Remain in Light
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Remain in Light is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Talking Heads, released on October 8, 1980, by Sire Records. Produced by Brian Eno, his third album with the band, the audio was recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia during July and August 1980.
Artwork originally created as front cover
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The testimony of Watergate scandal conspirator John Dean was one of several inspirations for the lyrics on Remain in Light.
Talking Heads hired five additional musicians for the Remain in Light promotional tours.
Talking Heads
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Talking Heads were an American new wave band that formed in 1975 in New York City. The band was composed of David Byrne, Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison. Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s," Talking Heads helped to pioneer new wave music by combining elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music with an anxious, clean-cut image.
Talking Heads c. 1980. Left to right: David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz
Jerry Harrison & David Byrne on guitars Minneapolis in 1977
Talking Heads perform. Pictured: Harrison (left) and Byrne.
Harrison (left), Frantz (middle) and Byrne (right) performing with Talking Heads in 1978