TRUE STORIES. Papa Legba

[@QueenOfTheElephants]

This stand up all these years later. What a gem of a movie! Thanks for the post!!!!

[@JustMelsie]

This is such a charming movie. It makes me very emotional at times in a way that's hard to explain.

[@WildJerky]

Absolutely. Dream Operator makes me tear up every time. It is hard to explain :)

[@chrismassey6132]

Same here.

[@Vinyljesus95]

Me too, ive never cried at a movie the way i did to true stories

[@brendaholiday555]

I love the Papa Legba ritual. Many years ago, I shared the fashion show from True Stories with my father. And he was so inspired by that scene, he decided to put on a similar fashion show at the campground he stayed at. The fashion show transformed into talent shows they had every year for many years until my father passed away. I think Papa Legba had a hand in all of that.

[@grayaj23]

This is one of those movies that anyone I'm in a relationship with has to watch. They don't have to like it. And there's a rule of reciprocity -- I'll watch their favorite movie too. As long as it's not Chasing Amy.

[@brianhamilton1674]

He's doing an actual ritual,and singing oriki in English ,it's a form of praise to the orisha

[@nygelarchie2768]

How do you know ?

[@reactorov719]

@@nygelarchie2768 lol he doesn’t

[@lifeofafreespirit9812]

He's asking Pappa Legba for his blessings

[@chrismassey6132]

He seems really at home in this scene, I've wondered if he was a practitioner in real life.

[@yusefalmutawakil3325]

@@nygelarchie2768 iboru iboye ibocheche! If you know what i just said , you know what he just sang has ACHE! 😉

[@gisellegazda3884]

I love this song so much and it works so well as the backdrop to the talent show performers!

[@EmpressOfWyoming58]

One of my favorite movie scenes of all time. Love you, Pop Staples. This scene cheers me up because of you. RIP.

[@Chesterton7]

Same.

[@crowgirl7748]

What movie is it?

[@moseskelly19]

No word of a lie ... Just thought who is this pop Couldn't think of surname Then your comment popped up 😊

[@TimeTravelinc]

@@crowgirl7748True Stories (subtitle: A Movie About A Bunch Of People in Virgil, Texas) Dir. by: David Byrne (Head of the Talking Heads) 1986

[@tearsofsoy4091]

Gotta admit I like this version better than the original with David's vocals.

[@WildJerky]

Absolutely.

[@zacharymorin5696]

Cheesus Saves The album came after the movie

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

This version is the best. Rewatching after reading about William Onyeabor who Byrne loves.

[@cain1011]

Yepper same with Dream Operator. The movie version is waaay better than The Talking Heads version.

[@stevenprice8253]

My understanding is that David Byrne wrote the songs with the specific performers in the movie in mind. He wasn't writing them for Talking Heads.

[@jackx.cassway]

In the chorus, they are singing “Breaking the monotony of time” in Spanish. I love how in this mix you can hear David Byrne singing in the background from the original mix.

[@gbluesky4264]

Thank you!Awesome to know

[@tonbonthemon]

You'll be, hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm, magnet for money You'll be, mm-mm-mm-mm, magnet for love You'll feel, hmm, light in your body Now I'm gonna say, gonna say these words: Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo It might hmm-mmm-mm-mm...It might rain money It might hm-hi-hi-hi...It might rain fire Now I'm gonna call, Gonna call on Legba. Get yourself a sign Get your love and desire. Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempou Papa Legba, Come and open the gate. Papa Legba, To the city of camps. Now, we're your children Come and ride your horse In the night In the night Come and ride your horse There is a queen Of six sevens and nines Dust in your garden Poison in your mind There is a king That will steal your soul Din't let him catch you, Don't let him get control. Papa Legba, Come and open the gate Papa Legba, To the city of camps Now, we're your children Come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse In the night In the night, come and ride your horse

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Thank You!

[@tamshardlow941]

Thanks very much!

[@larrysouthern5098]

Very good!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@AdequateFinch]

David Byrne? Genius. But Pops Staples? One of the greatest interpreters of song who ever lived. I wish David had realized how special this was and had written & performed (with the Talking Heads) an entire album for Pops to sing.

[@rodgerrabbit7724]

Are u kidding? David was too much of an egomaniac to do that

[@davidsorcher5072]

Obviously you are completely unaware of all the collaborative projects that Bryne has done over the years with such artists as Brian Eno, Fatboy Slim, St. Vincent, Selena, Anna Calvi or all the work he has done promoting South American musicians including starting a the world music label Luaka Bop. After putting out the South American influenced Rei Momo, which used and introduced numerous indigenous musicians he also produced an album that was solely music from these musicians playing their traditional pieces. But believe what you will if it makes you happy. ;-)

[@jessetravelsgriffith2454]

Love this version so much ❤️

[@grayaj23]

@@rodgerrabbit7724 Troof. It is mind-blowing how big of an asshole David Byrne actually is. I love his work -- pretty much everythign he does -- but how do you fit that much asshole into one actual human being?

[@LukeCops]

@@rodgerrabbit7724 He's a musical genius, you're an weasle nobody naming yourself after a cartoon character, there is a slight difference.

[@APARCEPM]

Stumbled across this after years of not hearing the True Stories music. This was my favorite song from the film...brings back memories of an earlier time. And it’s ages so well. Pops is fantastic. Great musicianship by the Heads. I just continue to appreciate them all these years later.

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo - Breaking up the monotony of the time

[@markczarny7088]

Coolest movie of all time best sound track wore my cassette out

[@LoveLove-wn4hz]

What movie is this

[@markczarny7088]

@@LoveLove-wn4hz True stories. David Byrne and talking heads

[@zunipus]

This was the best scene, the best song and the best rendition of the song of the entire film and score. I remember being stunned that it wasn't included in the soundtrack album. It's the only reason I'd want to watch True Stories again. Thank you for sharing!

[@WildJerky]

Awesome, no worries :) 'Dream Operator' and 'Puzzlin Evidence' are worth going back for in my opinion... I uploaded those years ago but they got removed... however some other youtubers have put them up. You should rewatch those too :)

[@Chesterton7]

Same, Derek. :)

[@cain1011]

Dream Operator and City of Dreams (both movie versions only) are insanely good too.

[@fredsavage4925]

this song grooves so hard

[@quitestorm5483]

Me dancing before going to the cross roads.

[@LoveLove-wn4hz]

🎩

[@Bhazor]

So much better than the album version.

[@WildJerky]

Agreed!

[@gbluesky4264]

A super great movie!

[@balcon983]

Pops rules ! Thanks for posting this!

[@alias7206]

I enjoyed this

[@kentchambers4468]

My favorite clip of the movie! So, funky and funny! 🔥

[@jackx.cassway]

In the chorus I can hear the singing from the original release in the background.

[@gisellegazda3884]

“How about them old line dancers?” 😅

[@WildJerky]

hahaha yep

[@juliehardy463]

Love this movie so much!

[@SleeperInTravel]

This is the best!

[@dougquidam1258]

Love it. What a groove.

[@wendo123]

I like the Talking heads. I love this. And I like the movie

[@etteorgwlise1462]

I love your music

[@WildJerky]

Thank you :P (Kidding. I know you meant P. Staples)

[@FZatMo]

Einer der besten.

[@Nature_Grrl]

Mesmerising

[@shedjammer87]

wonderful!!

[@thomaslawton1]

Simply Brilliant.😎

[@MarkDoyleLuthierCat]

Talking Heads Finest ! RESPECT!

[@jakifamily]

" we are your children "

[@SEAQUEST-R]

Axe'! 🙏🏾

[@robinroa7202]

Performed by Pops Staples

[@LukeCops]

Thank you. Was wondering who that was. What a voice!

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Robin Roa word!

[@kayeplaguedoc9054]

Best song from the film

[@sebastiaosalgado1979]

Papa Legba! Come and open the gates!

[@davidmathewsiii5008]

Just had supper with Dad, in 69' in Fort Walton beach, I was hatched, now you know our maladies on the outside are the same, the skin thing, now ET what were ya'll doin I wonder, i got tinitus, know alot about alot and stand out like a sore thumb. Hey lil fellas can ya'll take these lil skin accompaniments like tapeworms and all the weirdness back, the cycle of every damn day gets old

[@AF2Zradio]

Need to hear Holy Modal Rounders' Voodoo Queen Marie now....

[@dadsongs]

If you don't know, look up the meaning of Papa Legba. And if you're interested in music and you want to have an "oh, that makes sense" (and why would you be here if you weren't?) search for the connection of Legba and Robert Johnson.

[@Chesterton7]

The best!

[@shashatarot9084]

My favorite ☕🚬🍬

[@lydiarobertson8063]

I'm a believer, born gifted... ~♡PEACE♡~

[@Daniellemonique2U]

Question that been puzzling me why does he send you music from like funk an blues music artist an why does he like to sing ?

[@NewWaveEnthusiast]

Groovy

[@thekraemer1757]

Probably no significance and coincidental but the boy scout wearing Order of the Arrow sash got me. Anyone who is familiar with freemasonry and the order knows the similarity and fits into this.

[@rushjennings914]

smooth......

[@ninah3842]

Please say prayer for im being serious abused.

[@DonFamiliaTV]

By spirits?

[@ninah3842]

@@DonFamiliaTV Yes

[@ninah3842]

I want become medium i was born with a gift.

[@DonFamiliaTV]

Oh i see,i watch a few ppl on youtube,and instagram,for info and tips,but im still learning alot of things..ill send a positive prayer for you tho,hope things get better

[@ninah3842]

@@DonFamiliaTV Thank you sir.

[@angelika11110]

♡

[@pantangela]

86;

[@rmr2471]

Bless your heart has 2 meanings, one is heartfelt, the other one means, wow, you're either ignorant or stupid. Bless your heart.❤

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

That is Pop Staples. Damn this some X-files shit

[@isaacchambers4356]

does he really help people ?

[@elainedangerfield8433]

Isaac Chambers PAPPA?! Oh yes! He will help you! BUT be careful what you ask for and how you ask. Pay homage to Pappa Legba!

[@elainedangerfield8978]

Yes. Make Papa offers of tobacco, and liquor...give respect.

[@Viv8ldi]

What movie is this out of please?

[@WildJerky]

True Stories. Talking Heads Film with David Byrne. Full of great stuff.... Dream operator ... Puzzling evidence... Love for sale. It's in broken up chunks on youtube. Or as the in my face ADVERTISEMENT says above you can watch it fo $3.99 ... David Byrne must LOVE IT :) Love for sale. I purchased it on VHS in the 80's

[@danieltackett7099]

A Queen 6 70 9? Dust in your garden ? Can anyone explain?

[@MarkDoyleLuthierCat]

Hand of cards with positive numbers for protection from a bad spirit: Queen, Six, Seven and Nine. The bad Spirit can control you (gambling addiction) and bring ruin to your life. Dust in your garden. Open to interpretation.

[@lionspaw2380]

Slap.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Didn't know Pops was into the Spirits

[@orleansartist6095]

What is the langiage they are singing? Esperanto?

[@orcinus6802]

april s The incantation Pops is singing: “Rompiendo la monotonia del tiempo” means ‘Breaking up the monotony of time” in Spanish.

[@galleste]

What the hell is thus about?

[@mattsmerge9859]

I love hello neighbor

[@allenthompson8123]

scary meninig don't look

[@JuandeFucaU]

solid evidence that not all the music from the 80's is total shit.

[@sebastiaosalgado1979]

Music from the 80's is way better than today's music

[@mattsmerge9859]

Play hello neighbor

[@jonathankoziol6573]

He’s calling on satan

[@perlefisker]

No, God

[@jonathankoziol6573]

Nah. That’s the old Mississippi name for Satan. Just type in images of Legba.