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Happy Birthday, David Byrne!

Posted by Nik T. on May 15, 2008 at 8:00pm
David Byrne (Talking Heads) turned 56 yesterday. there's plenty of stuff that could be said about this wonderdul man, but his music speaks for himself. one can only wish, he continues to amaze us with his songs and some surprises (Talking Heads reunion maybe... oh well...). one for sure, we need more personalities like him.if there's someone in the world of music who's worth to idolize, then it's definitely David Byrne. celebrate his birthday with this seltist which spans only some of many highlights of his remarkable career. i tried to include fan favourites as well some of my personal favourite compositions (some rarities and live recordings included).P.S. check out the amazing version of Psycho Killer!1. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) (1983, Speaking In Tongues)2. Don't Worry About The Government (1977, Talking Heads:77)3. Man Without Name (1992-03-05, Live @ NDR2 Studios in Hamburg)4. Life During Wartime (1982, The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads)5. Sad Song (1994, David Byrne)6. Love --> Building On Fire (1975, CBS Studios Demos)7. Once In A Lifetime (1980, Remain In Light)8. 1,2,3 Red Light (1910 Fruitgum Company cover) (1977-12-03, Live in San Francisco)9. Mind (1979, Fear Of Music)10. (Nothing But) Flowers (2007, Live at Austin, Texas))11. Lifetime Pilling Up (1992, Sand In The Vaseline: Popular Favorites)12. Radio Head (1984, "True Creatures Demos", Live at David Byrne's Apartment in New York)13. Psycho Killer (1997-09-01, Live @ W 54th in New York)14. Dream Operator (1986, True Stories)

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