This song is so awesome. I remember when I first heard it back in the 1980's. I fell in love with this song immediately. How could you Not love it. It's so much fun on the dance floor!!!
When I was 12, My dad was stationed in Iceland in the Navy. His boss was Admiral Weymouth. I googled Admiral Weymouth in January 2020 just for kicks and to my surprise, he is still alive (102) and he is a war hero, and his daughter, who was 16 then is Tina Weymouth! We met her and her other siblings back then, but I was so surprised and impressed that she went on to be in the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club. Awesome! Mind Blown!
My Grandfather, Melvin Whittaker was stationed in Iceland as well. That would have been around 1955-56. If she'd have been able to get permission,my granny would have married him and went with him and nt dad would've been born there. It tickles me to think my African American father could have been born in Iceland. I wonder if he knew that Admiral
What are words worth? What are words worth? Words Words in papers, words in books Words on TV, words for crooks Words of comfort, words of peace Words to make the fighting cease Words to tell you what to do Words are working hard for you Eat your words but don't go hungry Words have always nearly hung me Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Haykayay yipi yaykayé Ahou ahou a nikichi What are words worth? What are words worth? Words Words of nuance, words of skill And words of romance are a thrill Words are stupid, words are fun Words can put you on the run Mots pressé, Mots sensé Mots qui disent la verité Mots maudits, mots mentis Mots qui manquent le fruit d'esprit Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Haykayay yipi yaykayé Ahou ahou a nikichi What are words worth? What are words worth? Words It's a rap race, with a fast pace Concrete words, abstract words Crazy words and lying words Hazy words and dying words Words of faith and tell me straight Rare words and swear words Good words and bad words Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Haykayay yipi yaykayé Ahou ahou a nikichi What are words worth? What are words worth? Words Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Haykayay yipi yaykayé Ahou ahou a nikichi What are words worth? What are words worth? Words Words can make you pay and pay Four-letter words I cannot say Panty, toilet, dirty devil Words are trouble, words are subtle Words of anger, words of hate Words over here, words out there In the air and everywhere Words of wisdom, words of strife Words that write the book I like Words won't find no right solution To the planet earth's pollution Say the right word, make a million Words are like a certain person Who can't say what they mean Don't mean what they say With a rap rap here and a rap rap there Here a rap, there a rap Everywhere a rap rap Rap it up for the common good Let us enlist the neighbourhood It's okay, I've overstood This is a wordy rappinghood, okay, bye Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Haykayay yipi yaykayé Ahou ahou a nikichi What are words worth? What are words worth? Words What are words worth? What are words worth? Words What are words worth? What are words worth? Words He don't stop, he don't stop He don't stop and he don't stop
This was amazing when I first heard it on record. then was treated to a short Tom Tom Club set during a Talking Heads show at Red Rocks (Tom Tom club and the awesome Tina tore it UP) she'll always be one of my rock and roll Heroes. I was truly blessed for the experience
In my opinion when talking heads & blondie (Frank infante) were on the same bill at CBGBs you got to witness the two greatest bassist ever. Tina learned herself she is a icon
The TTC's live shows are always great. I travelled to NY to see them several times..each time they are magic.. they had a huge ensemble for their Escape from NY tour many years ago..with ramones debbie harry and jerry harrison..EXCELLENT!
and when he was younger too! Haha, i'm nearly 55, and when I was young, we had so much fun on this; what a party song! I was the funniest dancer, because, I cannot dance really, but I amused myself to death on this crazy song!
Now THAT'S entertainment ! I love how they're still a bit stiff at the beginning of the song and progressively loosen up and really, really enjoy themselves !
@@GeldorfMcleod She? The "sub band" was the Talking Heads. The drummer here is her husband Chris Frantz, who was also a founding member of T Heads. I believe Jerry Harrison also played with Tom Tom Club, but not in this video. They got tired of David Byrne's moodiness and formed another band. The may have taken some sessions musicians with them.
Iam no dancer but if I was at this show I would be jumping all around this joint this song is putting me back in my teenage years,plus I love how she's bangin that Bass and singin... love you Tina
Gosh almighty! That sounded as good as the original from back in day. Absolutely loved it! From a wordy rapper from the hood.(white boy hood- the trailer park).
essa musica fez grande sucesso nos anos 80 e continua ainda hoje, a letra fala muito do poder das palavras, mas esse arranjo é simplesmente maravilhoso e contagiante, esse baixo tocado dessa forma é um diferencial, e a repercursão sem palavras!!!!👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
When this came out i hated it 😂😂 and now....☝️ I just cant get it out of my head 😂😂 its so funny, i love it, great performance. ! You gotta love it ❤️ greetings from the Netherlands everyone ❤️❤️❤️
The 70s were better... this somehow belongs to the seventies, because it came out in 1981..But I must say-the early 80s had been great with all the alternative music : released on small record- labels!
Bloody great, hoping they tour the UK someday, been a fan since the early 80's and having Seen Dave Byrne Live I so need to see the rest of the old heads group. Not to mention Tina was my all time crush as a teenager...lol
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This song is so awesome. I remember when I first heard it back in the 1980's. I fell in love with this song immediately. How could you Not love it. It's so much fun on the dance floor!!!
63 now and first time listening to this song. It's genius on every level. Cheers
"genius"? Oooookay.
@@davidrichter9164 not on EVERY level. Lol (lyrics + singing). But genius musically For Sure! I listen to this like 20 × a yr. (Pump!)
And me, i'm 65!!
I’m 50 song is the shit
63 too, I like the song and the performers
The percussion and vocals on this are an another level.
Wow I'm 52 ...grew up with this...great live version...love the bass and scratching
I’m 51 used to skate backwards
I’m 51 this is the sht
When I was 12, My dad was stationed in Iceland in the Navy. His boss was Admiral Weymouth. I googled Admiral Weymouth in January 2020 just for kicks and to my surprise, he is still alive (102) and he is a war hero, and his daughter, who was 16 then is Tina Weymouth! We met her and her other siblings back then, but I was so surprised and impressed that she went on to be in the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club. Awesome! Mind Blown!
air419 not alive anymore
My Grandfather, Melvin Whittaker was stationed in Iceland as well. That would have been around 1955-56. If she'd have been able to get permission,my granny would have married him and went with him and nt dad would've been born there. It tickles me to think my African American father could have been born in Iceland. I wonder if he knew that Admiral
@@TheSynestheticSounds I found that out. He must have died within days of looking him up.
@@MukesBoy Our experience with the Weymouths was in 1966 and early 1967.
Jeremy Mukes I’m barred out of Iceland so I go to heron now.
You gotta love a band who look like they're enjoying themselves as much as you are.
And THAT, my friends, is REAL dance music. It has an amazing hypnotic effect on the audience. What a fun song.
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
Words in papers, words in books
Words on TV, words for crooks
Words of comfort, words of peace
Words to make the fighting cease
Words to tell you what to do
Words are working hard for you
Eat your words but don't go hungry
Words have always nearly hung me
Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
Haykayay yipi yaykayé
Ahou ahou a nikichi
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
Words of nuance, words of skill
And words of romance are a thrill
Words are stupid, words are fun
Words can put you on the run
Mots pressé, Mots sensé
Mots qui disent la verité
Mots maudits, mots mentis
Mots qui manquent le fruit d'esprit
Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
Haykayay yipi yaykayé
Ahou ahou a nikichi
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
It's a rap race, with a fast pace
Concrete words, abstract words
Crazy words and lying words
Hazy words and dying words
Words of faith and tell me straight
Rare words and swear words
Good words and bad words
Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
Haykayay yipi yaykayé
Ahou ahou a nikichi
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
Haykayay yipi yaykayé
Ahou ahou a nikichi
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
Words can make you pay and pay
Four-letter words I cannot say
Panty, toilet, dirty devil
Words are trouble, words are subtle
Words of anger, words of hate
Words over here, words out there
In the air and everywhere
Words of wisdom, words of strife
Words that write the book I like
Words won't find no right solution
To the planet earth's pollution
Say the right word, make a million
Words are like a certain person
Who can't say what they mean
Don't mean what they say
With a rap rap here and a rap rap there
Here a rap, there a rap
Everywhere a rap rap
Rap it up for the common good
Let us enlist the neighbourhood
It's okay, I've overstood
This is a wordy rappinghood, okay, bye
Ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam
Haykayay yipi yaykayé
Ahou ahou a nikichi
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
What are words worth?
What are words worth? Words
He don't stop, he don't stop
He don't stop and he don't stop
Well done you 👏👏
This was amazing when I first heard it on record. then was treated to a short Tom Tom Club set during a Talking Heads show at Red Rocks (Tom Tom club and the awesome Tina tore it UP) she'll always be one of my rock and roll Heroes.
I was truly blessed for the experience
Brilliant live version. Tina is on top form singing and playing.
Yeah, that's a surprisingly complex syncopation between the bass and the lyrics... O.o But then she's always been a favorite of mine. :)
Not only Tina but so is her sister on backups!
A classic of words, music, ambiance, sounds, images...
Now that sound as good playing this live as they do in the studio
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They are jamming and funking like it's their last day on earth! Amazing!!!
Great band !
Now that was one classic album love it
1981年、日本語では、おしゃべり魔女、という名前の曲で、私も毎日聴いていました。ライブも素晴らしいです👍
How could you not like this band brilliant
Basic and complex at the same time. A true classic.
Fun song! Makes me wanna dance. Chick with bass rocks! Love 80's
Tina, greatness. AND every band member here is LEGEND!
I remember the school dances . Omg ! those were the greatest high school memories or going out with friends . Totally Awesome !
In my opinion when talking heads & blondie (Frank infante) were on the same bill at CBGBs you got to witness the two greatest bassist ever. Tina learned herself she is a icon
This song is so legendary! My dad used to listen to it when I was younger :)
Your Dad had class!
Your Dad rocks !!
What a great live version spot on I'm sitting with a big smile thank you Tom Tom Club
Oh my god !! what an amazing performance of an brilliant song better live than the recorded vinyl record
The TTC's live shows are always great. I travelled to NY to see them several times..each time they are magic.. they had a huge ensemble for their Escape from NY tour many years ago..with ramones debbie harry and jerry harrison..EXCELLENT!
Somente quem passou pelos maravilhosos anos 90/80 sabe a importância dos passinhos naquela época!!!!
Sensacional...
De Jundiaí, SP Brasil...
WOW ! Amazing live track ! Remember and love this song 💖
Love this better than the album version!!!:) They just get better and better!!!!:)
musikchik2010 no
Words are worth words !...
its amazing that one guy can play a keyboard while holding drumsticks at the same time
They can still jam!!! Love this song!
Wow! what a blast from the past, so glad I found this gem. cheers time tourists . .
My favorite performance of this song among those I've found on RUclips.
Weymouth and Frantz still rocking it.....Superb!!!
at least someone knows who they are
Nice quality live of this song, best I've found. Total jam
As always. More Cowbell.
What genius, you don’t see this talent and creativity anymore.
and when he was younger too! Haha, i'm nearly 55, and when I was young, we had so much fun on this; what a party song! I was the funniest dancer, because, I cannot dance really, but I amused myself to death on this crazy song!
このベースライン弾きながらこのメロディをよく歌えるよなあ。。すげ
Talking Heads and Tom Tom Clubs were proud embassadors of white artschool funk back in the very early 80s. Along with Gang of Four, A Certain Ratio.
Absolutely amazing Chris franze was excellent and Martina as well !!!
Canción hipnotizante que acompañaba a los anuncios de la selección española de baloncesto a comienzos de los 80. Fantástica
Tina ALWAYS stays in the groove!❤️🤯😺🎃
We use to tear this ong UPP !!!
Now THAT'S entertainment !
I love how they're still a bit stiff at the beginning of the song and progressively loosen up and really, really enjoy themselves !
Bring me back to the dance floor on 80's.👍👍👍
The bass line...simple and amazing....
The groove is perfect!
Imagine how great ur mind is to remember the lyrics live
30 years of dancing all started here,genius indeed.
This is my Tom Tom Club's fav song. Brave!!!! oggi come quarant'anni fa, quando ascoltavo questo pezzo a manetta...
Known this song for years but never knew who did it. Genius.....pure genius
Pure Genuis of Love? Lol
written in a couple of hours outside the doors of the record company; and she got the contract;;; after she and this sub band split from the heads
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Tom Tom's!
Yeah! Drummer and bassist are married. Tom Tom Club is Talking Heads without David Bynes (lead singer for Talking Heads)! Cool huh!
@@GeldorfMcleod She? The "sub band" was the Talking Heads. The drummer here is her husband Chris Frantz, who was also a founding member of T Heads. I believe Jerry Harrison also played with Tom Tom Club, but not in this video. They got tired of David Byrne's moodiness and formed another band. The may have taken some sessions musicians with them.
Iam no dancer but if I was at this show I would be jumping all around this joint this song is putting me back in my teenage years,plus I love how she's bangin that Bass and singin... love you Tina
Brilliant!!! Always loved this song!!! xoxoxo
Love Tom Tom Club and Talking Heads!
Sacré souvenir, bravo Tom Tom Club
Tina’s Bass groovt 🎸😍
この曲で若い頃、ぶっ飛びました
TomTom、最高ですな！
Got to be one of the most awesome songs of all time, ever, ne plus ultra.
I did not know the live version. Gorgeous!!
Gosh almighty! That sounded as good as the original from back in day. Absolutely loved it! From a wordy rapper from the hood.(white boy hood- the trailer park).
essa musica fez grande sucesso nos anos 80 e continua ainda hoje, a letra fala muito do poder das palavras, mas esse arranjo é simplesmente maravilhoso e contagiante, esse baixo tocado dessa forma é um diferencial, e a repercursão sem palavras!!!!👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
juego de palabras😉
Fantastic beautiful
So good to hear again - and Japan has the good taste once again to invite good bands...
they're realy wordy rappinghooding... i love it
Excellent live performance
Thank you for the up!
When this came out i hated it 😂😂 and now....☝️ I just cant get it out of my head 😂😂 its so funny, i love it, great performance. ! You gotta love it ❤️ greetings from the Netherlands everyone ❤️❤️❤️
Amazing rock-song 👍🤡👍 IT really is the BEST. Can go on for ever. Thxxx
Amazing. Such a vibe
just had this playing on two tabs at once--wild try it!
Novelty , funky masterpiece . Should have been a monster hit worldwide !
Ce fut un succès international.
It was actually.
j,adore que de bon souvenir merci à vous tous🎷🎸🎹🎤🎧🎼
MUITA loucura de som,marcou muita minha vida....
Absolutely brilliant 🤩
In the early 80s driving a spanky brand new Chevy Camaro Z28 fire engine red with gold honey comb wheels and playing Tom Tom full blast oh!
This is best, there is no other best beside this.
Ela fez parte da banda talking Heads,fora de série👏👏✌️🤘🎵😁😁🎤🎹🎸
Love this !!!! I think I'm 16 again !
MERCI pour ce live !!!
Totally hear how this era and its music has inspired lots of other bands and sounds since THs and TTC were first on the scene.
THE 80's best best best music decade ever !!
The 70s were better... this somehow belongs to the seventies, because it came out in 1981..But I must say-the early 80s had been great with all the alternative music : released on small record- labels!
Toujours aussi fort ce titre ! et quel plaisir ce LIve !!!
Genius of love has to be my favorite
i love long time ago and i slill love it so much
...PURE AWESOMENESS!!...💕
Never gets old, unlike me
i love this group
simple and ingenious bass line
Bloody great, hoping they tour the UK someday, been a fan since the early 80's and having Seen Dave Byrne Live I so need to see the rest of the old heads group. Not to mention Tina was my all time crush as a teenager...lol
What a band. 👏👏👏😊
Excellent.i love it.
Wow this is amazing
Amazing - they are still it it...
Awesome! They are still great! I wish they would play in Orange County, CA
Que recuerdos de mi juventud. Excelente tema.
unbelievably cool wordsmithery
LOVE THEM!!
Thanks...This is Funky Brilliant!
This is actually very clever and artistic, remember it when it came out but appreciate it more now! Darling girls too...
LOVE THIS SONG , THE GIRLS ARE BEAUTIFUL,TOM TOM CLUB. ROB.