King's Lead Hat

"King's Lead Hat" is a song written by Brian Eno, released in 1977 as the fifth track from his album Before and After Science. The title is an anagram of "Talking Heads".[1] In 1978, a remixed version of the song was released as a single backed by "R.A.F.", a collaboration with Snatch.

"King's Lead Hat"
Song by Brian Eno
from the album Before and After Science
ReleasedDecember 1977 (1977-12)
1978 (1978) (single remix)
Recorded1977
Genre
Length3:56
Songwriter(s)Brian Eno
Producer(s)Brian Eno
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"King's Lead Hat"
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Rock critic Lester Bangs described the song "King's Lead Hat" as a track that emphasises "Eno's affinities with new wave in its rushed mechanical rhythms".[2] Eno would later produce Talking Heads' second, third and fourth albums, including Remain in Light (1980).

Cultural influences

The film Survivor shows a London pub with the name "King's Lead Hat" at approximately 26 minutes into the film.

Cover versions
gollark: My poor, defenceless liver!
gollark: Hmm yes, I too enjoy interacting with friends while frying my brain and liver somewhat.
gollark: Alcohol bad (although people should be allowed to use it still, obviously, if they find it fun or something).
gollark: For *basically everyone*, it does muck with reflexes and decision making.
gollark: Also reflexes and stuff, so you can't respond to cars fast enough.

References
  1. Tamm, Eric (1995). Brian Eno: His Music and the Vertical Color of Sound. Da Capo Press. pp. 113–114. ISBN 978-0-306-80649-0.
  2. Bangs, Lester (4 March 1978). "Eno Sings With the Fishes". Village Voice: 49.
  3. Gimarc, George (1997). Post Punk Diary: 1980-1982. St. Martin's Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-312-16968-8.
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