David Byrne dancing is one of the things in life that make me so happy. He just fills me with delight when he's totally in his own zone dancing. And it's like an invitation of some kind, like we are presented with the dance in all its precision and urgency , it says you can make space in the world for you rather than trying to fit somewhere. So, when he is dancing it is always a giddy liberation.
Yes, and if you have ever seen him live, you know it's almost impossible to pass up the invitation. Byrne is walking (and, yes, Talking) proof that, if you do something with enough authority, even dorky dancing and shaggy hot pink suits, it becomes cool.
You still can, nothing stopping you except perhaps a genius creative ability and energy but hey, nothing is actually impossible because the entire universe is just a simulation.
Stop Making Sense, by far the greatest Rock and Roll movie ever made. I saw it 7 times in theater purchased the vhs and saw it another 30 times and now own it on dvd. So original!!!
Maybe the audience just wasn't ready for this shit! We can look back on it now almost 15 years later and say yeah I would of been going crazy..but David Byrne seems to have habit of being ahead of his time, considering this song was already about 15 years old at the time.
It bums me out the crowd is so quiet, but I think that's a convention of 90's concert shows. They want the focus on the performer, not on the crowd, when really the energy from both should feed off one another. I get the feeling if they filmed something like this now, the crowd would be going nuts.
I read that because these were basically Sony label corporate shows, all the "audience" were label execs and a few friends and family. They see big shows and artists all the time and have become numb to amazing performances. I loved this show, though. Some performers were able to overcome the bland reactions, or they tried to egg on the audience because they were so zombified. Check out the Ben Folds Five episode for an absolute killer performance.
I'm Still Watching This Piece Of Footage 6 Years On... David Never Ceases To Astound Me.. The True Definition Of A Musician, There Really Is Just No Denying It !!!!!!..
I’m just hella impressed with all of that kinetic dancing in his totally-buttoned-up furry suit. That’s some impressive devotion to fashion, but I’d expect no less. Edit: ah wait, I spoke too soon. But he used the lyrics, “open up!” to cue taking off his jacket. Smoove! BTW, this is pretty much my favorite Heads song. What a wicked groove!
Loved The Way The Interviewer Laughed When David Said He Couldn't Afford All That ..' Multi Media Stuff '.... Truth Is ... David Byrne Don't Need All That Bollocks ... xxxx
fucking awesome. visually as well as aurally interesting, classic david byrne. anyone know what that keyboard/slide guitar instrument playing the solo is called?
there were two pieces of music i heard as a 12/13 year old that utterly stopped me in my tracks, I didn't even know if i liked them or not, i just knew id never heard anything like them and i was entranced, one was 'the message, grand master flash and the furious five', the other was 'once in a lifetime, talking heads' which i saw accompanied by the promotional video. I remember exactly where i was when i first heard themThey has such a huge impact on me
This is my favorite live version of this song. I like it better than the version in "Stop Making Sense," if only because the time signature is slower. It's just so, so cool.
I personally prefer the stop making sense version more, not just because of the incredible musicianship that was but also because of the authenticity of the whole performance
This guy has some wacky moves. But i love his dancing. His effort is total, his music flawless. He attended the same music school as the frontman of the b-52's. Funky and wacky at the same time. But brilliant.
When I first saw Talking Heads in 1983 as an 11 year old I didn't think David Byrne was real
simon richardson he isn't real
simon richardson .... He Isn't Real.... He's Surreal !!!!!!..
This is the best comment on RUclips ever
@Christine Gralow All of you need to transvestigate, they were both female to male transgendered like all musicians, actors and politicians.
1984 discovered talking heads .drove all over Europe listening to classic music like this .
David Byrne dancing is one of the things in life that make me so happy. He just fills me with delight when he's totally in his own zone dancing. And it's like an invitation of some kind, like we are presented with the dance in all its precision and urgency , it says you can make space in the world for you rather than trying to fit somewhere. So, when he is dancing it is always a giddy liberation.
Yes, and if you have ever seen him live, you know it's almost impossible to pass up the invitation. Byrne is walking (and, yes, Talking) proof that, if you do something with enough authority, even dorky dancing and shaggy hot pink suits, it becomes cool.
me too
YES - this possible his best exhibition of Byrne dancing - - - -
I wanted to be David Byrne when I grew up.
You still can, nothing stopping you except perhaps a genius creative ability and energy but hey, nothing is actually impossible because the entire universe is just a simulation.
That backup singer is FIRE 😍
Who is she
@@GucciHarris SAME...I googled..No bueno. Im 54 STILL in love with Her to this day. Find out>? hit me back here!!
Ah now I understand, Chis and Tina's roll in Talking Heads was to keep David on planet Earth.
Freaking fantastic🎶
michael Morrison phe-nominal
I just realized I dance like David
i like how this implies that jerry's role is still just to look cute
@@tapeworm6093 I do, a little, myself. not as much precision, or rhythm, but with a similar sensibility in relating to the music kinetically.
I don't get how the audience can remain seated through this. Get up and dance, people.
in case anyone was wondering:
christina wheeler, bruce kaphan on keys, rea mochiach at the back, desmond foster on bass
Good to see them credited. They more than deserve it. This is one hell of a performance. Electrifying.
I was wondering who the keyboard player was at first I thought Brian Eno
Stop Making Sense, by far the greatest Rock and Roll movie ever made. I saw it 7 times in theater purchased the vhs and saw it another 30 times and now own it on dvd. So original!!!
Do not agree
what’s better than that?
@@seth5394 nothing is better than that.
Is it?
..I LOVED when the Cam Guy Gets the Mic..from DAVID..."Stop Making SENSE!" Hooo>>>How Hiii hiiii!!!!
Byrne is unreal
Never ever ever ever get tired of this version of this song. "I'll show you how to do it, ya'all can do it later..."
That Pedal Steel Guitar Never Ceases To Impress.. That Man Is A Musician !!!!.. 🙏🏻
Bruce Kaphan 🤟
So David Byrne does this, it’s considered cool. I do this, I get escorted out of the library.
Massive Upps! Great Comment! Just kidding whatt is " Library"
@@davestrain9529 🤣🤣🤣🤣
such a great bass line
David Byrne....🤔😆 He's a brilliant ORIGINAL!!! Can't help but laugh. He's so fun AND COOL!!!
The guy definitely has STYLE!🙂💞👍
I can’t stop watching this
The perfect shirt to wear under a fluffy pink suit.
He is completely mad but OMG I just love it ! David Byrne has his own very special moves.
Their voices are so beautifully awesome together. Very strange, but very good!
Fighting Badgers this lady is such a great dancer. let's party girl!!
Fighting Badgers what wrong with the crowd. Get down
His movements, even talking is cartoon like! Long live David Byrne & TH's!
This is my new favorite song of all time
There is no other band that sounds anything like talking heads....great band
PSY TRANCE the drummer is looking like he having a great time. rock on!!!!
except this isn't the talking heads
this is solo david byrne my man. i mean it's a talking heads song he's performing but he has sort of a different take on music when he's solo
LCD Soundsystem, kinda
Glad I was in Providence to remember David and other alking head members....very special time musically
Maybe the audience just wasn't ready for this shit! We can look back on it now almost 15 years later and say yeah I would of been going crazy..but David Byrne seems to have habit of being ahead of his time, considering this song was already about 15 years old at the time.
One of my favorite Byrne performances, really nails the joy of Talking Heads here
With all of the visuals and the dancing, you just don't expect that steel guitar solo--truly unique.
this is unnerving. *i love it*
It bums me out the crowd is so quiet, but I think that's a convention of 90's concert shows. They want the focus on the performer, not on the crowd, when really the energy from both should feed off one another. I get the feeling if they filmed something like this now, the crowd would be going nuts.
It was a sit-down , made-for-TV performance, I don't think the crowd was supposed to do anything other than enjoy it.
I read that because these were basically Sony label corporate shows, all the "audience" were label execs and a few friends and family. They see big shows and artists all the time and have become numb to amazing performances. I loved this show, though. Some performers were able to overcome the bland reactions, or they tried to egg on the audience because they were so zombified. Check out the Ben Folds Five episode for an absolute killer performance.
they were stricken by covid and didn't even know it!
these are all great..having a great time cleanin and dancing to this!..thank you!
David Byrne is a perfectionist.....great performance ! ... great vocalist!
This man is the greatest dancer of all time :)
I keep coming back, what a great dance track
How is one white dude so funky?!
I'm Still Watching This Piece Of Footage 6 Years On... David Never Ceases To Astound Me.. The True Definition Of A Musician, There Really Is Just No Denying It !!!!!!..
He walks that fine line between outrageous and insane - and we happily follow
I can't get enough of this... :]
I love how organic he is.
You alive 10 years later?
@@Utogonist he ded
@@billypilgrim1 probably
@@Utogonist the name LeGolvan has "I didn't make it" all over it
Like nobody else. Very good albums and lives since many many years. Explorating musics and lyrics.
0.0 we're doing the dancing as training routines in aquajogging! Epic!
I’m just hella impressed with all of that kinetic dancing in his totally-buttoned-up furry suit. That’s some impressive devotion to fashion, but I’d expect no less.
Edit: ah wait, I spoke too soon. But he used the lyrics, “open up!” to cue taking off his jacket. Smoove!
BTW, this is pretty much my favorite Heads song. What a wicked groove!
Looks the the Audience is in a collective COMA.
Heavy meds
Just crazy freaking good
+will amato
Second that. Awesome.
Don't know how the audience can stay so still!!
Stunning, just stunning would have loved the oppurtunity to have been there.
Awesome, DB one of a kind ! Mr original and so cool!! respect DB
"Our president is crazy! Did you hear what he said?"
"Step out of line, they'll put you in jaaail"
"Business and pleasure. Lie right to your face. Decided in sections, and give it away"
And he was referring to Reagan when the album came out. He had NOOOO idea!!
@@andreawaterstreet3901 Donald trump is the one provides liberty it's the dem governor s took away
@@visionsmeet3514 Liber-deez nuts, fascist.
The female dancer / singer is beautiful wow 👍
This is f´íng fantastic!!!
Loved The Way The Interviewer Laughed When David Said He Couldn't Afford All That ..' Multi Media Stuff '.... Truth Is ... David Byrne Don't Need All That Bollocks ... xxxx
fantastic version. thanks for posting!
unbeliveable...this is MUSIC...
Where can I get a Barney suit like the one David's wearing? He showed me how to do it so I really want to do it latter.
You there 9 years later? Because I might finally have an answer
Thanks you all, kisses Sylvia
Fantastic show
So fkn rad. This song rocks!!
freaking genius that's all there is to it !
If you find anything hotter than Byrne /wheeler here please message me
oh if I could only go back 40 years in time!
when the first chorus hit, my brain erupted
I like so much how David dancin' like a someones uncle in home disco party
They should be up and DANCING!!!!!!!!!!
fucking awesome. visually as well as aurally interesting, classic david byrne. anyone know what that keyboard/slide guitar instrument playing the solo is called?
Declan P Idk of it's a Pedal steel guitar or a console steel guitar
made my day ... MINDBLOWING! Pity about the interview.
frickin' awesome stuff. He is weird and brilliant.
so cool . david kicks ass here...
there were two pieces of music i heard as a 12/13 year old that utterly stopped me in my tracks, I didn't even know if i liked them or not, i just knew id never heard anything like them and i was entranced, one was 'the message, grand master flash and the furious five', the other was 'once in a lifetime, talking heads' which i saw accompanied by the promotional video. I remember exactly where i was when i first heard themThey has such a huge impact on me
Talent... second to none!!
thank you so much... i've looked all over to know who the percusionist and the guy on keybord and steel guitar were... this is great!
wish they didn't interrupt the end of the song for the interview, still my favourite version though hands down !
You can turn the sound off and watching either of them dance is better than 99% of RUclips
YES!!! driving beat
This is my favorite live version of this song. I like it better than the version in "Stop Making Sense," if only because the time signature is slower. It's just so, so cool.
williamyanes Time signiture can’t be slower, you mean tempo
I personally prefer the stop making sense version more, not just because of the incredible musicianship that was but also because of the authenticity of the whole performance
This guy has some wacky moves. But i love his dancing. His effort is total, his music flawless. He attended the same music school as the frontman of the b-52's. Funky and wacky at the same time. But brilliant.
Teezo put me on this dude
This is fantastic
Coolest pink chicken suit ever!..I want one!...
Great
Thank you !
I think David thought he might start a new dance craze with this performance!
GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David "The Genius" Byrnes
This is a great artist... so fucking genius !!!
Carrément génial David byrne grandiose
wow.....
SO COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey my name is David Byrne and I'm your freestyle dance teacher.
god i love dave...unafraid to try new things and leading the way
this video was my first real introduction to talking heads!!
1 funky dude right there
That suit is amazing.
Oh crap!!!! LOL!!!! I've never seen him like this before!
Is he wearing his fur pajamas from Wild Wild Life?
He is so cool 'cause he doesn't give a shit! Trailblazer man.
I hope whoever caught that jacket still has it!👌
GENIUS ❤️
Love the dancing at 4:00!
Crazy-amazing!
I am going to use this as my wedding processional song !
Genius David Byrne.
Man..the stories I have.
so, thats how you do it!
I love how David dances:D
L-O-V-E THIS!!!😃💖👍🚬 He's the💣🕳️💥