
Olivia Rodrigo brings out David Byrne for live 'Burning Down the House' duet at Governors Ball
Olivia Rodrigo brought out David Byrne of Talking Heads to perform 'Burning Down The House' at Gov Ball. pic.twitter.com/64Ozz2aYH6 — Pop Base (@PopBase) June 8, 2025
The performance followed a weather delay that briefly postponed the festival. Rodrigo and Byrne, both dressed in red, brought a dynamic presence to the stage.
Rodrigo wore a red bra and shorts, while Byrne sported a white T-shirt with red overalls. They energetically danced and ran around, alternating lines of the track to the crowd's excitement.
Rodrigo also performed other hit songs in her set, including "Obsessed", "Bad Idea, right?", and "So American".
'Burning Down the House' originally peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the highest-charting single for Talking Heads. The song also received a Grammy nomination at the 26th annual awards.
Earlier in the week, Talking Heads released a new music video for 'Psycho Killer,' featuring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, building on the band's legacy with fresh interpretations.
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