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Rhiannon12866

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

Reply to scarletwoman (Reply #6)

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 06:44 AM

Mar 2020

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

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SNL: David Byrne: Once in a Lifetime (Live) [View all] Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 OP

Same as it ever was! shenmue Mar 2020 #1

That was fantastic! 2naSalit Mar 2020 #2

Damn I wish I'd gone to this show when it came thru Phoenix nt sweetloukillbot Mar 2020 #3

Still an artist, still a great song. betsuni Mar 2020 #4

I wondered if he would get a standing ovation for that. He should have. nt chowder66 Mar 2020 #5

Far friggin' out!!! scarletwoman Mar 2020 #6

I know! This may be the best musical guest/performance they've ever had. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #7

It was fabulous!!! scarletwoman Mar 2020 #9

I know! I often take my dog out during the musical guests, but this one was mesmerizing! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #10

I know! This may be the best musical guest/performance they've ever had. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #8

Just for fun - here's the original 1980 Talking Heads video for that song: scarletwoman Mar 2020 #11

Oh, very cool! Thanks so much! What a great idea! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #12

I've had it bookmarked on my computer ever since I first found it - I love it so much! scarletwoman Mar 2020 #13

That was the perfect idea that's why this was so popular here, so many DUers remember! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #15

Have you seen the DUer age group breakdown poll from last week? scarletwoman Mar 2020 #18

That poll definitely explains a lot IronLionZion Mar 2020 #23

I did think of that, too! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #25

Don't get me wrong, because I really enjoyed last night's performance.... EarnestPutz Mar 2020 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #14

I have to agree, this was the best SNL musical performance that I can remember Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #16

Love it! mrs_p Mar 2020 #17

1983 central scrutinizer Mar 2020 #19

Thank you SO MUCH. SO great to see him. lostnfound Mar 2020 #20

This has brought such joy Ruby the Liberal Mar 2020 #21

Exquite rendition of one of my very favorite songs. Paladin Mar 2020 #22

This Byrne performance is what I consider a Masterpiece of Holy Song! Thank You for posting!!! Kind of Blue Mar 2020 #24

Love it ! Never get tired of this song even though heard it 1000 times ! slevdog Mar 2020 #26

I agree, this was an absolutely inspiring performance! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2020 #34

He still moves pretty good captain queeg Mar 2020 #27

He has always been a fantastic showman Warpy Mar 2020 #28

Feelin' the Byrne! BluesRunTheGame Mar 2020 #29

I saw this tour at the Anthem in Washington DC mjvpi Mar 2020 #30

That was awesome. Mosby Mar 2020 #31

Okay... I have to fess up. I cried. Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #32

Unbelievably fuckin great! I remember... GReedDiamond Mar 2020 #35

Late to the conversation, but Delarage Mar 2020 #36