Talking Heads at the Mudd Club

Talking Heads playing the intimate confines of the Mudd Club at 77 White Street in August of 1979.

This is some amazing footage I’d certainly never seen before. Not only is this a feral, pugnacious rendition of “Psycho Killer,” but a great, illuminating look inside the Mudd Club, which is usually captured in indescrinible grain and shadow (like that fabled Cramps clip or the footage of the Circle Jerks I’ve posted here before).

Also stick around for the footage of coolster Mudd Club attendees starting at around 4:03. Spot anyone you know in there?

Talking Heads • Psycho Killer • Live at the Mudd Club • August 13, 1979 from Nacho's Productions on Vimeo.