David Byrne on His Giant Suit from Stop Making Sense and Writing Music in Cars | The Tonight Show

[@shawnuel]

I remember when Letterman asked Byrne about his big suit...in 1984.

[@meganlester8485]

And he has the exact same answer!

[@Greg042869]

@@meganlester8485 I also heard him tell about music affecting the body.

[@mannyp467]

Yeah, when this dude was probably 1 year old !

[@robbiejwood]

Here is the interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-sn4Sll9SrnpY

[@davidzachmeyer1957]

He is so much more outgoing than he was 30 years ago. Great to see him happy and gregarious!

[@edmorris1437]

I recently watched his interview on Letterman nearly 40 years ago, and there's such a difference in his confidence between then and now.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Yep. Just saw it again then came here. Amazing how forty years as a performer can make you at ease in public.

[@kdub1242]

I was just thinking that. As a young man, he seemed almost "on the spectrum" as they say, with his awkwardness. I don't know if it was lack of confidence as such, but definitely a lack of comfort with the interface between his mind and his environment - or something like that. But now, he's totally outgoing and connected.

[@ProdigalPorcupine]

@@kdub1242 I agree. As someone with autism myself, I've long thought that David has autism to some degree. It's much more subtle in this interview, but very evident in the Letterman interview 40 years ago that the OP mentioned. We tend to learn how to interact with our surroundings and people more slowly than neurotypical people, and David Byrne's progress as he's aged is a good example of this.

[@NickSBailey]

confidence and masking has improved

[@ibidesign]

Me too!

[@conan59er15]

I love how MANY years after I still recognized him IMMEDIATELY. Great artist, and now I know great person

[@JavaScriptJolt]

This man is a genius! He has such an infectious smile and laugh.

[@anneroberts2880]

I love David Byrne and Talking Heads. One of my favs!

[@sparkytuttle2966]

Now I know how he wrote, ' Nothing but Flowers.' 'I can't get used to this lifestyle!' The whole album was burned in my brain. Thank you Dave.

[@marytucker9533]

Naked's a pinnacle album I STILL have on heavy rotation!

[@jomontanee]

I love love him. THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND!

[@BigMamaDaveX]

👍 Check out his film, "True Stories" (1986). More pure genius. ☮️

[@chrishyde1216]

I wish Jimmy would leave more space for his guests to talk. I'm here to listen to the brilliant David Byrne who even in this show demonstrates how creative and original he is.

[@29memyselfandi]

Totally agree. No need at all for his stupid interjections.

[@Mary-ew4ng]

Such a legend and such a delightful man, just love him!

[@TheDreamingJune]

David Byrne has aged beautifully. Love how more comfortable he seems now in interviews.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Immensley talented mn , love his stuff, his music , his creativity

[@joshuapeterson6072]

David Byrne has given me new ears and eyes to my favorite song. Never expected that Jimmy Fallon would draw this out in an interview. Nothing But Flowers is an existential crisis with melody.

[@RFToob]

Such an interesting artist. Saw his solo band live in the 90’s and still remains one of the most rhythmic and fun concerts I’ve ever had the pleasure to see. Cheers.

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

Stop Making Sense was the soundtrack to my college years in the mid 80’s. Didn’t appreciate its absolute brilliance at the time but have grown to love it and appreciate it more every year ever since. A masterpiece musically and on film. 🙏🏼

[@maryramage1971]

You know it's running in theaters now 9/2023

[@YogiMunson]

True genius.

[@dewilestari6057]

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[@jenilarsen5709]

I just love David Byrne….brilliant all around!!!❤

[@corrinthe]

I put Stop Making Sense on as my workout it is as great and awesome in 2023 as it was in 1984. Love the whole team and every song. Bless you David your energy in that vid will live forever.❤❤❤

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

He is more chill in interviews since trying to talk to Dick Clark on American Bandstand in the 1970s! Amazing to see that with Chris and Tina and Jerry! And Dick talked to all four of them. Amazing show and amazing man! Jimmy is cool too!

[@danielbalboa4537]

David is such an amazing man legendary talent

[@chriswilkinson1541]

Absolute legend

[@garynewton1263]

David is very interesting and you can't dispute his creativity. A much different appearance than the 1984 Letterman interview.

[@shrishtibaby8625]

I love him

[@dewilestari6057]

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[@FirstRoundBeerReviews]

My father is a retired video editor and he did a video from the talking heads and a doors celebration video at the whiskey a go go and he has said that the most talented people like mr Byrne are the most nicest people in the world

[@JonahsWail]

I’m always amazed by how normal he sounds in interviews.

[@boke75]

Ok, here he's mellowed down a lot. Go watch the 1984 Letterman interview. He was.....different during that one. Amazing talent.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Talking Heads is my favourite American band

[@Denis-themenace]

Talking Heads is my favourite band

[@SlowfingerJC]

Totally infectious music that was burnt into my brain since hearing it. Just getting into the process of playing one of his songs in my band. Don't know if I can do it justice though?

[@brendanbenfeeney5950]

On par with Bowie....a musical and artistic genius.

[@vokasimid5330]

4:34 That's like Carrie Fisher tweets bunch of emojis to make a sentence

[@dewilestari6057]

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[@xyzcomp08]

One of the quirkiest nights was a David Byrne "presentation", an hour and a half of something, not sure...but I liked it. I gather he does most of what he does for his own self entertainment.

[@DingDangg]

I really want a talking heads reunion tour

[@Theakker3B]

"People can't stop saying that Robert Pattinson's suit looks very familiar to what you wore. That's him, and that's you right there. And uh, d-d-d-d-did you see this photo?" "I hadn't." ......... Great job interviewing, Jimmy.

[@iaminsideyourhome69]

your mom gay

[@NESherv]

Compelling, and rich.

[@julieevans6525]

What a wonderful human being he is.

[@coryklein84]

what a gentleman!!!

[@Wesley_C]

I'd do like him, a MASTERPIECE OF A SINGER of TALKING HEADS.

[@phineus8397]

Nice one David nice one son , nice one David ...lets have another one .

[@lukedaley17]

The man himself, David Byrne.

[@jools182]

What a cool and charming guy David is

[@paulrummery6905]

David is a beautiful genius.

[@user-sm5kb1ss6j]

David Byrne is my role model

[@Gboz90]

I love this man

[@peterjeffery8495]

It amazes me how different David B is in this exchange vs a REAL early appear appearance with Letterman in the 80's. He's so much more engaging here and funny.

[@chrisdixon5193]

As David Byrne gets older, he becomes much more likeable and charming. When he was young he was very awkward when talking to people. I don't think I've ever seen him laugh before.

[@BeautifulNorfolk]

Talented chap!

[@jeromedamian5740]

Just So grateful for my generation and the Artist in the music world so much incredible music.

[@stoveguy2133]

39 years ago? Wow

[@schwalldaddy12]

I don’t think he’s worn shoes in 30 years!

[@GematriaNews]

*Crosseyed & Painless* the studio melted and was left in ashes. Mr. David Byrne should have been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the day it opened! Cleveland blows.

[@Ray147]

Dingbat is a common every day word in Australia.

[@onitada]

Jimmy Fallon cannot stop being a tri hard. Desperatley needy, always waiting to be liked.

[@allrequiredfields]

I'm not sure why I had this dumb idea in my head that he would be sort of aloof and esoteric. I suppose I'm forgetting he was from the late-70s and not the early 90s, where everyone was afraid of being earnest or sincere, for fear of not seeming 'cool'.

[@Fireguy65]

That esoteric aloofness definitely manifests in his music, but clearly a grounded person in real life

[@shawnuel]

He definitely got more comfortable doing interviews as the years passed. He was more awkward early on. He is on the spectrum and that also contributed to his earlier “aloofness.”

[@battleaxeofdoom]

Cant wait for the Cillian Murphy as David Byrne movie

[@rootedsorrow]

So that shy act he did with Dick Clark on American Bandstand was all an act.

[@mike18699-e]

While David Byrne has got more relaxed and relatable over the years - and you can see he's really trying here - he's still not a natural interviewee. He needs a host with insight, poise, sincerity, restraint and genuine inquistiveness to bring out the best in him. Jimmy Fallon is not that guy.

[@christopherallen9580]

Great hair cool pant suit. That's all

[@lynnsmithershubbard1896]

the suit is for his show

[@3rdandlong]

You may ask yourself, where is my beautiful wife? You may ask yourself, where is my luxury automobile? You may ask yourself, how did I get here?

[@Bongu5.dongu5]

❤️

[@tristanpasamonte8811]

wow

[@Canosa612]

very award interview

[@Canosa612]

there was no chemistry between David Byrme and Jimmy.

[@ziggypop8106]

He looks different. I don't mean older, but different

[@jeffdawson2786]

It took half a century for him to become almost normal.

[@flaviobreve]

👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@dewilestari6057]

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[@CREAMDREAM412]

🐐

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

"Like I get I love it." -Jjimmy FEllon, 2022

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

No arm chop... disappointed. 🤣

[@janmurphy9347]

Quirky, cerebral, accessible.

[@vananhnguyenthi4986]

Hello

[@dewilestari6057]

*💌🌹Neueste Inhalte exklusiv für Erwachsene über 18 Jahre•°°•••💦* BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Eva Danke für die Livestream-Reorganisation! Die Live-Übertragung an diesem Tag war lächerlich! Mehr als 10.000 Leute haben es gesehen (lacht) Karotten sind schließlich die besten! Ich bin so glücklich, dass ich vergessen habe, die Kamera auszuschalten und es getan habe! ich muss in zukunft aufpassen.. ! ❤️ # Es wird in Zukunft eine Neuordnung des Live-Streamings geben Danke! #heute live #das ist lächerlich! # Über 10.000 Leute schauen zu (#lacht) #Karotten sind schließlich die Besten! #Ich habe vergessen, #die Kamera auszuschalten

[@ziggypop8106]

He's rather dishy at 70. He always did have 'good bones'

[@stompinknowledge3968]

Whats dishy mean?

[@ziggypop8106]

@@stompinknowledge3968 in millennium terms . . hot

[@JOEB955]

He has done some very brilliant stuff but then also some very mundane stuff and people don’t realize the jokes on them

[@cactusjackNV]

Johnny Carson was so much better at this.

[@OmahaGTP]

That interview was stilted af and it was not Byrne’s fault

[@scotttownsend8297]

How can I believe any of this. This is not CBGB.

[@lifesoldier]

WWWOOOAAAAHHHH 12 HOURS AGO??

[@shrinocri]

do people sit like this still? i mean leg on leg. or is it old fashioned. i just noticed i haven't seen anyone sitting like this in a while

[@TweedSuit]

He's wearing the same suit - just a deflated version.

[@vananhnguyenthi4986]

E chào hello

[@dewilestari6057]

*💌🌹Neueste Inhalte exklusiv für Erwachsene über 18 Jahre•°°•••💦* BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Eva Danke für die Livestream-Reorganisation! Die Live-Übertragung an diesem Tag war lächerlich! Mehr als 10.000 Leute haben es gesehen (lacht) Karotten sind schließlich die besten! Ich bin so glücklich, dass ich vergessen habe, die Kamera auszuschalten und es getan habe! ich muss in zukunft aufpassen.. ! ❤️ # Es wird in Zukunft eine Neuordnung des Live-Streamings geben Danke! #heute live #das ist lächerlich! # Über 10.000 Leute schauen zu (#lacht) #Karotten sind schließlich die Besten! #Ich habe vergessen, #die Kamera auszuschalten

[@johnr5252]

A little bit of Fallon goes a long way. Guy is so fake.

[@Natalie-es3dc]

Fallon yuck

[@sctl]

Say something once, say it again for a different audience.

[@ericdovigi7927]

WHO CARES ABOUT THE GIANT SUIT ITS JUST A BIG SUIT

[@gimpscam9976]

Love the video but no the host! I don’t even need to say his name if I talk about annoying show hosts

[@Steve-sv3ln]

Very precious souls here. And I say this to help understanding, regarding the thought of "Dingbats". In God's eyes...even the highest intellect that has ever walked the planet...which I believe was King Solomon...or, in our day...Elon Musk...or in this case...Mr. Byrne...THEY... are all...WE...are all "Dingbat" next to, God's, wisdom and understanding. We're told that, He, will mock those who disregard, He and His Son, Christ Jesus...if we go Unrepentant for our sins...unto our last breathe. Thankfully, we are mere babes in, God's, eyes...precious souls...of whom, Jesus, loves...but requires our Repentance...which is why we need "The Saviour"...Christ Jesus. The devil is far smarter than any human that has ever lived... especially the Unrepentant. This is because the Unrepentant, don't know, God's Word...which gives us wisdom. And allows, Jesus, to defeat the enemy who comes against us, daily. Really serious situation here, Reader. I hope this is being received in the love of, Jesus...because, He, had to die on the cross for a reason. And that reason is Salvation to Repentant souls. Those who want to spend eternity with, God and Jesus...and not sadly without. Again...a really serious thing here, Reader. Beginning to prayerfully read in: The Gospel of John, will allow, Jesus, to enlighten our understanding of Salvation through Repentance for our sin. We'll be very thankful for what, Jesus, has done for us, if we do.❤️❤️❤️

[@allrequiredfields]

This only repels people from god. The only way you're going to convince someone to start a new life is by creating relationships with them and living that life - and if you're living a life that is compelling to them, that's when these words might have some meaning to them. Just talking about God and quoting Bible verses is only going to people away. Think of it this way: people talking about diet plans - no one wants to hear about your diet; in fact, you're only going to annoy them BUT if they acut SEE you losing weight, they you've got someone who is genuinely interested.

[@Steve-sv3ln]

@@allrequiredfields not so. : )

[@360_tours]

Thanks for ruining New Years.

[@grjoeb6189]

Great interview except Jimmy Fallon is involved. Jimmy still owes the world an apology for normalizing 45

[@thomasmcalear8673]

I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU SINCE YOU HAD BLACK HAIR.

[@sk-23.]

Fallon is truly bad at his job. That is all.

[@redneckhippiefreak]

The "Body" did not hold people hostage in their homes.. Their Fear did that.