Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime: The Stories Behind Every Song

by Talking Heads and Ian Gittins

Book Overview

A superbly illustrated, in-depth examination of the stories, events, places, and characters that inspired the songs of the Talking Heads, arguably the most significant band to emerge from the late-'70s New York punk scene based around CBGB's club. Led by guitarist-vocalist David Byrne, the band enjoyed major chart success on both sides of the Atlantic with infectious, incendiary singles like "Road to Nowhere " "Psycho Killer " and "Once in a Lifetime."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0634080334
• ISBN13: 9780634080333
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Talking Heads "Once in a Life Time" Stories behind every Song"!!!!

This is a great book, very well illustrated, and very well presented. It gives a great story of the Talking Heads, including some of their history. Plus, it gives the stories behind every Talking Heads Song. This is an outstanding "Rock" Book, and a "must-have" for any Taliking Heads Fan!!! So, if you like the Talking Heads, buy this book, you'll love it!!! Thanks, and may God Bless.