In the House Top Ten: Burning Down the House (#1)

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Oh, look, what a shock. It’s time to lock the door on the house countdown. And, much like yesterday’s “house” song or yesterday’s “free”song, this is no surprise at all. You’d only be shocked if this wasn’t number one...and how could it NOT be at the top spot?? #1: Burning Down the House - Talking Heads The biggest hit in the career of the great genre-smashing band, “Burning Down the House” remains one of those instantly identifiable tunes from the earliest notes. One of those songs that makes you dance (and will wear you out if you try to do what front man David Byrne does in the live version linked below) and move! I’m sorry I couldn’t be more surprising. But good music gets repeated for a reason!! Thanks for listening. Burning Down the House Written by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth Recorded by Talking Heads From Speaking in Tongues, 1983 I don’t know what you expect: