Once in a Lifetime

Talking Heads

Once in a Lifetime

RELEASED: November 17, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Sugar on My Tongue 2:35 2. Love → Building on Fire 2:59 3. I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That 2:37 4. Don’t Worry About the Government 3:00 5. Uh‐Oh, Love Comes to Town (original mix) 2:55 6. New Feeling (original mix) 3:03 7. Pulled Up 4:30 8. Psycho Killer 4:20 9. Warning Sign 3:55 10. Artists Only 3:35 11. Tentative Decisions 3:07 12. No Compassion 4:49 13. Stay Hungry 2:41 14. I’m Not in Love 4:34 15. The Book I Read 4:09 16. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel 2:13 17. Found a Job 5:01 18. A Clean Break 4:57 19. Take Me to the River 5:04 20. The Big Country 5:31 21. Heaven 4:01
Historical Archive
Once in a Lifetime is a seminal album by Talking Heads, released in 1981 as part of their fourth studio album, Remain in Light. The song features a blend of world music rhythms, funk, and art rock, showcasing the band's innovative approach to music production. It is best known for its catchy chorus and David Byrne's distinctive vocal delivery, as well as its groundbreaking music video directed by Toni Basil. The song has since become a staple of alternative rock and is often cited as one of the greatest songs of all time.