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Talking Heads — Girlfriend Is Better (live)
Album: Stop Making Sense
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Released: 1984
Length: 5:04
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Who took the money?
Who took the money away?
It's always show time
Here at the edge of the stage
Wake up and wonder
What was the place, what was the name?
We wanna wait, but here we go again

Takes over slowly but doesn't last very long
No need to worry evreything's under control
O U T but no hard feelings
What do you know, take you away
We're being taken for a ride again

I got a girlfriend that's better than that
She has the smoke in her eyes
She's coming up, going right through my house
She's gonna give me surprise
I think it's right, better than this
I think you can if you like
I git a girlfriend with bows in her hair
Nothing is better than that, is it?

Down, down in the basement we hear the sound of machines
I'm driving in circles come to my senses sometimes
Why, why, why, why start it over?
Nothing was lost, everthing's free
I don't care how impossible it seems

Somebody calls you but you cannot hear
Get closer to be far away
And only one look and that's all that it takes
Maybe that's all that we need

All that it takes, now that it's right
All it takes if it's right
I got a girlfriend that's better than that
And she goes wherever she likes, there she goes

I got a girlfriend that's better than that
Now everyone's getting involved
She's moving up going right through my heart
We might not ever get caught
Going right through try to stay cool, going through, staying cool
I got a girlfriend she's better than that
And nothing is better than you

I got a girlfriend thats better that this
But you don't remember at all
As we get older and stop making sense
You won't find her waiting long
Stop making sense, stop making sense
Stop making sense, making sense
I got a girlfriend she's better than that
And nothing is better that this, is it?
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I love this song but don’t need to hear daily!
Posted 9 months ago by Rcallinjr    [ Reply ]
Truly astounding, all the musical textures being explored here...so much going on, simultaneously, at every level, by each performer, and as a band! And the movie, WOW, I've seen it twice at The Boulder Theater since its re-mastering, on Oct. 31 and Jan. 31, and it is almost overwhelming... Seeing David shred the guitar like that, and Tina driving everyone WILD, and Chris and Jerry getting down and so delightfully funky with Bernie and the guest musicians...and it sounds so good!
I'm eternally grateful for RP and Talking Heads!
Posted 10 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
STOP MAKING SENSE!! 
Posted 11 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
...and nothing is better than this
-- IS IT?!
Posted 1 year ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
2words: Bernie Worell
Posted 1 year ago by Superneilius    [ Reply ]
Best live performance imo. Really enjoyed whole concert. 
Posted 1 year ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

i find this both silly/funny and a little creepy/strange.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:


Time to get up again and see the film, it's moving through theaters again now. I believe it was updated to 4K and been enhanced musically too. Anyone seen the "remastered" version yet?


Just saw this a few days ago and it looked and sounded fantastic!
Granted, I had only seen it on a small, grainy VHS prior, so I cannot compare versions properly, but still worth getting to a theater.
Posted 1 year ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:


Time to get up again and see the film, it's moving through theaters again now. I believe it was updated to 4K and been enhanced musically too. Anyone seen the "remastered" version yet?
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
All time favorite Head song …
Posted 1 year ago by jaredtgreene    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

EVERY TIME this comes on, whether it's on RP or iTunes at home or in my car, I JUST CAN'T HELP BUT DANCE AND SING ALONG! 




Same here!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:



I want a girlfriend that does this....
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
"I got a girlfriend with balls in her hair" ??
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:
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my dad used to dance for me like this. he kinda resembled byrne a bit, too.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:


mesmerizing! 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
love the heads even though david is such a dick at times
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 natedog wrote:

Great song! Love the guitar and drums.




Me too!  PS: more cowbell!!  Just kidding!   LOL!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great song! Love the guitar and drums.
Posted 2 years ago by natedog    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest live compilation albums ever made, IMO
Posted 2 years ago by JEC1982    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by luckyfinger13    [ Reply ]
Mi mero mole de chamaco
Posted 2 years ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
This is still one of my favorite bands ever. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Chair dancing time!!!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
EVERY TIME this comes on, whether it's on RP or iTunes at home or in my car, I JUST CAN'T HELP BUT DANCE AND SING ALONG! 
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
if you haven't seen this movie/concert - you should. awesome live performance.
Posted 3 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by jugece    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:
Top 30 Talking Heads GIFs | Find the best GIF on Gfycat
 

One of David's best acts ever!!!
Posted 3 years ago by rock_a_rolla    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Yes! Songs like this remind me of Jerry Harrison's astounding keyboard virtuosity and knack for finding and extending a Killer Groove. 
 
You're hearing as much Bernie Worrell on these keys as you are Jerry (if not more).
Posted 3 years ago by zinzarin    [ Reply ]
 dalebryan wrote:
RP plays way too much Talking Heads!
 

Stop Making Nonsense 
Posted 3 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:
I'm hearing a bit of a Parliament vibe to this one.  Interesting actually to think how similar these groups are, considering how "abnormal" their sound is compared to the "pop" sound of the day. 

As for this track, I'm sad after hearing it because I never got to see a TH show! This is fantastic stuff, even better than the album version, rather amazing considering it's not real music lol. 8 rating for me.

Long Live RP!  And feel free to play MORE Talking Heads (and really, whatever the hell you want to play, BillG!


 
You're hearing Parliament because you're listening to Bernie Worrell on keys.
Posted 3 years ago by zinzarin    [ Reply ]
Dancing with the kitties!!
Posted 3 years ago by rileyboy    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Great song too bad David Byrnes was such a dick
 
When did he stop being a dick?
Posted 4 years ago by Svetty    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Great song too bad David Byrnes was such a dick
 

Did he piss in your cereal or something?

Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
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Posted 4 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Great song too bad David Byrnes was such a dick
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 rporter wrote:
This has to be (well in my opinion) one of the best live albums ever.  The film that went with it was also great. 
 
Yes.
Posted 4 years ago by AymTru    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by ybsen    [ Reply ]
Ditto
Posted 4 years ago by PeterMcClelland    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love Radio Paradise! Listening in Dublin. Keep it up. Cj
Posted 4 years ago by conormchugh    [ Reply ]
 hansk wrote:
Wish there were a way to block all of the annoying moving gifs!  They are nothing but distracting.
 
just block the GIF source server - either via a brwoser plugin or quick and dirty with an new entry in your HOSTS file. Just add the line "127.0.0.1 giphy.com" to suppress all GIFs from this address (as this dancing cat below)
 
Posted 4 years ago by siemensianer    [ Reply ]
Wish there were a way to block all of the annoying moving gifs!  They are nothing but distracting.
Posted 4 years ago by hansk    [ Reply ]
I was so blown away by this movie I dragged everyone but my dad (tin ear) to it.  
Posted 5 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
How could anyone not say this is Godlike!?
Posted 5 years ago by RenataAnna    [ Reply ]
 93vx800 wrote:
Oh Boy, here come all those TH haters. Watch out!

Personally, I love them.

 
You even love TH haters? That makes you a good person.
Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:
 

Literally me right now! :D 
Posted 5 years ago by hana.tisserand    [ Reply ]
 grumpyoldman wrote:
So..... do you rate a song like this based on the first ten, twenty, thirty times you have heard it?

Or the last couple hundred times you heard it?

When you heard it in high school and missed the concert but saw it on the big screen?  When you hear it for the umpteenth time when you occasionally turn on terrestrial radio stations?  It is always a little sad what overplaying's role is when you try to rate a song.   
 
I rate this and 'Life during wartime'  (and a few other TH songs) by the number of calories they can motivate out of me.  More than most groups.  Also seeing David Byrne hurtling around the stage in 'Stop Making Sense' makes me think I could do better than I do.  Every time I see it he never seems to have got any older.
Posted 5 years ago by lyteroptes    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
Man...I do NOT like the Talking Heads.  David Byrne should be should be legally prevented from being within 20 feet of a microphone or musical instrument.
 
Maybe you should have told him that over 40 years ago.  It looks like since then it's turned out pretty well for him.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
 Andrius wrote:

I agree!!

 

I'd hate to have to listen to only what you like, shudder! Bill plays Cowboy Junkies, too, but I hardly complain.
Posted 5 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
So..... do you rate a song like this based on the first ten, twenty, thirty times you have heard it?

Or the last couple hundred times you heard it?

When you heard it in high school and missed the concert but saw it on the big screen?  When you hear it for the umpteenth time when you occasionally turn on terrestrial radio stations?  It is always a little sad what overplaying's role is when you try to rate a song.   
Posted 5 years ago by grumpyoldman    [ Reply ]
I mean no disrespect, as I normally really enjoy Talking Heads, but bits of this sound like a soundtrack to Knight Rider. From Talking Heads to talking cars   Sorry... 
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Yes! Songs like this remind me of Jerry Harrison's astounding keyboard virtuosity and knack for finding and extending a Killer Groove. 
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

I'm hearing a bit of a Parliament vibe to this one.  Interesting actually to think how similar these groups are, considering how "abnormal" their sound is compared to the "pop" sound of the day. 

As for this track, I'm sad after hearing it because I never got to see a TH show! This is fantastic stuff, even better than the album version, rather amazing considering it's not real music lol. 8 rating for me.

Long Live RP!  And feel free to play MORE Talking Heads (and really, whatever the hell you want to play, BillG!


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
RIP Jonathan Demme.
Posted 7 years ago by kcliss    [ Reply ]
Jonathan Demme will be missed.
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:


Klaus Nomi?? Friend of Bowie - bit of a mime as I recall - did he put out multiple records like everyone else on your list?

 
He didn't live long enough to do that. His influence was almost entirely a result of his live performances.
Posted 7 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
A landmark song, album, and movie from one of the most inventive, evocative, and provocative bands ever. Wild, infectious beats!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Welp, I reckon that's just about enough of David Byrn's voice for this lifetime.  Once the 80's nostalgia has worn off, their music gets old very quickly. 
Posted 7 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
RP plays way too much Talking Heads!
Posted 7 years ago by dalebryan    [ Reply ]
ONE OF THE BEST BANDS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! {#Clap}{#Clap}{#Bounce}
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
this is their best album!

Burning down the house!!!!

{#Fire}
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Strange but true, with stutzen is always show time, but I don't worry we got schmooze or the word is abstruse?
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
From the greatest concert video ever, Awesome!!
Posted 8 years ago by Big_Daddy    [ Reply ]
 midget wrote:
Nooooo. This?!?! After Fleetwood Mac, Muddy Waters and Cab Calloway?

 
{#Stop}
Posted 8 years ago by giammin    [ Reply ]
Nooooo. This?!?! After Fleetwood Mac, Muddy Waters and Cab Calloway?


Posted 8 years ago by midget    [ Reply ]
I grew up in the 80s where there was an awful lot of disposable white-boy pop. I happen to like disposable pop, but this is a whole other level of white-boy funky badness.

Gonna shut up now in case I start making sense. 
Posted 8 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 Andrius wrote:
I hear RP almost everyday with pleasure but I can't understand (like other listeners) why TH und Byrne sounds everyday... It is an overestimated band... The 80's have more to offer than TH: Bauhaus, Siouxsie, Joy Division, The Smiths, Klaus Nomi. I would like to hear more from these really good bands and singers on RP...

 
I'm with you....heard enough of them in the 80s.
Posted 8 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananapiano}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
The concert I danced the most at.
Posted 10 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]

I saw this film for the first time on Quello TV.

What a performance.....one of the all time great concerts (and film concerts). loved Tina's moves!


Posted 10 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Straight 9.
Posted 10 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
 ladron wrote:
Radio Paradise plays just the right amount of Talking Heads.
 
I wouldn't mind a bit more. {#Bananajam}
Posted 11 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
Man...I do NOT like the Talking Heads.  David Byrne should be should be legally prevented from being within 20 feet of a microphone or musical instrument.
 
Well we're all entitled to our opinions, that's for sure. If you don't like them, there is a PSD button waiting for you. The rest of us will be jamming out till you get back. :)
Posted 11 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
It's even annoying LIVE.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Lewis_Moon wrote:
What can I say.  This was my youth.  Best. Music. Movie. Ever.
 

I enjoyed it immensely back in the day.  Not sure it tops the Last Waltz, but they realy are like apples and oranges 
Posted 12 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
What can I say.  This was my youth.  Best. Music. Movie. Ever.
Posted 12 years ago by Lewis_Moon    [ Reply ]
What is this fascination with these Heads that Talk?
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 Andrius wrote:
I hear RP almost everyday with pleasure but I can't understand (like other listeners) why TH und Byrne sounds everyday... It is an overestimated band... The 80's have more to offer than TH: Bauhaus, Siouxsie, Joy Division, The Smiths, Klaus Nomi. I would like to hear more from these really good bands and singers on RP...
 

Klaus Nomi?? Friend of Bowie - bit of a mime as I recall - did he put out multiple records like everyone else on your list?
Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
NIGHTMARE!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Gets me moving every time. I never grow tired of this tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
 Andrius wrote:
I will never understand Bill's addiction to Talking Heads. For my ears, they suck.
==================================================================
I agree!!

 

They do not even suck - they just....kill me!
TH + Floyd + Ludovico Einaudi - all into one bag,
some cement and over the bridge with them! 

Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
bumped because...yup.

redeyespy wrote:
STOP MAKING SENSE is a very near perfect filmization/recording of a trio of concerts from '83. Even those who weren't particularly into the Heads became converts/admired the stylish conception. The songs, powerful enough in the studio recordings, really come to life in these live interpretations. Cheers to the band and Jonathan Demme! Get the dvd NOW!! The soundtrack album could be played on an endless loop here at RP and I wouldn't complain.
 


Posted 12 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
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Posted 13 years ago by Taraincognito    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
I will never understand Bill's addiction to Talking Heads. For my ears, they suck.
 
I agree!!

Posted 13 years ago by Andrius    [ Reply ]
I hear RP almost everyday with pleasure but I can't understand (like other listeners) why TH und Byrne sounds everyday... It is an overestimated band... The 80's have more to offer than TH: Bauhaus, Siouxsie, Joy Division, The Smiths, Klaus Nomi. I would like to hear more from these really good bands and singers on RP...
Posted 13 years ago by Andrius    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
Man...I do NOT like the Talking Heads.  David Byrne should be should be legally prevented from being within 20 feet of a microphone or musical instrument.
 
then don't LISTEN...

the second comment looks like Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi are trying their hand at music criticism... {#Yell}
btw...
the song is GREAT

so's the BAND

Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
3rd that...

 hencini wrote:

Indeed.  
 


Posted 13 years ago by parttime    [ Reply ]
 rporter wrote:
This has to be (well in my opinion) one of the best live albums ever.  The film that went with it was also great. 
 
Indeed.  
Posted 13 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 rporter wrote:
This has to be (well in my opinion) one of the best live albums ever.  The film that went with it was also great. 
 
{#Yes}

Posted 13 years ago by errantpenny    [ Reply ]
Man...I do NOT like the Talking Heads.  David Byrne should be should be legally prevented from being within 20 feet of a microphone or musical instrument.
Posted 13 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
There she goes.  Making funny sounds.  Making Flippy Floppy perhaps.

Great movie and soundtrack.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 mindgoo wrote:
HELP!  Radio Paradise = Waaaaaaaaay too much Talking Heads/David Byrne. Seriously.
 
I agree... the attraction people feel to Byrne's music is beyond me.

He reminds me of a little kid constantly dancing and flailing around demanding applause for doing nothing notable. Very quickly you just want to tell him to go away... but he never does.

Posted 13 years ago by tphord    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Oh yes, this just keeps getting funnier, each of the 5000 times you've posted it.
Ha.          Ha.         Ha.
My sides hurt.

 

This is the first time I've seen it, and I think it is quite funny.
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
True This: rporter wrote:
This has to be (well in my opinion) one of the best live albums ever.  The film that went with it was also great. 
 


Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
This has to be (well in my opinion) one of the best live albums ever.  The film that went with it was also great. 
Posted 13 years ago by rporter    [ Reply ]
 DeFrankMan wrote:

I envy the deaf when i hear this. {#Headache}

 

LOLOLOL, I'd use the laughing rolling-head emoticon, but I never can get those suckers to work. 

Definitely one of my least fave TH songs. "Stop Making Sense" was a great movie though.  
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise plays just the right amount of Talking Heads.
Posted 13 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
For some reason, I've really been into Talking Heads lately.  This is one of my favorites - it's fun to dance to while doing chores.  It's fun, period. {#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I stopped making sence... till this play. Amazing show, amazing cinematography by Jordan Cronenweth. I highly recommend the DVD. 

Posted 14 years ago by petrfas    [ Reply ]
Did someone say "Prophet 5 fuelled white funk?" ;-)
Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]

This music just grates on my nerves


Posted 14 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
ugh.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
{#Lol} Drop us in the water.  Watch us flail and flounder.  Oh look! It's a piranha...

I love this song. I love Talking Heads. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Ahhh....  the echoing sound of the RP/TH crybabies.  Cry on.  Cry us a river.  Take us to the river.  Drop us in the water.
Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
{#Yell} This absolutely kicks ass!
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
I love everything...

Except this!
Posted 14 years ago by Jonathan_pa    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
I will never understand Bill's addiction to Talking Heads. For my ears, they suck.
 
I feel exactly the same. I enjoy RP all day, except when Byrne's voice is drilling in my head... I forgive Bill for this 'cause everything else is very good. Nobody's perfect ;-)  
Posted 14 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]

I envy the deaf when i hear this. {#Headache}


Posted 14 years ago by DeFrankMan    [ Reply ]
I will never understand Bill's addiction to Talking Heads. For my ears, they suck.
Posted 14 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Love that BIG SUIT!

...Best. Concert. Movie. Ever.
Posted 14 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
DB is the frosting on diversity, so let the detractors eat cake...with a spoon.... Please, don't everyone thank me at once.
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Normally i like TH!! But this is terrible!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Time to switch over to something else.....why bother with TH 24/7?
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Never loved them... I guess I won't, ever.
Posted 14 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
93vx800 wrote:
Oh Boy, here come all those TH haters. Watch out!

Personally, I love them.

 
What, the "TH haters"? Bit perverse, that... {#Stupid}


Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I was shocked when I finally came across two Talking Heads songs I thought were tolerable.  This one I think is even enjoyable.

*Looks out window for winged swines*  {#Mrgreen}
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]