List of songs recorded by Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American new wave band who, between 1975 and 1991, recorded 96 songs, 12 of which were not officially released until after their break-up. The group has been described as "one of the most acclaimed bands of the post-punk era" by AllMusic and among the most "adventurous" bands in rock history by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1][2]
After leaving
In 1983, the band parted ways with Eno and released their fifth album, Speaking in Tongues (1983).[1] The album continued the rhythmic innovation of Remain in Light, but in a more stripped-down, rigid pop song structure.[1] The album also contained the band's first and only top ten hit, "Burning Down the House".[13] The band's sixth album, Little Creatures (1985), marked a major musical departure from their previous albums – its songs being straightforward pop songs mostly written by Byrne alone.[1][14] After Little Creatures, the band released True Stories (1986), an album containing songs from Byrne's film of the same name.[1][15] Notable songs from the album include one of the group's biggest hits, "Wild Wild Life", and "Radio Head", a song from which the English rock band of the same name took their name.[15][16] Two years later, Talking Heads released their final album, Naked.[1] The album marked a return to the experimentation and styles of their Eno albums, most notably Remain in Light.[1][17] After Naked, the band went on a hiatus; formally announcing their breakup three years later in 1991.[1] Their final release was the song "Sax and Violins", released on the Until the End of the World soundtrack that same year.[18]
Since their breakup, 12 previously unreleased songs have been officially released. The
Songs
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Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Talking Heads – Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "Talking Heads – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2002. Archived from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Love → Building on Fire" (7" single liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire Records. 1977. SAA-737.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Talking Heads: 77 – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "More Songs About Buildings and Food – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Fear of Music – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Remain in Light – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Tatusian, Alex (April 13, 2013). "Talking Heads Albums From Worst To Best". Stereogum. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Sounds staff (December 13, 1980). "The Best of 1980". Sounds. p. 31.
- ^ Melody Maker staff (December 13, 1980). "1980 Melody Maker Albums". Melody Maker (pull-out section).
- ^ Westergaard, Sean. "The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Speaking in Tongues – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Little Creatures – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Hastings, Michael. "True Stories – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Staff (December 18, 2007). "David Byrne and Thom Yorke on the Real Value of Music". Wired. Archived from the original on 2018-10-15. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Hastings, Michael. "Naked – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Warner Bros. Records. 1991. 7599-26707-2.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Popular Favorites 1976–1992: Sand in the Vaseline – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Once in a Lifetime – Talking Heads". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Talking Heads: 77 (CD liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 2005.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c Fear of Music (CD booklet and case back cover). Talking Heads. London: Warner. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f Remain in Light (CD booklet and case back cover). Talking Heads. London: Warner. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Fear of Music (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1979.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Warner Bros./Sire. 1985.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k More Songs About Buildings and Food (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1978.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Warner Bros. 1988.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Talking Heads: 77 (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1977.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h Remain in Light (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1980.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i Speaking in Tongues (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1983.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i True Stories (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1986.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1982.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Warner Bros./Sire. 1992.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ "Psycho Killer" (7" single liner notes). Talking Heads. UK: Sire Records. 1977. 6078 610.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - Warner Bros. 2003.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ Speaking in Tongues (CD liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Stop Making Sense (LP liner notes). Talking Heads. US: Sire. 1984.
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