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

David Byrne's 1997 solo album Feelings is a tour de force and an undeniably powerful statement. More than just a pop release, it's a deeply personal, artistic statement that still balances broad popular appeal and art rock sensibilities. Featuring collaborations with Morcheeba, Devo and more, Feelings was an attempt to reconcile once and for all the duality of artist and entertainer, and luckily David came out on top in the end.

Tracks:
Fuzzy Freaky
Miss America
A soft seduction
Dance on vaseline
Gates of paradise
Amnesia
You don't know me
Daddy go down
Finite = Alright
Wicked little doll
Burnt by the sun
The civil wars
(Untitled)
They are in love
Live cover: The Model (w. The Balanescu Quartet)

David Byrne's 1997 solo album Feelings is a tour de force and an undeniably powerful statement. More than just a pop release, it's a deeply personal, artistic statement that still balances broad popular appeal and art rock sensibilities. Featuring collaborations with Morcheeba, Devo and more, Feelings was an attempt to reconcile once and for all the duality of artist and entertainer, and luckily David came out on top in the end.
Tracks:
<ul>
<li>Fuzzy Freaky</li>
<li>Miss America</li>
<li>A soft seduction</li>
<li>Dance on vaseline</li>
<li>Gates of paradise</li>
<li>Amnesia</li>
<li>You don't know me</li>
<li>Daddy go down</li>
<li>Finite = Alright</li>
<li>Wicked little doll</li>
<li>Burnt by the sun</li>
<li>The civil wars</li>
<li>(Untitled)</li>
<li>They are in love</li>
<li>Live cover: The Model (w. The Balanescu Quartet)</li>
</ul>

22 | Feelings

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>

15 | Meet David Byrne: Fame redeems the oddball

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