Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009 by Lindsay Robertson 13 Comments

Last night’s Colbert Report devoted half of the show to musical guest/interview subject David Byrne. After brushing off Colbert’s attempts to mock his self-released album with Brian Eno, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, Byrne took the conversation in a philosophical direction, responding to Colbert’s joke-questions with earnest musings about identity and conformity. It was awesome, basically.

The interview:

The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
David Byrne Pt. 1

The Performance (“Life Is Long”):

The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
David Byrne Pt. 2

David Byrne’s album with Brian Eno, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today can be purchased on their website. (My favorite song is “Strange Overtones.”)

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Comments (13)
  1. John Ham  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    If I met David Byrne and he asked me to perform some sort of sex act on him, I would have to consider it.

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  2. j0shsm1th  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    he continues to look like a a great prophet with the all white, such an intelligent and wise person. hes the shit,

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  4. will  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    best chair swiveling ever

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  5. Mcluskyist  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    David Byrne OWNS and has for 30 years.

    Hot tip: you can download Strange Overtones for free on Amazon. : )

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  6. Monk  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    I agree with all above comments and would like to propose the founding of Byrnism, a new religion based on the teachings of David Byrne as well as the desire to be sexually taken advantage of by him.

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  7. Adam  |   Posted on Mar 3rd, 2009

    What a great song!
    Oh wait, it’s by David Byrne, I’m redundant.

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  8. blage  |   Posted on Mar 9th, 2009

    His concert at Radio City was outstanding. A brilliant guy all the way around.

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  9. dave  |   Posted on Jun 14th, 2009

    Can anyone tell me the name of the drum box thing the drummer is sitting on and playing in the performance video?

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  10. geri  |   Posted on Aug 2nd, 2009

    Sigh…this man is so amazing. I do NOT get crushes, except now! David Byrne. He’s it – and for so many of us! I love “One Fine Day” …
    The box drum thing is called a cajon (cuh – hone), which means ‘box’ in Spanish. Very cool instrument, fun to play and very versitile.

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