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Recording in RCA Recording
Studios took only three hours at the expense of US$ 150. The song took two takes and the planned A-side, "Come on In", in only one. "Come on In" was later replaced by "Talk Talk" when record producers deemed it suitable for an A-side release. The "Talk Talk" track clocked
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constantly played the song due to its short track length, giving it added exposure. While touring, the song became a favorite among the band's fans, so the composition was regularly extended. The track was subsequently released on
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at one minute and 56 seconds, yet still compiled four distinctive rhythm changes. Engineer, Paul Buff, innovated the recording by using a ten-track recording machine when most recording artists only had a four-track. Keyboardist,
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to produce the song's signature bassline, which was backed by Mark Landon's wiry guitar playing. This new way of playing caught the attention of record producer Brian Ross, who brought them into studios to record a single.
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