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Cool babies, strange, but not a stranger
I'm an ordinary guy
Burning down the house
Hold tight, wait till the party's over
Hold tight, we're in for nasty weather
There has got to be a way
Burning down the house
Here's your ticket, pack your bags
Time for jumpin' overboard
The transportation is here
Close enough, but not too far
Maybe you know where you are
Fightin' fire with fire
Ah, all wet, yeah, you might need a raincoat
Shape down, dreams walking in broad daylight
Three hundred sixty-five degrees
Burning down the house, huh
Ah, it was once upon a place
Sometimes I listen to myself
Gonna come in first place
People on their way to work
And, baby, what did you expect
Gonna burst into flames
Ah
Burning down the house
My house, s'out of the ordinary
That's right, don't want to hurt nobody
Some things sure can sweep me off my feet
Burning down the house
No visible means of support
And you have not seen nothing yet
Everything's stuck together
And I don't know what you expect
Staring into the TV set
Fighting fire with fire
Ah
Rating to 3 + skip
Well, skip your buns off, Skippy!
Saw them in '82. They opened for the Police.
They blew the Police off the stage. Fantastic show, a very fond memory.
I found it hard to believe that the Talking Heads ever *opened* for the Police, but there it is:
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I remember seeing them in NYC around the same time -- definitely not opening act material -- joyous, ecstatic, unforgettable.
Best concert movie EVER! A couple nights ago, (Oct. 30 so lots of Byrne costumes and Big Suits!), the Boulder Theater was packed; standing-room only, and we were dancing and singing and going wild, just like the members of this incredible band. The pre-show party was just like before a real rock concert! Kevin and I staked out balcony seats, though I wound up dancing in the aisle the whole time. He had never seen it, and was totally blown away, rather overwhelmed by the whole thing, just like I was the first time... It was my third time seeing it, but at least 20 years since the last. And with the re-mixed sound, whoah! This is a powerful event. David was freaky beyond belief! Jerry was on fire! Tina was hopping and bopping and jamming her heart out, and Chris Frantz went absolute Moonie! Bernie Worrell was the super-groovy guest keyboardist from P-Funkadelic, Alex Weir was a madman on guitar, and Chris Scale bangs on every kind of drum... Edna Holt and Lynn Mabry were the fabulous back-up singers. The magic they all made together is something to see! It's so utterly Next-Level that it stays with you for days, too! GO SEE IT!
I saw this in San Francisco after many years - it was everything he said and more.
Back in '84, I got a new teacher for Classics at school, Mr Spears. It turned out to be an apt name as I soon got in trouble for complaining of jabbing headaches in his lessons; no other lessons, just his. Turned out his voice resonated in my head to the point it triggered migraines. Fortunately I was able to swap classes and the problem was solved.
Much as I might try to enjoy Talking Heads, I think I just can't, which is a shame. Hopefully I'm not the only one who likes everything else about a band, except that one, unfortunately crucial, thing.
Just saw the film “Stop Making Sense” rereleased in theater. Awesome concert, and my friend and I had the entire theater to ourselves 🤣
check it out if it comes by near you
We had whole theatre too - meant I could sing and dance.
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check it out if it comes by near you
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Same - I actually forgot about that aspect of the release until you just laid it out. SO true!
Give credit to the sound technicians & stage set up...These people are unheralded.
Give credit to the late, great Bernie Worrell on keys.
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more like
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(this album was one of the first, to my knowledge... that was recorded on a digital system)
You are distorting when you enter the red in digital!! ...You can usually go to +4dB on most analog equipment without distortion!!
more like
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(this album was one of the first, to my knowledge... that was recorded on a digital system)
Saw them in '82. They opened for the Police.
They blew the Police off the stage. Fantastic show, a very fond memory.
I like the Police. I like Talking Heads more.
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YOU BET!!! Super excellent in FLAC w/ great studio phones, amp & DAC!!!
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huh. That's saying something cause the Police were a hell of a live act themselves.
1982 US Festival. I wouldn't say they "opened" for the Police but they were on before them. Police were great and Sting was funny but agree that the Talking Heads set was better.
They blew the Police off the stage. Fantastic show, a very fond memory.
huh. That's saying something cause the Police were a hell of a live act themselves.
I kicked myself for missing an opportunity to see TH, especially to hear this song live. Many years later, I finally got to see David Byrne on his tour with St. Vincent (twice!) and they played this. Thank you, fate.
True, but have you considered the utter waste in expending your emotions hating something like a band? Tell us what you love to hear on the threads for those songs. Put something positive out there.
Your most important point right there brother: put something GOOD in the universe!! ✌ and LLRP!!
and again!! love it!
and again!! love it!
Quality is best served Loud!
This one goes to 11
I loved it.
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They blew the Police off the stage. Fantastic show, a very fond memory.
To this day my audiophile son is a true TH fan...
This whole live album is extraordinarily good.. better than the studio versions in some cases.
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True, but have you considered the utter waste in expending your emotions hating something like a band? Tell us what you love to hear on the threads for those songs. Put something positive out there.
Especially the last 2 minutes.
In my lifetime I was never in the kind of physical condition to do what David Byrne does in that show. Astonishing.
Funny!........but I heartily disagree. Great song IMHO
As an alternative read, how about "This is by far the best rocker the TH ever recorded." It's been covered multiple times (Bonnie Raitt has an excellent live version on CD). Gave it a "9".
Going for a 9- see it live!
Listening in on the East Coast. Thanks.
"Slippery People" is another highlight.
Dude's other name was Bogart...
Used to hate when that happened. Now I'm glad.
Yup, the drummer needs a click track. He's all over the place
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Dude's other name was Bogart...
Great show, tho - David had the giant suit thing going "Well, I wanted to make my head smaller, so I made my body bigger".
Well, Talking Heads included two member who would later go on to form the Tom Tom Club.
As for the new playlists, just wondering... do you all ever find your song ratings being influenced by what comes before or after, or do they stay pretty constant regardless?
I think that what comes before more than after would more influence a rating.
I think a good song could get a bump if it follows a good song. A not so good song preceding won't hurt a song's rating more than a good one in front would help.
It would also depend on ones familiarity for a song, with the more ingrained, the less another song may influence a rating. As time passes, I will give some songs a bump and some a kick down. But the ups outnumber the downs by about 10 to 1.
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
Son Volt - Driving the View
Van Morrison - And It Stoned Me
Nice segue...
So good that the whole set gets repeated 2 months later apparently.
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Wow. And here we are with the same sequence on Jan 30, 2012. Bill never said this was "live" radio, did he though?
Well said.
And I might add that, on this April 7th 2014, I heard this followed by completely different songs. So Bill also makes NEW sequences now and again.
Not that I ever had any doubts !
Keep at producing the most creative and refreshing playlists I know, Bill
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As for the new playlists, just wondering... do you all ever find your song ratings being influenced by what comes before or after, or do they stay pretty constant regardless?
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Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
Son Volt - Driving the View
Van Morrison - And It Stoned Me
Nice segue...
So good that the whole set gets repeated 2 months later apparently.
dwlangham wrote:
Wow. And here we are with the same sequence on Jan 30, 2012. Bill never said this was "live" radio, did he though?
Well said.
And I might add that, on this April 7th 2014, I heard this followed by completely different songs. So Bill also makes NEW sequences now and again.
Not that I ever had any doubts !
Keep at producing the most creative and refreshing playlists I know, Bill
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And again on July 1st, 2014. I am not complaining, it's interesting to see, I would not expect Bill to stay up 24 7 DJing.
I love this live version of the song so much! In the 80s, I recorded the music video onto VHS and played it often.
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
Son Volt - Driving the View
Van Morrison - And It Stoned Me
Nice segue...
So good that the whole set gets repeated 2 months later apparently.
dwlangham wrote:
Wow. And here we are with the same sequence on Jan 30, 2012. Bill never said this was "live" radio, did he though?
Well said.
And I might add that, on this April 7th 2014, I heard this followed by completely different songs. So Bill also makes NEW sequences now and again.
Not that I ever had any doubts !
Keep at producing the most creative and refreshing playlists I know, Bill
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Anyway, what I mean to say is that it sounds really, really good, like studio good. I wouldn't be surprised if this was considered as a landmark in live recording. (I confess I never saw the movie, I might have a look now...!)
I must also confess I didn't like the TH back in the days; but over the years, some of their songs have grown on me, and I got back to liking this one in particular after the Tom Jones/The Cardigans cover on Jones' "RELOAD" album (fantastic concept: doing covers of well known songs - at least in the UK - in duets with yet different artists who also produce said covers, well worth a listen - unless you can't stand T. Jones, there's pretty much something for everyone: I initially bought it for the Portishead "All mine", duet with and produced by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy, with a full-blown orchestra and electric band, sounding very much like a James Bond's title song, a total blast...
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"This is from Stop Making Sense, imo one of the hands down best (of any band) concert films. So full of creativity and energy, definitely worth watching for a TH fan..." Joshmf
Much agreed. Just did rent it from Netflix.
Me too! They came to town when I was in high school and I thought about going. But you know how it is when you are young. You think these bands will be around forever so you can always see them another time. Not seeing Talking Heads live is one my greatest musical regrets.
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"...going to set the building on fire..."
- Milton Waddams
Bob Slydell: Well, just a second there, professor. We, uh, we fixed the *glitch*.
"This is from Stop Making Sense, imo one of the hands down best (of any band) concert films. So full of creativity and energy, definitely worth watching for a TH fan..." Joshmf
They were very special right up till their end.
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Which of course would explain the 7.8 rating
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Johnny Cash Ring of Fire -> Talking Heads Burning Down The House
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If I hear them too much, I get allergic, and it often causes me to switch away from RP...
Yes, I saw them on "The Big Suit Tour."
One of the best concerts for that year.
"...going to set the building on fire..."
- Milton Waddams
"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds." - - - Einstein
Nice quote, this song did not stand the test of time.
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So good that the whole set gets repeated 2 months later apparently.
Hey, if it works in December, it'll work in April...