This must be Talking Heads — A song by song, album by album look at their music
Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
S2 E7 · Wed, January 29, 2025
20 | David Byrne (self-titled)
By 1994 it was more important that ever that David Byrne could prove there was an audience for his unique style of art rock. After a number of high-concept albums, he returned with a more accessible yet eclectic series of tunes that not only build on the grooves on earlier projects but reach a new depth of introspection and emotional reflection. Tracks: A long time ago Angels Crash A self-made man Back in the box Sad song Nothing at all My love is you Lilies of the valley You & Eye Strange ritual Buck naked Live cover: Gypsy woman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, December 11, 2024
Interview | Inside the Talking Heads vault with Jason Jones
Meet Jason Jones from Rhino Records, he's the guy behind all your favourite Talking Heads reissues from the last few years. I pepper Jason with nerdy questions about how he approaches standard album reissues as well as expanded ultra-deluxe packages full of rarities like the newly released Talking Heads: 77 boxset that he manifested into reality. A condensed version of this interview can also be found on my newly updated YouTube channel, so check that out and stay subscribed for lots more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E6 · Tue, October 01, 2024
19 | Uh-oh
David Byrne's follow up to Rei Momo, the 1992 LP "Uh-oh" co-incided with the official end of Talking Heads. A new producer helped bring a clean, commercial sound to David's oddball instrumentation and left of center lyrics. While the songs were still like children to him, the overall album needed to walk the line of appealing to his previous Talking Heads audience while also showing that he wasn't taking himself too seriously and didn't mind whether you liked it or not. Tracks: Now I'm your mom Girls on my mind Something ain't right She's mad Hanging upside down A walk in the dark Twistin' in the wind The Cowboy Mambo (Hey lookit me now) Monkey Man A million miles away Tiny Town Somebody Live cover: Who were you thinking of (w. Richard Thompson) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E5 · Mon, August 26, 2024
Interview | Michelangelo Carubba on touring "Remain In Light" with Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew
For Mikey, the last few years have been a wild ride to say the least. When the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself and his band joined Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew to tour for the 40th anniversary of Remain In Light it should have been a high point of his career. Instead, it triggered a tailspin that saw his band disintegrate and strained the relationships with the bandmates and collaborators that had become like family. Mikey's story goes far beyond music, and his continued success is a testament to his character, commitment to his craft, and belief in the potential for healing that comes with performing music you love with people you love even more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E4 · Mon, May 06, 2024
18 | Rei Momo
We've finally reached the first pure David Byrne solo album, no theatre soundtrack or main collaborators, David was free to do whatever he wanted and this was it. I hope this gives everyone an insight into not just the album, but a glimpse at David's genuine passion for this music, which critics at the time labelled as passion-less and uninspired. My goal, as always, is to prove that it's anything but! Tracklist: Independence Day Make Believe Mambo The call of the wild Dirty Old Town The Rose Tattoo Loco de Amor The Dream Police Don't want to be part of your world Marching through the wilderness Good and Evil Lie to me Office Cowboy Women vs Men Carnival Eyes I know sometimes a man is wrong Live Cover: Todo Cambia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E3 · Tue, November 21, 2023
17 | David's 80s Soundtracks and Collaborations
A series of featurettes outlining David's soundtracks and collaborations throughout the Talking Heads-era. I touch on everything from the beloved The Catherine Wheel, through the esteemed Knee Plays and The Last Emperor, to the surprisingly personal The Forest. The Catherine Wheel His wife refused Cloud Chamber My big hands (Fall through the cracks) Big Business What a day that was Big blue plymouth (Eyes wide open) The Knee Plays Tree (Today is an important occassion) The sound of business Things to do (I've tried) In the future The Last Emperor The Last Emperor (Main Theme) Picking a bride The Forest Ur Dura Europus Ava Live cover: The Future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Sun, September 10, 2023
UNLOCKED | Stop Making Sense watch-along commentary
Why watch it alone? Previously released to supporters of the podcast, to mark the theatrical release of the remastered edition of Stop Making Sense, enjoy this bonus episode featuring Rodney's watch-along commentary for the film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E2 · Mon, June 26, 2023
16 | Byrne & Eno: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
Come on a journey through David Byrne and Brian Eno’s collaborative side-project “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, a ground-breaking album that has only grown in standing over the decades that Eno called the “laboratory” for Remain in Light. Tracklist: America is Waiting Mea Culpa Regiment Help me somebody The Jezebel Spirit Very very hungry / Quran Moonlight in Glory The Carrier A secret life Come with us Mountain of needles Bonus tracks: Pitch to voltage Two against three Vocal outtakes New Feet Defiant Number 8 mix Solo guitar with tin foil Covers: Fever / Sympathy for the Devil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 E1 · Wed, April 19, 2023
15 | Meet David Byrne: Fame redeems the oddball
This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Seymour Stein. Launching into season 2, I present a portrait of David Byrne as a young artist, examine the relationship between his artistic work and his music, why he left art school, and whet your appetite for the journey ahead. Songs from this episode: Who (w. St Vincent) Heart's a lonely hunter (w. Thievery Corporation) Loco de Amor (w. Celia Cruz) Everybody's coming to my house Like humans do Lazy Miss America Strange Overtones (w. Brian Eno) Don't fence me in Let's dance (live w. Miley Cyrus) Heroes (live w. Choir! Choir! Choir!) Fame (live w. Kimbra and The Roots) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E14 · Tue, January 10, 2023
14 | The Final Chapter (Rarities, Hall of Fame, The Heads, and more)
Grab your pencil and rewind your cassettes to discover some live covers, drop the needle on some studio rarities, unpack the break-up and The Heads side-project, learn how Stop Making Sense nourished the concept of a reunion, and eagerly log in for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction. Tracks: Live: "1, 2, 3... Red Light", "96 teardrops", "So much in love", "I wanna be your boyfriend", "I can't control myself", "Pablo Picasso", "A clean break", "Theme", "Questions for lovers" Studio: "I want to live", "I'm not ready yet", "These boots were made for walking", "I walk the line", "Can't you hear my heartbeat" Demo: "Hey hey" Sand in the Vaseline: "Lifetime Piling Up", "Gangster of Love", "Popsicle" The Heads: "Damage I've done", "Punk Lolita", "No more lonely nights" Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction: "Psycho Killer", "Life During Wartime", "Burning down the house", "Take me to the river" Songs influenced by Talking Heads: "Do it all the time - I don't know how but they found me", "No you girls - Franz Ferdinand", "A punk - Vampire Weekend", "Total Life Forever - Foals", "Vegan water - Cheekface", "True Stories - Datarock" See you soon for Season 2! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E13 · Wed, July 13, 2022
13 | Tom Tom Club (part 2) with guest Chris Frantz
Featuring special guest Chris Frantz, founding member of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club. With Talking Heads on permanent hiatus, Tom Tom Club becomes the default vehicle for Chris and Tina's music. Hear exclusive insights into their sounds and influences from their albums "Dark Sneak Love Action", "The good, the bad, and the funky", "Downtown Rockers" and much more - including a few surprise side-projects. Tracklist: Sunshine and Ecstasy You Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate cover) Who feelin' it? Love to love you baby (Donna Summer cover) Happiness can't buy money 19-2000 (Gorillaz) Il Est Ne / Christmas in the Club Downtown Rockers Incognito (Chris und Tina) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Enull · Thu, April 14, 2022
Special | Talking Heads x Primus (Interview with Primus Tracks)
Well this is something different! Instead of your usual programming, I offer my discussion with Josh and Frankie from the fabulous Primus Tracks podcast where we deep dive into the Talking Heads influence on the early Primate/Primus sound. You don't need to know anything about either band to enjoy this, but knowing a little might help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E12 · Sat, February 19, 2022
12 | Naked
What did it take for Talking Heads to regroup for another album, after indulging David's personal vision for a number of years? With the release of Naked we reach a milestone in the band's history - their final album - and investigate how the world, and the band themselves, have changed along the way. And get a glimpse of what still lies ahead. Tracklist: Blind Mr Jones Totally Nude Ruby Dear Hero track: (Nothing but) Flowers The Democratic Circus The Facts of Life Mommy Daddy You and I Big Daddy Bill Cool Water Bonus tracks: Sax and Violins In Asking Land See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E11 · Tue, September 28, 2021
11 | True Stories
"It's like 60 Minutes on acid." With a film, book, soundtrack and studio album all related to the one project, True Stories is far more than just another Talking Heads record. Sure it delivers MTV favourites like "Wild Wild Life", but are all the songs really based on Tabloid news stories? Tracks: Love For Sale Puzzlin' Evidence Hey Now Papa Legba Wild Wild Life (Hero Track) Radio Head Dream Operator People Like Us City of Dreams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E10 · Mon, July 12, 2021
10 | Modern Lovers & Casual Gods with guest Jerry Harrison
How did Jerry Harrison end up recording his smash hit “Rev it up” in a bomb shelter? Which song has a connection to a Presidential candidate? To find out, I’m joined by none other than Jerry himself for an in-depth career retrospective. Covering five decades we reflect on the birth of punk music with the Modern Lovers, to his groundbreaking solo albums like “The Red and The Black” and “Casual Gods”, to his turn as producer extraordinaire. And everything in between… and I mean everything. Tracks: Roadrunner She cracked Hospital Lady Stiletto Here comes that girl again Things fall apart Slink Fast Karma/No questions Five minutes Rev it up Man with a gun Perfect lie Flying under the radar Kickstart I cry for Iran Confess Cowboy’s gotta go This lover’s lane is very narrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E9 · Wed, April 28, 2021
09 | Little Creatures with guest Jerry Harrison
Featuring Modern Lover, Talking Head and Casual God himself... Jerry Harrison. Capitalising on the success of Stop Making Sense, the band release their best-selling album Little Creatures which features their smash hits "And she was", "Lady don't mind" and this album's hero track "Road to nowhere". In this episode Jerry discusses what he's been up to lately and shares some insights about the recording of Little Creatures, then in the following episode we'll dive deep into his work as a solo artist and producer. Tracks: And she was Give me back my name Creatures of love Lady don't mind Perfect world Stay up late Walk it down Television man Road to nowhere (Hero track) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E8 · Mon, March 15, 2021
08 | Tonight Live: Stop Making Sense (and more)
With a reputation as one of the world’s best live bands, we embark on a detailed illumination of Talking Heads’ live albums, TV profiles and notable concerts. Learn about the inspiration and impact of the greatest concert film of all time, Stop Making Sense, including an insiders perspective from Jon Braun, frontman for Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense, along with details and recordings of the band’s last performances. Features: Warner Bros Music Show South Bank Show The name of this band is Talking Heads Stop Making Sense (Film, vinyl, CD, reissue DVD/Bluray) Interview: Jon Braun, frontman for Start Making Sense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E7 · Tue, January 05, 2021
07 | Speaking in Tongues
A few years after their critically acclaimed album “Remain in Light”, the band return with their most approachable and radio-friendly record to date, “Speaking in Tongues”. Fuelled by the success of their highest charting single “Burning Down the House” and crowd-pleasers like "Slippery People", "Girlfriend is Better" and “This must be the place” the band drag the reluctant art crowd kicking and screaming into the pop realm. Tracks: Burning Down the House (Hero track) Making Flippy Floppy Girlfriend is Better Slippery People I Get Wild / Wild Gravity Swamp Moon Rocks Pull up the roots This must be the place (Naive Melody) Two note Swivel (Unfinished outtake) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E6 · Thu, October 08, 2020
06 | Tom Tom Club (Part 1) with guest Chris Frantz
With Talking Heads on hiatus, Chris Blackwell from Island Records gambles on Chris and Tina's side project Tom Tom Club — a risk that pays off big time. Exploring a selection of tracks from their first three albums "Tom Tom Club", "Close to the bone" and "Boom boom chi boom boom", this is my first look at the side projects of the band members. Tracks: Wordy Rappinghood Genius of Love L'Elephant Under the Boardwalk (by The Drifters) Pleasure of Love On the line again The man with the 4 way hips Suboceana Femme Fatale (by The Velvet Underground) Born for Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E5 · Wed, August 05, 2020
05 | Remain In Light with guest Chris Frantz
Featuring special guest Chris Franz, founding member of Talking Heads. In their final collaboration with producer and song-writer Brian Eno, Talking Heads carefully sculpt their musical ideas into their most critically acclaimed album. Featuring a deep dive into the hero track "Once In A Lifetime" we breakdown the groove and lyrical inspiration, and learn how it was released to mixed reaction, something that's unthinkable considering it went on to earn it's place among the most iconic songs of the era. Tracklist: Born Under Punches (The heat goes on) Crosseyed and Painless The Great Curve Once in a Lifetime (Hero track) Houses in Motion Seen and not seen Listening Wind The Overload Unison (Unfinished outtake) Double groove (Unfinished outtake) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus · Mon, July 13, 2020
Interview | Talking with Chris Frantz about his book "Remain in Love"
Chris Frantz, founding member of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, joins me to discuss his life and career in music. In this episode we cover his experience writing his first book, an autobiography called "Remain in Love", and in upcoming episodes I'll be sharing his insights into the seminal Talking Heads album Remain In Light, the full Tom Tom Club discography and he even helps me solve a mystery that is decades in the making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E4 · Mon, June 29, 2020
04 | Fear of Music
On the back of their commercially successful sophomore album, Talking Heads start fresh searching for new inspiration and sounds. The result? The darkly comedic Fear of Music, their second record under the tutelage of producer Brian Eno that resulted in entirely new song-writing methods, and spawned the uber-catchy hit "Life During Wartime". Tracklist: I Zimbra Mind Paper Cities Life During Wartime (Hero track) Memories Can't Wait Air Heaven Animals Electric Guitar Drugs Dancing for Money (Unfinished outtake) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E3 · Fri, May 15, 2020
03 | More songs about buildings and food
Hear the real story behind how Talking Heads joined forces with acclaimed producer Brian Eno for their sophomore album, which produced their first mainstream hit single, Take Me To The River. Learn the origins of “The Typing Pool”, which song was inspired by an old doo-wop tune, how early English audiences mis-heard the lyrics from Warning Sign, and the unusual origins of Stay Hungry. Tracklist: Thank you for sending me an angel With our love The good thing Warning sign The girls want to be with the girls Found a job Artists only I’m not in love Stay Hungry Take me to the river (Hero Track) The big country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E2 · Thu, April 09, 2020
02 | Talking Heads: 77
Overcoming the pressures of tight recording deadlines, meddling producers, blackouts, arson, looting and with the Son Of Sam murderer stalking the New York streets, the band finally delivers their debut LP marking the date of their arrival right in the title... Talking Heads: 77. Tracklist: Uh-oh, love comes to town New feeling Tentative decisions Happy day Who is it? No compassion The book I read Don't worry about the government First week/Last week... carefree Psycho killer (Hero track) Pulled up I wish you wouldn't say that I feel it in my heart Sugar on my tongue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E1 · Wed, February 26, 2020
01 | Love goes to Building on Fire
Get to know the band, hear how they got their start in the New York underground music scene, and a deep dive on their debut single "Love goes to Building on Fire". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trailer · Wed, January 15, 2020
Trailer | This must be Talking Heads
Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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