Song
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) is a 1983 song by Talking Heads, 4:56 long, which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, Location, Musical Term song themes.
Released 1983 Hot 100 peak #62 · 8 weeks Length 4:56 Synth-Pop, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Deliver with a vulnerable, sweet, and unusually tender sincerity
- Focus on the steady, hypnotic synth-pop groove
- Keep the phrasing simple and the emotional presence warm
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
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