Jonathan Demme: 'Stop Making Sense' interview and guest DJ set (1984)
Lost Notes: Groupies · KCRW
September 28, 20232h 6mbonus
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<p>Talking Heads’ 1984 film, <em>Stop Making Sense</em>, has long been regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest concert films ever made. A new <a href="https://a24films.com/films/stop-making-sense" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://a24films.com/films/stop-making-sense">A24 restoration</a> of the film is out in theaters now.</p>
<p>Director Jonathan Demme dropped in on Deirdre for a guest DJ set while the film was still in theaters. Demme sat in for SNAP No. 172 on November 8, 1984, spinning a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyowp6teK7WWn8xrmmVL9?si=fa6a4b07f7854e7d" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyowp6teK7WWn8xrmmVL9?si=fa6a4b07f7854e7d">wild selection</a> of his favorite music — including the premiere of a then-unheard Talking Heads song — and discussing the making of the now-iconic film. </p>
<p>Read on for their conversation and dive into his song choices with our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyowp6teK7WWn8xrmmVL9?si=fa6a4b07f7854e7d" data-linktype="external" data-val="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyowp6teK7WWn8xrmmVL9?si=fa6a4b07f7854e7d">Jonathan Demme Spotify playlist</a>. </p>