Talking Heads

Released: August 3, 1979

Songwriter: David Byrne

Producer: Talking Heads Brian Eno

[Intro]
Electric guitar is run over
By a car on the highway

[Pre-Chorus 1]
This is a crime against the state
This is the meaning of life

[Chrous 1]
Tune this electric guitar
Tune this electric guitar
T-tune this electric guitar
Tune this electric guitar

[Verse 1]
Electric guitar is plugged-in
Recording, “Fa”
Judge and the jury
Twelve members of the jury
All listening to records

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Is this is a crime against the state?
Ah, this is the verdict they reach:

[Chrous 2]
Never listen to electric guitar
Never listen to electric guitar
Never listen to electric guitar
Never listen to electric guitar

[Verse 2]
Electric guitar is copied
Copy sounds better
Call this law of justice, call this freedom and liberty
I thought I'd perjure myself right in front of the jury

[Pre-Chorus 3]
Is this a crime against the state?
No, this is the verdict they reach:

[Chorus 3]
Someone controls electric guitar
Someone controls electric guitar
Someone controls electric guitar
Someone controls electric guitar

Ground-breaking rock band Talking Heads is arguably one of the most influential bands of all time. Spearheaded by their slightly crazy lead singer David Byrne, they were at the forefront of the New Wave movement.

The band was formed in 1974 by Byrne and drummer Chris Frantz. Frantz’s then-girlfriend-later-wife Tina Weymouth was quickly recruited to play bass. After a few recordings and performances, guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison was hired to round out the group.

Their first album, Talking 77, was appropriately released in 1977. It quickly received critical acclaim.

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Fear of Music

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Fear of Music (1979)

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