This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Seymour Stein.

Launching into season 2, I present a portrait of David Byrne as a young artist, examine the relationship between his artistic work and his music, why he left art school, and whet your appetite for the journey ahead.

Songs from this episode:
Who (w. St Vincent)
Heart's a lonely hunter (w. Thievery Corporation)
Loco de Amor (w. Celia Cruz)
Everybody's coming to my house
Like humans do
Lazy
Miss America
Strange Overtones (w. Brian Eno)
Don't fence me in
Let's dance (live w. Miley Cyrus)
Heroes (live w. Choir! Choir! Choir!)
Fame (live w. Kimbra and The Roots)

This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Seymour Stein.
Launching into season 2, I present a portrait of David Byrne as a young artist, examine the relationship between his artistic work and his music, why he left art school, and whet your appetite for the journey ahead.
Songs from this episode:
<ul>
<li>Who (w. St Vincent)</li>
<li>Heart's a lonely hunter (w. Thievery Corporation)</li>
<li>Loco de Amor (w. Celia Cruz)</li>
<li>Everybody's coming to my house</li>
<li>Like humans do</li>
<li>Lazy</li>
<li>Miss America</li>
<li>Strange Overtones (w. Brian Eno)</li>
<li>Don't fence me in</li>
<li>Let's dance (live w. Miley Cyrus)</li>
<li>Heroes (live w. Choir! Choir! Choir!)</li>
<li>Fame (live w. Kimbra and The Roots)</li>
</ul>

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

An A to Z exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison

This must be Talking Heads — A song by song, album by album look at their music

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Listening to the albums before diving into each episode is highly encouraged, but be warned... you might just find yourself wanting to give them another spin when the show ends.

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Listening to the albums before diving into each episode is highly encouraged, but be warned... you might just find yourself wanting to give them another spin when the show ends.

This must be Talking Heads — A song by song, album by album look at the band's music

15 | Meet David Byrne: Fame redeems the oddball

I hope you enjoy this special presentation, an off the cuff impression of every song on the album in real time (so you can sync up your copy of the album, Pink Floyd style). Like the organic nature of the album, this is a straight reaction that's as unpolished as it gets, but I hope you've been enjoying the album and make it to the shows if there's a tour stop near you.

SPECIAL | "Who Is The Sky?" album launch listen-along

Time to break from tradition and abandon the usual deep dive into a single album to cover a random smattering of side projects, collaborations, songs for theater and movie productions and other musical orphans. With the spin of a wheel we'll explore classics like "Don't Fence Me In", "Lazy" and "Pay Attention!"

Tracklist:
High on a rocky ledge (w. Rufus Wainwright)
Si Fulano (w. Perez and Carol C)
Don't fence me in
Santa Cruz de la Sierra (w. Nico Landa)
Speaking in tongues (w. Arcade Fire)
Lazy (w. Xpress 2)
Happy suicide (w. Vijaya Anand)
A woman's secret (Ambient mix)
How does the brainwave (w. Baby Elephant)
Rio (w. Vinicus Cantuaria)
Pay attention!
I don't remember
Just the motion
For you
Father
Statue of Liberty (w. Marissa Monte)
Fall with me (w. Paul van Dyk)
Jingo do Disco (w. Tom Ze)
Get confused (by Fischerspooner)
Fat man's comin
Live cover: Rockin' in the free world 

Time to break from tradition and abandon the usual deep dive into a single album to cover a random smattering of side projects, collaborations, songs for theater and movie productions and other musical orphans. With the spin of a wheel we'll explore classics like "Don't Fence Me In", "Lazy" and "Pay Attention!"
Tracklist:
<ul>
<li>High on a rocky ledge (w. Rufus Wainwright)</li>
<li>Si Fulano (w. Perez and Carol C)</li>
<li>Don't fence me in</li>
<li>Santa Cruz de la Sierra (w. Nico Landa)</li>
<li>Speaking in tongues (w. Arcade Fire)</li>
<li>Lazy (w. Xpress 2)</li>
<li>Happy suicide (w. Vijaya Anand)</li>
<li>A woman's secret (Ambient mix)</li>
<li>How does the brainwave (w. Baby Elephant)</li>
<li>Rio (w. Vinicus Cantuaria)</li>
<li>Pay attention!</li>
<li>I don't remember</li>
<li>Just the motion</li>
<li>For you</li>
<li>Father</li>
<li>Statue of Liberty (w. Marissa Monte)</li>
<li>Fall with me (w. Paul van Dyk)</li>
<li>Jingo do Disco (w. Tom Ze)</li>
<li>Get confused (by Fischerspooner)</li>
<li>Fat man's comin</li>
<li>Live cover: Rockin' in the free world&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

21 | David Byrne Grab Bag #1

By 1994 it was more important that ever that David Byrne could prove there was an audience for his unique style of art rock. After a number of high-concept albums, he returned with a more accessible yet eclectic series of tunes that not only build on the grooves on earlier projects but reach a new depth of introspection and emotional reflection.

Tracks:
A long time ago
Angels
Crash
A self-made man
Back in the box
Sad song
Nothing at all
My love is you
Lilies of the valley
You & Eye
Strange ritual
Buck naked
Live cover: Gypsy woman

By 1994 it was more important that ever that David Byrne could prove there was an audience for his unique style of art rock. After a number of high-concept albums, he returned with a more accessible yet eclectic series of tunes that not only build on the grooves on earlier projects but reach a new depth of introspection and emotional reflection.
Tracks:
<ul>
<li>A long time ago</li>
<li>Angels</li>
<li>Crash</li>
<li>A self-made man</li>
<li>Back in the box</li>
<li>Sad song</li>
<li>Nothing at all</li>
<li>My love is you</li>
<li>Lilies of the valley</li>
<li>You &amp; Eye</li>
<li>Strange ritual</li>
<li>Buck naked</li>
<li>Live cover: Gypsy woman</li>
</ul>

15 | Meet David Byrne: Fame redeems the oddball

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