Talk Talk

The Music Machine

About Talk Talk

"Talk Talk" is the debut single of the American garage rock band, The Music Machine. The song was released in November 1966, and produced the band's only Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It was then included on their debut album, (Turn On) The Music Machine.


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I got me a complication
And it's an only child
Concernin' my reputation
As something more than wild
I know it serves me right
But I can't sleep at night
Have to hide my face
Or go some other play-ay-ay-ay-ay-ace

I won't cry out for justice
Admit that I was wrong
I'll stay in hibernation
'Til the talk subsides to gone
My social life's a dud
My name is really mud
I'm up to here in lies
Guess I'm down to size
To size

Can't seem to talk about
The things that bother me
Seems to be
What everybody has
Against me
Oh, oh, all right

Here's the situation
And how it really stands
I'm out of circulation
I've all but washed my hands
My social life's a dud
My name is really mud
I'm up to here in lies
Guess I'm down to size
To size

Talk talk
Talk talk
Talk talk
Talk talk

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The Music Machine

The Music Machine (1965–1969) was an American garage rock and psychedelic (sometimes referred to as garage punk) band from the late 1960s, headed by singer-songwriter Sean Bonniwell and based in Los Angeles. The band sound was often defined by fuzzy guitars and a Farfisa organ. Their original look consisted of all-black clothing, (dyed) black moptop hairstyles and a single black glove. more »

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Written by: Edwin James Hollis, Mark David Hollis

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Talk Talk" was originally released by The Music Machine in 1966.
Billboard Rankings
The song reached No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 21 in the Canadian RPM Magazine charts, demonstrating its commercial success.
Lead Singer
Sean Bonniwell was the band's lead singer and also the one who wrote "Talk Talk".
Song Duration
The song is quite short, with a duration of less than two minutes.
Musical Style
"Talk Talk" is characterized by its intense and minimalist style. With the fuzz-tone guitar, its hard-edged sound is one of the defining examples of garage rock and proto-punk.
Album Inclusion
This track was later included on the band's 1966 album "(Turn On) The Music Machine."
Reinterpretation by Other Artists
Over the years, "Talk Talk" has been covered by several artists, including Alice Cooper and The Reactors, further solidifying its influence in rock music.
Song Legacy
Despite being more than 50 years old, "Talk Talk" continues to be appreciated by rock music enthusiasts.
Debut Single
"Talk Talk" was the debut single of The Music Machine, giving them a strong start in their career.
Formation of The Music Machine
'The Music Machine' was formed by Sean Bonniwell, who had previously been a folk musician. The band experienced a revolving door of musicians, but Bonniwell was the constant presence and main creative force.
Band Uniform
The Music Machine was known for dressing entirely in black and even wearing a single black glove, adding to their unique image.
Reputation
Though The Music Machine was short-lived and produced only a few hits, they are widely regarded as one of the groundbreaking artists of the garage rock and proto-punk genre.

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