David Byrne talks hit songs
The Talking Heads front man tells 60 Minutes how he wrote "Psycho Killer" and "Burning Down the House."
www.cbsnews.comDavid Byrne’s most famous song is generally considered “Psycho Killer,” and the latest related news is that he performed it live again for the first time in years, with later coverage noting continued attention around his touring and setlist changes. Recent reporting also highlights that Byrne has stayed active with new music and touring, including a 2025 album and new singles.[2][4][10]
What’s recent
- Byrne released new music in 2025, including material tied to Who Is the Sky?, which kept him in the news beyond his classic Talking Heads era.[3][4]
- Coverage from April 2026 says he has been tweaking his tour setlist and speaking publicly about how the songs resonate now.[10]
- Older reporting confirms “Psycho Killer” remains one of the defining songs associated with him and Talking Heads.[7][2]
Why it matters
“Psycho Killer” is the song most people associate with Byrne because it helped launch Talking Heads into wider fame, even though “Burning Down the House” was their only Top 10 Billboard hit. So when news mentions Byrne’s “most famous song,” it usually points back to that track and whatever new performance or reference is making headlines around it.[5][2]