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Talking Heads
9 Key Moments In Heads History:
1. Formed in 1974 with Byrne, Weymouth and boyfriend Frantz, the name Talking Heads came from an old TV Guide - it was a tag for TV news reporters.
2. February 1977 - Jerry Harrison joined.
3. The Talking Heads opened for the Ramones at CBGBs in '75. They later toured Europe with the band, again as the opening act.
4. First charted single - "Psycho Killer." Brilliant song. Great first impression. Got all the way to #92 on the U.S. charts.
5. Best cover of an R&B classic - Al Green's "Take Me To The River."
6. "Stop Making Sense;" Title of their concert film. One of the best, if not the best, concert film. Shot at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
7. Tom-Tom Club: A spin off group with Weymouth and Frantz.
8. "Once In A Lifetime" was the best video/song combination. (OK, that was subjective.) Maybe it was "Burning Down The House." What do you think?
9. In the '90s, Byrne sued his band mates for working under the name The Heads. After a lot a legal hassles it was determined all four members jointly own the name Talking Heads.
What made the Talking Heads important was the combination of intelligent lyrics (or at least interesting), varied musical influences seamlessly integrated and striking visuals. The band was an early MTV mainstay and helped propel that network to mass popularity.
The documentary and soundtrack "Stop Making Sense" shows the Talking Heads, and especially singer David Byrne, in complete command. It's great theatre and inspired music. The Talking Heads' legacy. But from their debut album "Songs About Buildings and Food" to "Naked," a decade later, the Talking Heads established themselves as one of the most creative and innovative groups utilizing world music influences. They started with Brian Eno producing. Of those early albums, the debut is the best. It includes a simmering, Rocked up cover of Al Green's soul classic "Take Me To The River." "Remain In The Light" from the mid-80s shows the group at its most accessible and, by no coincidence, most popular. "Burning Down The House" was one of those songs that owned a regular slot on MTV.
"Popular Favorites 1976-1992: Sand In The Vaseline" is an excellent overview of the Talking Heads' impressive career.
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