Hi Jamel_aka_Jamal, I wanted to put you on to a fun country song by Jerry Reed called “She got the Gold Mine, I got the Shaft” Jerry Reed was a fantastic songwriter and one heck of a guitar player!
old band...named accept..song title..xtc...probably one of the best guitar intros ever...i dunno...close second maybe to judas priest pain...anywho...worth a listen.
One of the things I love the most about this song is its loose often out of key or tune notes. It's "DILIGAF" attitude on the guitar with some pretty f-ing deep lyrics. If you get a chance check "She Was Waiting for Her Mother at the Station in Torino and You Know I Really Love You Baby but It's Getting to Heavy to Laugh" by Shawn Phillips. If the title doesn't spark your curiosity nothing will. 😁
The Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands in history, considered by many to be the first 'punk' band. Knowing your taste though, I'd check out their more soulful tracks like "Sweet Jane" "Sunday Morning" "Oh Sweet Nuthin" "New Age" and then some solo Lou Reed with "Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love." You've already done "Walk on the Wild Side."
Lou Reed almost single handedly invented indie and alternative rock. This music is from the f'ing 60s. Just jaw dropping. One of the best writers in the history of music.
And Bowie didn't even buy his! His manager had gone to NYC in 1966 to check out the scene and got an acetate from Warhol himself (autographed, of course) before the record was even released. He gave it to Bowie, who almost immediately started covering "I'm Waiting for the Man" with his then-current band The Riot Squad.
“ Sweet Jane”, “Sweet Nuthin “(remastered version)just two of my personal favorites. Lou Reed and the Underground were gritty, dark ,and streetwise. Sung and recorded about the forgotten underbelly and people they knew.
Please do more Velvet Underground. Especially the ones with Nico. I have this fantasy that one day I'll walk down the aisle to I'll Be Your Mirror. Speaking of Nico, her version of These Days is incredible. That song was written by Jackson Browne when he was just 16 yrs old! Definitely worth a listen.
Finally, some Velvet Underground! "Femme Fatale," "All Tomorrow's Parties," "Sweet Jane"......they made songs to play over and over. Thanks for this reaction, Jamel!
yeah the lyrics here are like a riddle. In forty years I've pondered and they mean different things at different times. The very next song on that record "Beginning to See the Light" is very upbeat, catchy and the words are also really versatile and make a person wonder. The band also has the reputation of being a forerunner of metal and punk and extremely influential. Thanks for this Jamel!
He's finally listening to the Velvet Underground! Be sure to check out Heroin, I'm Waiting for the Man, Venus in Furs, and What Goes On. After the VU, you need to check out the Brian Jonestown Massacre! I also recommend The Stooges, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Love and Rockets, and Mazzy Star!
Hey Jamal long time listener first time caller. Man thats my favourite ever song I'm so glad you enjoyed it love your channel brother love the smiles laughter positivity! Nice nice ma man! It nice to be nice manners cost nothing right! Lovley mate..
There is just something about Lou Reed's voice man. It's extremely sincere. Fun side note, Andy Warhol (look him up if you don't know him. He was an artist.) became their manager in 1966. They were the house band at "The Factory", Warhol's artist commune thing.
More velvet more velvet more velvet. All tomorrow's party, heroin, I'll be your mirror, oh sweet nuthin, venus in furs, who loves the sun. Come on me lad Jamel, dapper stuff with velvet.
Wow Jamel, speaking of mountain tops. Now you're listening to one of the greatest bands ever that few people have heard of. Don't stop here, you'll be amazed.
I'm sure someone else has suggested it but "I'll Be Your Mirror" is one of my faves. Thanks for this reaction-great reason to listen to this song again.
Lou Reed studied creative writing under Delmore Schwartz at Syracuse University. He learned his craft. His lyrics show that. He influenced my life and the way I think in uncountable ways. I miss him.
He also worked for a while in the Brill Building alongside Neil Diamond and Carole King and the like. Went in a totally different direction, but he knew how to craft a song.
The Velvet Underground put out 4 albums, and it was like they were 4 completely different bands. Then they put out the "missing album" VU, and it turned out they were 5 completely different bands :) Some quiet, some noisy, some straightforward, some really strange ... you are in for a wild ride and I hope you enjoy it.
They also put out that garbage album after LR went solo. But the basically doesn't count. The 4 with Reed might be the best 4 album stretch to start a career for any band ever.
Any comment on that last verse? That's where Lou slides the knife. "The fact that you are married only proves that you're my best friend." The narrator is in an adulterous relationship.
Wow! for the first time after watching a ton of your reaction videos, I got to experience hearing a song for the first time with you. It was so awesome hearing this song for the first time and getting your reaction. You are so good at hearing what the singer is saying and not what they are singing.
Lou Reed songs you might know, but don't know you know "Walk on the Wildside" "Perfect Day" and my fave "Satellite of Love"--the last one is the catchiest probably
Jamal, if you ever want to hear one of the greatest 9-minute jams ever in music history, listen to Velvet Underground's 1969 live version of "What Goes On" (8:54 run time). The organ will take you to church, and the rhythm guitar is top-notch. Even if you don't actually react to it, it is totally worth your time.
So glad you're reviewing the Velvet Underground! So many great songs. Love I'll Be Your Mirror, Sunday Morning, Waiting for the Man, and Femme Fatale from this album, and I'm Set Free, Beginning to See the Light and Candy Says from the later Velvet Underground.
Awesome reaction my brotha Jamal! I know you’ll enjoy Some other great velvet underground songs such as “Sweet Jane”, “oh, sweet nuthin’!”, and “Rock n Roll” !!!!! Peace and love everybody :)
I've seen lots of comments about many different tracks, and you should check them all out, but also "Rock and Roll". My life was saved by rock and roll. Really hope you enjoy the rest of their library.
Another mellow VU song is "Sunday Morning" from their Velvet Underground & Nico album. The album is a classic, not a bad song on it, and was extremely influential, setting the stage for punk rock and art rock to follow, despite only selling a few thousand copies upon initial release.
You might find this interesting. In 1965, there was a band called the Warlocks. One day, they found a record being sold by a group also called the Warlocks, and because of this, they changed their name to the Grateful Dead. The band that put out that record that the Dead found ended up changing their name to the Velvet Underground.
Thank you for doing the Velvets. They are one of the most influential bands in history, and one of my all time favorites. Would love to see you check out some more.
Wow!! First time listening to this ever and with you Jamal..... this is like an ode to a woman he loved but couldn’t keep because she has already given herself to another. She maybe spoken for but not taken!!!
I absolutely love Velvet Underground and especially Lou Reed. He's not for everyone, but if you dig it you dig it hard. His solo work also has some bangers.
The second album by the Velvet Underground, "White light/White heat", has been described as the most uncompromising rock album ever made. It includes the 17 minute song "Sister Ray" which is pure, unfiltered, rock adrenalin.
These Days - Velvet Underground & Nico is one of my all-time favorite songs ever recorded. It was written by Jackson Browne, supposedly when he was just 14 years old. Nico's voice is haunting and beautiful on this track. Iconic.
Own every Velvet album (vinyl and cd). Listen to them all of the time. Try 'Sister Ray' or 'The Gift'. Also 'Waiting for the man' or ' Run, run, run'. Good shit J, keep the faith.
I was introduced to Velvet Underground in my freshman year of college in 1969. Those were interesting times for interesting bands! The Stooges were a local band with Iggy living in my friend’s building. Lou and the Pop both went on to have albums produced by Bowie.
You just found a new rabbit hole, Jamel! Velvet Underground has such a vast catalog of beautifully written and crafted songs. Truly groundbreaking music, that grips you immediately. Please keep digging into them. You won't be disappointed 🙏✌
Velvet Underground was a Andy Warhol financed group, Nico who had a fling with Jim Morrison of the Doors was the female in the group. Checkout “Sweet Sweet Jane” by Velvet Underground, Nico did the backup vocals on it. I think you’ll like it.
Wow... New group for me! That was different and for this old man, it's always good to be surprised! I especially liked the blues riffs in the bridge. The folk(y) style reminds me of Lobo 'Don't Expect Me to be Your Friend'. Thanks Mel! :)
Lou Reed's incomparable vocals always take you somewhere. Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands of the 20th Century, often credited for inspiring both the punk and metal genres. Check out their songs "Sweet Jane" and "Rock'n'Roll" for nice examples of their vibe. (BTW, you've probably heard Lou Reed's "Take a Walk in the Wild Side". I'd like to see your reaction to that, too.) 🙂
Dive deep here. You won't regret it. "I'm Waiting for the Man," or "Heroine" will take you somewhere different. This is a great example of how smooth his voice could be when he wanted. "Satellite of Love" to bring you back up again.
Lou Reed started the velvet UG. He was a great poet and guitarist. Big influence in the industry. Listen to the long version of "Sweet Jane", "Satellite Love", and the famous "Walk on the Wild side"... Thanks Jamal
You missed the second shoe drop, when it's revealed that this perfect love song is written for a woman married to someone else. One of the most influential bands ever, fronted by the late great Lou Reed. Largely ignored when they were together, but name-checked by so many bands since. "Heroin", "Venus in Furs" "All Tomorrow's Parties", "Waiting for the Man", "Rock and Roll"... classics all.
No. 201. I adore this song. Thank you Jamel; memory lane, again. Beautiful,gorgeous. Cheers and love from LOCKED DOWN (STILL) East Coast of england. xx kiss
I saw Lou Reed on his NewYork tour. He did this with Mo Tucker, the original drummer for the Velvets. She looked like a housewife from the suburbs until she started playing her kettle drums. NewYork for the first half, old VU tunes for the second half. RIPPING
Great reaction! Lou Reed is widely considered one of the best and most influential songwriters of the Rock era, despite almost negligible commercial success, with one solo hit in 1972 ("Walk on the Wild Side"). The Velvet Underground was his band from 1966-1970. Initially sponsored by Andy Warhol at the height of the NY Pop Art explosion and his own success, Warhol wanted to expand his own legendary "Factory" art scene into a multimedia assault on pop culture. He helped give The Velvet Underground exposure through his own notoriety, which helped them land a deal with MCA in 1966. Their first album, The Velvet Underground & Nico is an absolute masterpiece, but no one bought it at the time. Veering from Folk-Rock to Noise Rock to Art Rock and Proto-Punk, while remaining utterly listenable and singular throughout. Sort of like a much less commercial-sounding version of The Doors, with screeching viola instead of organ, and in place of the raw sex appeal of Jim Morrison was the menace of Reed and the ennui in the aloof vocals of German-born model-turned-chanteuse, Nico (who only sand on a handful of tracks and left after the first album). But what an album it was! As Brian Eno (incredibly influential in his own right, but that's another conversation) famously said in 1982 "the first Velvet Underground record sold only 30,000 copies in its first five years. Yet, that was an enormously important record for so many people. I think everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band!" The quote is often reworded, but to imply the same thing. The Velvet Underground was just hugely influential, even if it didn't sell beans. And sales just got worse for the next two albums as the US got more caught up in the false positivity of the Hippie thing instead of the bleak nihilism and ultra-realism and urban grit of Lou Reed's songwriting and the often harsh and weird textures of the band. The last of their four LPs (Loaded, 1970) was their most commercial, but by the time it was released the band was pretty much over. The little bit of airplay it got wasn't capitalized on. But people *were* listening out there. Notably in the UK, where David Bowie and Roxy Music introduced the seedy urban glamour into their own hugely influential sounds, but also in NYC where the scuzzier, more urgent stuff in the VU's catalog went on to shape the Punk and New Wave coming out of CBGB's a decade after the first Velvet Underground LP. It's weird in 2021, as a music fan and pop culture junky, to look around at the modern musical landscape and realize that the most popular musicians of the 60s and 70s were absolutely NOT the most influential. One doesn't hear The Beatles, Sly & The Family Stone, or Led Zeppelin in the music that defines pop culture in 2021 and the years leading the path here. It's The Velvet Underground, The Last Poets, and Kraftwerk who we hear in the artists of today. The pop music underground has had the last laugh, but the old guard are the ones who lived the high life, at the time. When Lou Reed (the singer/songwriter of The Velvet Underground whose only hit was the solo "Walk on the Wild Side" in 1972), he didn't exactly die in obscurity, but he's also not living in a castle, like someone from Zeppelin, or singing at inaugurations, like Aretha. I love all the chart-toppers from back in the day, but I can't help but cheer a little to see that the giants of the underground played a bigger role in shaping the music of the 21st century than the big sellers of the 20th century. Who doesn't love an underdog story, though???
Jamel, you sure know how to pick 'em. Velvet Underground is one of my SUPER FAVORITE groups. You must react to, if you haven't already: White Light White Heat. This is such a sexy sounding song. Velvet Underground's "Banana" album is a collectable. *I'm not sure if it's called Banana, but there's a banana on the front album cover. LOU REED!!!! LUV HIM
Velvet Underground had the most famous manager of all time, the artist Andy Warhol. The group had Lou Reed, one of the most creative and non-conformist musicians of his era. They were never huge commercially but had a following.
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Hi Jamel_aka_Jamal,
I wanted to put you on to a fun country song by Jerry Reed called “She got the Gold Mine, I got the Shaft” Jerry Reed was a fantastic songwriter and one heck of a guitar player!
old band...named accept..song title..xtc...probably one of the best guitar intros ever...i dunno...close second maybe to judas priest pain...anywho...worth a listen.
One of the things I love the most about this song is its loose often out of key or tune notes. It's "DILIGAF" attitude on the guitar with some pretty f-ing deep lyrics. If you get a chance check "She Was Waiting for Her Mother at the Station in Torino and You Know I Really Love You Baby but It's Getting to Heavy to Laugh" by Shawn Phillips. If the title doesn't spark your curiosity nothing will. 😁
Excellent! I like Nico Femme Fatale
The Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands in history, considered by many to be the first 'punk' band. Knowing your taste though, I'd check out their more soulful tracks like "Sweet Jane" "Sunday Morning" "Oh Sweet Nuthin" "New Age" and then some solo Lou Reed with "Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love." You've already done "Walk on the Wild Side."
Oh definitely Sweet Jane, Satellite Of Love, and Perfect Day!
Sweet Jane Electric and Acoustic both are amazing and sound different!
"Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love" are 2 of my favs. "Sunday Morning" is pretty divine as well.
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I concur! Good choices for brutha J!
@Jamel -
I'm very impressed here, J! You went beyond a *Walk on the Wild Side* 👍
Lou Reed almost single handedly invented indie and alternative rock. This music is from the f'ing 60s. Just jaw dropping. One of the best writers in the history of music.
Heroin was actually written in 1964, the year the Beatles came to America.
Eric Burden another guy back then that was way ahead of the curve.
@@Music--ng8cd heroin actually invented indie rock
Wouldn’t have been like that if it wasn’t for John Cale though
John Cale’s importance cannot be overstated. He elevated Reed’s ideas into something completely new that would inspire thousands of musicians.
Yes!!! Velvet Underground time! Gotta do Heroin, All tomorrow's parties, Venus in Furs!
See, this is where quotation marks around song titles makes all the difference in the world.
@@JKM395 lmao
@@JKM395 🤣
@@JKM395 😂😂😂
He needs to do Murder Mystery or The Gift next.
Heroin, All Tomorrow's Parties, and Venus and Furs will blow your mind!
very, very, very this!!
YESSSS!
Ooooooollllllll!!!! This is so AWESOMELY worded. This is sooooo unique.
Yeah, Venus in Furs!
Oh my lord someone is finally reacting to velvet underground ! Thankyou
I've been waiting for the man to do this!
Andrew Wissman iswydt😏
Right?? I saw it and got so excited!
“The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.” -Brian Eno
So true!
That is a very cool quote and one that I shall be sharing with friends.
The strokes for one
And Bowie didn't even buy his! His manager had gone to NYC in 1966 to check out the scene and got an acetate from Warhol himself (autographed, of course) before the record was even released. He gave it to Bowie, who almost immediately started covering "I'm Waiting for the Man" with his then-current band The Riot Squad.
Where has this man been all his life? He is a youtuber talking music and hasn't heard of VU? Really? Wowee. 😮
“ Sweet Jane”, “Sweet Nuthin “(remastered version)just two of my personal favorites. Lou Reed and the Underground were gritty, dark ,and streetwise. Sung and recorded about the forgotten underbelly and people they knew.
Okay
Sweet Nuthin is amazing
Oh sweet nuthin is a cool song. The black crows do a great version
Paraphrasing, "They didn't sell a lot of records, but everyone that bought one started a band." That is influence!!
Ah! Here we go, the Velvets! The kind of intimacy expressed in this song is second to none. R.I.P. "Uncle" Lou Reed.
Agreed! Beautifully said. 💕
Please do more Velvet Underground. Especially the ones with Nico. I have this fantasy that one day I'll walk down the aisle to I'll Be Your Mirror. Speaking of Nico, her version of These Days is incredible. That song was written by Jackson Browne when he was just 16 yrs old! Definitely worth a listen.
yes Chelsea Girls is one of the best albums ever. Dylan wrote "I'll keep it with mine" for her on there too!
@@thrilliod147 Oh, I didn't know that!
I think he would really like "Beginning to See the Light" from the VU
Jackson Browne is an amazing writer! Helped out the Eagles a lot too with their songwriting
She was a Femme Fatale.
Finally, some Velvet Underground! "Femme Fatale," "All Tomorrow's Parties," "Sweet Jane"......they made songs to play over and over. Thanks for this reaction, Jamel!
Clicked so fast. One of my all time favourite songs. Great choice! 💙
yeah the lyrics here are like a riddle. In forty years I've pondered and they mean different things at different times. The very next song on that record "Beginning to See the Light" is very upbeat, catchy and the words are also really versatile and make a person wonder. The band also has the reputation of being a forerunner of metal and punk and extremely influential. Thanks for this Jamel!
Thanks -- I thought I was dense for not getting some of the later lyrics in this tune :-)
He's finally listening to the Velvet Underground! Be sure to check out Heroin, I'm Waiting for the Man, Venus in Furs, and What Goes On. After the VU, you need to check out the Brian Jonestown Massacre! I also recommend The Stooges, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Love and Rockets, and Mazzy Star!
Hey Jamal long time listener first time caller. Man thats my favourite ever song I'm so glad you enjoyed it love your channel brother love the smiles laughter positivity! Nice nice ma man! It nice to be nice manners cost nothing right! Lovley mate..
There is just something about Lou Reed's voice man. It's extremely sincere.
Fun side note, Andy Warhol (look him up if you don't know him. He was an artist.) became their manager in 1966. They were the house band at "The Factory", Warhol's artist commune thing.
Speaking of Andy, the song Andy's Chest is another great one.
@@ElectroAnnie Good shout.
Exploding Plastic Inevitable!
He has incredible phrasing..
@@sukie584 Very true.
More velvet more velvet more velvet. All tomorrow's party, heroin, I'll be your mirror, oh sweet nuthin, venus in furs, who loves the sun. Come on me lad Jamel, dapper stuff with velvet.
Who Loves the Sun is one of my favorites by the Velvets... Sung by Doug Yule, but Lou hated it.
Foggy Notion, Sad Song, What goes On.
very well said
Wow Jamel, speaking of mountain tops. Now you're listening to one of the greatest bands ever that few people have heard of. Don't stop here, you'll be amazed.
Velvet underground is a band who can quickly jump on to your favourite ever bands list as soon as you discover them
I'm sure someone else has suggested it but "I'll Be Your Mirror" is one of my faves. Thanks for this reaction-great reason to listen to this song again.
Anything with Nico in gets an upvote from me
Velvet Underground songs to listen to: Rock and Roll, Sweet Jane, Oh Sweet Nothin'.
The Velvet Underground - the band that changed everything.
Venus in Furs, Sunday Morning, Femme Fatale to name but a few.
Lou Reed studied creative writing under Delmore Schwartz at Syracuse University. He learned his craft. His lyrics show that. He influenced my life and the way I think in uncountable ways. I miss him.
He also worked for a while in the Brill Building alongside Neil Diamond and Carole King and the like. Went in a totally different direction, but he knew how to craft a song.
The Velvet Underground put out 4 albums, and it was like they were 4 completely different bands. Then they put out the "missing album" VU, and it turned out they were 5 completely different bands :) Some quiet, some noisy, some straightforward, some really strange ... you are in for a wild ride and I hope you enjoy it.
Another View is the companion second half to VU, though I find it a little less distinctive sounding than VU tbh
They also put out that garbage album after LR went solo. But the basically doesn't count. The 4 with Reed might be the best 4 album stretch to start a career for any band ever.
It's really fun to see you enjoy music man, seeing positivity. Sending love.
Any comment on that last verse? That's where Lou slides the knife. "The fact that you are married only proves that you're my best friend." The narrator is in an adulterous relationship.
Velvet Underground take you somewhere else. Always. ❤️
Wow! for the first time after watching a ton of your reaction videos, I got to experience hearing a song for the first time with you. It was so awesome hearing this song for the first time and getting your reaction. You are so good at hearing what the singer is saying and not what they are singing.
I’ve Been listening to Lou Reed and Velvet most my life it’s great seeing people vibing to it still today. RIP Lou
Lou Reed songs you might know, but don't know you know "Walk on the Wildside" "Perfect Day" and my fave "Satellite of Love"--the last one is the catchiest probably
I first heard "Perfect Day" on the Trainspotting motion picture soundtrack. I didn't like it at first but it "grew on me".
Satellite with Bowie!!
@@andreabradley5837 yessssss
Very charming reaction to this tune! I'd forgotten how pretty this song was (as well as bittersweet lyrically.) Glad you liked it.
Jamal, if you ever want to hear one of the greatest 9-minute jams ever in music history, listen to Velvet Underground's 1969 live version of "What Goes On" (8:54 run time). The organ will take you to church, and the rhythm guitar is top-notch. Even if you don't actually react to it, it is totally worth your time.
Absolute killer trance inducing song. Never want it to end.
Velvets yea thanks Jamel!! Hope you are well and happy thanks for keeping us all goin’ ✌🏻❤️
I love it before I even watched. So bad ass you did the velvet underground and this song. ✌🏻❤️
So glad you're reviewing the Velvet Underground! So many great songs. Love I'll Be Your Mirror, Sunday Morning, Waiting for the Man, and Femme Fatale from this album, and I'm Set Free, Beginning to See the Light and Candy Says from the later Velvet Underground.
Awesome reaction my brotha Jamal! I know you’ll enjoy Some other great velvet underground songs such as “Sweet Jane”, “oh, sweet nuthin’!”, and “Rock n Roll” !!!!! Peace and love everybody :)
I've seen lots of comments about many different tracks, and you should check them all out, but also "Rock and Roll". My life was saved by rock and roll. Really hope you enjoy the rest of their library.
By the way, same person that sang “take a walk on the wild side “. Louuuuuu Reed is a legend 🖤
Another mellow VU song is "Sunday Morning" from their Velvet Underground & Nico album. The album is a classic, not a bad song on it, and was extremely influential, setting the stage for punk rock and art rock to follow, despite only selling a few thousand copies upon initial release.
You're most certainly in the groove for great music Jamel...
Rock & Roll
Thank you for the Velvet Underground. They have some amazing important music to explore. Keep listening.
Heard this song a thousand times. This is the first time I realize it’s a soul song. You make Lou Reed seem like Marvin Gaye with your MMMH!!
Such a good band..the song is smooth.You got me singing with you on this one my man.😎
One of my faves. Oh Sweet Nothin’ or Sunday Morning would also be good listens. REM also did a cover which was quite good.
You might find this interesting.
In 1965, there was a band called the Warlocks. One day, they found a record being sold by a group also called the Warlocks, and because of this, they changed their name to the Grateful Dead.
The band that put out that record that the Dead found ended up changing their name to the Velvet Underground.
You are so cool. I love seeing you brothers and sisters enjoying our 70s music thanks thanks thanks for bringing it alive again.
Thank you for doing the Velvets. They are one of the most influential bands in history, and one of my all time favorites. Would love to see you check out some more.
Criminally underrated band even tho they have the acclaim they still deserve more. I’m just shocked it took me as long as it did to hear of them
God... LOVE Velvet Underground 🧡
Wow!! First time listening to this ever and with you Jamal..... this is like an ode to a woman he loved but couldn’t keep because she has already given herself to another. She maybe spoken for but not taken!!!
I absolutely love Velvet Underground and especially Lou Reed. He's not for everyone, but if you dig it you dig it hard. His solo work also has some bangers.
The most curious song by these guys is called "the murder mystery" It's a personal favorite
dude, they put out some pretty fricking weird songs, but Murder Mystery out-weirds all of them. "What were they thinking?" :O
The second album by the Velvet Underground, "White light/White heat", has been described as the most uncompromising rock album ever made. It includes the 17 minute song "Sister Ray" which is pure, unfiltered, rock adrenalin.
Read Please Kill Me for a great story about the recording of Sister Ray. Personally I think the song should be longer.
Heard Her Call My Name has the greatest, most assaulting guitar playing ever. It’s amazing.
The most interesting couple in Rock: Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson. If you want a surprise check out Laurie's music.
Good call!
@@typeorulz Yeh ‘O Superman’ by Laurie Anderson was a number 1 in the U.K. There is no other song like it. Weird and strangely beautiful.
Yea I loved Smoke Rings, Language is a Virus and more...
@@jefffiore7869 Strange Angels; My Eyes; and of course, O Superman
These Days - Velvet Underground & Nico is one of my all-time favorite songs ever recorded. It was written by Jackson Browne, supposedly when he was just 14 years old. Nico's voice is haunting and beautiful on this track. Iconic.
Own every Velvet album (vinyl and cd). Listen to them all of the time. Try 'Sister Ray' or 'The Gift'. Also 'Waiting for the man' or ' Run, run, run'. Good shit J, keep the faith.
I was introduced to Velvet Underground in my freshman year of college in 1969. Those were interesting times for interesting bands! The Stooges were a local band with Iggy living in my friend’s building. Lou and the Pop both went on to have albums produced by Bowie.
You just found a new rabbit hole, Jamel! Velvet Underground has such a vast catalog of beautifully written and crafted songs. Truly groundbreaking music, that grips you immediately. Please keep digging into them. You won't be disappointed 🙏✌
Wow. That’s something else. Great great song. More Velvet Underground please.
I'm surprised?, velvet underground?, you're getting in deep now man
This song was played for my Aunt Cassie who had a tragic accident trying to save her dog. Was juust thinking on her yesterday.
Wow, so happy you're doing Velvet Underground!!! Definitely listen to Heroin, Sunday Morning, I'm Waiting for The Man....
This song is about wanting and loving something you can't have. Pure and simple.
🙏🏻 thank you for introducing me to this beautiful tune👍
John Cale pure artist follow that trail you will love where it goes
A song no one has mentioned yet that's worth a listen: "White Light, White Heat."
Such a great song!! It always gets me moving in my seat.
You might like their song "Rock and Roll", it's one of my favorites.
You’re familiar with Lou Reed, right? 🥰
"Perfect Day" and "Satellite of Love"
Lou Reed is the singer here. You should check out more VU and Reed's solo stuff.
Velvet Underground was a Andy Warhol financed group, Nico who had a fling with Jim Morrison of the Doors was the female in the group. Checkout “Sweet Sweet Jane” by Velvet Underground, Nico did the backup vocals on it. I think you’ll like it.
'The female"? Don't forget Maureen Tucker.
Like that you appreciate the poetry in this. And the smoothness.
Wow... New group for me! That was different and for this old man, it's always good to be surprised! I especially liked the blues riffs in the bridge. The folk(y) style reminds me of Lobo 'Don't Expect Me to be Your Friend'. Thanks Mel! :)
Oh, you are in for a treat with Velvet Underground ❤️
Lou Reed's incomparable vocals always take you somewhere. Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands of the 20th Century, often credited for inspiring both the punk and metal genres. Check out their songs "Sweet Jane" and "Rock'n'Roll" for nice examples of their vibe. (BTW, you've probably heard Lou Reed's "Take a Walk in the Wild Side". I'd like to see your reaction to that, too.) 🙂
This is a very good rabbit hole you’re going down! Sunday Morning is lovely...and then just Lou Reed solo...a beautiful punk poet.
Welcome to the velvet underground, it's a fantastic journey
Dive deep here. You won't regret it. "I'm Waiting for the Man," or "Heroine" will take you somewhere different. This is a great example of how smooth his voice could be when he wanted. "Satellite of Love" to bring you back up again.
I love you young cats turning on to the old obscure songs.
Peace on earth.
Velvet Underground: candy says, Venus in furs, new age, Lisa says, rock & roll, + so many more
Lou Reed started the velvet UG. He was a great poet and guitarist. Big influence in the industry. Listen to the long version of "Sweet Jane", "Satellite Love", and the famous "Walk on the Wild side"... Thanks Jamal
You missed the second shoe drop, when it's revealed that this perfect love song is written for a woman married to someone else. One of the most influential bands ever, fronted by the late great Lou Reed. Largely ignored when they were together, but name-checked by so many bands since. "Heroin", "Venus in Furs" "All Tomorrow's Parties", "Waiting for the Man", "Rock and Roll"... classics all.
No. 201. I adore this song. Thank you Jamel; memory lane, again. Beautiful,gorgeous. Cheers and love from LOCKED DOWN (STILL) East Coast of england. xx kiss
Lou could be so simple and direct, but deep and complex all at the same time.
Velvet Underground has a great catalogue it's a is an awesome rabbit hole to get lost in
My ex was a big Velvet Underground fan. She had pale blue eyes, so this song has just come to be about her for me.
Hello there Jamal, I hope your doing well and having a safe and blessed week, keep bringing good music and continue to do an amazing job buddy
Thank you JaMELO!
😂😂😂 love it!
Like you said, it's a lullaby
Nice reaction. Lou Reed has such a unique, distinctive voice. So good
Wait 'till he hits "White Light/White Heat. Woooo baby!
Wow. You're really getting eclectic now. Try "All Tomorrows Parties" by VU.
Ugh, what is it with people and "Heroin" and "Sweet Jane"? Stale. And I'll take Cale over Reed anyday.
Glad you listened to this, it's an oldie but goodie!
I saw Lou Reed on his NewYork tour. He did this with Mo Tucker, the original drummer for the Velvets. She looked like a housewife from the suburbs until she started playing her kettle drums. NewYork for the first half, old VU tunes for the second half. RIPPING
When it comes to rock and roll poetry, Lou Reed can give Bob Dylan a run for his money anytime.
Ayy been wanting the velvets for so long
The Melody and lyrics are amazing in this song
Great reaction! Lou Reed is widely considered one of the best and most influential songwriters of the Rock era, despite almost negligible commercial success, with one solo hit in 1972 ("Walk on the Wild Side"). The Velvet Underground was his band from 1966-1970. Initially sponsored by Andy Warhol at the height of the NY Pop Art explosion and his own success, Warhol wanted to expand his own legendary "Factory" art scene into a multimedia assault on pop culture. He helped give The Velvet Underground exposure through his own notoriety, which helped them land a deal with MCA in 1966. Their first album, The Velvet Underground & Nico is an absolute masterpiece, but no one bought it at the time. Veering from Folk-Rock to Noise Rock to Art Rock and Proto-Punk, while remaining utterly listenable and singular throughout. Sort of like a much less commercial-sounding version of The Doors, with screeching viola instead of organ, and in place of the raw sex appeal of Jim Morrison was the menace of Reed and the ennui in the aloof vocals of German-born model-turned-chanteuse, Nico (who only sand on a handful of tracks and left after the first album).
But what an album it was! As Brian Eno (incredibly influential in his own right, but that's another conversation) famously said in 1982 "the first Velvet Underground record sold only 30,000 copies in its first five years. Yet, that was an enormously important record for so many people. I think everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band!" The quote is often reworded, but to imply the same thing. The Velvet Underground was just hugely influential, even if it didn't sell beans. And sales just got worse for the next two albums as the US got more caught up in the false positivity of the Hippie thing instead of the bleak nihilism and ultra-realism and urban grit of Lou Reed's songwriting and the often harsh and weird textures of the band. The last of their four LPs (Loaded, 1970) was their most commercial, but by the time it was released the band was pretty much over. The little bit of airplay it got wasn't capitalized on. But people *were* listening out there. Notably in the UK, where David Bowie and Roxy Music introduced the seedy urban glamour into their own hugely influential sounds, but also in NYC where the scuzzier, more urgent stuff in the VU's catalog went on to shape the Punk and New Wave coming out of CBGB's a decade after the first Velvet Underground LP.
It's weird in 2021, as a music fan and pop culture junky, to look around at the modern musical landscape and realize that the most popular musicians of the 60s and 70s were absolutely NOT the most influential. One doesn't hear The Beatles, Sly & The Family Stone, or Led Zeppelin in the music that defines pop culture in 2021 and the years leading the path here. It's The Velvet Underground, The Last Poets, and Kraftwerk who we hear in the artists of today. The pop music underground has had the last laugh, but the old guard are the ones who lived the high life, at the time. When Lou Reed (the singer/songwriter of The Velvet Underground whose only hit was the solo "Walk on the Wild Side" in 1972), he didn't exactly die in obscurity, but he's also not living in a castle, like someone from Zeppelin, or singing at inaugurations, like Aretha. I love all the chart-toppers from back in the day, but I can't help but cheer a little to see that the giants of the underground played a bigger role in shaping the music of the 21st century than the big sellers of the 20th century. Who doesn't love an underdog story, though???
Jamel, you sure know how to pick 'em. Velvet Underground is one of my SUPER FAVORITE groups.
You must react to, if you haven't already: White Light White Heat.
This is such a sexy sounding song. Velvet Underground's "Banana" album is a collectable.
*I'm not sure if it's called Banana, but there's a banana on the front album cover. LOU REED!!!! LUV HIM
Velvet Underground had the most famous manager of all time, the artist Andy Warhol. The group had Lou Reed, one of the most creative and non-conformist musicians of his era. They were never huge commercially but had a following.