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Olivia Rodrigo brings out David Byrne for live “Burning Down the House” duet at Governors Ball
- On June 7, 2025, Olivia Rodrigo delivered a headline performance on the Verizon-sponsored main stage at the Governors Ball event held in New York City, following a set by Conan Gray.
- The festival experienced a short pause due to rain, which allowed Gray’s dramatic performance to unfold at sunset before Rodrigo’s lively set energized the crowd.
- Rodrigo, age 22, brought out Talking Heads' former frontman David Byrne to perform their hit 'Burning Down the House,' with both dressed in red and engaging the crowd dynamically.
- Released in 1983, "Burning Down the House" stands as Talking Heads' highest-charting single and earned the band a Grammy nod at the 26th annual ceremony.
- Rodrigo's headline set and collaboration with Byrne marked a highlight in her ongoing festival run, preceding her upcoming Glastonbury 2025 headlining and Lollapalooza debut.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Governors Ball 2025 Set Included A Surprise David Byrne Appearance
When it comes to contemporary pop stars, Olivia Rodrigo is as rock-adjacent as they come. Her hits have more electric guitar than synths and she’s clearly an appreciator of rock history, too, which she displayed at the Governors Ball festival this past weekend. Towards the end of her main set, she delivered a cover of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down The House” and she was joined by David Byrne himself. Byrne mostly took the reigns on the song, with…
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