Talking Heads - Life During Wartime LIVE!

[@Lazarus7000]

This song only gets cooler as we spiral towards its reality.

[@LuisFernandez-kt8vm]

Absolutely true!!!

[@CactuarKing]

Normal singers during the synth solo: some time to get my breath back. David Byrne: just enough time to get a quick run in

[@davidbanan.]

this is just them in the enitre move tbh

[@1k_Synth]

Nice, Cac’ I agree

[@molly8707]

I read this comment the exact moment he took off on his run. Cracked me up.

[@kevinericsnell4092]

All that cardio is what it takes to stay thin in the '80s without cocaine

[@halfstep44]

did he not do coke?@@kevinericsnell4092

[@ngordy69]

That dance he does is soo fucking hard to do and do it as fluidly as Byrne does it lol and while singing, truly incredible for real

[@d.e.564]

I tried just the dance and nearly dislocated my knee, so... there you go.

[@RaulHenriquee]

And if i'm not wrong this was the last song of this show which means he was already there dancing, singing and playing around for at least one hour

[@gordmoodie3861]

Last song of the first set. They did this concert in 2 parts. His 'any questions' line is actually overdubbed, on the album he says they're taking a short break and will be right back.

[@bossmack187]

Cocaine.

[@christophert7040]

cocaine

[@stephenhawk8384]

Yes, David is amazing, but playing bass and guitar while running vigorously in place is next level badass.

[@timvance836]

And that bass line is outta sight!!

[@tammyharris11]

Cudos to Tina

[@starrymoos7045]

Talk about "vigorously"! If you wanna see vigourous you should check out some of Oingo Boingo's live shows! Those guys will be literally jogging in place while playing their instruments! Huge respect for all the artists out there who are able to play while running in place lol!

[@amyray63]

What About Angus Young AC/DC’s Lead Guitarist? As Far As Bass Players, Geddy Lee Of RUSH Wins!

[@God0Mighty1]

@@amyray63 No. No he does not.

[@BobRobie1]

The dude must of burned 3000 calories a show

[@joemusic2882]

Which explains his suit being overly large

[@charliemoney]

He didn’t burn them. He Byrne’d them.

[@BobRobie1]

@@charliemoney 👏 😆

[@annldj7214]

And back in the day 2 shows/night!,,, cbgbs booked shows starting at noon,

[@jamesboydriver]

@@charliemoney i see what you did there...

[@ngordy69]

This whole show is one of the best live shows ever done by anyone in the history of music.

[@casualgamer9507]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@wouterhumme3051]

not one of, thé best ;)

[@George.Andrews.]

@@bobbiegordon4431 a good health routine indeed.

[@bobbiegordon4431]

@@George.Andrews. yes it is I couldn't do what they did lol

[@nhmooytis7058]

I remember seeing Stop Making Sense in the theater when it came out, awesome sound!

[@gracielou4075]

It looks like every member is having a blast. David is the Energizer Bunny. They are so creative. The music is amazing, and the visuals are so entertaining.

[@prentissbelton4042]

2nd that emotion

[@johnbailey9864]

can you keep up/

[@janeduncan4246]

So was i ❤

[@reedbender1179]

⚡🐰⚡... you got it!👌

[@davidlawrence5]

As an aside, I cannot tell you all how hard it is to be that physical on stage and not be breathless. I was blown away when I saw them live and I think I was taking deep breaths for them! WOOF!

[@brendadeane9027]

I wonder if cochineal was involved

[@jacksprrow]

cocaine is a helluva drug!

[@DT-ep3lz]

@@jacksprrow that's what I was thinking

[@jmansfield8554]

@@jacksprrowNot our precious darlings of the rock press?! Say it ain’t so, LOL!!!

[@filippocalvenzi336]

@@brendadeane9027 S P E E E E D D D, A HUGE HEART AND A LOT OF TALENT

[@Lajazz947]

I was there , a night to never forget.

[@unintellisense5877]

This should be preserved in some state in case of a catastrophic event, so future generations know what we are capable of.

[@goobernomics5813]

Talking Heads are one of those bands that are better live than in the studio.

[@Stevie2112Rush]

Absolutely RIGHT!

[@NormAppleton]

Can't agree with that. Remain in light is astonishing, so is 77

[@goobernomics5813]

@@NormAppleton I agree that they both sound amazing, I just think that amazingness is amplified when they're on stage.

[@1913131]

really had a treat in 86' when my mother took me to see stop making sense movie. I was 10 years old then. would not trade it for nothing

[@timroth296]

@@NormAppleton its like you purposefully decided to not understand his point

[@sharonan1]

So badass. The movement of Byrne and the other performers is mesmerizing.

[@LITNGTIM]

Talking Heads the original Zumba Dance class with the master David Byrne

[@snurgledurf7689]

in 9 years I have not seen more true statement 😂

[@benjaminacargen7799]

Haha 😂😂 yes, you got it, the original zumba dance master!

[@junrice3391]

For a school project, I took the choreography of the recording of I Zimbra and Big Business and made it into an aerobics workout with weights LOL

[@JCRacingTeam]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@virgil5240]

nine years ago and it still makes sense

[@lc.c6835]

Strange as it may sound...70s and 80s is my generation of music, and Talking Heads fall into that genre. However, I am now just discovering their talent and am loving their music/style.

[@tomperkins5657]

Strange? I'm supposed to be child of the sixties. Give me the eighties and Indie music, hands down.

[@jacqui114]

Who's still listening 2024 ? 🔥

[@perfectpiano1871]

🤟

[@JenMuse08]

Always & forever!!

[@nenimlasnad]

Love this performance. I watch it at least twice a year. I love me some Talking Heads. They are a great band to run while listening to.

[@TimboUnderskroll]

2024 25 26 27 and beyond

[@francisconavarro6214]

Me, greetings from Paraguay jajaja lml

[@lorrainebennett7528]

Go Tina, what a bassist!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

When your drummer is your husband and his bassist is his wife! Sympatico!

[@DD-sr9xm]

Tina freakin Weymouth! Just listen for her base line. Pure genius.

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

David Byrne is a genius-level artist, IMNSHO. And Tina Weymouth is absolutely superb on the bass. Great to hear it so high in the mix!

[@roseynb]

So agree. My son is a bassist, loves this bc the bass is not buried. I get exhausted watching their moves. ❤❤

[@rockme1492]

Yes he is absolutly

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

Tina is the girl together with Paul McCartney a bass force 🧏‍♀️🥳👱🏻‍♀️that's what I always preach never underestimate a blonde cutie 😂

[@ianjordan5532]

Tina is fantastic. 👍

[@isaiahpetty]

even his own band is watching him, just shows how entertaining the man really is

[@emma-janeminshull-turner1242]

Fantastic Choreography, Wow ,Love Them💃🎶🎸💚

[@selenasherman245]

That or they were trying to keep up with him hahahah

[@mrjon75]

They're hoping he falls.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Well he's a bit unpredictable so...

[@strange5253]

Reminds me of Eric Burdon, the way they’re all just waiting on a cue at any moment 👌🏼

[@goldenlover9803]

Gotta be one of the greatest rock performances of all time.

[@amerishape]

"Life During Wartime" is a song by the American rock band Talking Heads, released in 1979 on their album "Fear of Music". The song's lyrics describe a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world where people are forced to live in hiding and scavenge for survival, as the government and military have collapsed. The song's upbeat and energetic musical style contrasts with its dark subject matter, and has made it one of Talking Heads' most popular and enduring songs. The song's opening lines, "Heard of a van that is loaded with weapons / Packed up and ready to go", have been interpreted as a reference to the radical left-wing group, the Weather Underground, who were known for their militant actions during the 1960s and 70s. The song has also been interpreted as a commentary on the political and social climate of the late 1970s, a time of economic recession and political turmoil in the United States. "Life During Wartime" has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "The Sopranos" and "The Simpsons". Its iconic bass line and driving rhythm have made it a staple of dance floors and rock clubs for decades.

[@johnmanzo2702]

David Byrne is from outer space. We are blessed he decided to stick around.

[@eric7922]

I captured him with the gravitational force of my belly...

[@eddieortiz27]

This is a top 5 favorite song of mine but only this live version. It’s absolutely perfect.

[@mrjon75]

Onthefereal

[@eramosat]

@@mrjon75 so true! it is a pristine shining beacon of rock'n'roll wonderfullness!

[@seandyer2348]

i have the 12" with this version on side b i like the studio albums , but this concert is so good

[@MissNurseNoir]

It's really immersive live 🎉

[@joerarey8496]

this live version is simply incredible. The energy

[@garygreetham3354]

I've been going to concerts since 1969. Seen hundreds if not thousands of bands. Talking Heads are in my top 3.

[@josepedro8968]

Oh... Good for you... Tired of this comments " I see them once.." Or " I go to concerts since... (date), saw a lot of them , and this Band is on top of my favorites"....

[@markmitchell457]

I hear that. 30+ years later and I play them often.

[@digitalconstructs6207]

I never saw them, dammit. I too have seen many bands since 1962 and yes, they were awesome. Thank Damme for this masterpiece.

[@iamatruthseeker]

What's your other 2 ?

[@arieswaters]

I'm pretty happy David Byrne and Tina and all the rest of them share this planet with us

[@robhimself33]

I've been obsessed with this song for the past few weeks - working from home I've been at my standing desk jumping around and flailing while I sing - seeing it live for the first time I realize that the aerobic workout goes hand in hand with the song. Can't have one without the other.

[@BeeBumper]

Swamp is a great one by them too

[@davehann8178]

I have to run soon as its on. Who can be still?

[@alanarmitage6706]

Me too😂😂

[@danijelamikic5363]

Me too,every single moning I jumping around woth this song,but also with others theor songs

[@pandanurse]

I wish I was alive back then. That would've been the best concert ever.

[@gomez10969]

It was

[@tomcarr7249]

sat in the front row in 83. it was amazing.

[@BlackBeanChicken]

Yes it was :)

[@colinrash56]

'83 Stop Making Sense Tour Sweetwaters Music Festival NZ.. Amazing concert! Playing the concert through big screen HD projector & 5.1 audio takes me strait back there.. Fantastic gig Fantastic musicians ..Icons all!

[@drnantz]

Back when actual instruments were played.

[@corujabiruta3732]

David Byrne is one in a million. the man is fantastic, his songs were good and fun, his message is of thinking, growing, including, respecting, embracing... and dude, he could dance back then!

[@vorshack8968]

I wouldn't exactly call it dancing, but he was certainly limber and had boundless energy.

[@Alexou8ck]

I feel so lucky I was able to see Talking Heads in concert during the eighties.

[@johnbailey9864]

me as well

[@tuberaxx]

I wish I did!

[@LordMarlle]

The best choreography ever and it's mostly running in place in sync with the music. Genius

[@joshuabertram672]

Man that girl can really play that bass

[@darlulittledeer3738]

The incomparable Tina Weymouth.

[@saundrawade7041]

I used to work with Tina in the 70s in NYC. Shoe Biz at Bendel's on 57th street

[@rachelmotheroffrenchbulldo709]

A real lady Tina Weymouth

[@P-Bass_Pete]

She's my Bass hero. Love me some Tina Weymouth!

[@shawnmalie2597]

Excellent band

[@feliciasampson8032]

I can't stop watching this video!

[@richardramjohn1590]

Too many people will never comprehend how important this band was in the fabric of modern music, in a perfect world they would have

[@clarkt5439]

Saw this show last night in IMAX. It’s high energy and non-stop!!

[@smittysmith2812]

U the second person that mentioned the imax, i gotta c about this cause i love this concert to the max

[@phil4977]

The fitness of the entire band was exceptional. I’d like to see anyone try to repeat this - it wouldn’t happen. Outstanding

[@nhmooytis7058]

Coke is a helluva drug 😂😂😂

[@nickdeininger]

2024 Checking in. Song is still dope. Cheers

[@edwarddevito8232]

This is possibly without a doubt the best performance live. Ever. Just wow.

[@israelarguello9770]

Grew up with Talking Heads when I lived in Lubbock Texas and lived in some apartments across from Texas Tech and was all Tech students in 1984 and 85 .Man that was some crazy and amazing times .

[@PaulTorp-hw9od]

I will never get tired of this concert I can watch it over and over

[@ryancox5097]

This is the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

[@melanielinkous8746]

😂 you're just jealous. I know I am. My band does NOT do this kind of stage show. Much love ❤️

[@Feesh6]

You really haven’t seen enough stuff.

[@chrisdankis6059]

Doesn't get any more 80s than that🤮

[@davidturnage3467]

Yes! Yes it is! 😂

[@gene4247]

How does it sound though?

[@Heavywall70]

After a decade of listening to them and realizing that I liked everything I was hearing I was like “hmmm I must be a fan!” Melody is great, the rhythm is tight and the lyrics have always spoken to me.

[@tianaw1nxm]

Lyrics: Heard of a van that is loaded with weapons, Packed up and ready to go Heard of some grave sites, out by the highway, A place where nobody knows The sound of gunfire, off in the distance, I'm getting used to it now Lived in a brownstone, lived in a ghetto, I've lived all over this town This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, This ain't no fooling around No time for dancing, or lovey dovey, I ain't got time for that now Transmit the message, to the receiver, Hope for an answer some day I got three passports, a couple of visas, You don't even know my real name High on a hillside, the trucks are loading, Everything's ready to roll I sleep in the daytime, I work in the nighttime, I might not ever get home This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, This ain't no fooling around This ain't no Mudd Club, or C. B. G. B., I ain't got time for that now Heard about Houston? Heard about Detroit? Heard about Pittsburgh, P. A.? You oughta know not to stand by the window Somebody see you up there I got some groceries, some peanut butter, To last a couple of days But I ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones, Ain't got no records to play Why stay in college? Why go to night school? Gonna be different this time Can't write a letter, can't send no postcard, I ain't got time for that now Trouble in transit, got through the roadblock, We blended in with the crowd We got computers, we're tapping phone lines, I know that that ain't allowed We dress like students, we dress like housewives, Or in a suit and a tie I changed my hairstyle, so many times now, I don't know what I look like! You make me shiver, I feel so tender, We make a pretty good team Don't get exhausted, I'll do some driving, You ought to get you some sleep Burned all my notebooks, what good are notebooks? They won't help me survive My chest is aching, burns like a furnace, The burning keeps me alive

[@johnbailey9864]

pondering this

[@gooders7366]

@@johnbailey9864 me too. With the last lines ‘my chest is aching, burns like a furnace, the burning keeps me alive’, it’s hard to unsee Byrne as icon of the cross (bronze snake on pole) in fourth verse.

[@terryallen9546]

Genius.

[@furstunnaimlistanaim4569]

@@gooders7366 I was thinking more narrative. Our character in the narrator has met his end to a gunshot to the chest, but the adrenaline has kept him going.

[@sexton610]

I think maybe the "burning chest" is from running, totally out of breath, never stopping - as it is, if u want to keep your life during wartime.

[@anaingles.1037]

id have loved to dance with them on stage

[@DFMACK]

Tina is the Ginger Rogers to Byrne's Fred Astaire, only instead of dancing backwards in high heels she's playing bass and doing choreography.

[@knotshure8806]

What a front man ! 👏 👏 👏

[@benriggan5267]

One of the most creative bands in rock history, who didn't like them?

[@seanacker21]

This is the best version of the song.

[@pmfsify]

So many decades past and this avant garde music still rocks.❤

[@truper01]

"La marihuana pone violentos a los jóvenes" *Los marihuanos: 01:18 *

[@lepstunes6061]

David Byrne is one of rocks Best Front men and the band is totally in rhythm and in their prime

[@johnbailey9864]

Indeed

[@eargasm1072]

Agreed

[@Stevie2112Rush]

Great Song and it looks like an AWESOME workout for the band!

[@xelasmada16]

I saw them just once, at Forest Hills Stadium, August 19, 1983. I remember him doing laps around the stage at that show too. It was one of the most exciting and electric performances I'd ever seen. There was a set of English Beat shows in Boulder CO in a small club a year or two earlier that was also off-the-charts energy...but this show in Queens was amazing.

[@LaPtiteAnglaise]

The creativity of this incredible band is just beyond stunning. This is where the bar sits.

[@dinydoodle]

Everything about this is the best, especially at the end when he bows and asks "Does anybody have any questions?"

[@checkyur6]

It’s great! Hilarious 😂!!

[@christopher7824]

Literally every millisecond of this performance is a level of brilliance rarely achieved.

[@seanleeming9088]

This performance is the reason the FitBit was made

[@donreed]

Also the Shitfit.

[@lordzhuge]

awesome song, awesome band, awesome performance, awesome film

[@conormurray4753]

Right on the money class band

[@NoNORADon911]

@@conormurray4753 This comment finally got a reply after 11 years lol

[@conormurray4753]

That's two replys 😊😊😊😊

[@lordzhuge]

@@NoNORADon911 haha I'm honoured.

[@deliriumjoe]

Xxx xxx" d xxx cdx xxx"4 @@NoNORADon911

[@andrewpittaway3023]

Never get tired of that whole concert - it's a joy to watch.

[@the_midnight_blues]

*raising up my hand* "Yeah! I have a question. Do you have any Gatorade because I got exhausted just from watching that?"

[@LarsF62]

I have listen to Talking Heads since the first album, never get tired of them. The definition of good music

[@mobiustrip1400]

We don't need woke now, we already awakened in the 1980's

[@ramhonjeong-uchoe1858]

Yes, David always Byrne’s !!!

[@theblackflame4002]

This guy could give redbull wings

[@joerarey8496]

Jesus, that he sounds THAT good moving like that is just bonkers. And he's just being David Byrne. He gives zero f*cks if you find him sexy or appealing, these are the moves that go with the noises coming out of his mouth. He's a genius

[@goranpetrevski3367]

Absolutely brilliant! Perhaps, the greatest Americana band ever.

[@casyatbat]

Possibly *one* of the greatest bands - you know you still the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Santana.........

[@paulgriffiths8029]

Sorry the doors

[@billgonzales8978]

can you imagine seeing this live?

[@wyganter]

I have friends (older than me) who saw the show when it came to their city. When they walked into the auditorium, there was a lot of confusion in the assembling audience. The curtains were open, and there was _nothing_ on the stage. For regular concert-goers, it was very unusual, because normally the stage crew spends hours getting everything ready for the band, followed by a sound-check once all the equipment is in place. They didn’t know what to think, but were completely blown away as the evening progressed.

[@billschipper1718]

One of the most underrated bands ever!! This live album is great.

[@funlittlefish]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Talking Heads

[@kidkique]

They got their dues they're definitely not underrated

[@mikeymutual5489]

There is that "underrated" comment again. You f-ing moron.

[@Anthony-jy4wv]

More like 3000 calories for that one song

[@ronniestanley75]

I doubt a cartoonist could animate this guy better than he is in reality.

[@funlittlefish]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to Talking Heads

[@Eric06410]

Funky stuff

[@kevinshillenn1320]

Love the backup singers, definitely getting a workout!

[@Jhudomat1]

SO MUCH CARDIO!!!!!!

[@TheZombibob]

cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@archstanton_live]

The music can easily replace the drug.

[@joemusic2882]

Such a childish comment

[@michaelt3308]

@@joemusic2882 And yet so true!

[@anthonypepe5843]

@@michaelt3308 actually he never used, strictly business. Oh and he loves life

[@aspalovin]

This song is aerobics personified. His gumby impression is timeless

[@erickane7093]

All time classic

[@daniellecasbolt945]

Una banda con personalidad propia,y un David Byrne,en plena forma.Uno de los mejores grupos de la historia.Que buenos tiempos.

[@davidkaye821]

How the HECK do you play guitar while bouncing up and down like that?!?!?! Tina does it AWESOMELY!

[@buffgoji2986]

is this the same David Kaye that voices Megatron in beast wars or

[@davidkaye821]

@@buffgoji2986 No, sorry.

[@buffgoji2986]

@@davidkaye821 you must think I'm a weirdo for asking then lmao

[@davidkaye821]

@@buffgoji2986 Not at all, it sounds like an interesting life he leads, and I myself savor all my little brushes with fame! ;) lol

[@buffgoji2986]

@@davidkaye821 he's also in the new marvel movie eternals!

[@GamesWithBrainz]

Im a fan of pretty much every kind of music, but david byrne might be THE MOST charismatic frontman of all time

[@nintendonut100]

He definitely is, if only because he manages to make being a giant spaz on stage look like the coolest thing ever.

[@RickBurton559]

Every person who has commented here, you are all awesome for acknowledging a band putting on one of the greatest concerts ever and all they're doing is having fun and being happy.

[@markeviston8077]

Gave us the standard for dancing to the best performance of all time, and I saw Edward Norton dance once.

[@Psychedelicbodega]

Byrne is Ian Curtis minus the epilepsy. Dude’s stage presence reminds me of Ian’s a lot a lot.

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

You cannot convince me David Byrne wasn’t time-travelling Cillian Murphy

[@djeveled]

Who didnt like this? Whats WRONG with you!!!

[@wilbert3799]

exactlyyyyy

[@tommygregory3799]

8 people had their screens upside down. “Does anyone have any questions”?!

[@boonvillemiddleschoolpanth4268]

@@tommygregory3799 The question was stolen nearly verbatim by David S. Pumpkin

[@coleyamos]

1:18 You know why you're here.

[@markennyee]

There is not a band or a singer who could even come close to doing that today in 2023 I am so lucky to have had the privilege of listening to David and his music through the 80s genius

[@FramesJanco505]

“Does anybody have any questions?!” Knocks me out every time

[@VCT3333]

Makes me think of what's happening in Ukraine right now. Fighting is going on along with people leading their lives...

[@williamkavanagh8805]

An absolutely stunning performance.

[@johnokeefe4227]

My brother was going through some serious medical problems . He was always down , never smiled or laughed . I showed him this video and he literally laughed out loud . He eventually passed away . I can't watch this and not think of him . RIP BROTHER DAN

[@abrilm.fer.3242]

Sorry for your loss :(

[@williamtsmith9668]

Every cool happy songgg has to attract some idiot, trying to get lots of likes, by telling a sad story. I surmise, most of them are liars!!!

[@masondove_music]

At 1:40 he turn into Adam Sandler

[@조윤-d9m]

oh no you remind me of Adam Sandler when I hear this part😂

[@nevermind-he8ni]

Question .."I'm here to try out for the band." ......Answer...."How's your cardio?"..

[@floundergearjam]

Legend has it that Tina and the two dancer/backup vocalists are still doing this cardio routine and have burned, to date, 110,451, 078, 994, 664, 337 calories.

[@leal8978]

Ele é muito doido! 😅😅 Sou fã desse cara! 😊

[@BaldwinBay]

Support The Arts America 🎼🎶 Music is healthy!

[@redfish624]

on this night the TH ruled the world.

[@ayettstone]

Seriously...can it get better?

[@markjenkinson9678]

I think not!

[@agentorange81]

The funk is way deep in that groove my friends , I got hooked on this and those lyrics ,genius

[@wiccagoddess6022]

Talking heads frigin rock!!

[@saanzacs]

1:19 The dances that started an internet meme

[@spacesloth6496]

Bernie worrel keyboard 🤩. 2021 timeless is music 🤟❤️🦋

[@robertfrie1908]

Saw this live , remember Sal😂