Lou Reed - Last Great American Whale and Dirty Boulevard Live 1990

As a Velvet Underground fan, I don't know why it took me so long to get round to listening to Lou Reed's solo work. Maybe I had heard Walk On The Wild Side on the radio and assumed it was all like that. On the plus side, I had a large back catalogue to discover. The first album I bought on release was New York in 1989 and here is Lou playing two songs from that album at the 'Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute for a Free South Africa' show on 16th April 1990 at Wembley Stadium 2 months after Mandela's release from prison. Please subscribe to receive further uploads.

[@pcassienz]

New York is a very underrated album. Every song is a gem.

[@stayclassyhitchcock]

been looking for this performance for six years

[@rde4017]

I was there; Lou was utterly spellbinding. x

[@drstevie]

fantastic.

[@kk-bootsie]

I’ve recently discovered more of his solo work-I’m addicted! Check out the performance of he & Elvis Costello doing “Set the twilight reeling”. Amazing! First song I ever knew from childhood was Sweet Jane, but in recent weeks after 49 years, for discovered all I missed & actually feel moved by it. Thanks for posting-great version!

[@TheUpstairsRoomIsCool]

Thanks for your comment. I will check out that performance.

[@TheUpstairsRoomIsCool]

I just watched it. Quite a contrast in singing styles!

[@kk-bootsie]

The Upstairs Room Yes. I love the contrast & the energy!

[@MrRecordman]

Gotta Love Lou***

[@luigitorsello2933]

💛❤️🤍🙏🕊️💓🇮🇱

[@chriskateley3572]

Ouch!

[@trevorp9886]

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