David Byrne developed the entire staging concept for this show. The film this is from -- Stop Making Sense -- is considered one of the best concert films of all time. It was directed by one of America's best directors, Jonathan Demme. You owe it to yourself to see the entire thing in one sitting (preferably on a large screen with a good sound system so you can dance along).
I also loved the fact that it was at The Pantages, a (relatively) small venue. It’s almost like the entire gig is a series of clues, leading the viewer through a story. It’s a masterpiece of production.
I saw it multiple times when it first came out in theaters, own a copy of vhs, dvd and bluray i regret not to have been there at pantages to watch it live since i lived in the area (l.a.).
Although not a concert film, 'True Stories' was also an excellent quirky film featuring songs from the album with the same name, and showcasing the genius of David Byrne.
I think that younger generations have definitely lost the taste for dissonance or irony in art. "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco..." to that groove is obviously the artist intentionally creating a dissonance but it just goes over younger listeners' heads.
@@imdabigdilfdondodah5689 the dissonance is the lyrics bounced off of the up-tempo groove. I mean "heard of some grave sites out by the highway" doesn't really match the feel of the music.
[Verse 1] Heard of a van that is loaded with weapons Packed up and ready to go Heard of some gravesites out by the highway A place where nobody knows The sound of gunfire off in the distance I'm getting used to it now Lived in a brownstone, lived in the ghetto I've lived all over this town [Chorus 1] This ain't no party, this ain't no disco This ain't no fooling around No time for dancing, or lovey-dovey I ain't got time for that now [Verse 2] Transmit the message, to the receiver Hope for an answer some day I got three passports, a couple of visas You don't even know my real name High on a hillside, the trucks are loading Everything's ready to roll I sleep in the daytime and I work in the nighttime I might not ever get home [Chorus 2] This ain't no party, this ain't no disco This ain't no fooling around This ain't no Mudd Club, or C.B.G.B I ain't got time for that now [Verse 3] Heard about Houston? Heard about Detroit? Heard about Pittsburgh, P. A.? You oughta know not to stand by the window Somebody'll 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 [Bridge] Why stay in college? Why go to night school? Gonna be different this time Can't write a letter, can't send no postcard I ain't got time for that now [Outro] Trouble in transit, got through the roadblock We blended in with the crowd We got computers, we're tapping phone lines I know that that ain't allowed We dress like students, we dress like housewives Or in a suit and a tie I changed my hairstyle so many times now I don't know what I look like You make me shiver, I feel so tender We make a pretty good team Don't get exhausted, I'll do some driving You ought to get you some sleep Burned all my notebooks, what good are notebooks? They won't help me survive My chest is aching, burns like a furnace The burning keeps me alive Get your instructions Follow directions--
Tina Weymouth is perhaps the most underrated bassist of all the '80s bands. She lays down a solid pattern on virtually every one of the Talking Heads' songs.
You have to be in excellent cardio vascular shape to be in David's band(s) lol. He's the kind of guy, as an ex-art student, that treated his band and every song as an art project. The track is seemingly about some sort of nondescript dystopian time of civil unrest. He never really clarified it that I've seen, but certainly no time for fun or distraction other than aerobics, apparently. Brilliant band! 🔥
I thought I heard somewhere that the song was supposed to be sung from the point of view of a terrorist but more about how their day-to-day life was. Like a typical day in the life of a terrorist.
It was inspired by stories of the French Resistance in WWII, the darkness of the lyrics (which few people actually listen to or comment on) contrasts with the funky high energy of the music.
Stop Making Sense is best live concert movie hands down!!!! You should watch from beginning to end...its done so creatively...if you take another song from this I recommend Crosseyed and Painless
I went to this tour "Stop making sense" it was incredible they are so diverse and unusual with so much energy...one of the best concerts I've seen...loved your reactions!! Welcome to the talking heads❤❤
Great song! Great concert! Such an unique band. They are in my top 5. But you need to let them grow on you for their quirkiness to not be distracting. They are truly Funky and Nerdy. Perfect mix.
If you want other songs from them and this concert they are all great. But I recommend Slippery people and Girl Friend is Better (For funky big suit awesomeness.)
Talking Heads are(were) an eccentric band with a VERY eccentric lead singer. The quirky movements and odd behaviour is part of the package that made them stand out and unique in a time when we were bombarded by great bands in concert and radio. They certainly carved their own unique niche into the musical tapestry of the 80's and, so happens, one of my favorite bands from that era in the genre.
I think the song is about how now people can't enjoy anything because they do so much just to survive. You know "This ain't no party/ This ain't no disco /This ain't no fooling around". Everything is serious
We have not had any major warfare in our country since 1865. We don’t know what that’s really like. David Byrne was trying to imagine living in NYC during a war. Taking a side, being committed. To offset the heavy lyric content, the band wrote this iconic party/dance music. And the stagecraft and showmanship raise it all to true art. Fun, absurdist, and deeply troubling all at once. Think of Ukraine…a lot of people a lot like us are living through this.
The keyboardist in this is the late great Bernie Worrell formerly of Parliament Funkadellic one of the creators of the 70s funk movement. This entire concert is amazing it starts with just Byrne and an acoustic guitar and builds with the addition of an instrument with each track, super high energy awesomeness.
@@BulldogMack700rs he is one of the guitarist for the band. On all their studio albums both him and Byrne are listed as guitarist. But Harrison is listed on all albums as the only person on keyboards to include piano, organ and synthesiser. He was also the keyboard player for the Modern lovers. So I would say he is primarily a keyboardist for the band.
@@BulldogMack700rs you said he was the bands guitarists. Which would mean for everything they do. Not just for this track. If you were talking only about this track you should have specified that. But on this track he is on keyboard not guitar.
Brad&Lex, you'll love their "Crosseyed And Painless", “And She Was” and "Cities"!!! edit- they mentioned The Mudd Club and CBGB. These were famed NYC venues for underground/punk rock/new wave bands, where they played.
I once read Bruce Springsteen runs six miles every morning to stay in shape for his shows. I'm guessing David Byrne does an Ironman competition a couple of times per week to perform like this.
This song is a classic, as is the performance (from the documentary "Stop Making Sense"). Next, from the same concert, you should do "Girlfriend is Better." "Slippery People" is also a super catchy tune.
Great song from what is said to be one of the greatest live concert films ever. It's so neat to watch how it builds from start to end. Wish I'd had the chance to see them live.
Imagine how exhausted you would be after one of those concerts. I saw them at an old stadium, and they had to come out to tell us to stop jumping up and down because the whole balcony was starting to sway, and they were worried it would collapse! And yes, he does just start to run all the way around the stage
Usually I'm one of those people who says you have to listen to the studio version, not in this case. You guys pick the right version of this song to watch. Thank you and thumbs up for the video.
and the lyrics are about life during a certain kind of wartime. He is underground. changing his appearance. Communicating clandestinely. Saving up peanut butter to live a couple of days.
One the greatest tracks ever!! It's about life during war time and how other stuff is no longer important! Tina is one the best bass players also! The Heads are AMAZEBALLS!!!!
Everyone focuses on the lead singer, but let's give credit where it's due to the entire band. They all collaborated to write the music and create these incredible performances. As far as I'm concerned, Tina, Jerry, and Chris were geniuses just as much as Dave.
This concert is one of my favorites. The song “Slippery People” from this concert is really good. (Mavis Staples even did a cover of the song!) When you get back to them it’s worth taking a look. I’d recommend watching the whole concert. It’s called “Stop Making Sense.” I’ve watched at least 30+ times. It just makes you feel good. It starts out with one person for the first song, two for the second, and keeps adding on and getting crazier.
I was lucky enough to see Talking Heads on this tour back in '83. It was amazing. An entire arena up and dancing the whole time. The Stop Making Sense movie captures it perfectly.
LMFAO. Brad looked absolutely alarmed watching that. Back in the day, I used to watch Stop Making Sense while on the elliptical. Figured if I could keep up with David Byrne, I was in great shape. I saw this concert film in a movie theater, and walked out a dedicated Head head.
I was lucky enough to see Talking Heads in the mid 80s. The whole show was pure energy, you couldn’t sit if you wanted to. An all time favorite concert.
Back in the 80's when one of my crowd would gripe about something, being difficult you knew that someone would come back with "This ain't no party! This ain't no disco! This ain't no foolin' around!" 😁
Placed on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. David Byrne is absolutely gifted. As a musician having Aspergers syndrome, music lets him compartmentalize internally and communicate externally. Remarkable dude.
This is actually a very serious song about war. In my opinion it’s the best. If you listen to the studio version without the visuals you can picture the lyrics.
It is a very serious song! The lyrics are very bleak and in complete contrast to the upbeat song. That's Talking Heads for you! Anybody got any questions?
They’re on the run! Heard of a van it’s loaded with weapons. No time for shallow behavior: this ain’t no disco. What good are notebooks? We’re tapping phone lines …
David Byrne developed the entire staging concept for this show. The film this is from -- Stop Making Sense -- is considered one of the best concert films of all time. It was directed by one of America's best directors, Jonathan Demme. You owe it to yourself to see the entire thing in one sitting (preferably on a large screen with a good sound system so you can dance along).
I also loved the fact that it was at The Pantages, a (relatively) small venue. It’s almost like the entire gig is a series of clues, leading the viewer through a story. It’s a masterpiece of production.
I saw it multiple times when it first came out in theaters, own a copy of vhs, dvd and bluray i regret not to have been there at pantages to watch it live since i lived in the area (l.a.).
Great film … they capture all his energy
Although not a concert film, 'True Stories' was also an excellent quirky film featuring songs from the album with the same name, and showcasing the genius of David Byrne.
And the best cardio! LOL
Talking Heads is is fun dance music. New wave punk with some funk.
The fact that this band can still freak people out 35 years later is awesome.
I think that younger generations have definitely lost the taste for dissonance or irony in art. "This ain't no party, this ain't no disco..." to that groove is obviously the artist intentionally creating a dissonance but it just goes over younger listeners' heads.
The Talking Heads got together in the mid-late 70s... their timeless music/art is still blowing minds 40 years later. Genius stuff!
You know David Byrne has to be proud!
@@bminturnim a younger fan of this band so tell me, what is dissonant about that part of the song?
@@imdabigdilfdondodah5689 the dissonance is the lyrics bounced off of the up-tempo groove. I mean "heard of some grave sites out by the highway" doesn't really match the feel of the music.
The Talking Heads were fun. I saw them a couple times in 1982 & 1983.
Bernie Williams is on keyboards. He played with Parliament Funkadelic.
Best concert film I’ve seen. Funky as hell. You guys need to watch the entire thing.
Pure genius. New Wave Art Rock at it's finest. This full concert is a must watch.
Great band, unbelievable energy….can you imagine singing and moving that much the whole concert?
I saw that tour in philly in '84...was 15 years old.
And play a fucking instrument? Especially bass good God
My lungs would be on my bottom lip. The sheer kineticism is crazy infectious. One of my favorite songs.
[Verse 1]
Heard of a van that is loaded with weapons
Packed up and ready to go
Heard of some gravesites out by the highway
A place where nobody knows
The sound of gunfire off in the distance
I'm getting used to it now
Lived in a brownstone, lived in the ghetto
I've lived all over this town
[Chorus 1]
This ain't no party, this ain't no disco
This ain't no fooling around
No time for dancing, or lovey-dovey
I ain't got time for that now
[Verse 2]
Transmit the message, to the receiver
Hope for an answer some day
I got three passports, a couple of visas
You don't even know my real name
High on a hillside, the trucks are loading
Everything's ready to roll
I sleep in the daytime and I work in the nighttime
I might not ever get home
[Chorus 2]
This ain't no party, this ain't no disco
This ain't no fooling around
This ain't no Mudd Club, or C.B.G.B
I ain't got time for that now
[Verse 3]
Heard about Houston? Heard about Detroit?
Heard about Pittsburgh, P. A.?
You oughta know not to stand by the window
Somebody'll 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
[Bridge]
Why stay in college? Why go to night school?
Gonna be different this time
Can't write a letter, can't send no postcard
I ain't got time for that now
[Outro]
Trouble in transit, got through the roadblock
We blended in with the crowd
We got computers, we're tapping phone lines
I know that that ain't allowed
We dress like students, we dress like housewives
Or in a suit and a tie
I changed my hairstyle so many times now
I don't know what I look like
You make me shiver, I feel so tender
We make a pretty good team
Don't get exhausted, I'll do some driving
You ought to get you some sleep
Burned all my notebooks, what good are notebooks?
They won't help me survive
My chest is aching, burns like a furnace
The burning keeps me alive
Get your instructions
Follow directions--
Sad and true anthem of so many from across the globe throughout history. Ukrainians at this moment.
Thanks for this. Yes, actually a serious song.
thank you
Yes, quite serious.
Lyrics are superb.
Best music video of all time. Such a dynamic group.
That whole movie (stop making sense) is awesome.
Tina Weymouth is perhaps the most underrated bassist of all the '80s bands. She lays down a solid pattern on virtually every one of the Talking Heads' songs.
Absolutely agree 1000%
She's incredible at knowing what notes NOT to play.
apparently she was pregnant when this was filmed
That I did not know and it’s incredible
What a powerhouse!
Tina is the GOAT!!
I wish i appreciated this song when I first heard it
You have to be in excellent cardio vascular shape to be in David's band(s) lol. He's the kind of guy, as an ex-art student, that treated his band and every song as an art project. The track is seemingly about some sort of nondescript dystopian time of civil unrest. He never really clarified it that I've seen, but certainly no time for fun or distraction other than aerobics, apparently. Brilliant band! 🔥
I thought I heard somewhere that the song was supposed to be sung from the point of view of a terrorist but more about how their day-to-day life was. Like a typical day in the life of a terrorist.
Haha! No kidding!
Ben - Nudie Bottom - I got shit to say - Shafer.
It was inspired by stories of the French Resistance in WWII, the darkness of the lyrics (which few people actually listen to or comment on) contrasts with the funky high energy of the music.
@@busterrabbit Definitely has the feel of resistance fighters utterly surrounded by the enemy, surviving only by their wits.
Incredibly breath control to do that and not sound winded at all. They all have to be in great shape to perform a concert like that.
This is the best live performance of anything, ever.
Stop Making Sense is best live concert movie hands down!!!! You should watch from beginning to end...its done so creatively...if you take another song from this I recommend Crosseyed and Painless
I had the VHS version in need a digital copy.
One of the great live performances I have ever seen. Never gets old.
I went to this tour "Stop making sense" it was incredible they are so diverse and unusual with so much energy...one of the best concerts I've seen...loved your reactions!! Welcome to the talking heads❤❤
love the Talking Heads !
Great song! Great concert! Such an unique band. They are in my top 5. But you need to let them grow on you for their quirkiness to not be distracting. They are truly Funky and Nerdy. Perfect mix.
If you want other songs from them and this concert they are all great. But I recommend Slippery people and Girl Friend is Better (For funky big suit awesomeness.)
@@sideline5519 burning down the house was a spectacle
My fave Talking Heads song! insane performance! 😆
Surely one of the most influential New Wave tracks ever.
One of the very best concert videos ever "Stop Making Sense" Saw them several times and was lucky enough to be at this show in LA.
Funking genius.
Brad's confused looks are priceless.
"I have a lot of questions"😂
Tina Weymouth!!
Talking Heads are(were) an eccentric band with a VERY eccentric lead singer. The quirky movements and odd behaviour is part of the package that made them stand out and unique in a time when we were bombarded by great bands in concert and radio. They certainly carved their own unique niche into the musical tapestry of the 80's and, so happens, one of my favorite bands from that era in the genre.
70's first
I think the song is about how now people can't enjoy anything because they do so much just to survive. You know "This ain't no party/ This ain't no disco /This ain't no fooling around". Everything is serious
WILD WILD LIFE!
I love this. One of the best concert films of all time.
We have not had any major warfare in our country since 1865. We don’t know what that’s really like. David Byrne was trying to imagine living in NYC during a war. Taking a side, being committed. To offset the heavy lyric content, the band wrote this iconic party/dance music. And the stagecraft and showmanship raise it all to true art. Fun, absurdist, and deeply troubling all at once. Think of Ukraine…a lot of people a lot like us are living through this.
This is classic Talking Heads !what a great band.they did things there own way!. Burning Down The House another fun song
Hands down - THE greatest concert film EVER!!!
Loved that. They were having so much fun on stage.
The backup singers were the ex members of the Brides of Funkeinsten
I'll say it again: Greatest rock n roll concert film. Ever. Oh, and Talking Heads are a FUN band. Relax and have fun!!
Maybe the best ever live performance .
I saw that tour in Dallas !!
The keyboardist in this is the late great Bernie Worrell formerly of Parliament Funkadellic one of the creators of the 70s funk movement. This entire concert is amazing it starts with just Byrne and an acoustic guitar and builds with the addition of an instrument with each track, super high energy awesomeness.
You mean one of the keyboardists.
@@craigplatel813 yeah but Jerry Harrison is mainly the band's guitarist, he also happens to be operating a synthesiser on this track.
@@BulldogMack700rs he is one of the guitarist for the band. On all their studio albums both him and Byrne are listed as guitarist. But Harrison is listed on all albums as the only person on keyboards to include piano, organ and synthesiser. He was also the keyboard player for the Modern lovers.
So I would say he is primarily a keyboardist for the band.
@@craigplatel813 granted but I'm only talking about this performance not the entire back catalogue
@@BulldogMack700rs you said he was the bands guitarists. Which would mean for everything they do. Not just for this track. If you were talking only about this track you should have specified that. But on this track he is on keyboard not guitar.
Concert film "Stop Making Sense", directed by Jonathan Demme. Definitely a must-watch.
Kindly of psychedelic experience when you're straight😅😅😅
😅 Couldn't you imagine Open both and watching the talking aids?😅😅😅😅😅
Brad&Lex, you'll love their "Crosseyed And Painless", “And She Was” and "Cities"!!!
edit- they mentioned The Mudd Club and CBGB. These were famed NYC venues for underground/punk rock/new wave bands, where they played.
Truly one of the greatest live performances in recorded musical history IMHO glad you enjoyed it.
"This ain't no disco"!
David Byrne is a genius!
I once read Bruce Springsteen runs six miles every morning to stay in shape for his shows. I'm guessing David Byrne does an Ironman competition a couple of times per week to perform like this.
Awesome choice - best live video for this song in my opinion. Super funky.
I would give my right testicle to be transporter back to the live recording of "Stop Making Sense". Such a master class of a concert.
Playfulness. Best thing the Punk/New wave era brought forth.
They're having a lot of fun.
This song is a classic, as is the performance (from the documentary "Stop Making Sense").
Next, from the same concert, you should do "Girlfriend is Better." "Slippery People" is also a super catchy tune.
One of the greatest concert films ever made...Stop Making Sense!
Great song from what is said to be one of the greatest live concert films ever. It's so neat to watch how it builds from start to end. Wish I'd had the chance to see them live.
Wonderful! Your distain was delightful... very common reaction to talking heads...
Tina's bass sound in this clip is incredible.
Imagine how exhausted you would be after one of those concerts. I saw them at an old stadium, and they had to come out to tell us to stop jumping up and down because the whole balcony was starting to sway, and they were worried it would collapse! And yes, he does just start to run all the way around the stage
After wartime, it might be cool to run into david byrne in a disco just to fooling around.
Usually I'm one of those people who says you have to listen to the studio version, not in this case. You guys pick the right version of this song to watch. Thank you and thumbs up for the video.
and the lyrics are about life during a certain kind of wartime. He is underground. changing his appearance. Communicating clandestinely. Saving up peanut butter to live a couple of days.
One the greatest tracks ever!!
It's about life during war time and how other stuff is no longer important!
Tina is one the best bass players also! The Heads are AMAZEBALLS!!!!
Best description I've ever heard of David Byrne's dancing. Head still but body dancing like an inflatable guy at a car dealership. I laughed so hard!
That was a brilliant concert movie, probably one of the best :)
Everyone focuses on the lead singer, but let's give credit where it's due to the entire band. They all collaborated to write the music and create these incredible performances. As far as I'm concerned, Tina, Jerry, and Chris were geniuses just as much as Dave.
The other players in this performance are also incredible, like Bernie worrell on keys
The woman to his left absolutely destroying the bass line is national treasure and actual hip hop pioneer Tina Weymouth.
Its artistic
One of the best concert films ever.
My favorite version of my favorite talking heads song.
Just superb..filmed for the cinema..a lot of work went into this (+ what others have said).... :)
You've got to do "Girlfriend Is Better" from this same concert. David wears the "big suit" on that one.
Great band, great movie, great leader in David Byrne, great bassist in Tina Weymouth, great songs!!
David Byrne is out of his mind and that's what makes this so great
Wha Wha pedal on the keyboard. Great observation,as usual Lex!
David Byrne is an art-ist 🎨 I remember one show I saw on PBS they were wearing light bulb heads 🤣
This concert is one of my favorites. The song “Slippery People” from this concert is really good. (Mavis Staples even did a cover of the song!) When you get back to them it’s worth taking a look. I’d recommend watching the whole concert. It’s called “Stop Making Sense.” I’ve watched at least 30+ times. It just makes you feel good. It starts out with one person for the first song, two for the second, and keeps adding on and getting crazier.
I was lucky enough to see Talking Heads on this tour back in '83. It was amazing. An entire arena up and dancing the whole time. The Stop Making Sense movie captures it perfectly.
There's a girl on RUclips who did a workout where she just follows David's dancing to this song. Crazy energy, amazing performance
This from the concert movie "Stop Making Sense"... one of the best. Side note- first one recorded digitally.
LMFAO. Brad looked absolutely alarmed watching that.
Back in the day, I used to watch Stop Making Sense while on the elliptical. Figured if I could keep up with David Byrne, I was in great shape. I saw this concert film in a movie theater, and walked out a dedicated Head head.
couldn't imagine running around like that in sync while laying down some off the sickest basslines ever written.
I was lucky enough to see Talking Heads in the mid 80s. The whole show was pure energy, you couldn’t sit if you wanted to. An all time favorite concert.
Amazing performance!!!
Back in the 80's when one of my crowd would gripe about something, being difficult you knew that someone would come back with "This ain't no party! This ain't no disco! This ain't no foolin' around!" 😁
I'm glad you watched this instead of just listening. The Talking Heads and David Byrne is as much about physical performance as it is about the music.
Placed on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. David Byrne is absolutely gifted. As a musician having Aspergers syndrome, music lets him compartmentalize internally and communicate externally. Remarkable dude.
This is actually a very serious song about war. In my opinion it’s the best. If you listen to the studio version without the visuals you can picture the lyrics.
It was all rehearsed. Byrne has said so. Love this concert.
Just pure brilliance
Love the talking heads! Very energetic, check out the words you will see exactly how this is about life during wartime
Notice that he didn't get out of breath: very fit.
Greatest track from one of the all time greatest concert films:!
80s twerk - LOL - but exactly right!
Genius 🤘❤️ eccentric. These cats were the shit
It is a very serious song! The lyrics are very bleak and in complete contrast to the upbeat song. That's Talking Heads for you! Anybody got any questions?
Another great Scottish singer songwriter
You should do a live stream of this entire concert. It is absolutely EPIC!
Brad's face when dude started dancing!!! 🤣🤣🤣
This is my fav. Talking Heads song and video of all time.
They’re on the run!
Heard of a van it’s loaded with weapons.
No time for shallow behavior: this ain’t no disco.
What good are notebooks?
We’re tapping phone lines …
The look on Brad's face watching Byrne dance is priceless . . .
Mighk Wilson is right the entire stage show is a much watch from tart to finish..... Brilliant !