SNL: David Byrne: Once in a Lifetime (Live)

[Rhiannon12866]

Musical guest David Byrne performs his Talking Heads hit "Once In a Lifetime" on Saturday Night Live.

[shenmue]

1. Same as it ever was!

Great song.

[2naSalit]

2. That was fantastic!

I love the song and always liked Byrne's music. With him the visuals are as amazing as the music.

I really liked the drummers, this is a tough piece to play with that intricate drum riff.

[sweetloukillbot]

3. Damn I wish I'd gone to this show when it came thru Phoenix nt

[betsuni]

4. Still an artist, still a great song.

[chowder66]

5. I wondered if he would get a standing ovation for that. He should have. nt

[scarletwoman]

6. Far friggin' out!!!

So glad you grabbed this video and posted it. What a performance!!!

[Rhiannon12866]

7. I know! This may be the best musical guest/performance they've ever had.

It's not exactly a political video, but it sure was a "current event" and I knew that folks here would love it!

[scarletwoman]

9. It was fabulous!!!

And really a refreshing change from SNL's usual musical acts.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. I know! I often take my dog out during the musical guests, but this one was mesmerizing!

And a real classic!

[Rhiannon12866]

8. I know! This may be the best musical guest/performance they've ever had.

It's not exactly a political video, but it sure was a "current event" and I knew that folks here would love it!

[scarletwoman]

11. Just for fun - here's the original 1980 Talking Heads video for that song:

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Oh, very cool! Thanks so much! What a great idea!

[scarletwoman]

13. I've had it bookmarked on my computer ever since I first found it - I love it so much!

[Rhiannon12866]

15. That was the perfect idea that's why this was so popular here, so many DUers remember!

[scarletwoman]

18. Have you seen the DUer age group breakdown poll from last week?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=13017831

Note that 68% of participants are between ages of 56 - 75.

That's why "so many DUers remember!"

[IronLionZion]

23. That poll definitely explains a lot

[Rhiannon12866]

25. I did think of that, too!

So I knew folks here would appreciate this!

[EarnestPutz]

33. Don't get me wrong, because I really enjoyed last night's performance....

....but the original was better and the performance in the concert movie "Stop Making Sense" was the real gold standard.
It had an energy that was really something to see. I thought the that the fake musicians on stage with him last night were a distraction not up to old Talking Heads theatricality.

[Rhiannon12866]

16. I have to agree, this was the best SNL musical performance that I can remember

Though I'm also partial to Paul McCartney...

[mrs_p]

17. Love it!

Great song, performance, make-up, and art!

[central scrutinizer]

19. 1983

I saw Talking Heads in Eugene in 1983. Reportedly, it was a dress rehearsal for the Stop Making Sense movie which was filmed in Los Angeles soon after. The big suit was pretty cool.

[lostnfound]

20. Thank you SO MUCH. SO great to see him.

And the skits last night were great too, the cold open and the John Mulaney monologue

[Ruby the Liberal]

21. This has brought such joy

He is a national treasure. I needed this spark of happy!

[Paladin]

22. Exquite rendition of one of my very favorite songs.

Thanks so much for posting.

[Kind of Blue]

24. This Byrne performance is what I consider a Masterpiece of Holy Song! Thank You for posting!!!

[slevdog]

26. Love it ! Never get tired of this song even though heard it 1000 times !

[Rhiannon12866]

34. I agree, this was an absolutely inspiring performance!

A great classic song from a great classic artist!

Glad you enjoyed it and welcome to DU!

[captain queeg]

27. He still moves pretty good

[Warpy]

28. He has always been a fantastic showman

and that silver hair suits him well. Kinda miss the big suit. Love the new band.

Good to see him still out there.

[BluesRunTheGame]

29. Feelin' the Byrne!

That was great!

[mjvpi]

30. I saw this tour at the Anthem in Washington DC

I’ve been in the sound business for a long time. I’m 62. Have seen and worked with some of the Gods. Totally jaded. Never go to a show unless I’m working it. My family went the night my daughter graduated from American in DC. I was stunned. The SNL stage is too small for their choreography. Everything was/is wireless. The whole show moved constantly. Minimal lights. Very theatrical presentation. They brought it. As good as any show that I have ever seen.

[Mosby]

31. That was awesome.

[Dennis Donovan]

32. Okay... I have to fess up. I cried.

I'm a first wave GenXer ('65) so seeing Talking Heads, MTV and SNL all merged into this moment really got to me.

[GReedDiamond]

35. Unbelievably fuckin great! I remember...

...going to the Talking Heads free outdoor show at UCLA in 1978.

[Delarage]

36. Late to the conversation, but

That SNL got me totally re-hooked on David and the Talking Heads!! Absolutely loved it! The performance of Toe Jam was also great!