Arts & Entertainment

Best Songs Featuring Lou Reed

What are your favorite songs by or with Lou Reed?

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.


What’s your favorite record/music shop?



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