“Burning Down the House,” with lyrics by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, was the best-selling single the band ever had, and was proof that a great lyric is in the ear of the listener.

‘Burning Down The House’ from the Talking Heads ' 1983 album 'Speaking In Tongues' was the group’s biggest hit, no doubt thanks to the endless rotation of the song's innovative video on MTV.

Paramore to Cover Talking Heads’ ‘Burning Down the House’ in New A24 Album ‘Coming Soon’ Sixteen artists will cover songs from the iconic rock group Hayley Williams of Paramore performs ...

Talking Heads have earned eight career entries on the Billboard Hot 100, including their sole top 10 hit, 1983’s “Burning the House Down” (No. 9).

Paramore Stoke The Flames On Their Punchy Cover Of Talking Heads’ ‘Burning Down The House,’ From An Upcoming Tribute Album Derrick Rossignol Music News Editor Twitter January 31, 2024 ...

Paramore opened for Taylor Swift last night at Paris’ La Défense Arena and took the opportunity to showcase their cover of Talking Heads ‘ “Burning Down the House” for the first time live ...

At the height of the new-wave movement in the early 1980s, Talking Heads added funk to their art-rock sound. The result was the group’s first Top 10 hit—“Burning Down the House.” ...

Jan 31, 2024 By Mark Redfern Photography by A.J. Gibboney Paramore have covered Talking Heads’ classic “Burning Down the House.” It’s the first single from Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to ...

It’s Talking Heads season. And while the excitement of the band’s signature brand of excited, overstimulated post-punk is already invigorating (like, going 90 miles on the highway invigorating ...

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The album’s release date has not yet been announced. Listen to Paramore’s cover of “Burning Down the House,” plus see the A24 tribute album artwork, below.