About the band: Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 and active until 1991. Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the eighties", the group helped to pioneer new wave music by integrating elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music. They released eight studio albums. Talking Heads currently have one song in my list of about 200 best pop/rock songs of all time.
About the song: The Talking Heads 1980 album Remain in light has rightfully been hailed as one of the albums that defined a decade. The almost psychotic talent of lead singer David Byrne and the sensational Eno production created a landmark. No major hits on this album, the only single Once in a lifetime flopped majestically - and has remained an audience favourite nevertheless. The outstanding song is the haunting Listening wind about the native American Mojique who thinks of days before 'Americans' (a delightfully ironic term in this respect) came and then proceeds to do something drastic about it. We sit and listen to the sand and wind as Mojique awaits news of his actions. Run time 4:43.
