Song · Talking Heads
“This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” by Talking Heads
From the album Speaking in Tongues (1983)
“This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” by Talking Heads appears on 8 radio countdowns from 3 stations between 2009 and 2025. It was first released in 1983 on the album Speaking in Tongues. Its best result is #23 on The Current's 893 Essential Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #4,226 alternative song of all time.
8countdowns
3stations
#23best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2009–2025years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 140 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Desert Island Songs (2009) | 885 |
| 2010 | 762 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Ultimate Road Trip Songs (2010) | 885 |
| 2012 | 476 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Greatest Rock Songs (2012) | 885 |
| 2018 | 23 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2020 | 46 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2023 | 76 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (2023) | 100 |
| 2024 | 59 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (2024) | 100 |
| 2025 | 81 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (2025) | 100 |
Also listed as: This Must Be the Place (naive Melody); This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody); This Must Be The Place Naive Melody; This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody).