Talking Heads
Talking Heads is a new wave group, formed in 1975 in New York City. Over the years the group had 4 members: Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, David Byrne and Jerry Harrison. On guiljam: 1 album by others as a guest and 7 entries in the Charts, peaking at number 7 with Slippery People in 1985.
- formed 1975, New York City
- 7 chart hits
Source: MusicBrainz and Discogs
Photo: fanart.tv.
Timeline of Talking Heads
The members of Talking Heads over the years: 4 members, with the years they belonged to the group, including anyone who left for a while and came back. The amber lines are the entries in the Charts. Point at a line and click for the weekly chart. A linked name has its own page.
Talking Heads
Tina Weymouth
Chris Frantz
David Byrne
Jerry Harrison19751980198519901995200020052010201520202025Member of the groupCharts
Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium
Where Talking Heads played in the Netherlands and Belgium, according to setlist.fm: 28 concerts, newest first.
- Festivalpark
- Achiel Eeckloo Rockweide
- Groenoordhallen
- Jaap Edenhal
- Vorst Nationaal / Forest National
- Festivalpark
- Achiel Eeckloo Rockweide
- Openluchttheater bij Euromast
- Feesttent Nieuwe Baan Heideland
- Achiel Eeckloo Rockweide
- De Vereeniging
- Grote Zaal
Show all 28 earlier concerts
- Stokvishal
- De Harmonie
- Huize Maas
- Théâtre 140
- Vieux Saint-Job
- Centre Culturel de Chênée
- De Groene Meersen
- Grote Zaal
- Eksit
- Universiteitshuis
- Rasa
- De Lantaren
- Huize Maas
- Effenaar
- Grote Zaal
- Auditoire Paul-Emile Janson
Source: setlist.fm
Most played live
The songs Talking Heads played most often in the Netherlands and Belgium, from 20 setlists on setlist.fm. Intros and tapes are not counted.
- 1Psycho Killer19 of 20
- 2Take Me to the River cover of Al Green18 of 20
- 3Love-> Building on Fire15 of 20
- 4The Book I Read13 of 20
- 5Pulled Up12 of 20
- 6New Feeling11 of 20
- 7Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town11 of 20
- 8Artists Only10 of 20
- 9The Big Country10 of 20
- 10Don't Worry About the Government10 of 20
- 11No Compassion10 of 20
- 12Warning Sign9 of 20
- 13Stay Hungry8 of 20
- 14I'm Not in Love7 of 20
- 15A Clean Break (Let's Work)6 of 20
Source: setlist.fm
Appears on
Talking Heads is on guiljam on one album by others: Stranger Things Season 4. The album lists the track concerned.
Highest-charting records of Talking Heads
Talking Heads had 7 records in the Charts. The highest-charting record comes first; the badge shows the peak position, the title opens the run. These are the 5 highest-charting records; the button below opens every entry.
week 15, 198547weeks in the chart
with 7 records1978first entry
week 12, 19781986latest entry
week 10, 19864years with an entry
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1985Charts: peak position 7 in week 15 of 1985, 11 weeks in the chart Slippery People
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1985Charts: peak position 8 in week 48 of 1985, 9 weeks in the chart Road to Nowhere
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1978Charts: peak position 11 in week 14 of 1978, 6 weeks in the chart Psycho Killer
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All chart entries of Talking Heads
Source: the Dutch Top 40 (top40.nl). guiljam is not affiliated with the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40; Top 40 is a trademark of the Stichting. The charts are the source for guiljam’s artist and track pages.
Awards and honours
Talking Heads received 12 awards and honours, oldest first.
- 1984Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
- 1984MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects
- 1985MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance
- 1986MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
- 1986MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video
- 1986MTV Video Music Award for Best Concept Video
- 1986Brit Award for International Group
- 1986MTV Video Music Award for Best Group
- 1987MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film
- 1987MTV Video Music Award for Best Group
- 1987MTV Video Music Award for Best Group
- 2002Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Frequently asked questions
When was Talking Heads formed?
Talking Heads was formed in 1975 in New York City.
Who played in Talking Heads?
Over the years that was Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, David Byrne and Jerry Harrison. The timeline shows for each member the years they belonged; the names are also in the side column.
What was Talking Heads's highest entry in the Charts?
The highest-charting record is Slippery People: number 7 in week 15 of 1985. In total 7 records were in the Charts. The 5 highest-charting: Slippery People (number 7, 1985), Road to Nowhere (number 8, 1985), Psycho Killer (number 11, 1978), The Lady Don't Mind (number 13, 1985) and And She Was (number 25, 1986). All entries, with the weekly run, are on Talking Heads's Charts page (the button below the list).
Which albums by other artists feature Talking Heads?
On one album: Stranger Things Season 4 (Various). Each album lists the tracks concerned.
Which awards has Talking Heads won?
Talking Heads received 12 awards and honours, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2002), MTV Video Music Award for Best Group (1987), MTV Video Music Award for Best Group (1987) and MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film (1987). The full list is on this page under Awards and honours.
When did Talking Heads play in the Netherlands and Belgium?
According to setlist.fm, Talking Heads played the Netherlands and Belgium 28 times, most recently on 4 July 1982 at Festivalpark, Werchter. All dates are on this page under Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Which songs does Talking Heads play live most often?
In the Netherlands and Belgium, according to 20 setlists on setlist.fm: Psycho Killer (19 of 20), Take Me to the River (18 of 20), Love-> Building on Fire (15 of 20), The Book I Read (13 of 20) and Pulled Up (12 of 20). The full list is on this page under Most played live.
Where can you find Talking Heads online?
Through Wikipedia, the official website, Facebook, Deezer, Apple Music and Spotify. The links are in the side column of this page.
Where can you see and hear Talking Heads?
The chart entries have a round Spotify button. A cover opens the album with the tracks per side and the whole album on Spotify. The music plays in the player at the bottom and keeps going while you browse on, after one-time consent for Spotify.
More on guiljam
Related pages: an album, an artist, a week in the Charts or a concert.