The lead singer and guitarist of Talking Heads, David Byrne was born in Dumbarton, Scotland on this day 1952. David was the elder of two children, and when aged two his parents moved to Canada. Byrne’s band Talking Heads released 8 albums, with tracks including Road To Nowhere, Psycho Killer and Once In A Lifetime being among the favourites.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1348 14/05/2020
The debut album, Bliss Release, by Australian band Cloud Control celebrates 10th anniversary today! The LP of melodic guitar pop won the Australian Music Prize award in 2011. A throwback to yesteryear sounds, but a great listen nevertheless. |
 No.981 14/05/2019
The 2nd Neil Young album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is 50 years old today! Pitchfork said “was a sort of big bang for Young, a dense moment of creative explosion that saw possibilities expanding in every direction.” Includes Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River and Cowgirl in the Sand. |
 No.616 14/05/2018
I listened to the new Juliana Hatfield album with much trepidation, not sure what to expect with Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John. I was pleasantly surprised. Includes versions of the hits Physical, Xanadu, Magic, I Honestly Love You and Hopelessly Devoted to You. A quality tribute. |
 No.251 14/05/2017
Debut Battles album Mirrored is 10 years old today. Ear-catching rhythmic drums, guitar and electronics. Love Atlas, Rainbow and Leyendecker. |