Top Ten Talking Heads Songs: Take Me to the River (#2)

Tweet

After posting my second-favorite Eagles song it's time to get to the penultimate Talking Heads song! And for this entry I have to go with the song that introduced me to this fabulous band. #2: Take Me to the River Their first top 40 hit, that booming drum opening by Chris Frantz, joined after a few measures by wife Tina Weymouth's bass lines grabbed me and didn't let go. I remember my dad complaining when I was playing this LOUDLY with headphones on when I was a teenager! The live versions of this song are different, and I like them fine, but it's that 1978 original recording that just oozes sex, soul, salvation, and everything else that Reverend Al meant for this song to convey when he wrote it in 1974. This is not only my second favorite Talking Heads song, it's my favorite cover version of any rock song. Talking Heads nailed this song. Take Me to the River Written by Al Green and Mabone "Teenie" Hodges From More Songs About Buildings and Food, 1978