Live Covers of Talking Heads Songs

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This is a page for live covers performed by groups known for other music, see also: Talking Heads Cover Bands and Tribute Acts, or Studio Covers of Talking Heads Songs

Many bands have covered Talking Heads songs as part of live performances for decades, below is an incomplete list, you can help by expanding it.

Live History

List of Full Album Performances

Date Artist or Group Name Venue City Country Album Covered Notes
2024-12-26 American Hustle Reggies Chicago USA Speaking in Tongues [1]

List of Other Live Performances

Date Artist or Group Name Venue City Country Song(s) Covered Notes
2024-12-29 Phish Madison Square Garden New York City USA "Crosseyed and Painless" [2]

Artists who regularly play Covers of Talking Heads Songs

Artist Notes Source(s)
Tom Bailey Began covering "Psycho Killer" in 2021 [1]
Widespread Panic The band covers many different songs including "Heaven" (since 1986)[3], "Papa Legba" (since 1987), "City of Dreams" (since 1992)[4], "Life During Wartime" (since 2003)[5], and "Burning Down the House" (Just twice, in 2013 and 2016)[6].

References

  1. fearofmanc. “Tom Bailey Setlist at First Direct Arena, Leeds.” Setlist.fm, 3 Dec. 2021, www.setlist.fm/setlist/tom-bailey/2021/first-direct-arena-leeds-england-4b8b8fea.html. Accessed 11 July 2024.