Talking Heads perform "Burning Down the House" at the 2002 Hall of Fame Ceremony

Talking Heads perform "Burning Down the House" at the 2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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[@kevinshanahan5535]

I was a firefighter for 28 years. The song of my people.

[@pch2004sf]

Tina is the coolest bassist ever.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

She's having fun here!

[@TucsonDude]

As good as Aimee Mann of Til Tuesday?

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@TucsonDude Does she still play bass?

[@JamesFolkers]

Of course - she’s Tina Weymouth!

[@jamesbowerman5477]

yup..she bad ass and proves it..

[@lawrencebrissenden]

Tina Weymouth, ultimate rock star, lasting inspiration!

[@davidiverson2541]

Absolutely righteous performance of one of my favorite bands. It is so sad that they won't get back together. Real talent and showmanship.

[@dukeboy-6645]

they are touring right now

[@Thunderstorm500]

They are not touring together. Dont wright false informations.

[@DemonetisedZone]

not a good performance, contrast that with live sets from 80s

[@paulamiles9559]

David " doesn't want to":and his college buddies from RISD are not gonna force ir

[@turbodog99]

Drummer always looks like he’s having a blast

[@VirileDelphic]

The passion shows.

[@bobbyfuller3118]

stoned . . .

[@paulamiles9559]

​@@bobbyfuller3118 and married to Tina

[@jonstone2466]

Kris Frantz always looks like a teenager having a blast with his garage band.

[@leebatt7964]

My brother gave me Speaking in Tongues for my sixteenth birthday, that was 37 years ago. It changed my life. I am forever indebted to my brother.

[@gentrifiedferals7770]

hey, that's exactly my story too. big up to the brothers who got it....well maybe I appropriated it

[@duckbrew]

i was 17 in the summer of '83. SMS was THE party album that season!

[@mariafietta6864]

Tina, the bassist girl, so cool. I got to learn to play this Instrument in this lifetime. I already sing, my voice is my main Instrument. I love the Talking Heads❤️🎵

[@clinchman6950]

Masterful great to see them together on a stage again!

[@Wesley_C]

This song is truly legendary, I loved this.

[@Ring0fSaturn]

Still a great song and a great band with many great albums to their credit.

[@opadennis]

I saw David Byrne at a concert in Santa Fe about 15 years ago. He and his band were spot on; excellent performance.

[@mrjon75]

They all did great, but the rhythm section is really feeling it!

[@graemeanderson1453]

Criminally underrated in the UK

[@paulamiles9559]

And married

[@codybanks1942]

As long as David Byrne is putting out his own music, and does 5 or 6 Talking Heads songs on a tour, I'm okay with it! I mean this guy has more talent in his pinky finger and 99% of the people out there

[@josephprovencher6345]

I couldn't agree more!

[@CH-kw8qw]

They're phenomenal in the studio

[@paulamiles9559]

I love the way Chris smiles with such tenderness and affection when David starts singing

[@tommcgeethree]

The ultimate party song. It just never gets old. 😁👍🍺

[@amwfan88]

This was the last time the Talking Heads ever performed, and will probably be the last time the group ever performs. David Byrne has notoriously refused to reunite with the band, citing bad blood. I saw an interview with Chris Frantz where he point-blank asked him to reunite, and Byrne supposedly yelled at him, "I'm never reuniting the Talking Heads." Such a shame.

[@bluetoothpeople6050]

sounds like "burnin down the bridge" :'(

[@MustangRed1967]

why. whats the bad blood.

[@roebuckmckinney]

@@MustangRed1967 In between Remain in Light and Speaking in Tongues, David dicked around the rest of the band on some song publishing and Tina and Chris turned around and made a huge hit record on their own that eclipsed Talking Heads' previous success. After that, David couldn't push them around anymore and he's a control freak, so the band relationship started to crumble from that point forward.

[@ChorusArtists]

The thing is, the other three founding members don't have the same musical chops that Byrne has. They often couldn't competently play what he heard in his head. I think that's the main reason this was the last TH set. The "bad blood" is over that fact. Byrne always brought in people like Fripp or Eno to help support his musical vision. The other 3 were punk musicians, and eventually that didn't cut it. Great albums though, and Byrne's last tour was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@aprildeann3637]

@@ChorusArtists um no. The band existed before David, they found him and asked him to join. I suggest you do your research. Every member of Talking Heads is a great musician in their own right. Tina and Chris were listening to and being influenced by jazz, funk, and soul way before David ever came along. Tom Tom Club is an amazing band in its own right. The bad blood at least party came from the fact that other band members weren't being given credit for stuff they clearly collaborated on. The narrative of Talking Heads being purely David's brain child simply isn't true. Oh, and even if the other 3 members were just "punk" musicians, why would that matter? The narrative that punk bands can't play their instruments isn't true either.

[@paulabajoros4642]

Just finished reading Chris Frantz's book Remain In Love, and watching this now is more relevant to me than ever.

[@CarlosPCastaneda]

Same here, it's good that the band got back together for one night and were on speaking terms. But David and his wife is quite a story. . .

[@Doones51]

What i really liked the best about Remain in Love, is that besides all the great band stories from the road, Chris talks about how the music was made. Surprisingly, most books i have read about bands and artists don't reveal much about how they made the music. Thanks for all the great music, dance beats, and words, Talking Heads.

[@jessica5497]

@@CarlosPCastaneda what's the story about David and his wife?

[@CarlosPCastaneda]

@@jessica5497 David at the time was married to Adelle "Bonnie" Lutz. After the ceremony ended, David left her at the afterparty and she was asking Chris where David went. Chris left David a VM to which he later responded to. Long story short, David planned to leave Bonnie after the ceremony saying "It is time to move on. . ."

[@stevehull4822]

The band is playing well here and inspired. I am at home watching this and dancing in my living room many years after the event occurred. The audience [face palm]: I guess there was no room to dance and shake their collective booties. Looks like the Talking Heads are performing to a bunch of zoned out zombies ( at least they showed appreciation at the end )

[@Michelle_frm_Hawaii]

This was so cutting edge back-in-the-day. We went crazy for this song. Bravo!

[@shelleyt7184]

I love Talking Heads I'm such an 80's girl 😁 it is so nice to see a band being faithful to the recorded version of the song, so many performers go all arty and self indulgent when they do their old songs they end up sounding unrecognizable.

[@johnnybgoode7983]

You can't relive the past .... but this is a small glimpse of what was.....

[@frankiedeuce4337]

The world's greatest song is simply strung-together common adages, and I love it!

[@gregorymorrow5308]

Oh, come on people. They're 70'sh now. They were solidly in their early 50's at this show. Has no one ever worked with people they didn't like?

[@Lance37a]

You tend to let things slide if you had previous success.

[@marciopainhas5828]

Dig them for over 40 years. Amazing band; so groovy! David Byrne is a killer frontman and Tina Weymouth is a remarkable bassist.

[@danielbalboa4537]

This hits hard ...talking heads forever .

[@MichaelHill-lf3zu]

Thank You guys and Thank YOU DAVID YOU BRILLIANT TREASURE

[@sandraandrews9907]

This song was what introduced me to the group. That video was interesting as well. 🎶🎤🎤🎤🎸🥁🎹🎶😃

[@WizardGlik]

Chris Frantz just KNOWS that those phone calls coming from concert promoters for a reunion tour is just a day away. It's just a day away.

[@roberthill4652]

When you economize efficiency is multiplied,an the result is the good thing

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

LOVE the air siren at the top! It ain't over yet, folks ....

[@debonaire_nerd]

That singer...he looks like a real live wire. I wouldn't touch him.

[@jamesbowerman5477]

they all have fun..and rock them all,,

[@thejonegcle7759]

Should be proud of their accomplishments, especially in spite of their differences ... congrats on RnR HoF recognition

[@blaws6684]

I’m still in love with that lady.

[@teacherericka]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 So amazing! LOVE IT! ♥♥♥

[@nigelgoodwin6954]

F marvellous. Reminds me of my youth - as in when I was a youth. Not a youth I possess.

[@gerardmcquade8860]

Great band

[@stephenwilliams5681]

What a band

[@joelashadali]

Best performance of this song was way back on David Letterman. I remember seeng it that first time. I love/appreciate the song and band even more today

[@SW-bw4xk]

One of my favorites 😊

[@anitamrohs9700]

I love this Music. 🎼🎙🎶 Top David Byrne/ Talking Heads. ❤

[@camillaeld844]

I remember hearing this song for the first time and not liking it but after hearing it a second time I was singing along to it every time it was on the radio

[@maxwebber9756]

Dam ! The Interior Decorator hid the fire extinguisher , but I'll still listen to this song till the End !

[@janlevani8824]

I love them

[@trader891]

Still awesome.

[@stacyedwards1112]

HOW is no one standing at their tables and grooving to this????!!!!

[@johndolan5600]

Trying to tone that song down for suits is almost impossible. They are a band in the true sense. Lets get healthy whilst getting paid. A good man.

[@dariomaiello393]

Always loved 'em✨

[@mudthe1st512]

I start listing to the Talking Heads back in the 80's after watching one of their videos on MTV. I still remember thinking (Tina) who's that hot girl?

[@jimbocoonass8622]

High school music 🎶 and a good band. 👍 Jimbo Mexican American, former US Navy radioman petty officer 86-96.

[@helenbenie8294]

They are the best, proud of them, they are recorders, they chanche a lot in every way in society all over the world, 🇳🇱♥️

[@3rdandlong]

I was blessed to be working in radio during the time this song came out. And some trivia: This song did not make it to #1 (which it should have) because "Every Breath You Take" from the Police stayed at #1 on Billboard for, 16 weeks straight! Yes, you can look it up. 16 weeks. It could have been in the top 5, but the Police dominated that spot for an eternity. Amazing.

[@MrBROTHERFELDER]

David seems to be singing more in tune in his old age

[@johnnygrant6805]

Aye man he's Fae Dumbarton what you expect

[@rman52]

Is he singing notes? Sounds more like rapping.

[@williammckay9229]

You may be right. Sounds good.

[@Mrbeahz1]

Chris Franz, great job on the "Woo woo"!

[@MarkSc1]

Tina holds up well!!ROCK GODDESS????

[@Davo-gj7gl]

Great song 👍

[@bluetoothpeople6050]

thanks for the upload!

[@daveuntiedt8898]

The Best!

[@hughcostello679]

🎶Stop Making Sense 🎼 Excellent 🎸🪕👍👏

[@AhJodie]

I just heard this driving in my car and thought.... this needs to be played at my funeral! No wait, I need to learn drums!

[@bwanna23]

LOL!

[@jamesbowerman5477]

I love this.. just bad ass,,mm

[@terrencewunsch140]

Have been watching this through again - beef between Byrne & Waymouth is there. No idea why. Both total professionals. Tina is into the reunion, David looks like he's caught in the headlights but closing off everything else but the performance, which is exceptional. Kind of wish they could all be friends afterwards - not saying they aren't just looking at body language during the clip. Hope that's the case. They went from cover band to mega-stardom. Not a lot of people you can share that with. Love them!

[@leokimvideo]

Lets pray this band reunites, the world needs a major fix, it's busted

[@tepidtooth8539]

Mix on the other verison is absolutely horrendous, happy to find this.

[@roberthill4652]

So do the good thing for all of fans and yourself David Byrne

[@shaynelowther8893]

Every job has bad blood involved but when you create a sound so good as they did at least do a couple of gigs just for the fans.

[@evanadams9124]

David Byrne the best

[@kirkvanek4207]

how I wish they would reunite for a vegas residency at the sphere.

[@solinpookie69]

... the Talking Heads are one of my most revered bands, ever!!...I've seen them about 12 times during their "hey-daze!!"...BEYOND PHENOMENAL!!...this performance was a TRAIN WRECK!!...you can tell they all would have liked to swallow razor blades than be on stage together!!....makes me sad!!...

[@ferd617]

While I agree they were clearly rusty and not gelling well, I suspect there were also technical issues. Like, Bernie Worrell's timing was all off, and he clearly knows it because you can see him actually *yank* the monitors out of his ears at the start of his keyboard solo. Which is never a good sign.

[@gr8flED81]

I think a reunification concert is now finally a possibility after their recent group interview.. would be one of the hottest tickets as they still have the juice

[@Dafalex22]

all members reunited in Toronto Canada at TIFF last week for the 40th anniversary release of "Stop Making Sense" film. Imax spectacular!! 🖤♠

[@uncle4996]

It was good jerry was sitting in between tina/chris and byrne. A reunion wont happen

[@amherst88]

And all the strange life forms sitting quietly at their tables . . . an alternate species?

[@treadmillrepair754]

Sounds amazing, I love this song.

[@lonerangersheriff]

Super kool

[@1_richdog346]

Epic..

[@jamesp.7496]

Wow❤🌵. That’s all I can say. Thanks KZbin algorithm.

[@User_vjp_92753]

Tina's still the bomb !!

[@rainerpatalong8403]

Cooler Song 🎸🥁👌

[@maotsewilli74]

Bernie!!!

[@0look0in0not0out]

That whole audience knew they were among Gods.

[@KyoungLeeArt]

❤❤❤

[@suburbanhousewife40]

😎 I don’t know what you expect staring in to the TV set. Fight Fire with Fire😎 💙🇺🇸 Vote Blue

[@RafaSienkiewiczsikorski]

Płonie moje serce płonie dokąd teraz miłości miłości płonie płonie😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 to jest niezwykle 3:17 3:28

[@bobbynoe1]

2:04 Bernie down the house!

[@grassopaolo]

Top❤

[@billlonee9470]

Just going to put this out here. Nothing Byrne has done as a solo artist comes close to what he did with this amazing band, and it's a damn shame that he couldn't/wouldn't/can't/won't put his ego aside and reform.

[@billlonee9470]

@hendrixhead90 Is this what you do? Sit around all day, disagreeing with people over the internet? How unbelievably sad. However, that would explain your love of his highly overrated solo work.

[@jessica5497]

@@billlonee9470 lol but who is criticizing on the Internet is you mate... and don't you expect people to express their opinions too? How Sad. Is not overrated just because you prefer the past, his last work (American utopia) is fantastic, and the subsequent film with Spike Lee, it was wonderful. Just because you feel nostalgia, it doesn't make the present bad... Time passes and nothing is forever. That's It.

[@billlonee9470]

@@jessica5497 You're as boring as he is. So incredibly boring. No matter how much you blather on, you'll never be anything but boring. Look at you. So dull and boring. I'm going to call you Solo Byrne from now on, and I will call him Jessica. That's how much you both bore me.

[@riniones]

@@jessica5497 I think Byrne has this same line of speech, very forward thinking, but in reality he keeps on playing a bunch of Talking Heads hits with his own private band of hired guns. I don't care for his solo work very much, it's all right but I agree with the OP it's not up to par with Talking Heads, meaning that the rest of the band did bring a lot to the table and it's not just about him. I haven't listened to TH in years, not living in the past, but this still holds true.

[@bobbywoods684]

Jessica and Bill should get married and make it official.

[@Ami483]

I believe david has good feelings towards chris and tina. They are just like estranged siblings. He is a tough player being on the spectrum.

[@karenfrederick6672]

Love this!

[@gabriela90001]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Biyou22]

damn this isGOOD!

[@user-bj7fe4wq5p]

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[@chrisf8855]

Very talented and unique band.

[@heidiscott4363]

That s 40 years strait. Ooo la la

[@waltermameli2026]

The term Accomplished Musicians falls way short as a description for these members of this band.....

[@juanpablocamafernandez9297]

todo un clásico del rock Burning Down the House

[@blowith]

RIP Bernie Worell

[@billkalivas9750]

The theme song in the 90s for Halloween in Detroit.

[@maniamraja5543]

WOW you

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

Bernie Worrell on keyboards!

[@TroyNaumu808]

I like the song and the Talking Heads but .... Lita Ford is not in the RRHOF yet