Talking Heads - Take Me To The River

[@iheartradiohead]

That Byrne is one hell of a showman. Everyone here seems to be having so much damn fun that you can't help but join in.

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@itslike60minutesonacid]

too true youtube user iheartradiohead

[@robertleighton5728]

the bassist is incredible!!

[@marciaspiegel5280]

In the film, the entire audience is dancing. Also true at home. I miss my youth.

[@hahura6480]

❤q❤111111​@@stephenprice1710

[@billbridge7458]

Tina's bass playing is sublime!

[@jeffreyeisenberg]

Too bad DB has too big of an ego to give her a microphone

[@rhondawiseman2877]

Another underrated musician. She's talented af!

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

B 52's brought her and Chris Fratz to play along with them in Rock in Rio at 1985. Great show.

[@andrewmaguire4476]

No big show just tight as f**k LOVE HER 👏❤

[@wmpmacm]

Here is what I am doing. I really find this music a cure for depression. I take my cell phone - my iPhone has great sound. Lying on my bed I place the phone on my chest and put on the video. Don’t need earphones. Just the internal speakers. Dim the lights and go with the music. I am transported!! Just me and the flow of the song. My own little concert 😊

[@ap8riot931]

It's amazing isn't it. We are prehistoric creatures in the deepest levels of our brain. Before drugs, roller coasters, churches, sky diving, therapists, psychologists and cell phones there was only music to move our souls. It worked so well we never needed anything else.

[@anni3l33]

Get the phone off your body you’ll feel better 💯

[@PeggyMcPherson-uw4gz]

EXACTLY ❤❤WHAT HAPPENED AFTEF WOODSTOCK 😢😢IT, ALLLL WENT SILENT 😢WE DESPERATELY NEED IT BACK❤❤❤❤❤❤LUV, KINDNESS, HAPPINESS, DANCING, COMPASSION. DANG..WE CAN GET IT BACK YALL❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤SOMEHOW 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ap8riot931]

@@PeggyMcPherson-uw4gz You're feeling nostalgia. I was in the 7th grade during Woodstock and watched it at Summer school. At 66 years old now I realize it's never coming back. It was a part of social evolution. It has shaped today in many ways but the government and the media have spewed uncertainty, race crime stats etc. because they need division. A unified people is their biggest fear and danger to their continued rule. I used to hitch hike daily through the 70's and only had good times with the people who picked me up. Yep, those days are gone but not dead at least for me. It lives on in my memory.

[@markrush2107]

Music is essential for good mental health!

[@worriedforourcountry8747]

61 yrs old and this is one of the best songs!!!!!!!!!!

[@itslike60minutesonacid]

19 years old and cant get enough of it

[@William2512]

63 here

[@frankzafarana8157]

Love it today and every day ...❤ By the way I'm 63 😅

[@madgrammy697]

65😊

[@trevorheadrick2185]

Baptize Me baby

[@RogerReese-qc8qv]

Some of the music that was cool back in my high school days !! We're talking 45 years ago and I still enjoy listening to it today!!!! I was a head then and still am today!!!

[@wolfedavid3700]

yes.......i agree.......

[@princesssusanjanemorales7817]

love all of berni songs ​@wolfedavid3700

[@machinerydoctor]

Oh stop making sence please

[@LizzardDude58]

For Real...We were very lucky to have experienced the late 70's thru the 80"s music gave us

[@hayleymerrellhall]

Same! I’m 68 and still know all the lyrics. Still have my oversized suit ala David Byrne. Talking Heads was cool as shit back in the 80s. And still are today. You must see the movie!

[@dammitboy3576]

David is so unusually talented that he'll mesmerize you and climb in your head.

[@kennethschneiter8902]

Love me some Talking Heads

[@mypalreggie7583]

They were great live

[@ISATŌP1]

One of the greatest musical performances in history.....!!

[@vicmicaela7037]

Minute 7:19, David goes completely mental. Can’t get over this amazing song What a Masterpiece

[@danettematute-phillips9692]

Best Ever..

[@janetglover999]

Goose bumps. The best version of Take me to the River ever

[@poppyashley1539]

I agree in 2023

[@lisacoolbaugh7004]

I agree in 2024

[@Jamesgeeee]

I agree in 2027

[@janetglover999]

@@Jamesgeeee 😂

[@lauraaura4415]

EVER

[@Frankincensedjb123]

One of the best concert films by one of the best bands in the history of the world. Bar none.

[@stacyhubbs5676]

take me to the river

[@MW-rq5uc]

I love this suit and how he moves in it. He is a true original...thank you, DB,

[@wacollier]

This concert film (Stop Making Sense) is arguably Bryne and TH at their absolute peak in performance, art, creativeness and creativity. And this is a smoking performance, Bryne Completely In His Element -- on a cover, no less. Kids, look and learn - art simply doesnt get any better.

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@PeterUpdike-q4b]

Indeed

[@ernestguinovart1651]

I just liked a comment done 14 years ago... and go on and go on

[@robertmoran]

Agreed

[@machinerydoctor]

Well said

[@ParliamentaryParlor]

Love this band.. best concert I ever saw.. was lucky enough to see them on this tour.

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@danaruggia3241]

Me too best ever

[@carolgarcia1434]

I wasn't there so.. what was going on with his pants? I could see the jacket as a prop but once he took it off... What happened there? Is there a video following this to "fill it out" the disproportional waist of the pants? Could you give me particular direction to a video, to this mystery to me?

[@michaelgwyndavies2827]

@@carolgarcia1434 you and i both just what is it all about said big suit. your guess is as good as mine still i love them ,

[@Dreamskater100]

So envious!

[@nancycabrera8887]

The first time I heard David sing this song, I became a fan. I thought he wrote it. I love AL Green's songs. David's version is pure Genius.

[@ByrneDavid_Live]

Hi Nancy, how are you doing today? It's my pleasure meeting you here. Is this song amongst your 10 most favorite songs?

[@nancycabrera8887]

@@ByrneDavid_Live You bet. I listen to it a lot. I love your songs and performances.

[@ByrneDavid_Live]

@@nancycabrera8887 I know you must be surprised to hear from me. Have you been to any of our concerts in the past?

[@astrotrek3534]

"Our"? I thought the Talking Heads broke up lmao @@ByrneDavid_Live

[@yribiere]

This song literally saved me this morning. I woke up again with bad thoughts, and I didn't succeed to recover myself, until this song started! The beat got me dancing and now I'm much better!

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie song called 'Where I Come From' By Robert Nix

[@Thatguy-hc3ed]

The talking heads have that effect on people. Good to hear you got outta that funk. Good luck

[@tommyfindlay]

Listen to this song "every" morning and be much better

[@Godsgirlok777]

HALLELUJAH!!!

[@stephaniekirke7231]

Keep moving - your body needs stimulation first thing - best for low mood 🙏

[@belindajlaw1420]

Seeing this, this morning has made my weekend! The legend is resurrected... ❤

[@cynthiahouck3433]

This is and has been other than Fleetwood Mac one of my MOST Inspirational BANDS EVER I'vejaf the pleasure to see LIVE!!! THANKS for the MUSIC 🎶🎶

[@williepard]

Words cannot describe just how good this band was. Oh how I wish I could have been at this show!

[@DBEdwards]

The energy. THE POWER! The beat. I AM DAVID BYRNE'S SLAVE AND LOVING IT

[@tomperkins5657]

Breaks my heart! LOVE this song and it just sucks we are getting old!

[@goldenagenut]

Actually they've always been well respected and well rated,by fans and critics,were one of the original pioneering MTV bands,still get radio play, are now practically legendary, especially Byrne. :) You're right about them live!

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@ShereeBarrow-dz3ws]

I saw the Talking Heads in Gainesville, Florida at the University of Florida. The school would put on a free concert every Halloween for the students. I knew it was going to be a crazy but I just didn't how much debauchery would be everywhere. When I first walked in the field. I saw three guys 7:14 dressed up as nuns, standing on top of the concession stand and urinating off the roof with their num habits lifted up just far enough to see plenty. I was thinking about Dorothy in the wizard of Oz when she said that We're not in Kansas anymore. Lol😅

[@sunguar]

I can't believe how Tina Weymouth is underrated as a bass player. The bass line rates up there with "Jump Into the Fire".

[@squeakeththewheel]

In 2022 Rolling Stone ranked her number 29 of all time. Not so underrated.

[@bobcowlesjr9920]

When you say jump in the fire are you talking about the original original Metallica song with Dave mustaine because I would have to agree

[@andreswz3297]

Quien la subestima???????????

[@juliemainmartin]

If she didn't dog the Creator, maybe Tina Weymouth might be more popular. She actually had the nerve to say David Byrne to form friendships. Maybe she should think about his mental and consider that he's a freaking genius.

[@dieblaueseite]

I thought sunguar was talking about the song by Harry Nilsson@@bobcowlesjr9920

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

Must have been a trip to see these folks live. Loved to go to the concerts.

[@victorduffany7723]

Man!! I had forgotten how good these guys are. Love it!

[@helimax]

Best thing ever, He's pure energy, that base just goes and goes ... respect

[@MW-rq5uc]

Just made a new playlist for THs. I forgot how much I enjoy this group. Unique and creative and just great music and performance. Love The Suit.

[@sweetcharlotte1218]

Can’t get much better than this! Love his chicken strut, hilarious! This song makes me happy and I have to dance!

[@vernedwards224]

You can’t get any Funkier than having Bernie Worrel in your band, PFunk Power!❤❤

[@trixr4218]

I’m overjoyed I finally found it. I was trying to tell my great grandchildren about this and they’re going Nana Nana Nana and I said no watch that guy move and I couldn’t find the video.😅 my mind hasn’t been lost. Nana is losing her mind. No no no the video was just gone thank you thank you thank you you saved my reputation.😂 I was saying he always were really big clothes so he has had his teeny tiny so that you would look more in his dance moves man those ladies can move to can they don’t try copying you can’t do it

[@energyasylum997]

Parliament Funkadelic ace Bernie Worrell is jamming with Talking Heads!! Their drummer is kicking them right up the ass!! INCREDIBLE! Didn’t know too much about this band, but after watching this I’m a FAN!!! 🙏🏼👌🏼✌🏽💪🏽🤘🏽

[@theangryaardvark3507]

Pure genius, once in a lifetime performer. Oh and I need more cowbell!

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song here on KZbin called 'Where I Come From' By Robert Nix

[@melissaalleyne4650]

you rock

[@MauriceMossisitnot]

We all do

[@energyasylum997]

Thanks to KZbin for this!! I’ve known of this band , but only for a few songs. Now that I watched this particular performance THEY ARE A TIGHT AND FUNKY BAND!!! The drummer is kicking the band up the ASS!! Bueno!! Bravo!! 🤘🏽

[@echofoxtrot2.051]

Best version. The album doesn’t have the background singers as loud. This is the best!

[@robertclayton2925]

David Byrne is a brilliant guy. Amazing talent !!.

[@anitamrohs9700]

This Song is very brilliant. 👌🎙🎶 Thank you Talking Heads ❤❤❤🇺🇲

[@kazimierzsokolowski7810]

Love the talking heads!!!!!!❤

[@PeterUpdike-q4b]

Like a life changing religious experience ❤

[@MCAKW]

I feel like that scream is under appreciated. Freakin metal david!!

[@Thatguy-hc3ed]

Good call! Metal as fuck!

[@larryrkfdable]

I can't fathom how anyone cannot love this.

[@mistermasterful3556]

amen to that larry, just people with no soul

[@larryrkfdable]

@@mistermasterful3556 Great avatar, made my day. Thanks and keep rockin.

[@blackknight3496]

The best ever version of this track by one of the most special and talented bands ever❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Born2Flesh]

David Byrne has soul. I don't know where this guy learned to play music or who he was influenced by, but you can hear it in his music. Even in the cut that came with Windows XP.

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@joninpgh]

Once I was at a Huey Lewis concert, Neville Brothers opened. Huey did Take Me To The River in the encore and brought all the Neville Brothers out too and jammed for a good half hour. It was great. Talking Heads are still the best.

[@patrickstockton2091]

According to an interview with a groupie on Giraldo,...Huey Lewis is "blessed " to have such a big root for a white guy...

[@ChuckF-oy2rm]

Magnificent song I could listen to all night! I think this is from the wonderful 1984 'Stop Making Sense' concert film recently restored in 2023. If this band can't get you dancing nothing will. Tina is absolutely excellent on the bass. ❤

[@xtheunknown4662]

The BIG suit. 😂 classic.

[@LIONRIVER1]

Good old Time .... Thanks for sharing 😊👏👏👍

[@SandyCheeks68]

Excellent! Take me to the river, drop me in the water, ohhhh oohhhh oohh ohhh! Thanks for posting!

[@minkymott]

One of the most under-rated bands of all time. One of the few groups (imho) who sounds as great live as they do in the studio.

[@andreswz3297]

donde sacas esoo???????????, siempre fue admirada

[@BGK2223]

Rock n roll hall of fame!

[@minkymott]

@@BGK2223I agree.

[@amandaburke1808]

ONE of the best albums ever Albums STOP MAKING SENSE who's still listening in the end of 22 ✌️💨💨💨💨💨

[@jeromelambe2449]

In my mind and experience this is the best live recording of any band.

[@debbiemurray6891]

One of my fave albums of all time

[@teresemallouhi7090]

1st heard them in the 80's still listening in 2024

[@iandiandi]

Great song. Thank you Mr. Al Green.

[@LIANNENEVE]

I brought the Stop Making Sense video over 20 years ago n they are still outstanding

[@tunnel7]

They were bloody brilliant what a band such a shame they are not still together..

[@beavhist]

This is when bands could still perform live. I saw Talking Heads twice live. Boy I miss good live music.

[@DBEdwards]

THE BEST ROCKING MUSIC IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!! HI OHHHHHHHH!!!

[@carolrademacher7002]

Great ❤😊🎉😊😊😊 .

[@pythoniac]

There's tons of great bands and live music out there. Just buy a ticket and go.

[@William2512]

Living in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 I have just discovered them. Absolutely love ❤️ them. Aged 63 and dancing around the house

[@sergebouchard5908]

I'm so glad I grew up in this era, really unbelievable talent.❤ No match today

[@MarkCadiz-p7q]

❤ soundtracks to the story of my charmed life.... blessed and grateful 🙏

[@dudenessdude6627]

I don't know why I love her like I do All the changes you put me through Take my money, my cigarettes I haven't seen the worst of it yet I want to know that you'll tell me I love to stay Take me to the river, drop me in the water Take me to the river, dip me in the water Washing me down, washing me down I don't know why you treat me so bad Think of all the things we could have had Love is an ocean that I can't forget My sweet sixteen I would never regret I want to know that you'll tell me I love to stay Take me to the river, drop me in the water Push me in the river, dip me in the water Washing me down, washing me Hug me, squeeze me, love me, tease me 'Til I can't, 'til I can't, 'til I can't take no more of it Take me to the water, drop me in the river Push me in the water, drop me in the river Washing me down, washing me down I don't know why I love you like I do All the troubles you put me through Sixteen candles there on my wall And here am I the biggest fool of them all I want to know that you'll tell me I love to stay Take me to the river and drop me in the water Dip me in the river, drop me in the water Washing me down, washing me down

[@AhJodie]

Love this! I am 70 and dancing! By the way, he is wearing a special girdle under his pants to make his hips wide, and had wide pads put in his jacket too because he likes theater and the image it made of making his head look smaller.

[@handyhanks]

WTF ? Where is music like this today ? Awesome talent !

[@uyd]

ONe of my favorite bands growing up...thanks for the post and the memolries.

[@garrycalcott9200]

Great Harmony listen to this just about every day.

[@mattclyne6263]

Best band from the 80s.

[@hilogreg5216]

As the best American band I agree, but in the 1980s.....it's Dire Straits Wasire Straits

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Take me to the riiiiiiiiiver, too. good stuff good memories "take me to the river" Amy Manning...that where it be happening for real. Thanks Lucaas and Talking Heads!!!!Peace!

[@beebop333]

Pysco killer was the song that turned me on to alternative rock, i went out and bought talking heads 77, a totally unique and groundbreaking record, i can remember playing it for my freinds who at the time were still listining to elp, yes, and jethro tull. needless to say i got some weird looks when i started playing this record i still get a chuckle when i think about that, all those years ago, i cant believe its been 35 years.

[@ShereeBarrow-dz3ws]

Love Psycho Killer!

[@dianelasken-kb5kd]

I have known some killers like that. ​@@ShereeBarrow-dz3ws

[@nayzany]

Love those stiff-legged dance moves in the beginning. I'm going to give those a try in the club this weekend.

[@walterspaceman5592]

Incredibly,,, in A HUGE New Jersey dance club hall with a thousand people, literally a thousand looking for love, the biggest bars were vast, everyone huddled there already friday night🎉buzzed blasted to the moon. I mean juiced , and Panama Red had just made an appearance big time. Your directed own movie was now in widescreen technocolor. David Byrne comes out on a ways away little stage by himself. Me and only one other cute girl are there, he plays this, we dance our brains out together by ourselves all alone. It was a mind blowning unbelievable moment for us. When done his set, for just the two of us, he said, " Thank you very much." Sometimes life is truely madness, a joy, and whacked out bizarre. I do now believe in God. Thank you.

[@cfredrics]

This version of this song made me a Talking Heads fan last week.

[@BenHArt475]

YES and now we are in the river.....and uptothe SEA........YEAAAAAAHHH Delicious this band!!!

[@kimberlybalogh4395]

Totally Impressed, I'm not a Talking Heads fan but they did great performance ❤❤❤

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

David is such an enigmatic character. My teenage inspiration. If I could I would fit into a straight jacket

[@25August008]

Земи ме до реката! 🙂Поздрав од Куманово, Македонија !

[@paulsanders9556]

Best I've heard and seen for sure!

[@tamsjam7099]

and you introduce your band by name. got to love it

[@BrownTsr]

one of the best concert dvd s I have ever seen

[@barrywilliamsmb]

Go BIG or go home. Byrne is a fantabulous religion. Thanks for this video, Lucaas.

[@Mitzilola]

Hot gospel meets eighties cool - OMG that vid is a joy to behold, thankyou!

[@davidturner7363]

Best Movie I have ever been to.

[@stevesando6695]

incredible talent

[@LandR1066]

David has an impressive body of work. So unlikely a character to be so huge in the music business!!!

[@thepaisleydragon]

I love it cause they are all grooving!!! They are into this song and jamming it!!

[@rickjohnson8707]

This was his best line up !

[@bradrobertson02]

Superb!!

[@ChrisRatto]

dmb introduced me to these guys, love it!!!

[@jorgy63]

i just frickin loved it...wow, ive never heard the exteded version...loved it...!!

[@minkymott]

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I guess I need to get out more. :) I've never seen them in concert though. :(

[@graemestone9011]

Love this song 😊

[@trevorheadrick2185]

Architecture students at Rhode Island School of Design. Glad they strapped on their instruments and shared with Us. Talking in Tongues Tour, Binghamton, NY, college gym; Crazy

[@ernesthector2451]

One of the best bands on Earth! with Mr genius crazy David Byrne ;D and of course everybody else!

[@linee2009]

we knew how to party in the 80's lol look and learn..bring back this type of music

[@tobinsarttrading1733]

Classic song subverted, the iconic hook (wash me down) is almost completely erased! Still pulls it off!

[@joerarey8496]

such a bluesy riff. perfection

[@davetoffen7944]

This guy is a singular talent.....a genius really....

[@RobbbRyder]

Same as it ever was .. Fantastic in 1983 ...till today.. and thru tomorrow

[@waterdragon4950]

Theme song of my best days … on the river. A veritable surplusage of fumbduckery. Brilliantly done all. 🌎🌊🌲🔥🌪 ❤️

[@kaleid1990]

Thank you! Will look for it.

[@futuremarine1222]

Timeless Music! Listened to it in the 70's and it sounds better to me now....TRC.

[@bobrogers5458]

Outstanding ❤

[@tamsjam7099]

LOve it!!!

[@raneydayart]

Unparallelled or however you spell it! Genius!! You could play this 20 or more years from now and it would make perfect sense!!!! This group was the best thing o come out of the seventies bar none!

[@stephenprice1710]

Yes

[@angelawalton5980]

Amazing

[@vicmicaela7037]

16 years from this comment and this song still makes a lot of sense

[@hebneh]

I will always love the studio version of this song. It affected my emotions when it was newly released. And this movie, which I saw in a theater when it was newly released, with an audience who'd won tickets from a radio station, is mucho excellent as well. This version of "Take Me To The River" is lovable, just like the original one that they recorded.

[@ToddRandoll-h2o]

This song is from al green

[@allergyahead8128]

They are all good .David is it ?no question. i remember being in old town Alexandria with buddies tring to mimic david ?It was awsome and im still in touch with my still alive buddies from than.