Bibliograph

What goes on, the songs of Lou Reed

Type

Label

What goes on, the songs of Lou Reed

Language

eng

resource.accompanyingMatter

libretto or text

Form of composition

popular music

Format of music

not applicable

Main title

What goes on

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

1257472246

Sub title

the songs of Lou Reed

Summary

Lewis Allan Reed was an American musician, singer, songwriter and poet. He was the guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decadesThe latest in Ace Records' Songwriters series takes the listener from a version of 'Why Don't You Smile Now' from Lou Reed's pre-Velvet Underground days through selections from the band's albums to three from 1972's solo "Transformer". Here's Kris Needs - author of a 7,000-word essay in the accompanying 24-page booklet - with some background on the two songs that bookend the collection

Table Of Contents

I'm waiting for the man (Beck) (3:15) -- What goes on (Bryan Ferry) (4:10) -- Vicious (Lloyd Cole) (3:51) -- Perfect day (Kirsty MacColl & Evan Dando) (3:49) -- Wrap your troubles in dreams (Nico) (5:07) -- New age (Rachel Sweet) (4:14) -- I'll be your mirror (The Primitives) (2:40) -- Run, run, run (Echo & the Bunnymen) (3:51) -- Train 'round the bend (The Soft Boys) (2:45) -- Pale blue eyes (Alejandro Escovedo) (6:50) -- All tomorrow's parties (June Tabor & Oysterband) (3:49) -- Why don't you smile now (The Delmonas) (2:15) -- Sweet Jane (Cowboy Junkies) (3:35) -- Jesus (Swervedriver) (4:17) -- Femme fatale (Tracey Thorn) (2:38) -- I'm set free (Yo La Tengo) (4:08) -- Sunday morning (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs) (3:22) -- Rock 'n roll (Detroit, featuring Mitch Ryder) (4:16) -- Walk on the wild side (The Dynamics) (5:32) -- We are the people (Iggy Pop) (3:15)

Target audience

adult

Transposition and arrangement

not applicable

resource.variantTitle

Songs of Lou Reed

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