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Talking Heads - Psycho Killer [Alternate]

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accidentalcharm:

somethingchanged:

Talking Heads, “Psycho Killer” alternate take w/ Arthur Russell on cello (1977)

From Will Hermes’ Love Goes to Buildings on Fire:

Had things played out differently, the fourth position in Talking Heads might have gone to Arthur Russell. He was a fan of the band; he had helped them get their first art-scene gig in March at the Kitchen…Russell’s friendship with Talking Heads got him invited to play cello on a take of “Psycho Killer” during the sessions for Talking Heads ‘77 (the band ultimately went with a different version for the album).

This is that take.

Via austinkleon.

dreamy.

THIS RULES

Yep. Early Talking Heads is not my favourite Talking Heads but goddamn this is a good song and Arthur Russell… well. You know. Arthur goddamn Russell.