Talking Heads Remain In Light : In-depth

Released in 1980, bold and original, Remain In Light features a fascinating blend of African-inspired music and innovative use of recording technology.Hosting the hit single ‘Once In A Lifetime’, it was an album that commanded attention.As Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison put it, “Remain In Light was the beginning of a new vision.It was a very creative period and really amazing.” In this book, Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL offers an in-depth perspective on Remain In Light from a range of angles including how the album came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Talking Heads’ legacy today.