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Talking Heads: Live in Rome
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Talking Heads: Live in Rome

1980-12-18 · 67 min · ★ 6.3

Music · Documentary

On December 18, 1980, the American rock band Talking Heads, with guest guitarist Adrian Belew, delivered a fantastic performance at Palaeur Arena in Rome that was filmed for broadcast on Italian TV. Taking place just two months after the release of Remain In Light, that night’s set was heavy on material from that album such as Born Under Punches, Crosseyed and Painless and The Great Curve.

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Directors
Cesare Pierleoni
Production companies
RAI
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

David ByrneDavid ByrneSelf - Vocals, guitar
Chris FrantzChris FrantzSelf - Drums, vocals
Tina WeymouthTina WeymouthSelf - Bass, vocals
Jerry HarrisonJerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, keyboards, vocals
Adrian BelewAdrian BelewSelf - Guitar

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