Posts tagged as David Byrne
Paul Simon And David Byrne Sing The Songs Of The '80s
Here are a couple of clips from last night's Paul Simon show at Webster Hall in which the singer is joined by David Byrne. Above, a rendition of Byrne's "Road to Nowhere." Below, the two perform Simon's "You Can Call Me Al," during which Byrne's exuberant gyrations result in a minor slip. In any event, no man can say how long these will remain on the Internet, so if they are something you are interested in seeing it is probably best to do so now. READ MORE
David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist
"As an attorney and the former attorney general of Florida, Governor Crist knows better. A political candidate may not incorporate the artistry of musicians and a songwriter into a campaign commercial without getting a license." READ MORE
The Words Get In David Byrne's Way
In a wide-ranging post that begins with the mention of a collaboration between David Byrne and St. Vincent, Byrne discusses the process of writing with other musicians (including, naturally, Brian Eno). The whole thing is worth your time, but this part jumped out at me. READ MORE
'Here Lies Love'
Here Lies Love, the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim collaboration "about Imelda Marcos and Estrella Cumpas, the woman who raised her," hits shelves on February 23. Guest vocalists include Santigold, Natalie Merchant, Steve Earle, Tori Amos, and Cyndi Lauper.
Michael Jackson: A Look Back
Even now, nineteen days on, I can remember where I was when I discovered that Michael Jackson had passed away: sitting in front of my laptop reading this very site. It seems like only yesterday that we all switched from not thinking about Michael Jackson unless we heard a song of his in a cab to sharing an endless celebration of his legacy. It seems like only yesterday, but no: It was almost three weeks ago. We live in a completely different world now. Still, while we may have moved on, it's not a terrible thing to look back every now and again. For instance, I just discovered musician David Byrne's reminscence of the fallen Pop King. It captures the sorrow, shock, and anger we all felt back in those simpler times. READ MORE
