"Psycho Killer" is the debut single by the American rock band , released in 1977 on their first album, Talking Heads: 77 . It is widely considered one of the definitive songs of the New Wave and Post-Punk eras. Song Overview
December 1977 (Single); September 16, 1977 ( Talking Heads: 77 ). Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk, Art Punk. Songwriters: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth. Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Audio)
Byrne uses a mix of spoken-word tension and manic high notes, famously shouting "Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa!" to mimic a stuttering, nervous energy. "Psycho Killer" is the debut single by the
The iconic, driving bassline played by Tina Weymouth and David Byrne’s distinctive, "jittery" vocal delivery. Lyrical Themes and Composition Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk, Art Punk
The song opens with a signature three-note bass riff that provides the rhythmic backbone for the entire track.