Talking Heads - Take Me To The River

A clip from the movie

[@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 🙏

[@billbridge7458]

Tina's bass playing is sublime!

[@user-uq1ry4yi6c]

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

[@rhondawiseman2877]

Another underrated musician. She's talented af!

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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!!

[@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 🎶🎶

[@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!

[@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 😅

[@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

[@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

[@user-ng2rr1qj5c]

Indeed

[@ernestguinovart1651]

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

[@robertmoran]

Agreed

[@machinerydoctor]

Well said

[@vicmicaela7037]

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

[@vernedwards224]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@tomperkins5657]

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

[@DBEdwards]

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

[@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

[@SittingWithIlluminedMasters]

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

[@MW-rq5uc]

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

[@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😅

[@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.

[@usafcombatvet218]

Best version of this song ever… love me some talking heads. Anyone remember them on mtv?…my best young days ever was during the early mtv years.

[@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.

[@victorduffany7723]

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

[@robertclayton2925]

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

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

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

[@kazimierzsokolowski7810]

Love the talking heads!!!!!!❤

[@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!!! 🙏🏼👌🏼✌🏽💪🏽🤘🏽

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@sweetcharlotte1218]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@user-ng2rr1qj5c]

Like a life changing religious experience ❤

[@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!! 🤘🏽

[@mattclyne6263]

Best band from the 80s.

[@hilogreg5216]

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

[@belindajlaw1420]

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

[@dammitboy3576]

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

[@blackknight3496]

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

[@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!

[@LandR1066]

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

[@sergebouchard5908]

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

[@xtheunknown4662]

The BIG suit. 😂 classic.

[@tobinsarttrading1733]

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

[@MCAKW]

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

[@Thatguy-hc3ed]

Good call! Metal as fuck!

[@stevesando6695]

incredible talent

[@garrycalcott9200]

Great Harmony listen to this just about every day.

[@iandiandi]

Great song. Thank you Mr. Al Green.

[@ernesthector2451]

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

[@nayzany]

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

[@LIONRIVER1]

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

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

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

[@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.

[@25August008]

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

[@BenHArt475]

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

[@handyhanks]

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

[@thepaisleydragon]

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

[@cfredrics]

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

[@user-ky6hl5dn7d]

Thank you George Bozec. Detroit

[@nzfalcon6578]

this song takes me back to when I was in my teen years when I left school and was on welfare support ,i was going to a house each week day for 6 weeks while on the benefit it was a place for young ones to go to to get you doing something instead of doing nothing , there were about 16 females and 5 guys including me going to this house everyone was grate to get along with i enjoyed going there to see them all everyday ,it was a bit like a halfway house so to speak you would get there and make yourself a coffee or tea and go sit down and talk to the others etc ,one guy would be listening to his music which was talking heads and zz top most of the time anyhow i remember this song being played a lot ,on the last day of going there it was decided that we were going to go to a reserve area where there was bush alround and a small stream ,so we get there and get out of the vans all of us then as soon as we were all out i was jumped upon by everyone and thrown in the stream unbeknown to me i was set up to take the plunge ,anyhow this song reminds me of those days back then

[@billferguson3571]

Turn this thing on first thing in the morning at work and we go for broke.Because it gives you all the energy you need

[@linee2009]

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

[@BrownTsr]

one of the best concert dvd s I have ever seen

[@kennethschneiter8902]

Love me some Talking Heads

[@Sp5JAPDW]

love the talking heads... this is the only song my husband will request at a wedding so he can show off his moves...LOL

[@tamsjam7099]

LOve it!!!

[@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!

[@anitamrohs9700]

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

[@rickjohnson8707]

This was his best line up !

[@roseblake5803]

Damn, here I thought Jim Morrison could scream David just blew out speakers all over the world.

[@stevenjones2371]

that would of been a kick ass concert to be at

[@AlexTighe]

Today musical groups are "produced", sampled, overdubbed, and hypermarketed. This recorded performane of the Talking Heads stands as a tribute to incredible "Live", unsampled art - visually stunning - tight rhythms nice beat, great vocals, a killer performance.

[@machinerydoctor]

Watch the movie It's epic

[@MidnightToker-ub4ni]

a legendary performance that night was.....

[@bradrobertson02]

Superb!!

[@Julia-jy6jw]

2024 and they still Taken me to the River 🤣❤

[@RobbbRyder]

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

[@gdub454]

totally...a unique individual indeed...and same goes for the band...

[@graemestone9011]

Love this song 😊

[@patrickmcgough1543]

Second greatest dancing geek ever, Elvis Costello owns the crown

[@ehffruggi]

Hell yeah

[@michaelfrohn6119]

David singt über die Taufe!!! Overwehlming und Wunderschön und Wunderbar!!! I am Michael Matthias Frohn Mühlstroh und Jesus Christus!!! Make my day!!! Do Something good for me!!! Buy me!!! Thank you for this music and masterpieces and Diamonds!!! 😂❤❤❤!!!

[@uyd]

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

[@davetoffen7944]

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

[@paulsanders9556]

Best I've heard and seen for sure!

[@nancyhogue4345]

Byrne is stellar.🤩

[@futuremarine1222]

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

[@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.

[@user-dp5yc6cf7c]

This song is from al green

[@joerarey8496]

such a bluesy riff. perfection

[@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

[@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

[@davidturner7363]

Best Movie I have ever been to.

[@GrantMascord]

If I could wish for a band to reform and see live this would be the one. No Contest!!!

[@ByrneDavid_Live]

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

[@GrantMascord]

Absolutely, never got to see Talking Heads live here in Australia. Watching Stop Making Sense was the closest I got.

[@ByrneDavid_Live]

@GrantMascord I know you must be surprised to get a reply from me. Can you message me right away via gmail 📨, as I would love to know more about you, and what you think about me and the band?

[@user-ys7bg2fk9n]

I love this song the most

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

Those old man pants are killingme

[@verbalswagrawkey1932]

Carrying the groove all the way. No waiting for the beat drop!

[@waterdragon4950]

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

[@Duffy8368]

top backing vocals.