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Olivia Rodrigo Brings Talking Heads’ David Byrne Onstage At Governors Ball
Olivia Rodrigo threw it back to the '80s this weekend to jam out with the Talking Heads' David Byrne onstage at Governors Ball.
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Surprise! Olivia Rodrigo and David Byrne's Unforgettable Gov Ball Duet
Gov Ball 2025: Olivia Rodrigo's Surprise Guest Steals the Show New York City's Gov Ball music festival saw an unexpected highlight this year when Olivia Rodrigo brought out legendary musician David Byrne for a surprise performance. The unexpected collaboration thrilled fans and created a memorable moment for attendees. The performance, captured in several fan-made videos circulating online, showed Rodrigo and Byrne performing a portion of Talking Heads' hit song, "Burning Down the House." One fan, posting on social media, commented, "I couldn't believe my eyes! I've been a Talking Heads fan forever, and seeing them together was surreal!" Another fan added, "It was pure energy; the crowd went wild!" The collaboration underscores the unpredictable and exciting nature of live music events, highlighting the ability of artists to create spontaneous and unforgettable moments for their fans. The surprise performance is already generating significant buzz online, further cementing the Gov Ball's reputation as a top music festival.
The Hollywood Reporter
David Byrne Joins Olivia Rodrigo for Surprise Performance of “Burning Down the …
The two musicians hit the stage together in red outfits to perform a rendition of Talking Heads’ 1983 hit.
Dallas Observer
David Byrne Will Perform Two Shows in Dallas This Fall
Byrne has a follow-up to 2018's American Utopia, centered on everybody doing everything all at once.
