I Zimbra
Talking Heads
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Gadji beri bimba clandridi Lauli lonni cadori gadjam A bim beri glassala glandride E glassala tuffm I zimbra Bim blassa galassasa zimbrabim Blassa glallassasa zimbrabim A bim beri glassala grandrid E glassala tuffm I zimbra Gadji beri bimba glandridi Lauli lonni cadora gadjam A bim beri glassasa glandrid E glassala tuffm I zimbra
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Written by: DAVID BYRNE, BRIAN ENO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Zimbra" is a song that falls under the genres of Post-punk, New wave, and Worldbeat music.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Talking Heads' 1979 album 'Fear of Music', which is the band's third studio album.
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Influence"I Zimbra" marked the beginning of Talking Heads' exploration of African polyrhythms, strongly influenced by guitarist Adrian Belew, whom frontman David Byrne had recently seen performing with Frank Zappa.
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CollaborationNotably, the song features guest musician Robert Fripp of King Crimson on guitar.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are based on Dadaist Hugo Ball's nonsensical poem "Gadji beri bimba."
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LanguageEven though the lyrics make no sense in any language, they are meant to resemble an African or Middle Eastern language to fit with the worldbeat style.
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Live PerformanceThe band's performance of "I Zimbra" on the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense is one of their most acclaimed live performances.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often seen as a pivotal turning point in the band's musical style, shifting from their earlier interest in punk rock to a more experimental and eclectic sound.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "I Zimbra," including Phish who performed it live at their festival, Festival 8.
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RemixIn 2005, a classic remix by producer Brian Eno of the song was included in a dual disc remastered edition of 'Fear of Music.'
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Chart PerformanceUnlike the later singles from 'Fear of Music', "I Zimbra" failed to chart in the US or UK but did become a popular live favorite.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its avant-garde approach, with Rolling Stone listing it as a key track on the album 'Fear of Music.'
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