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David Byrne Performs ‘When We Are Singing’ on Colbert, Confirms ICE Footage in Tour

The Late Show appearance underscored his choice to license ICE video as end-of-song commentary.

Overview

  • Byrne brought his new single to The Late Show on Tuesday, leading a blue-clad ensemble in a tightly choreographed performance.
  • He told Stephen Colbert he licensed video from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal immigration agency, to screen at the end of the Talking Heads song “Life During Wartime.”
  • He described one clip from Chicago that shows a bicyclist chased by ICE agents before the rider gets away.
  • He is in the middle of a world tour behind Who Is the Sky?, with most North American dates still to come and European festival stops this summer.
  • He continues to fold Talking Heads staples into the set while downplaying hopes for a full band reunion.