant! and the music he creates is unique and compelling.
The entire Stop Making Sense movie/concert (which this clip is from) is worth a watch just to see the show start off simple, then just build and build.
Tina Weymouth, the bassist, is an absolute legend. She lays down the most amazing groove on everything she does. She has her own band called Tom Tom Club. Check out their track "Genius of Love" sometime.
I read an interview with her where she said there's two ways to play the bass: like a great big horn or a great big drum. Since then, when I play I ask myself, horn or drum?
I’m envious of anybody watching this for the first time because I remember how blown away I was. The whole band are just incredible, so original and so talented. Brilliant.
Talking Heads is a great rabbit hole to go down. They were a very talented group that were very influential for later bands, both musically & visually (they were a bunch of Rhode Island School of Design kids after all). "Stop Making Sense" was the concert film that was taken from, & was directed by the late, great Jonathan Demme, who also directed Philadelphia & Silence Of The Lambs.
I just find it incredible that someone who's into music has *never* heard of Talking Heads. One of the most innovative and influential bands that possibly ever existed?
Every time I see this video I just can't get over the two ladies singing backup. They are giving it their all physically and aren't looking bored like some additional voices on stage can ♥
Tina Weymouth on the bass and that groove she laid down…🤘🏼🤘🏼🙌🏼 When you get the chance, watch the full “Stop Making Sense” concerto - mind blowingly fantastic! Thanks for the share!
New wave and punk were where I went as mainstream music went down the paths of disco and the likes of Van Halen. I saw TH, b-52s, Elvis Costello, many others live in small venues in the late '70s & early '80s. They're one pillar of my musical foundations, with Talking Heads at the core of this pillar.
All true, but compared to what passes for music today, Van Halen was great. The problem is that the Eddie Van Halen band led to a ton of really bad "hair metal" bands (I'm talking to YOU, Whitesnake).
I hear you, and I can relate. I grew up in Austin, and we had an incredible punk scene in the mid 70s throughout the early 90s, during the post-punk, post new wave eras. I was a teenager, and went to all the punk, and new wave shows in the clubs, as minors were allowed. I was lucky to see amazing local Austin punk and new wave bands, as well as national and international bands, for next to nothing. What was even better, was that the venues were tiny, and my friends and I got to meet and hang out with a lot of the musicians; many of whom went on to be very famous later in life. When that happened, it was nearly impossible to see them in the same way, ever again. But, I am glad so many of them got famous, good for them.
Once in a Lifetime, Psycho Killer, This Must Be the Place, I Zimbra, Listening Wind, Nothing But Flowers, And She Was, Blind, Road To Nowhere are all great songs out of so many. There version of Take Me to the River is one of the best covers. ALL of Stop Making Sense is brilliant. Such an incredible concept for a concert.
This Must Be the Place is my absolute fave. It was played by my mother and father all of the time for each other. My sister and I both incorporated it into our weddings. When my father passed in 2020, we sent him off with this beautiful song. ❤
The full concert filmed (during 3 nights) by Jonathan Denme is going to be in 4k in theatres/cinemas again. This is a must for any music real lover. And! There's also a David Byrne's "American Utopia" (by Spike Lee) for your enjoyment with songs by TH and various musical adventures by Byrne. The staging is a marvel!
@@leonardshevlin7260 I only know, and I don't know if it will finally be done, that the album with the OST will have all the songs that appear in this restoration of the 4K film. All the songs we already know plus 2: Tracklist: 1. Psycho Killer 2. Heaven 3. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel 4. Found a Job 5. Slippery People 6. Cities (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)* 7. Burning Down the House 8. Life During Wartime 9. Making Flippy Floppy 10. Swamp 11. What a Day That Was 12. This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) 13. Once in a Lifetime 14. Big Business/I Zimbra (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)* 15. Genius of Love 16. Girlfriend is Better 17. Take Me to the River 18. Crosseyed and Painless
i’m ashamed to say i used to hate talking heads, or at the very least, i wasn’t a big fan. i just entered college and my friends and i went to see stop making sense’s new release and OH MY GOD I WAS SO WRONG!! i run a radio show and they’re all ive been able to play for 3-4 months now haha
This whole concert is phenomenal. The staging, the track list, everything. It really is the ultimate concert performance. Thankfully it’s all captured on film. 100% worth reacting to from start to finish, or at least watching it in your own time. Cannot possibly be disappointed. Track by track the band come out until the full band is on stage and doing this. David Byrne the front man with all the energy!
I was fortunate to have attended two of the nights they filmed this at The Pantages Theater. I was a senior in high school and had seen Talking Heads several times previously, but this particular tour was so well choreographed and the sound quality was superb! REALLY wish they would unite for more shows!
Watch the whole concert. It's worth every second and I defy you to stop smiling through the whole thing. My face ached from grinning ear to ear. It was incredible.
This performance is from what is widely considered the best live performance concert ever. It's called "Stop Making Sense"and you should definitely watch / listen to it someday
Tina Weymouth is one of the greatest bassists, she still plays as well today as she did in the 70's and 80's. She's 72 years old now. David Byrne is a musical genius, and he always has something fun up his sleeve for the live shows. You should check out "Burning Down the House" "Wild Wild Life" "Once in a Lifetime" "And She Was" "Road To Nowhere " to mention a few. Glad you enjoyed this, they've always been one of my favorites. I graduated high school in '82' so this brings back a lot of great memories. Take care and stay safe. ❤ & ✌️
I’ve loved the Talking Heads since the first time I heard them back in 77. I just recently turned my 23-year-old son onto them and he loves him just as much.
I had the awesome experience to see this phenomenal band in the early stages of their beginnings at a club, many old timers would know about in NYC, called CBGB's back in 1976. As a young dude at 22, I was starry-eyed when I met my first ever female bassist. Tina Weymouth blew me away. She also went on the perform with her own group, a side project, called The Tom Tom Club. The drummer Chris Frantz is also her husband and played drums for the Club. Thanks Polo for sharing this awesome concert and reaction. Looking forward to more of this content from you. Stop Making Sense the concert is incredible to witness.
Like other people have said, TH was a large part of making new wave huge and was a big influence on other bands. David Byrne, the leader, is a mad genius whose ideas and innovations were historic. You should also note that Tina Weymouth was an amazing bass player in a time when female bassists were almost unheard of and probably still are. Check out Girlfriend Is Better from this same concert/movie, so you can see how much they used rhythm and killer beats to create their sound.
Hi Marty. I don't need to look up Carol Kaye. Carol Kaye is the most heard unheard of musician in the World. She laid down the groove on some 10,000 recordings of various genres and was a key member of the elite session band The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew included other such notables as Glen Campbell and Leon Russell. She's still going strong at the age of 88 and has a UA-cam channel. Tina Weymouth had never played bass before the Talking Heads. She was founding member Chris Frantz's girlfriend. But she had taught herself to play guitar. They couldn't find a bass player they liked so they asked her to give the bass a try. She succeeded magnificently. What more could you ask? Carol Kaye's eminence among all bassists, not just female, does not throw shade on Tina Weymouth's incredible talent in any way, shape, or form. Give credit where credit is due. Cheers.
Great selection! This concert was designed to be filmed by director Johnathan Demme. It starts out w/Byrne alone on stage and slowly adds ppl, sets, instruments, etc as each song is performed. One of the great concert films of all time. Thanks Polo!
You know I grew up on this at the time of the New Wave and all that and I still think that bunches like the Talking Heads or the Specials or Tom Tom Club or the Selecter or English Beat or Fun Boy Three that had blacks and whites playing and writing together were the absolute top musically and still are in regards to the cultural synergy these groups were able to reach. Truth is it was pure magic and for me and the other punks and weirdos of my gen simply the norm. So sad we live in a world where this is not much possible because we are all missing out on so much. Thanks God all these people were so brave. Needless to say none of them had it easy. Never stop praying that these vibes and open attitudes come back and everybody just chills. Peace out!
They were a great, very original band - and the movie from with this is taken (Stop Making Sense) is one of the most well constructed and executed concert films of all time.
I saw them one time, at Forest Hills Stadium, August 19, 1983. They rocked. The whole stadium was electrified with their energy. l recall David running around the stage as he does here. It was an amazing show.
I think it's worth noting that David Bryne, the lead singer, is on the autism spectrum and I 100% think that's part of why they've got such a dynamic, different sort of sound than most bands. His quirky singing combined with the rest of the band's (esp Tina, the bassist) outstanding playing just makes this an outstanding band.
"In his bestselling 2012 book, 'How Music Works', Byrne said he had border-line Asperger's syndrome, an autistic disorder often characterised by above-average intelligence and social awkwardness."
@@karenfryberger4260 To be fair, that might be why the rest of the band isn't very fond of him. Outright social awkwardness isn't always a good thing when you are in a band with three other people. There is no doubt he was creatively brilliant in the late 70s thru the mid 80s... but by many accounts he's kind of a jerk. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Asperger's Syndrome is a legitimate thing... but just maybe some times the aloof jerk doesn't have a mental disorder... he's just a jerk.
He came into our local (NOLA) bar on New Year's Eve 2015 and, while we (on mushrooms) stood around freaking out that he was there but not approaching him, he loaded up the juke box with amazing songs and then left. So cool!
David Byrne toured last year (2022), it’s definitely worth checking out the videos on UA-cam. He is amazing. The same style is recognizable 20 years later.
This was the soundtrack of my college years and it changed my taste in music. TH were all individually brilliant musicians and this concert will go down in history as one of best live performances of all time. Stop Making Sense is an experience you won’t regret 🙏🏼
From one music lover to another, you need this whole concert in your life. It changed my life, honestly. You don’t have to react to it, but watch it. I wasn’t even a Talking Heads fan before I watched it. It’s a movie called “Stop Making Sense” directed by Jonathan Demme. It’s just a concert, but it’s amazing. It starts with David Byrne, the singer on the first song. Then every song they add a new member. It sounds crazy, but it’s sooooo entertaining. I’ve watched it hundreds of times. This song is with the full band. Don’t be like me and watch it late in life. Cheers! ❤
You should consider watching this whole concert video. In my opinion one of the best live shows ever caught on tape. It’s called Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense. It is fantastic the whole show starts as a blank stage and David Byrne comes out with a boom box and an acoustic guitar and destroys “Physco Killer” and then as the show goes on they gradually build in the rest of the stage. Highly recommend !!
This is one of those instances where the live recording beats the studio hands down. Something about the frenetic nature of the running makes it crazy good.
I'm a huge fan of the Talking Heads. My dad had this show on VHS as a kid and I remember I was maybe 5 when I had my first memory of "oh my God. I wanna be this guy" and ever since then I have been a pretty animated guy. I can't sing as well as him, but I can hold a tune decently. One of my all time favorites.
Eccentric is the best way to describe The Talking Heads!! I hope Life During Wartime isn’t a prophecy that will be soon fulfilled 😢. One of my all time fave’s
Born in 83 like my first born son. I was an early Talking Heads fan from 1977. Scottish born David Byrne is an on the spectrum autism genius songwriter and performer. They were so funky. This is an art performance. It was the 80's. Brought in a world music vibe, working with Brian Eno has a huge influence on their work, too. And Bassist Tina Wymouth created the funkiest bass lines. I listen to only all of Talking Heads right through most of the 80's. A deep catalogue. Watch their live in Rome concert too. Burning Down the House is one of my faves,
I saw the Talking Heads on this tour in San Francisco, at the Warfield Theater, with the English Beat opening. It was the single greatest show I have ever seen (and I have seen 100's of shows). The power and positive energy was absolutely electric, and the crowd felt that electricity and seemed to dance right along with the band. I'm so glad you liked it. Burning Down the House and Take me to the River are must listens for sure.
i listened to them in the '80s and still love them just as much. But I was mostly watching your face enjoying them and I can truly say you were delighted to discover them. I love the joy on your face.
It was 1980 when a friend (still a close friend😊) introduced me to 'Remain in Light'. That record blew my mind and opened myself up for a wise scale of music. Later i got the feeling that this record defined the decade. I saw Talking Heads in the very early 80ies at Cologne (Germany) when a couple of songs of the 'Stop Making Sense' tour where not even released on a record. 'Talking Heads' are still one of my favourite bands and i really think, that music aged very well.
So cool to see your reaction to this. I was 26, a few years out of college, and partying hardy in Colorado in 1983.The Talking Heads were big for several years during their heyday. I still play their songs, as I do a lot of what you like. You have good taste, sir.
My man I just found your channel. Love it. You absolutely owe it to yourself to watchi this whole concert film, Stop Making Sense. It's filled with bangers and weirdo peformance art. Absolute classic.
The amount of energy of The Talking Heads of this performance was incredibly fun & the crowd had a great time watching that performance. You have any questions 😂
David Byrne and Freddie Mercury from Queen IMHO put on the greatest stage shows ever. They are both great compsers, writers, directors and and musicians. David has this crazy ability to run around stage for 2 hrs and never miss a breath or a note while singing his artistic mind is unbelivelible. Thank you for doing this one haven't thought about them in years gonna watch the whole concert now...peace
One of the most underrated and underappreciated bands of all time . You should definitely explore more from them . I recommend some lesser known but amazing songs such as Blind , Mr. Jones , or the Lady don't mind . The hits can wait.
Underrated and underappreciated by whom? They were extremely appreciated and highly rated in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, at least. Glad that UA-cam is around so that younger generations can appreciate them all over again.
@@Heracles_FE so i guess one day all the bands of your generation will be known as underated. What a loony statement. Just think, by your account, the beatles are underated🤭🤭🤭
@patrick brandimarto So you wanna bet 90 out of that same 100 wouldn't know who the Beatles were? I still hear Queen , Aerosmith , Van Halen , Led Zeppelin, THE BEATLES, etc constantly played and referenced in the mainstream culture , the Talking Heads WERE ALWAYS considered counter culture before the term was invented .
@@robertirvine6307Yup, and I think the point of the comment was that neither Polo nor many of the posters here have taken note of the lyrics. Yeah, it's a banger, yeah Byrne is a remarkable showman and the band absolutely nails it... but the lyrics are serious. Give me chills every time, especially these days when we've seen the US Capitol attacked, people openly threatening violence and talking about civil war. The message is that calamitous events can make partying to good music, and all that goes with it, a distant memory. Don't assume it can't happen to us. "Heard about Houston? Heard about Detroit? Heard about Pittsburgh, PA? You oughta know not to stand by the window Somebody see you up there I got some groceries, some peanut butter To last a couple of days But I ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones Ain't got no records to play" - Talking Heads
@@civildiscourse2000 Absolutely this music is serious. But it's not just music, it's performance art. The good time party atmosphere is meant to be totally ironic. The danger is the American public aren't getting what goes on because they are too busy with their superficial lives. Polo included it seems. Listen to the chorus of the song. "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin around..."
Talking Heads' album 'Remain in the Light' is flawless, a marriage of rock and electro effects that is astonishingly fertile, moving, excellent to dance to, and unique. Do give it a go dear Polo.
I was an early adopter of Talking Heads... I am very glad that you found them. They changed the world of music with their art - and only kept getting better
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You think you could check out a Zach Bryan song sometime?
Yo your a year older then me.. 1984 here.
But Tina wheymouth is a beast on the Bass…..
“Girlfriend is better” from this same concert is a great example of how good she sounds.
I really enjoy your channel and content. I have a request, unless you have already heard it. The Dance by Garth Brooks. Thanks and stay Blessed.
You give up on Primus?!?! You havent done them in a while. Fish On - Primus
David Byrne is.... oblique. Autistic, creative, wonderful. Tina,, Chris, Jerry, awesome.
I am always SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY when someone discovers Talking Heads and really gets what a treasure they are
Talking Heads have been around for almost 50 years...If this guy is just hearing them where has he been?
@@robertirvine6307talking heads is one of those that flys under your radar unless you really dig deep into influential music. I’m sure he knows Psycho Killer/Once in a Lifetime, maybe Take me to the River.
One of my all-time favorite bands. Also David Byrne himself is so creative.
@@robertirvine6307Polo said he was born in 1983, so the Talking Heads were not so popular when he was older. I assume he also grew up with a different music culture.
“SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY” that they’ve had their head in a hole their entire life?! They’re playing you like a fiddle, Budroe. Pitiful…
"I truly believe you've got to be a little bit crazy to make music this good" - that is spot on in describing this band!
I would not consider myself a fan of The Talking Heads. But this entire filmed concert is one of the best musical performances I’ve ever seen.
This is the ultimate endorsement right here! ♥️
I routinely watch this concert but never listen to the band otherwise
How could you not be a fan after watching that film?!?!
@@joshs8685 That's what I said 😆
@@joshs8685 I found the studio albums to never compare to this live performance. They are a little outside my musical lane, but the performance overcomes that and clearly showcases their talents, in their unique style
Head guy , David Byrne, said he is on the autism spectrum. He is clearly a musical genius. He can perform at this high energy pace for an entire concert. His band manages to keep up with him. He is brilliant! and the music he creates is unique and compelling.
Have you seen his film
True Stories? It's magnificent ‼️🔥‼️
The entire Stop Making Sense movie/concert (which this clip is from) is worth a watch just to see the show start off simple, then just build and build.
I have seen that it just gets more and more
Watch it every new years eve. Soundtrack to the night
It gets better with every watch. It is one of the finest concert movies ever filmed!
I'm not a huge Heads fan, but I will say the Stop Making Sense concert is amazing. Wish I coulda seen em live back in the day.
Yeah the whole concert is a Jam!!
This is no joke, one of the greatest concerts ever filmed. Watch the whole thing. It's amazing and such an art piece.
Tina Weymouth, the bassist, is an absolute legend. She lays down the most amazing groove on everything she does. She has her own band called Tom Tom Club. Check out their track "Genius of Love" sometime.
Had to add, Tom Tom Club Genius of Love is a majorly sampled song. Talking Heads, one of my faves.
When I was a kid and saw a chick playing bass, it gave me confidence to start playing. One of my bass idols.
@@rosiewittman155
When you were a kid
You could call a woman a chick
I read an interview with her where she said there's two ways to play the bass: like a great big horn or a great big drum. Since then, when I play I ask myself, horn or drum?
Mariah Carey does a version of it!
I’m envious of anybody watching this for the first time because I remember how blown away I was. The whole band are just incredible, so original and so talented. Brilliant.
Midnight movie in 1083..... I had to sneak out 😂inorder to get to the
Talking Heads is a great rabbit hole to go down. They were a very talented group that were very influential for later bands, both musically & visually (they were a bunch of Rhode Island School of Design kids after all). "Stop Making Sense" was the concert film that was taken from, & was directed by the late, great Jonathan Demme, who also directed Philadelphia & Silence Of The Lambs.
Stop Making Sense full version is actually right here on youtube for free for some reasons!
Oooohh, and Take Me to the River. :)
Let's not forget "Psycho Killer"👍
I just find it incredible that someone who's into music has *never* heard of Talking Heads. One of the most innovative and influential bands that possibly ever existed?
Every time I see this video I just can't get over the two ladies singing backup. They are giving it their all physically and aren't looking bored like some additional voices on stage can ♥
I very obvious they were genuinely having a great time.
The two ladies are great and alone are entertaining
I've watched "Stop Making Sense" dozens of times in the last 40 years. I never tire of it. Amazing concert video.
It's coming back to theaters this June!
@@snakelite61 holy Jumpin Catfish
Me too
They're running because they're acting out the narrator's first person perspective of being on the run "during wartime".
Tina Weymouth on the bass and that groove she laid down…🤘🏼🤘🏼🙌🏼 When you get the chance, watch the full “Stop Making Sense” concerto - mind blowingly fantastic! Thanks for the share!
Coming out again in theaters sooon!
New wave and punk were where I went as mainstream music went down the paths of disco and the likes of Van Halen. I saw TH, b-52s, Elvis Costello, many others live in small venues in the late '70s & early '80s. They're one pillar of my musical foundations, with Talking Heads at the core of this pillar.
pillars don't have cores
All true, but compared to what passes for music today, Van Halen was great. The problem is that the Eddie Van Halen band led to a ton of really bad "hair metal" bands (I'm talking to YOU, Whitesnake).
I hear you, and I can relate. I grew up in Austin, and we had an incredible punk scene in the mid 70s throughout the early 90s, during the post-punk, post new wave eras. I was a teenager, and went to all the punk, and new wave shows in the clubs, as minors were allowed. I was lucky to see amazing local Austin punk and new wave bands, as well as national and international bands, for next to nothing. What was even better, was that the venues were tiny, and my friends and I got to meet and hang out with a lot of the musicians; many of whom went on to be very famous later in life. When that happened, it was nearly impossible to see them in the same way, ever again. But, I am glad so many of them got famous, good for them.
Once in a Lifetime, Psycho Killer, This Must Be the Place, I Zimbra, Listening Wind, Nothing But Flowers, And She Was, Blind, Road To Nowhere are all great songs out of so many. There version of Take Me to the River is one of the best covers. ALL of Stop Making Sense is brilliant. Such an incredible concept for a concert.
I was a line cook in the 1990s NYC working 80 hours a week… Psycho Killer was my theme song
Nothing But Flowers is such a profound song
I think This Must Be the Place may be the best love song ever written, or certainly top 100, and I'd rank it near the very top of all.
I Zimbra and Cities, absolute gold.
This Must Be the Place is my absolute fave. It was played by my mother and father all of the time for each other. My sister and I both incorporated it into our weddings.
When my father passed in 2020, we sent him off with this beautiful song. ❤
If you like this then you will love it when he puts on the "big suit", sings and "dances". I LOVE this concert.
The guy on keys was Bernie Worrell, who also played keys for Parliament Funkadelic.
Bernie is a legend by his lonesome.
Masterpiece filmed event. Certainly a top 5 concert film of all time. Perfect storm of musical and visual talent from a band at their creative peak.
This was one of the best concerts I was ever privileged to witness in person! Just amazing. ❤. Hearing you were born in 83 makes me feel so old….
I saw this when it came through here in Nashville
I saw it in Maryland. Still stands as one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
@@bobcorbin3294 Saw them Vanderbilt Memorial Coliseum Sept 1982. Probably best concert I have been to.
@@aperson5062 I was there also.I ran into Jerry Harrison and Steven Scales when I bought my tickets.
David Byrne is anabsolute genius!
The full concert filmed (during 3 nights) by Jonathan Denme is going to be in 4k in theatres/cinemas again. This is a must for any music real lover. And! There's also a David Byrne's "American Utopia" (by Spike Lee) for your enjoyment with songs by TH and various musical adventures by Byrne. The staging is a marvel!
Do you know if the songs that were left out have been restored?
They have been bonus material but belong in their proper places in the set list.
@@leonardshevlin7260 I only know, and I don't know if it will finally be done, that the album with the OST will have all the songs that appear in this restoration of the 4K film. All the songs we already know plus 2:
Tracklist:
1. Psycho Killer
2. Heaven
3. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
4. Found a Job
5. Slippery People
6. Cities (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)*
7. Burning Down the House
8. Life During Wartime
9. Making Flippy Floppy
10. Swamp
11. What a Day That Was
12. This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)
13. Once in a Lifetime
14. Big Business/I Zimbra (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)*
15. Genius of Love
16. Girlfriend is Better
17. Take Me to the River
18. Crosseyed and Painless
i’m ashamed to say i used to hate talking heads, or at the very least, i wasn’t a big fan. i just entered college and my friends and i went to see stop making sense’s new release and OH MY GOD I WAS SO WRONG!! i run a radio show and they’re all ive been able to play for 3-4 months now haha
"Stop Making Sense" is the best concert film ever made. Enjoyable and original from beginning to end.
This whole concert is phenomenal. The staging, the track list, everything. It really is the ultimate concert performance. Thankfully it’s all captured on film. 100% worth reacting to from start to finish, or at least watching it in your own time. Cannot possibly be disappointed. Track by track the band come out until the full band is on stage and doing this. David Byrne the front man with all the energy!
Don't you forget "American Utopia"!!!
A feel-good band singing about life during war time? I love it.
TINA WEYMOUTH IS AN ICONIC BASSIST. 💯🔥
I've had a major crush on Tina Weymouth ever since I saw Stop Making Sense in a theater. Became a fan of her forever...love Tom Tom Club too.
I believe she learned how to play bass because they needed a bassist and she wanted to be in the club.....her husband ( boyfriend?) Was in the band.❤
@@mellymalachi5782 Chris Frantz. He's the drummer, and they're still married after 47 years.
Stop Making Sense is such an iconic concert movie. After 40 years, it still holds up. Burning Down The House is my ring tone.
My favorite Talking Heads song, and a brilliant performance. The bassist is a killer.
Tina Weymouth!
She learned to play bass for the band. Amazing.
She was (and still is) married to the drummer, Chris Frantz.
@@nazfrde And I think they both Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz) played on Gorillaz firsts album (although I might be wrong)
I was fortunate to have attended two of the nights they filmed this at The Pantages Theater. I was a senior in high school and had seen Talking Heads several times previously, but this particular tour was so well choreographed and the sound quality was superb! REALLY wish they would unite for more shows!
That must have been amazing live
That bass... Tina Weymouth. An absolute talent and treat to listen to!
They were ( and are) amazing musicians. I saw them play live and HOLY BABY JESUS, it was the best show ever
This entire concert is amazing, every song is better than the last one, or the next one...
Talking Heads were an absolute revelation for this small town kid back in the day. What a great fusion of funk, rock and avant garde! Still love them.
Watch the whole concert. It's worth every second and I defy you to stop smiling through the whole thing. My face ached from grinning ear to ear. It was incredible.
Stop Making Sense is the thing that reminds me how special life can be. Celebration of humanity. ❤️
This performance is from what is widely considered the best live performance concert ever. It's called "Stop Making Sense"and you should definitely watch / listen to it someday
Tina Weymouth is one of the greatest bassists, she still plays as well today as she did in the 70's and 80's. She's 72 years old now. David Byrne is a musical genius, and he always has something fun up his sleeve for the live shows. You should check out "Burning Down the House" "Wild Wild Life" "Once in a Lifetime" "And She Was" "Road To Nowhere " to mention a few. Glad you enjoyed this, they've always been one of my favorites. I graduated high school in '82' so this brings back a lot of great memories. Take care and stay safe. ❤ & ✌️
Well, this dates me, but I was at this concert. Incredible energy. My favorite Talking Heads album came out in 78,More Songs About Buildings and Food.
I’ve loved the Talking Heads since the first time I heard them back in 77. I just recently turned my 23-year-old son onto them and he loves him just as much.
I had the awesome experience to see this phenomenal band in the early stages of their beginnings at a club, many old timers would know about in NYC, called CBGB's back in 1976. As a young dude at 22, I was starry-eyed when I met my first ever female bassist. Tina Weymouth blew me away. She also went on the perform with her own group, a side project, called The Tom Tom Club. The drummer Chris Frantz is also her husband and played drums for the Club. Thanks Polo for sharing this awesome concert and reaction. Looking forward to more of this content from you. Stop Making Sense the concert is incredible to witness.
I played at CBGB back in 1991. I played the night that Christian laettner hit the shot against Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Anybody remember that?
Literally some of the most amazing lyrics ever put to a song. And they feel more and more relevant with each passing year.
You owe it to yourself to watch the entire movie "Stop Making Sense". Its one of the best concert movie's ever made.
My dad was born in 1981 and he is 42 years young. He loves 60s,70s,80s and 90s music. We bond over it. We love this song.
Now you're making me feel old.
I'm also a 1981 baby and I grew up watching this concert film with MY dad. It's truly music to pass on through generations!
So your dad is 27 years younger than me. Thanks , I really needed that.
I was 16 in 1983 and we saw this movie at the midnight show. Amazing and you need to watch the entire movie! Best concert movie ever .
I was 17 and the whole cinema was dancing
I always liked talking heads but when they added those funky players it took it all to another level! Great playing!!
Like other people have said, TH was a large part of making new wave huge and was a big influence on other bands. David Byrne, the leader, is a mad genius whose ideas and innovations were historic. You should also note that Tina Weymouth was an amazing bass player in a time when female bassists were almost unheard of and probably still are. Check out Girlfriend Is Better from this same concert/movie, so you can see how much they used rhythm and killer beats to create their sound.
Yes, Girlfriend Is Better might be the most iconic track from this movie. If only for the Big Suit.
Amazing female BASS Player... look up Carol Kaye.... who???
Hi Marty.
I don't need to look up Carol Kaye.
Carol Kaye is the most heard unheard of musician in the World. She laid down the groove on some 10,000 recordings of various genres and was a key member of the elite session band The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew included other such notables as Glen Campbell and Leon Russell.
She's still going strong at the age of 88 and has a UA-cam channel.
Tina Weymouth had never played bass before the Talking Heads. She was founding member Chris Frantz's girlfriend. But she had taught herself to play guitar. They couldn't find a bass player they liked so they asked her to give the bass a try. She succeeded magnificently. What more could you ask?
Carol Kaye's eminence among all bassists, not just female, does not throw shade on Tina Weymouth's incredible talent in any way, shape, or form.
Give credit where credit is due.
Cheers.
Great selection! This concert was designed to be filmed by director Johnathan Demme. It starts out w/Byrne alone on stage and slowly adds ppl, sets, instruments, etc as each song is performed. One of the great concert films of all time. Thanks Polo!
Not Ted but Jonathan Demme.
The guy who directed Silence Of The Lambs and Philadelphia.
@@сырпошехонский Yes! You are correct. TY.
Any and all Talking Heads music is excellent...just keep going. You won't find anything you dont love!
You know I grew up on this at the time of the New Wave and all that and I still think that bunches like the Talking Heads or the Specials or Tom Tom Club or the Selecter or English Beat or Fun Boy Three that had blacks and whites playing and writing together were the absolute top musically and still are in regards to the cultural synergy these groups were able to reach. Truth is it was pure magic and for me and the other punks and weirdos of my gen simply the norm. So sad we live in a world where this is not much possible because we are all missing out on so much. Thanks God all these people were so brave. Needless to say none of them had it easy. Never stop praying that these vibes and open attitudes come back and everybody just chills. Peace out!
They were a great, very original band - and the movie from with this is taken (Stop Making Sense) is one of the most well constructed and executed concert films of all time.
I saw them one time, at Forest Hills Stadium, August 19, 1983. They rocked. The whole stadium was electrified with their energy. l recall David running around the stage as he does here. It was an amazing show.
I think it's worth noting that David Bryne, the lead singer, is on the autism spectrum and I 100% think that's part of why they've got such a dynamic, different sort of sound than most bands. His quirky singing combined with the rest of the band's (esp Tina, the bassist) outstanding playing just makes this an outstanding band.
"In his bestselling 2012 book, 'How Music Works', Byrne said he had border-line Asperger's syndrome, an autistic disorder often characterised by above-average intelligence and social awkwardness."
@@karenfryberger4260 To be fair, that might be why the rest of the band isn't very fond of him. Outright social awkwardness isn't always a good thing when you are in a band with three other people.
There is no doubt he was creatively brilliant in the late 70s thru the mid 80s... but by many accounts he's kind of a jerk. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Asperger's Syndrome is a legitimate thing... but just maybe some times the aloof jerk doesn't have a mental disorder... he's just a jerk.
He came into our local (NOLA) bar on New Year's Eve 2015 and, while we (on mushrooms) stood around freaking out that he was there but not approaching him, he loaded up the juke box with amazing songs and then left. So cool!
David Byrne toured last year (2022), it’s definitely worth checking out the videos on UA-cam. He is amazing. The same style is recognizable 20 years later.
wee all be on da autism spectra bruh
every last one of us stinkin hominids
This song and a number of their albums are absolute classics! Such a classic live performance.
This was the soundtrack of my college years and it changed my taste in music. TH were all individually brilliant musicians and this concert will go down in history as one of best live performances of all time. Stop Making Sense is an experience you won’t regret 🙏🏼
I love Tina watching at 6:30 like "what's he up to?". Proves that David's stage moves weren't all rehearsed.
From one music lover to another, you need this whole concert in your life. It changed my life, honestly. You don’t have to react to it, but watch it. I wasn’t even a Talking Heads fan before I watched it. It’s a movie called “Stop Making Sense” directed by Jonathan Demme. It’s just a concert, but it’s amazing. It starts with David Byrne, the singer on the first song. Then every song they add a new member. It sounds crazy, but it’s sooooo entertaining. I’ve watched it hundreds of times. This song is with the full band. Don’t be like me and watch it late in life. Cheers! ❤
P.S. If you do feel the need to react to this concert. “Slippery People” is a good one.
"It sounds crazy."
Does it really?
We need music like this today. There’s a lot of things that sucked in the 80s but the music created a good vibe for everyone.
You should consider watching this whole concert video. In my opinion one of the best live shows ever caught on tape. It’s called Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense. It is fantastic the whole show starts as a blank stage and David Byrne comes out with a boom box and an acoustic guitar and destroys “Physco Killer” and then as the show goes on they gradually build in the rest of the stage. Highly recommend !!
One of my favorites to this day. Discovered them while going to Louisiana in 83. Many fun times listening to them.
Now you're into my favorite keep on going with this concert you won't be disappointed😊❤❤❤❤
This entire concert is absolutely amazing... "Stop Making Sense" musical theater
This is one of those instances where the live recording beats the studio hands down. Something about the frenetic nature of the running makes it crazy good.
One of the GREATEST 80'S BANDS. ✌️
O! Their fabulous live album and concert is called Stop Making Sense. MUST SEE!
Amazing live show. Whole thing is worth watching. Girlfriend is Better is an absolute banger in this performance.
Yes! Girlfriend is Better!!! The whole movie is great but girlfriend is better is my favorite track (they knew it too)!
Such an epic concert!!!!
Everybody giving 100% and actually having big fun.
Like children playing
Best rock movie ❤ Amazing band.
One of my all time favorite bands! Watched this concert with my mom, sister, BIL and our kids. Such good fun
An amazing part of true performance art and powerful music. Ultimate performers, none can compare to their total energy
Such a strong band and this is one amazing film. Definitely have a good sound system for best results.
Saw David Byrne last year on Broadway with his American Utopia show. Man still is a great performer. If you get a chance, give it a watch.
I'm a huge fan of the Talking Heads. My dad had this show on VHS as a kid and I remember I was maybe 5 when I had my first memory of "oh my God. I wanna be this guy" and ever since then I have been a pretty animated guy. I can't sing as well as him, but I can hold a tune decently.
One of my all time favorites.
Eccentric is the best way to describe The Talking Heads!! I hope Life During Wartime isn’t a prophecy that will be soon fulfilled 😢. One of my all time fave’s
Born in 83 like my first born son. I was an early Talking Heads fan from 1977. Scottish born David Byrne is an on the spectrum autism genius songwriter and performer. They were so funky. This is an art performance. It was the 80's. Brought in a world music vibe, working with Brian Eno has a huge influence on their work, too. And Bassist Tina Wymouth created the funkiest bass lines. I listen to only all of Talking Heads right through most of the 80's. A deep catalogue. Watch their live in Rome concert too. Burning Down the House is one of my faves,
This album was my getting ready to go out soundtrack - especially Slippery People.
I saw the Talking Heads on this tour in San Francisco, at the Warfield Theater, with the English Beat opening. It was the single greatest show I have ever seen (and I have seen 100's of shows). The power and positive energy was absolutely electric, and the crowd felt that electricity and seemed to dance right along with the band. I'm so glad you liked it. Burning Down the House and Take me to the River are must listens for sure.
Performance art at its best. The genius of David Byrne.
I am a huge fan of the Talking Heads, and when this video came out in the 80's I was amazed. Loved it my whole life. Such a talented band.
i listened to them in the '80s and still love them just as much. But I was mostly watching your face enjoying them and I can truly say you were delighted to discover them. I love the joy on your face.
It was 1980 when a friend (still a close friend😊) introduced me to 'Remain in Light'. That record blew my mind and opened myself up for a wise scale of music. Later i got the feeling that this record defined the decade.
I saw Talking Heads in the very early 80ies at Cologne (Germany) when a couple of songs of the 'Stop Making Sense' tour where not even released on a record.
'Talking Heads' are still one of my favourite bands and i really think, that music aged very well.
I grew up with this song
So cool seeing reactions that are NEW groups to a reactor
Always makes me think of the first time I heard them years ago
One of the most entertaining bands ever. Jethro Tull would be another band that is amazing live.
So cool to see your reaction to this. I was 26, a few years out of college, and partying hardy in Colorado in 1983.The Talking Heads were big for several years during their heyday. I still play their songs, as I do a lot of what you like. You have good taste, sir.
Love this band, this concert is so great but they have a ton of great studio tracks
My man I just found your channel. Love it. You absolutely owe it to yourself to watchi this whole concert film, Stop Making Sense. It's filled with bangers and weirdo peformance art. Absolute classic.
The whole concert was amazing.
Love the Talking Heads! David Byrne is an absolute genius. I'm thankful that I got to see them live.
The amount of energy of The Talking Heads of this performance was incredibly fun & the crowd had a great time watching that performance. You have any questions 😂
Those two backup chicks just look like such fun people. I'd just love to meet them -- such energy and positives!
David Byrne and Freddie Mercury from Queen IMHO put on the greatest stage shows ever. They are both great compsers, writers, directors and and musicians. David has this crazy ability to run around stage for 2 hrs and never miss a breath or a note while singing his artistic mind is unbelivelible. Thank you for doing this one haven't thought about them in years gonna watch the whole concert now...peace
Stop Making Sense was and still is a legendary performance film and seeing you groove on it and genuinely get it was beautiful!
One of the most underrated and underappreciated bands of all time .
You should definitely explore more from them . I recommend some lesser known but amazing songs such as Blind , Mr. Jones , or the Lady don't mind .
The hits can wait.
I knew someone would say that 😡 stop! They were never underrated. Where do you f’s come up with that. Now serious, please answer back🖕
Underrated and underappreciated by whom? They were extremely appreciated and highly rated in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, at least. Glad that UA-cam is around so that younger generations can appreciate them all over again.
@@Historian212 Ask 100 people under 45
@@Heracles_FE so i guess one day all the bands of your generation will be known as underated. What a loony statement. Just think, by your account, the beatles are underated🤭🤭🤭
@patrick brandimarto So you wanna bet 90 out of that same 100 wouldn't know who the Beatles were?
I still hear Queen , Aerosmith , Van Halen , Led Zeppelin, THE BEATLES, etc constantly played and referenced in the mainstream culture , the Talking Heads WERE ALWAYS considered counter culture before the term was invented .
Remain In Light is one of the best albums ever. Was and will be for ages.
For a totally different take on the dichotomy of this song, read the lyrics. It's about the harshness of life during wartime.
Only David Byrne could take a song with such dark lyrics, and perform it with unmatched, upbeat choreography. And, it works!
That must be why the title is Life during Wartime.
@@robertirvine6307 LOL
@@robertirvine6307Yup, and I think the point of the comment was that neither Polo nor many of the posters here have taken note of the lyrics.
Yeah, it's a banger, yeah Byrne is a remarkable showman and the band absolutely nails it... but the lyrics are serious. Give me chills every time, especially these days when we've seen the US Capitol attacked, people openly threatening violence and talking about civil war.
The message is that calamitous events can make partying to good music, and all that goes with it, a distant memory. Don't assume it can't happen to us.
"Heard about Houston? Heard about Detroit?
Heard about Pittsburgh, PA?
You oughta know not to stand by the window
Somebody see you up there
I got some groceries, some peanut butter
To last a couple of days
But I ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones
Ain't got no records to play"
- Talking Heads
@@civildiscourse2000 Absolutely this music is serious. But it's not just music, it's performance art. The good time party atmosphere is meant to be totally ironic. The danger is the American public aren't getting what goes on because they are too busy with their superficial lives. Polo included it seems.
Listen to the chorus of the song. "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin around..."
Talking Heads at the Omni in Atlanta 1983 was AMAZING!! I’ve loved them ever since!!
Try Psycho Killer next!!
One of the best recorded performances of a rock song ever . No question.
I absolutely love the talking heads. So much creativity and an amazing catalogue
Talking Heads' album 'Remain in the Light' is flawless, a marriage of rock and electro effects that is astonishingly fertile, moving, excellent to dance to, and unique. Do give it a go dear Polo.
I was an early adopter of Talking Heads... I am very glad that you found them. They changed the world of music with their art - and only kept getting better