Stephen Colbert Joins David Byrne for 'Burning Down the House' Performance on The Late Show Ahead of Finale
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Summary
Stephen Colbert, ahead of The Late Show's series finale on May 21, hosted David Byrne and his Why Is The Sky? band for a performance of the Talking Heads classic "Burning Down the House." Colbert joined Byrne on stage in a matching blue suit as flames appeared on screen behind them. The performance served as a fitting farewell for the show, which CBS canceled in July 2025.
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Bryne took the Late Show stage alongside his Why Is The Sky? band.
Flames raged on the screen behind them during the performance. It's a fitting farewell.
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