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David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense'

David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense'

Update: 2024-07-05
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For the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' masterpiece concert film, Stop Making Sense, A24 remastered and rereleased the movie, bringing it to new audiences and longtime fans. Talking Heads frontman David Byrne returns to Fresh Air to speak with Terry Gross about songwriting, dancing, and constructing the big suit.

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David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense'

David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense'