Lou Reed was born in New York City on 2 March 1943. Co-founder of the Velvet Underground, which was under the aegis of Andy Warhol, the band attained a cultic and influential following, but commercially failed.
His solo career began in 1972 and lasted until his death in 2013. Even if one did not share his lifestyle and personal preferences, the lyrics and music left an indelible impression. A roommate once criticized him for speaking instead of singing. Reed consciously developed that deadpan style of delivery. At Syracuse University he studied under and became a friend of the poet and writer Delmore Schwartz. Reed's intention was to write the American novel in a song.
I can relate to that. Several friends and readers have commented on my storytelling in poetic form. At least one has recently suggested that I resume writing prose as well. Maybe I will!
Here I post two of Reed's "novels in song": Enjoy! And no, they are not from "Berlin", which may surprise some of you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3TPwOT31g
His solo career began in 1972 and lasted until his death in 2013. Even if one did not share his lifestyle and personal preferences, the lyrics and music left an indelible impression. A roommate once criticized him for speaking instead of singing. Reed consciously developed that deadpan style of delivery. At Syracuse University he studied under and became a friend of the poet and writer Delmore Schwartz. Reed's intention was to write the American novel in a song.
I can relate to that. Several friends and readers have commented on my storytelling in poetic form. At least one has recently suggested that I resume writing prose as well. Maybe I will!
Here I post two of Reed's "novels in song": Enjoy! And no, they are not from "Berlin", which may surprise some of you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3TPwOT31g
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