mark tonin Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Last week I was in Encore Records in Kitchener and came across a cd copy of Stop Making Sense, a live cd from Talking Heads. It has been remastered for cd and contains 7 additional tracks. I decided to buy it and wow, am I glad I did. I had forgotten how much I love this band. I was into them big time in highschool and university (in the early/mid '80's) but it's been a while since I've listened to them, other than listening to Phish versions of Crosseyed & Painless and Cities. Talking Heads are fantastic!!! If you've never heard this band, I strongly suggest getting the Stop Making Sense cd or a live cd entitled The Name of the Band is Talking Heads (I used to have it on album). I saw the Heads at Kingswood (Canada's Wonderland) back on Fri. Aug. 12, 1983 during the Stop Making Sense tour and it still ranks as tied for the best concert I have ever been to. So good that I remember the date of the show ...... well, having the ticket stub helps I've had the Stop Making Sense cd playing at my house for the last week and everyone in my family grooves and dances around the house when it is on. This cd makes us want to boogie, and I remember at the concert, even my friends who NEVER dance were standing and moving to the music. Well, time to go and make some breakfast for my son ... while listening to Stop Making Sense, of course!!! Is anyone else into Talking Heads? Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 I always had a take em or leave em attitude towards these guys during my school daze. Havent heard or thought about them for quite awhile. Maybe I will give them another try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hell Yeah I like the Talking Heads...... I actually have the video version of Stop Making Sense (you can pick it up at any record store for less than $15 since it was reissued). Most of the time I prefer Songs about...., Remain in Light and the albums but I do have quite a few live shows that are of killer quality. And another circulating show that is top notch is a David Byrne solo show from Halloween 92, featuring a mix of Heads/ Byrne solo stuff. This show is a great cd anytime!!! "This was a parking lot, Now its a peaceful oasis. You Got It, You Got It This was a shopping mall, Now its all covered with daisies. You Got It, You Got It Don't leave me standing here, I can't get used to this lifestyle." - Nothing but Flowers Thanks mark, its going to be a head filled day........ Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 I've had The Talking Heads in my head for the past 2 weeks! I saw this Peterborough band called The So So's (who are playing at my house tonight!) do a nice version of Psycho Killer and I've been humming along ever since. Thanks for the Stop Making Sense suggestion. All I have right now is Remain In Light, so that'll be my next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted November 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 Yes, Remain in Light is an all-time classic album ... I remember thinking "wow" when Phish covered the album at their '96 Halloween show. I'm also a big Fear of Music fan. I haven't heard any Talking Heads in a while (other than the cd I just bought) as I used to have it on vinyl but no longer do. And yes Sean, I have seen the Stop Making Sense movie but that was ages ago. I used to have a copy of it ...... where did all of my Heads stuff go??? Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 I love the Talking Heads. They are so underrated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 mmmmmm yeah I love em!!! I think 77 and Fear of Music kick ass, but the one to find is on vinyl only: The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads Long since discontinued unfortunately and never re-issued on CD or cassette... http://www.iespana.es/talkingheads/tnotbith.php It shows up every now and then SHN'ed up but some are poor quality vinyl rips unfortunately and others are incomplete... There's a track on there called 'Clean Break' which isn't on any of the other albums-worth the album alone....fanfriggintastic!!! Also, the Feb 27/81 boot from Sun Plaza is incredible!!! ANd to add to Northernwish's post-the 92 David Byrne album 'Uh-Oh' is definitely worth checking out....amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Fetish Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 another big vote for Fear of Music! Talking Heads are awesome..and even seeing David Byrne solo if you can catch is worth it in my books...he played at the Pheonix a year or so a go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 I was at that show and maybe because it was the first of that tour-he seemed very unsure at best...I think I would've walked away with a bigger smile if he hadn't played a whitney houston song for an encore.... I saw him at Massey Hall in 92, it's maintained it's position in my top 10 list ever since... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense is an even better concert film than soundtrack. Check out the surprisng great lead playing by David Byrne. I love the Talking Heads' 1977 album. The studio version of Psycho Killer can't be topped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 Talking Heads B&P to the first two responses after this one. Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY 8-3-83. Set I: Psycho Killer Heaven Buildings of Fire Book I Read Slippery People Cities Eyes Wide Shut Burning Down the House Life During Wartime Set II: Making Flippy Floppy Swamp What a Day It Was Home Big Business > I Zimbra House in Motion Fun Natural Fun Girlfriend is Better Take Me to the River E: Crosseyed & Painless Fantastic Quality and covers all the faves. j_maunabowa@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 You've got to see Stop Making Sense just for the bonus interview with Byrne's interviewing himself. Basically he's in and out of different costumes interviewing himself. It gives alot of insight into his genius and what's going on below the surface in Demme's movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Fetish Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 that whitney houston tune was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 if the b&p is still open i'd like to get in on it. let me know, please. thanks ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 AD you've got mail. Please respond to let me know you got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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