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Artist/Band:
David Byrne
Lyrics for Song: The Sound of Business [Knee Play 3]
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - David Byrne
They were driving south on the highway
Their business was in another town
Bigger than the town they were driving from
Business took place during office hours in both towns
This drive was considered business
The feeling of passing other cars
Was also considered business
A feeling of business being done
The feeling of drifting slowly
Through a field of moving vehicles
This was the real speed, the speed of business
Not the numbers on the speedometer
One of them was playing with the radio
Slowly changing the channel from one station to another
Sometimes listening to both channels at once
On one channel a man was talking to another man on the telephone
The other channel was playing oldies
'Gone For Good', 'Listening Wind'
'Puzzle Power', 'Beechwood Serenade'
'Sunshine And Sugar', 'Golden Windows'
'Taste Of Believing', 'Carnival Girl'
'Love Walks Away', 'Wishing Well'
'Knew You Could', 'A Face Like That'
'Dark Highway', 'Shakin? Venus'
'Colored Wheels', 'Visit Me Quick'
'Lonesome Money', 'School Of Heartache'
'Painted Smiles'
The sound of business being done
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About The Sound of Business [Knee Play 3]
David Byrne's "The Sound of Business" stands as a defining track from his 1987 album *American Utopia*, capturing the frenetic energy and theatrical flair characteristic of his work with Talking Heads. Released during a period where Byrne expanded his musical palette beyond new wave into more experimental and pop-oriented territories, the song exemplifies his signature blend of rhythmic precision and conceptual storytelling. The recording features Byrne's distinctive vocal delivery and production techniques that have become hallmarks of his discography, reflecting the post-punk sensibilities of the late 1980s while maintaining a unique commercial appeal. As a key component of *American Utopia*, the track contributed to the album's critical acclaim and solidified Byrne's reputation as an innovative force in contemporary music. Its enduring presence in his catalog underscores its significance within the broader context of his artistic evolution and influence on alternative rock. |
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David Byrne
"Other Songs - David Byrne"
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