News of Lou Reed’s death spread quickly. I was lucky to see him perform at the Orpheum in Boston and he played one of my favorite songs then.
In remembrance of Reed, here’s a list of my favorite songs he sang or played on, in no particular order. What are your favorites? (The videos are attached to this post.)
All Tomorrow’s Parties
I’ll Be Your Mirror
Perfect Day
Work: Reed worked on this with John Cale, in memory of Andy Warhol. The whole album, titled Songs for Drella, is a work of art.
Hookywooky
Pale Blue Eyes
Sweet Jane
Going on a Musical Treasure Hunt
If you’re looking to stock up on some Lou Reed or The Velvet Underground albums in memory of the musician, here’s a list of Connecticut record stores.
