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Great story.
I remember reading a story about a brazilian journalist who tried to interview Lou when he was here in Brazil for a concert. At first, it was all doing well, but after a question (I don't remember about what it was), the interview became more and more difficult, as Lou was so evasive. At the end, there was no interview at all. The journalist had an album he wanted Lou to sign but he gave up, because he feel Lou was not keen for anything.
Hours later, the same journalist met Lou again at the hotel and asked him to sign the album, and Lou was a totally different person. He talked to the guy like nothing had happened, and signed the album with a great smile on his face.
After a full day of reflecting, a thought that crossed my mind is I wonder if David Bowie would do a tribute concert or something. He just loved him so much and I figure of all people David could put together a really cool thing. Or this would possibly be something to get David to play a show of his own. Sad thought, but maybe this got him thinking about his own mortality.
Well that's an touching interview made of a 22 years old beginner in the game....makes me miss Reed even more...
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I have the EXACT same story. Oscar Hijuelos "opened" for him, reading from The Mambo Kings Play Songs Of Love. Must've been Summer of '91. Met him in his trailer with his wife. Craziness! Were we at the same place/same time, crholmstrom?
Can someone give us non Swedes a brief run down on what the interviewer is saying in his little solo spots?
"I was scared and nervous, cause I didnt know anything about Lou Reed."
Thanks
It was a joke in Creem magazine. I'm pretty sure it appeared with a Lester Bangs article. The two of them had a famous "feud." (See the American Masters documentary that I posted earlier. )
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Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
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Date: October 28, 2013 08:45
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hbwriter
well, he was cranky as ever this day - never an easy guy to talk to as i learned once or twice- that said, if you didn't force anything or even try too much- lou would, on his own time and inclinations, offer stuff. this day, i remember as he looked at a transformer cover he said, "why did i let them make me look that way? that's not me. that wasn't me. that was their idea of me." who, lou? "you know. record people. david. whoever was around"
i meet and interview/photo lots of musicians - no other presence like this guy - minimalist - but that was him - the real deal - i've seen true fans gush to his face- he might just stare at them- silent- forever- the people would wait wait - then just sort of wander away. then other times, if the mood struck him - he might offer "you know andy never did want us to do that record" or something - some bit of detail to the delight of a fan.
Great story.
I remember reading a story about a brazilian journalist who tried to interview Lou when he was here in Brazil for a concert. At first, it was all doing well, but after a question (I don't remember about what it was), the interview became more and more difficult, as Lou was so evasive. At the end, there was no interview at all. The journalist had an album he wanted Lou to sign but he gave up, because he feel Lou was not keen for anything.
Hours later, the same journalist met Lou again at the hotel and asked him to sign the album, and Lou was a totally different person. He talked to the guy like nothing had happened, and signed the album with a great smile on his face.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
kahoosier
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Date: October 28, 2013 08:55
A favorite of mine since High School...just without words. I will miss the excitment of the challange that a new Reed CD always brought.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
RollingFreak
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Date: October 28, 2013 09:22
That was exactly what my dad said today. He said "whats most upsetting I'll never have that amazing feeling of a new Lou Reed record. No matter how long he was out of the game, one constant in the world is that eventually there will be a new Lou Reed CD." This is a coming from a guy who saw Lou BEFORE his first solo album came out and he was playing college auditoriums. Both of us are just shocked beyond belief.Quote
kahoosier
I will miss the excitment of the challange that a new Reed CD always brought.
After a full day of reflecting, a thought that crossed my mind is I wonder if David Bowie would do a tribute concert or something. He just loved him so much and I figure of all people David could put together a really cool thing. Or this would possibly be something to get David to play a show of his own. Sad thought, but maybe this got him thinking about his own mortality.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
andrea66
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Date: October 28, 2013 10:15
sad day yesterday. one of the greatest. i'll miss him, I am 47 and I was surprised by my adolescencial reaction about lou reed's death. sad day..
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
wandering spirit
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Date: October 28, 2013 10:27
sad. Rest in peace, Lou....
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
RoughJusticeOnYa
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Date: October 28, 2013 10:45
Yeah... Great loss. Unique fellah...
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
Glammy
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Date: October 28, 2013 11:09
I've never been into his music. Just not my cup of tea. But regarding of the surprisingly massive media coverage of his passing, he must have been a tremendous important artist everybody was a fan of, although most people didn't know anything besides TAWOTWS and that he was in Velvet Underground.
So what...
R.I.P. Mr. Reed.
So what...
R.I.P. Mr. Reed.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
Come On
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Date: October 28, 2013 11:18
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parislocksmith
Well that's an touching interview made of a 22 years old beginner in the game....makes me miss Reed even more...
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Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
dead.flowers
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Date: October 28, 2013 12:04
You've gone too early ... Rest in Peace, Lou ...
And see you on the wild side ...
And see you on the wild side ...
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
Witness
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Date: October 28, 2013 14:30
Yes, very sad news! (All I am able to say.)
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
reg thorpe
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Date: October 28, 2013 14:38
Satellite's gone up to the skies
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
reg thorpe
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Date: October 28, 2013 14:41
I remember meeting him in a record shop with a friend in the village..my friend asked him if he had a minute...Reed says "I've got two and yours are up"...we just laughed and laughed.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
CousinC
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Date: October 28, 2013 14:56
I'm speechless. Saw him early 70's on first Euro gigs. One of my RocknRoll heros.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
The Ghost Of Good taste
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Date: October 28, 2013 15:35
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crholmstrom
...First time I saw him was a poetry reading in Central Park. I got to meet him later & he was very nice to me...
I have the EXACT same story. Oscar Hijuelos "opened" for him, reading from The Mambo Kings Play Songs Of Love. Must've been Summer of '91. Met him in his trailer with his wife. Craziness! Were we at the same place/same time, crholmstrom?
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
tatters
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Date: October 28, 2013 16:03
"The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet .... I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy'"
- john cale
- john cale
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
His Majesty
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Date: October 28, 2013 16:22
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parislocksmith
Can someone give us non Swedes a brief run down on what the interviewer is saying in his little solo spots?
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
TooTough
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Date: October 28, 2013 17:21
Sad news! But:
"Don´t believe half of what you see, none of what you hear!"
NEW YORK is one of my all time favourite albums.
I´m glad to have seen him two times live.
Thanks, Lou!
"Don´t believe half of what you see, none of what you hear!"
NEW YORK is one of my all time favourite albums.
I´m glad to have seen him two times live.
Thanks, Lou!
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
seitan
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Date: October 28, 2013 17:21
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His MajestyQuote
parislocksmith
Can someone give us non Swedes a brief run down on what the interviewer is saying in his little solo spots?
"I was scared and nervous, cause I didnt know anything about Lou Reed."
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
hbwriter
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Date: October 28, 2013 17:26
i think lou demanded, of interviewers anyway, that you just know your shit
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
BroomWagon
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Date: October 28, 2013 17:31
I was reading another forum and one of the commenters said there was a poster in the '70s shown on this page.
[dontforgetthesongs365.wordpress.com]
It's the Lou Reed Wanted Dead or Alive poster. Publicity or who put it out I wonder?? It's on that webpage.
[dontforgetthesongs365.wordpress.com]
It's the Lou Reed Wanted Dead or Alive poster. Publicity or who put it out I wonder?? It's on that webpage.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
daytime
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Date: October 28, 2013 17:41
Oh dear, Lou I feel bad, thanks for all the grat music man may God bless you and your family.
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
His Majesty
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Date: October 28, 2013 18:13
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seitan
"I was scared and nervous, cause I didnt know anything about Lou Reed."
Thanks
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
loog droog
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Date: October 28, 2013 18:28
Quote
BroomWagon
I was reading another forum and one of the commenters said there was a poster in the '70s shown on this page.
[dontforgetthesongs365.wordpress.com]
It's the Lou Reed Wanted Dead or Alive poster. Publicity or who put it out I wonder?? It's on that webpage.
It was a joke in Creem magazine. I'm pretty sure it appeared with a Lester Bangs article. The two of them had a famous "feud." (See the American Masters documentary that I posted earlier. )
Re: OT: RIP Lou Reed
Posted by:
Redhotcarpet
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Date: October 28, 2013 18:51
The most influential American band ever. Second most influential band ever. A true genius, one of those who never die. Timeless like no other.
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