This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) / Moon Rocks

by Talking Heads

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) / Moon Rocks cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: October 1983
  • Label: Sire
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 8:54
  • Community rating: 4.6/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A rare instance of David Byrne writing an unabashed, sincere love song, the track's instrumental foundation was created by the band spontaneously swapping instruments during rehearsals. The subtitle 'Naive Melody' refers to the repeating, simplistic bass and synth progression that anchors the piece. Featuring a celebrated synthesizer solo by Bernie Worrell, it stands as the most warm and emotionally direct composition in the band's catalog.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, funky, polyrhythmic, jangly

Tracklist

  1. This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) (Edit) (3:50)
  2. Moon Rocks (5:04)

Credits

  • David Byrne - lyrics by, music by
  • Chris Frantz - music by
  • Jerry Harrison - music by
  • Tina Weymouth - music by

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