David Byrne discography
David Byrne discography
David Byrne speaking at the 2006 Future of Music Policy Summit hosted by the McGill University Schulich School of Music in Montreal, Canada |
| Releases |
| ↙Studio albums |
8 |
| ↙Live albums |
4 |
| ↙Singles |
14 |
| ↙Soundtracks |
12 |
| ↙Remix albums |
1 |
This page contains a comprehensive collection of information related to recordings by Scottish-American composer, musician, and producer David Byrne, former singer for Talking Heads.
Talking Heads
Byrne appeared on every release by Talking Heads, including their studio albums:
And the live albums:
Solo career
While recording with Talking Heads, Byrne started working on collaborations and albums with the band.
Studio albums
- "—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart, albums not released in a particular territory, or chart information is not available.
Soundtracks
- "—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart, albums not released in a particular territory, or chart information is not available.
In addition to the scores and soundtracks that have been released as albums, Byrne has written music for several other productions:
Live albums
- "—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart, albums not released in a particular territory, or chart information is not available.
Remix albums
| Year |
Album details |
Peak chart positions |
Notes |
| US |
UK |
| 1998 |
The Visible Man
|
— |
— |
Remixes of songs from Feelings. |
- "—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart, albums not released in a particular territory, or chart information is not available.
Singles
- "Regiment" b/w "America Is Waiting" (with Brian Eno) – 1981
- "The Jezebel Spirit" (with Brian Eno) – 1981
- "Big Blue Plymouth (Eyes Wide Open)" – 1981
- "The Last Emperor" (with Ryuichi Sakamoto) – 1987
- "Make Believe Mambo" – 1989
- "Dirty Old Town" – 1989
- "The Forestry" – 1991
- "Hanging Upside Down" – 1992
- "She's Mad" – 1992
- "Girls on My Mind" – 1992
- "Angels" – 1994
- "Back in the Box" – 1994
- "Miss America" – 1997
- "Like Humans Do" – 2001
- "U.B. Jesus" – 2001
- "Strange Overtones" (with Brian Eno) – 2008
Collaborations
| Year |
Artist |
Release |
Notes |
| 1978 |
Dinosaur |
"Kiss Me Again" single |
Guitar |
| 1980 |
Love of Life Orchestra |
"Extended Nicities" single |
Guitar |
| Robert Fripp |
God Save the Queen/Under Heavy Manners |
Vocals on "Under Heavy Manners" |
| 1984 |
The Staple Singers |
"Slippery People" single |
Guitar, Talking Heads cover version |
| 1986 |
Phillip Glass |
Song from Liquid Days |
Lyrics on "Liquid Days" and "Open the Kingdom" |
| 1988 |
Tom Tom Club |
Boom Boom Chi Boom Boom |
Vocals on "Femme Fatale" |
| Tom Tom Club |
"Femme Fatale" |
Vocals, also features Marshall Jefferson remix |
| 1990 |
Margareth Menezes |
Elegibô |
Vocals and production on "Canto pra Subir" and "Abra a Boca" |
| Bernie Worrell |
Funk of Ages |
Co-writing and vocals on "Sing" |
| 1992 |
Balanescu Quartet |
Byrne/Moran/Lurie/Torke |
Composition on "High Life for Strings" |
| Tom Zé |
Brazil Classics, Vol. 5: The Hips of Tradition |
Vocals and guitar on "Jingle do Disco", released on Luaka Bop |
| 1995 |
Selena |
Dreaming of You |
Vocals, co-writing, and production on "God's Child (Baila Conmigo)" |
| 1996 |
Café Tacuba |
Avalanche de Exitos |
Vocals on "No Controles" |
| 2000 |
Peret and Carol C |
Tributo A Peret |
Vocals on "Si Fulano" |
| 2001 |
Vinicus Cantuaria |
Vinicius |
Lyrics and vocals on "Rio" |
| 2002 |
X-Press 2 |
"Lazy" single |
Co-writing and vocals, later released on Grown Backwards |
| 2004 |
10,000 Maniacs |
Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings |
Vocals "Let the Mystery Be", originally recorded for 1993's MTV Unplugged, along with cover versions of "Dallas" and "Jolene" |
| Thievery Corporation |
The Cosmic Game |
Lyrics and vocals on "The Heart's a Lonely Hunter" |
| 2005 |
Fischerspooner |
Odyssey |
Lyrics on "Get Confused" |
| 2006 |
Forro in the Dark |
Bonfires of Sao Jao |
Vocals on "Asa Branca" and "I Wish (Bundle of Contradictions)" |
| La Portuaria |
La Portuaria |
Lyrics and vocals on "Hoy no le temo a la muerte" |
| 2007 |
Baby Elephant |
Turn My Teeth Up! |
Vocals on "How Does the Brainwave?" |
| Marisa Monte |
Universo Ao Meu Redor |
Vocals on "State of Liberty" |
| David Shrigley |
Worried Noodles |
Vocals on "For You" |
| Paul Van Dyk |
In Between |
Vocals on "Fall with Me" |
| 2008 |
The BPA and Dizzee Rascal |
"Toe Jam" |
Vocals |
| 2009 |
N.A.S.A. |
The Spirit of Apollo |
Vocals on "The People Tree" and "Money" |
| Brazilian Girls |
"I'm Losing Myself" |
Vocals |
| 2010 |
If By Yes |
"Salt on Sea Glass" |
Vocals on "Eliza" |
| Maximum Balloon |
"Maximum Balloon" |
Vocals on "Apartment Wrestling" |
| 2011 |
Arcade Fire |
The Suburbs (Deluxe Edition) |
Vocals on "Speaking in Tongues" |
Compilation appearances
| Year |
Release |
Track(s) |
| 1982 |
Music and Rhythm |
"His Wife Refused" |
| 1989 |
The 20th Anniversary Album |
"America Is Waiting" |
| Like a Girl I Want You to Keep Coming |
"Song for the Trees (or) I Know Sometimes the World Is Wrong" |
| 1990 |
Red Hot + Blue |
"Don't Fence Me In" |
| 1993 |
Caged/Uncaged: A Rock/Experimental Homage to John Cage |
"Cage and the Long Island Expressway" and "Enlightened Whistler" |
| 1994 |
Beat the Retreat: Songs by Richard Thompson |
"Just the Motion", originally by Richard Thompson |
| 1995 |
Blue in the Face soundtrack |
Co-wrote "Mi Barrio", performed by La Casa, released by Luaka Bop |
| Afro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black Peru |
"Maria Lando", released by Luaka Bop and compiled by Byrne |
| 1996 |
Red Hot + Rio |
"Waters of March" with Marisa Monte |
| Offbeat: A Red Hot Soundtrip |
"It Goes Back" |
| 1997 |
Red Hot + Latin |
"Yolonda Niguas" with Café Tacuba |
| 1998 |
Red Hot + Lisbon |
"Dreamworld: Marco de Canavezes" with Caetano Veloso |
| 2000 |
Mantra Mix |
"Ain't Got so Far to Go" |
| 2002 |
The Only Blip Hop Record You Will Ever Need, Vol. 1 |
"Pocket Monster" |
| Hear Music Volume 7: Waking |
"Walk on Water" |
| 2004 |
In Good Company soundtrack |
"Glass, Concrete & Stone" |
| Future Soundtrack for America |
"Ain't Got so Far to Go" |
| The Wired CD |
"My Fair Lady" |
| 2005 |
The Wired CD: Ripped. Sampled. Mashed. Shared. |
"My Fair Lady" |
| 2007 |
Plum |
"Ex-Guru", originally by The Fiery Furnaces |
| The Simpsons: Testify |
"Everybody Hates Ned Flanders" medley |
| 2009 |
Dark Was the Night |
"Knotty Pine", with Dirty Projectors |
| 2010 |
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps |
"Sleeping Up", "Tiny Apocalypse", and "Lazy"; "Home", "I Feel My Stuff", "Life Is Long", "My Big Nurse", and "Strange Overtones" with Eno; and "This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody)" by Talking Heads |
Production
Talking Heads produced or co-produced all their own music; in addition, Byrne has produced:
Other projects
Byrne has released a handful of books - including Arboretum a collection of sketches of some of his favorite trees and The New Sins about sin in the 21st century. He has also made several public art installations, speaking engagements on art and technology, and PowerPoint presentations. In addition to a recording career as a solo artist, he also founded the record labels Luaka Bop and Todo Mundo.
References