TALKING HEADS "TAKE ME TO THE RIVER" (reaction)

[@sydbarret1973]

This was filmed over 3 nights…. That might explain Chris Frantz t shirt change

[@JoeBlow_4]

Pure Art Rock Genius.

[@robertjewell9727]

This song is the only cover they did written and first recorded by Al Green. Their version was a huge hit though back in the day.

[@billymouse4753]

it is still a hit with me

[@RolandTumble23]

This is, in fact, the absolute pinnacle of my personal list of covers that massively improve on the originals.

[@sylvesterstewart868]

BERNIE WORRELL

[@prometheusfallen]

I don't give a damn what anybody says, listening to this makes it impossible to not be happy. It's the Talking Heads effect. I like the difference on sis's face from the beginning of the video to the end. That's what happens!

[@tonydee9850]

Still the best ever 40 years on.

[@briangray00]

Great fun in concert, but the best version is the one they did in studio. It's better than the Reverend's version too. (which is so rare as to be notable ). I like the song a lot - Bryan Ferry did a decent cover of it in the same year (1977), but I think THeads properly appropriated it, reimaged it and own it now. Fun thought: I'd love to see Al and David duet.

[@SightAfterDark]

That would be quite a duet my friend!

[@robsutherland5744]

These Stop Making Sense videos are too much fun. You two are great. Thanks.

[@SightAfterDark]

Glad you like them!

[@ZartmoBThoughtForms]

Thank you for doing this greatest of concert films. I love how you listen through without stopping the song every minute.

[@SightAfterDark]

Haha yeah we learned the hard way on that one. 🙃

[@kategillooly9039]

The first time I heard this song was when they performed it on SNL. It was AMAZING! I’ve loved them ever since. When Broadway reopens, I highly recommend you see Davis Byrne’s show. It is phenomenal!! It was also on HBO not too long ago, directed by Spike Lee.

[@SightAfterDark]

Would love to see it on Broadway! Thanks for watching Kate!

[@cityhonors1]

🤩 They did this back at CBGBs. Played this & IZIMBRA on the Jukebox ALL the time. 😳 They might have both been "Demo 45's" 🤯 🤦🏿‍♀️ I'm old... ✌🏿🐰

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks for watching!

[@redfog42]

Love this cover version!

[@coolmusic1579]

He introduced the band, but not himself, who is he? 🤔😄

[@SightAfterDark]

Hmmm thinking his name is Robert something........Plant maybe??

[@damonhines8187]

@@SightAfterDark lmao!! No. Oh, wait...you're right. So who's David ....Byeee?

[@Stretch213]

A legend.

[@showshowthecloneclown8428]

Short sleeve button shirt the epitome of nerd . Thx God they added some black musicians to make the groove happen .

[@SightAfterDark]

LOL

[@fractuss]

They once didn't groove?

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

If you want hear how diverse this band was, maybe check out "nothing but flowers" released in 1988 Greta Thunberg would love this.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks! Appreciate you!

[@seamusburke639]

@@SightAfterDark I disagree; I always felt the narrator on "Nothing But Flowers" missed the convenience of the modern world and hated the fact that everything had changed and it was nothing but nature now.