Tina Weymouth on Joining Talking Heads | Psycho Killer

A clip from "Girl in a Band: Tales from the Rock 'n' Roll Front Line" presented by Kate Mossman. First broadcast on 30-10-2015.
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[@blake7067]

It was actually Tina’s bass lines that really shone thru the talking heads music

[@victorysaber1608]

I dunno about alot of the early stuff, burning down the house for example. But man in big business you really hear her bass standing tall.

[@lamontcranston3177]

David taught her.

[@SpaceAce1993]

“Actually” bro the entire band was incredible. Why say things like this that aren’t true? I love her badalonés but a band is a band

[@lamontcranston3177]

She was the complaining wife of the drummer. She wouldn't shut up so they handed her an instrument and showed her a few moves. It didn't work. She complained more than ever. If I was Byrne I would have tossed her after she told the press I was mentally handicapped. Some people don't deserve opportunities.

[@lamontcranston3177]

EXACTLY. Ungrateful b*tch.

[@adsensedd]

Her contribution to the band is huge, Many of their tunes have iconic bass lines.

[@artysanmobile]

Pablo Horteg So true!

[@1qwasz12]

I disagree. Please give examples of songs where no one else but Tina Bigmouth could play.

[@effess8698]

@@1qwasz12 There are lots of people who can play anything. Millions of cover versions on KZbin show that. That is different from being in a band and actually creating something.

[@rallyeluke]

She is an amazing bass player in her own special way, a unique musician

[@aprilk141]

The baselines in talking heads songs are fricking crucial. So fucking crucial!! Tina is a genius,

[@jpwjr1199]

She's a hell of a bass player! Great feel, rhythmic sensibility, and even melodic contour.

[@lamontcranston3177]

She made terrible sandwiches.

[@cysieger5212]

Respect. Tina Weymouth brought the funk to Talking Heads

[@davidsessera1337]

"We just are smart as woman because we have our balls neatly tucked inside where they are protected." Tina Weymouth. This I never knew.

[@tonyrayjames3526]

Tina is my biggest influence as a bass player.....she went from punk bass to funk bass and always did an amazing job.

[@jamescbender43081]

One of the most underrated bass players in history. That groove in the chorus of "Psycho Killer"

[@lawoftheuniverse8089]

Strangely this is the first time I have ever heard Tina interviewed and it was worth waiting for... She is A-OK and Cool I just loved this piece... thank you for doing it and posting it..

[@slimturnpike]

David was spot on about her hair.

[@dorian4404]

Props to Tina, amazing musician, Talking heads was lucky to have her as a member

[@newflesh666]

It wouldn't be the same and, just to speculate, probably not nowhere nearly as successful without her. One of my favorite bassists of all time

[@87Dodge87]

A brilliant Bass player. The Talking Heads rhythm section was amazing. Tina Weymouth was such a huge part of why the Talking Heads were successful.

[@chesswithbill]

4:17 "We're smart as women because we have our ballz neatly tucked inside where they're protected...and that's that." Glorious. I love this woman!

[@Cyrus0w]

She's so cool!l Love her point on gender and bass playing. Refreshing perspective

[@katarinaisaksson4220]

From Katarina's husband Hank: Go easy on the gossip, rumors, & myths folks, please. Opinions are fine but seek facts too. Here are some juicy ones; I was the bass player for The Amazing Artistics, precursor to Talking Heads, with Chris, David, another guitar player named David Anderson, & an occasional sax player named Tim Behl. We rehearsed at my apt. & were recorded by Matt H (?). I have some of those recordings. My roommates, their friends, & the entire Rhode Island School of Design community saw & heard us play at numerous events. Along with other later recorded TH tunes we played Psycho Killer.. I was playing that bass line years before Tina ever touched a bass guitar. She helped with the lyrics in French but played no instruments. That came later. Look, David continues to write very interesting material & is an engaging if eccentric performer. Chris is a solid drummer, great fun to play with, & the nicest person you'd ever want to meet. Tina worked hard, plays very well, & has considerable stage presence. They deserve great credit & have contributed mightily to Rock 'n Roll. Let's enjoy the music.

[@guidodiman]

They jumped over what a pretty remarkable thing that she just picked up the bass and developed such a solid, simple yet perfect pocket. There is a certain genius in her minimal style. Her bass is a huge part of their sound. Great band,great musicians all.

[@StRochRecords]

Tina, always great. Loved her bass and writing since the days of CBGB. Always beautiful.

[@sosagecaserol6675]

Talking heads would never be in the history books without Tina. Enough said…

[@brianbelton3605]

Balls. Inside. Neatly protected. Brilliant!

[@allenbrown9457]

Tina Weymouth was definitely a great bass player and was the most underrated member of that band...I personally thought her star power was the most evident in Tom Tom Club...I hope someday Talking Heads reunite for one more tour...Also, Stop Making Sense IS THE GREATEST concert film of all time, PERIOD

[@stevehoward8671]

Girlfriend is Better!

[@hector-sauvage]

They won't, Byrne is far too cunty about getting the band back together for a tour. He'd prefer to release albums with the lyrical depth of a child's nursery rhyme, it's kind of embarrassing now. Nobody goes to his shows to hear those songs lol..

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

To say she was the most underrated is a stretch to be fair, the competition in the band is really fierce, they're all extremely accomplished artists.

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

@@hector-sauvage Yes, Byrne has turned into a rather uninspired non descript of a hugely modernist tinge, not that I'm against modernism per se, but the abstract nuances of the crass side of avante gard seem to be more his flavour of late. Maybe he's on a come down?

[@hector-sauvage]

@@sirrobinofloxley7156 In my view, even apart from the quality of his output, t's more that he has sold out 100% to woke interests, and has very noticeably reaped the rewards- more media exposure, larger venues, HBO specials, cover of Rolling Stone, a Broadway run, attendance at elitist shindigs, and so on. A far cry from the near obscurity he has dipped into a few times in his career. Now some BLM protest song has found its way into his live show and he's talking to the audience about voting while adding more 0's to his bank account all the time, spare me. A real disappointment, maybe Frantz was right about a lot of the things he said about him in his book.

[@gerrie2477]

always have and still LOVE Tina Weymouth. She's the reason l fell in love with the bass. :o)

[@suicidalpepsi]

She lives around Connecticut near me! Such a band comes once in a lifetime!

[@brucesmith8178]

- Once in a life time.....I get it!

[@iflyuwalk]

I'm sure she's asking herself: "How DID I get to Connecticut?"

[@suicidalpepsi]

@@iflyuwalk Well they played CBGBS near nyc its pretty close only 40mins away.

[@carlinisatnirvana8499]

@@suicidalpepsi woooosh

[@paulflanagan269]

Tina played The right amount of notes in all the right places great bass player unmistakable bass line as soon as u start playing they just no wats coming

[@timanderson9466]

I'm a drummer and bass players have always my best friends and worst enemies. I've always loved Tina's style of playing. It's simple and straight forward but very uniquely her own.

[@scott7521]

She's still lovely

[@mamasadie5219]

Shes absolutely incredible, one of the best bassists no doubt

[@JoeltheOrnery]

Wow, i like how she finished the interview.

[@jam6718]

Tina had an incredible intensity that just made me want to watch her. Beautiful but edgy too.

[@margaretadler6162]

Saw talking heads at UCLA in 1977or 78 great show and it was free!

[@pseudoshaman]

Tina is the best. David didn't think a woman could be in a band like that and she proved him very wrong.

[@chuckybastard]

And now he has women in his solo band... Tina proved him wrong....

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

I got the impression it was Tina who thought she shouldn't be in a band like that, from when she said "I never thought I should be in a band like that"

[@heavymetal1330]

You gotta love her! She was perfect for the band!

[@chrisbyars4422]

I think Tina Weymouth is the coolest woman in the entire rock and roll industry!

[@micmac1121]

I love Tina! She dropped great bass lines that will last a lifetime!

[@brucesmith8178]

Tina - your'e great. I love your insights and creativity. I picked up the bass because of your awesome bass lines!

[@Eggman1934]

My 2 and 4 year old boys LOVE Physco killer!! It is an amazing song, but they just can’t get enough.

[@skinnyej7544]

My mom Theresa Johnson (1928 -2005) was a virtuoso classical and jazz violinist. She had played for decades and "just did it". As a musician myself, the gender was never an issue to me. Another bassist to check out on youtube is Carol Kaye who did thousands of session recordings mainly with "The Wrecking Crew". In the 1960s, Carol Kaye was the only woman in the session. She was the best!

[@82ghall]

play what you like and love, its a gift share it

[@howie9751]

@Happy Shitkicker Yeah, and??

[@lightotw]

Look up "CBGBs 1970s" and imagine your mom or Carol Kaye there. It was a rough scene.

[@JR-bj3uf]

Tina Weymouth laid down the bass that IS the talking Heads.

[@JR-bj3uf]

@Jeff S look up Gail Ann Dorsey another fantastic bass player

[@davidgargiulo1012]

You said it James. Those are the words I was looking for. That's it exactly and she deserves more credit than bass players ever get for making a large portion of the band's sound and stylessss.

[@RonaldShiflet]

Tina - you’re right.. has nothing to do with gender… you are a natural genius with that damn device (indeed - many musical devices). Sorry that not everything was fun and friendly in the band, but that band touched so many lives and I thank you for that!

[@MJ.71]

One of the Best Bass Players ever to come from the Music Industry

[@chrisgardiner2215]

??,?

[@Eric06410]

Her base lines beat you into submission.

[@jesseimpersonal]

Yeah, baby.

[@leagratch8718]

but that genius bassline on psychokiller still so exquisitely definitive

[@iqi616]

"Just do it" - well said Tina. The Old Grey Whistle Test - the best British music show e-v-e-r !

[@atlasking6110]

Heh - love how she shot down that ridiculous Kim Gordon statement at the end. tina was having none of it LOL

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

She and her husband, Chris, have two sons together, so she understands being a woman from a woman's perspective in that regard.

[@Sean-me4fv]

Great person and great bass player

[@thefool2007]

Tina was a modest sex symbol (pretty lady) as well as a stellar artist. Yes her lines were simple. But she swung them with magic and it made for a fun ride. I applaud her for not taking bullshit about being a woman. It’s easy for women today to do whatever. But back in her days…it was like swimming upstream. She is worthy of respect both as a player and a person. Love her genuineness and artsiness. Great band with a unique and visionary sound.

[@lightotw]

OK, about David's comment... Anyone here hang at places like CBGB's in 1976? Look it up, please. Obviously if you're recruiting a young art school woman with a middle class background to play with a band that will have some rough and wild types in the audience, you need to be sure they know what's up. Her prior experience playing in public was playing with English Hand Bell ringers. It isn't sexist to be concerned about someone's safety given the place and the time. Obviously she was brought into the band! There is also bitterness between her (and Chris) and David Byrne from the breakup of the Talking Heads, so they enjoy squeezing out little gem comments like that.

[@jasonfelix7438]

Seriously?

[@lightotw]

@@jasonfelix7438 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKWvp6t-jqqrmbc Chris and Tina comment on Final Transmission parody of Stop Making Sense video. They are unkind to David in their comments. Same sort of stuff in many magazine interviews.

[@MrT67]

@Hammerschlägen M Absolutely. They come across as small minded and vindictive. Byrne has never sunk to their level.

[@MrT67]

@Hammerschlägen M Cheers. There's also a lot of comment here from people who would have no way of knowing about the things that they are commenting about.

[@gutterhunk]

I mean, it's also worth noting, that Psycho Killer is the watershed moment of the Talking Heads' breakthrough into public recognition.

[@lothian65]

I've always really liked Tina Weymouth. This interview clip made me like her more. She's a great bass player.

[@markraven7316]

The bass is incredibly important to a bands sound, and she had a big part in the bands success.

[@camerondailey2627]

I would say it's even more important to Talking Heads than with most bands. The bass is front, center, and loud.

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

Maybe she feels she could have done better with a pair of danglies between her legs swinging in the night air as she/he melodically joins with the rhythm of it's pendulum like motions, LOL

[@The5Leeses]

Tina is the greatest! I started listening to them in 1980. Byrne was a fool to dissolve that band. Chris, Tina and Jerry!

[@thorton3041]

IMHO one of her most outstanding bass lines was the Moog Synth bass on "Girlfriend is Better." Drove that song into a frenzy.

[@berniemcfadden7760]

I was smitten with Tina and still am. Something very alluring about her and its wonderful to her speak about her hey days! Excellent bassist!

[@hassanchop3622]

A great role model for anyone who is not sure of who they are in this society. She not only has balls but also a brain.

[@sydbarrett5]

Awesome bass player.

[@alexvanroth175]

Really dug the Tom Tom Club in the early 80's dance club days.

[@pantzsylvania507]

What a gift to this world and the band.

[@jamesburnsfisher3304]

TINA was a good bassist and had a great presence .Next to DAVID who never stays still,her calm look was a memorable contrast !!

[@donniemoder1466]

She was a unique bass player with an incredible sound and machine-like keeper of the beat.

[@alexvanroth175]

I saw the "Stop making sense" tour in Houston at the SHC circa 1983. In the top 20 concerts i'v witnessed.

[@PsychoGuppy]

Psycho Killer one of the best bass lines in rock!

[@Mark-bw1wx]

I guess Jack Bruce and Cream was before your time, youngster??? Lol

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

Born under punches is another, yet far more understated.

[@danahorton1202]

The comment about "The balls are inside and protected" is awesome! Way to go Tina !!!

[@davefouchey8847]

I confess I cheered out loud at that line, it reminded me of something my late wife would have said another guitarist as it happens) Tina is amazing. Love the way she lays down a bass line, man she is damn good.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178]

She's awesome. I love her. A whale of a bassist.

[@SharonHerring]

Amen Sister!!! Tina is completely spot on and more importantly is just freakin' real... just an old School person who has brains, compassion and TRUE talent. God bless Tina and her Crew! TH

[@JonHeckendorf]

Tina got my attention right from the beginning and all through these years. Thank, God, I was lucky enough to have seen several live performances back in the day. In the late 80s, I drove for over 20 straight hours from LA to Seattle, listening to only one CD. That CD was "Speaking In Tongues". If I could have only one autograph, it would be Tina's autograph.

[@NewsHistorian]

4:00 Amen..."just do it and don't talk about it". How refreshing.

[@Soundofsilver2007]

She’s so great!!

[@TheBootDr]

I like her attitude.

[@andresfuentes8905]

Tina is the greatest of all time, what a personality!

[@13terapyn]

she is so fucking brilliant!!

[@outsidethepyramid]

Whatever.

[@MS.312]

I mean, Colonel Walter must know what he's talking about. Check out his scary talent... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LSmZylmt6eg80

[@EphemeralProductions]

i'm sure there's many male bassists that would have LOVED to come up with the bassline for Psycho Killer! :-D It's one of the tastiest bass lines I think I've ever heard. Compliments the rest of the music perfectly without being too busy OR too stagnant.

[@tombajer6287]

The music is tip top, and we enjoy it more than 10 years after, so thank you, all of you..

[@tony.bickert]

fell in love with tina after Stop Making Sense concert

[@crlguitar1]

Tina Wemouth helped carry that band to greatness! A true musician in every way! I can't run in place like she did in 'Stop Making Sense' and keep that driving beat going! AWESOME!

[@jhentai0316]

and apart from some casual morons, who's saying otherwise? a woman playing bass isn't a thing, yet the interviewer seems to think it remarkable!

[@matejebach5487]

No, she become noticed only because she was woman who play "man instrument" - bass guitar which demands much more strength then guitar. She is not particularly good bass player but it worked in that style which David created.

[@crlguitar1]

@@matejebach5487 Wow are you Yoda? You write like he talks....'Man instrument' indeed... Moron, you are....

[@crlguitar1]

@@jhentai0316 Carol Kaye...another example of a solid female bass player....

[@jhentai0316]

@@crlguitar1 my point is that of course women can be successful bass players, kim deal, joan jett, suzi quatro among others! the interviewer is the one who seems to be agog at the idea!

[@OFBCyclingWorld]

One of my favourite musicians of all time, right there.

[@mikite57]

I had the good fortune of seeing Talking Heads in Portland, ME in 1983, then got to see Tom Tom Club years later when they played up the street- in the street- years later in Portland. Chris, Tina and the band hung out forever afterward, signed autographs, and just plain were really nice to their fans. They were really wonderful down to earth people, and it was a real pleasure to meet them.

[@andremansa1]

Thank you for your work, Tina!

[@redfishradical]

Tina has, does, and always WILL rock!!

[@cyncitynv7413]

You were a great Talking Head Tina! BRAVO!

[@todski3319]

One of the greatest rock bass players of all time.

[@ftswarbill]

Loved every second of this video.

[@reoswedewagon1651]

Dear lord i haven't seen a comment section this bad since Alex Jones was on KZbin

[@nikolateslanikolatesla]

Bidem lost

[@niels9031]

Thanks Tina for your lifework.

[@dE3Lov]

I saw Tina fall on her back and not miss a note in Charlotte at a TH show in the early 80's. She jumped back up like nothing happened and owned it. ❤

[@stevecarte9330]

I admire the hell out of her. My daughter went through that as a young child. I did everything to instill in her that she could do anything she wanted. Thank goodness she has. Shame she didn't pursue football. Best passer I've ever seen. But she played basketball and soccer which I still don't get the fuss about soccer. Most boring sport I've ever seen next to golf and I've played golf. I've seen soccer go into overtime and still end in a 0 to 0 tie. Anyhow, it's no wonder that Tina was Leary about joining. But I'm sure glad she did. I always liked David Byrne but it's becoming more obvious that he must have been hell to work with. He tried to stop her from going on her own with head songs even though he did it long ago. Love you Tina

[@Brokenface]

Soccer it's still more fun than baseball and also i don't get why in US you call football a sport in which feet are used less than hands

[@okyouknowwhatever]

@@Brokenface Yes, but baseball isn't even a sport. Only skill you need is to spit tobacco and look chubby in a grey pajamas.

[@snowmonkey8154]

I hope Tina sees this: Tina, I want to thank you for your joining and contributing to this band. The music you made made it one of my favorite bands. I especially like the earlier songs. Without you, things would have been different, maybe not at all! You are the butterfly wing which created a hurricane! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤

[@waynepayne864]

dawg i cant imagine talking heads without tina. shes the glue shes the balance.

[@dwayne68d]

Such a brilliant player. Soo groovy.

[@evansgate]

i really liked what she said about women in music... Refreshing because it makes perfect sense, you don't have to be profound about anything, just do whatever you want and let it speak for itself

[@PtolemyJones]

She is awesome.

[@fideauone3416]

Love Talking Heads, and Tina. Somehow it wouldn't work without her.

[@historicarchives4841]

She still looks good!

[@georgeorwell126]

That interviewer is very attractive!

[@emilyplunkett6034]

I was well into my 20s before I heard the name Tina Weymouth. This was after four years of playing bass in my high school jazz band. I feel slightly robbed in life.

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

That's jazz for ya, lol

[@jeanettedalton7391]

Love you Tina!!! Greetings from Michigan.:)

[@timringgenberg2844]

I always loved her style of playing. As a bass player I have tried to get some inspiration from her. And the Talking Heads were a ground breaking band that copied no one.

[@larrylinn8589]

Popular music was changed by the Talking Heads!

[@digschopper9321]

Brilliant lady. Thank you Tina!

[@tonydee9850]

Tina turned out to be a top player,check out more songs about building and food,so many great bass lines,

[@mr.bloodvessel260]

Tony Dee oh that intro to warning sign is a big favorite since hearing it in the late 70’s!

[@greensombrero3641]

talking heads were fantastic and at just the right times

[@johnnypk1963]

Well said Tina...

[@dellee6723]

Tina had a great solo career she's an awesome bassist and great role model for all the young ladies.¥🎵🎵🎧🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@abc-bu7nr]

What solo career? Tom Tom Club is with her husband , sister and touring guitarist from talking heads

[@ziggysmalls9329]

I met Tina back in 83.She was the nicest,coolest person you could ever meet