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Lou Reed
Lewis Allan Reed was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground came to be regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career. Having played guitar and sung in doo-wop groups in high school, Reed studied poetry at Syracuse University under Delmore Schwartz, and served as a radio DJ, hosting a late-night avant-garde music program while at college. After graduating from Syracuse, he went to work for Pickwick Records in New York City, a low-budget record company that specialized in sound-alike recordings, as a songwriter and session musician. A fellow session player at Pickwick was John Cale; together with Sterling Morrison and Angus MacLise, they would form the Velvet Underground in 1965. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Walk On the Wild Side
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Perfect Day
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Intro / Sweet Jane (Live [1973 Version])
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Satellite of Love
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Coney Island Baby
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Albums

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Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65

2024
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New York (Deluxe Edition)

2020
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The Raven

2003
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Hudson River Wind Meditations

2024
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Sunday Morning ( Pt.1 )

2018
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Ecstasy

2000
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I'm So Free: The 1971 RCA Demos

2022
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Lulu

2011
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Circus Or A Sewer

2021
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The Raven (Expanded Edition)

2008

Singles & EPs

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Open Invitation

Single • 2023
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Sunday Morning ( Pt.2 )

Single • 2018
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Perfect Day (Live)

Single • 2019
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Gee Whiz, 1958-1964

EP • 2022
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Inspired By the Film Nanking

Single • 2007
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Sweet Jane (Live in Los Angeles, 2003)

Single • 2004
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Men of Good Fortune - May 1965 Demo

Single • 2022
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All Tomorrow's Dance Parties

EP • 2000
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Heroin - May 1965 Demo

Single • 2022
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Metal Machine Music

EP • 1975

Videos

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Charley's Girl (Official Audio)

Lou Reed • 370K views
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What's Good (The Thesis)

Lou Reed • 378K views
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I Love You, Suzanne (Official Video)

Lou Reed • 468K views
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No Money Down (Official Video)

Lou Reed • 380K views
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Lou Reed - Hooky Wooky (Official Music Video)

Lou Reed • 109K views
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Busload of Faith

Lou Reed • 139K views
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Legendary Hearts (Official Video)

Lou Reed • 113K views
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Dirty Boulevard

Lou Reed • 398K views
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Women (Official Video)

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Late Night Classic Rock

Playlist • YouTube Music
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The Hits: '70s

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Greatest Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Lou Reed

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The Best of Lou Reed

Playlist • Lou Reed • 20K views

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