Burning Down the House
Talking HeadsReported release: 1983Date needs verification
Alternative Rock 300Supplied note - not independently verified
Inspired by a chant heard at a Parliament-Funkadelic concert.
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1983
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Originally written by drummer Topper Headon about an imaginary king who banned rock music.
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