It is frequently cited on "Greatest Songs of All Time" lists by publications like Rolling Stone and NME .
While the studio audio is the foundation, the song gained legendary status through the live version in the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense , where David Byrne performs it solo with a boombox. Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Audio)
The iconic, driving bassline played by Tina Weymouth and David Byrne’s distinctive, "jittery" vocal delivery. Lyrical Themes and Composition It is frequently cited on "Greatest Songs of
December 1977 (Single); September 16, 1977 ( Talking Heads: 77 ). Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk, Art Punk. Songwriters: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth. Art Punk. Songwriters: David Byrne
The song opens with a signature three-note bass riff that provides the rhythmic backbone for the entire track.