Mr. Lou Reed, Mr. New York City, may you rest in peace, I will never forget your absolutely incredible, Uniquely-styled, hard-hitting music. You are one of the greatest legends of rock and roll.
Mr. Lou Reed is one legend of rock. Since Velvet Underground to today. And forever will be. The true rock 'n' Roll style...........the "Rock 'n' Roll heart" (...."Deep down inside I' ve got...") R.I.P. Mr. Lou Reed. Alex from Italy.
I'm with you Bill!! Superb l say. These were the day's. Packets of Anyhows and PJ Dark Blue, Marlboro, Camel, Martins, etc. Were all 50c..........50c's worth petrol got you 5Litres. Two Dollars would completely fill the car. HD, HR, XP, XM ,LJ,.A Stubby over the Bar, 60c. Care free days. I need Time Machine.🙂
whats the album called? Just got into him a few weeks ago. The cunts better than Bowie. It's one of they good things in life. You think you have heard it all then booom. The dirty boulevard
Muskoka Man I have no recollection of those days, probably for the best. All I know is, when I revisit my hometown, people keep demanding money off me for some reason.
This album came out about a month and a half before I had tickets to see Lou in Denver at the Paramount theater. My wife and I played it constantly. When we went to the concert, Lou played the album in its entirety. The friend that came with us asked how we knew all the lyric's as we sang along! Such a great concert. Lou was in a really good mood and spoke often between songs, making jokes and basically endearing himself with the audience. One of the greatest concerts I've ever been to.
I think my Lou sounds just fine .He is my husband and lnam sunshine if youhave comment s. Keep them to yourself. Sunshine7031999@gmail .com talk to me.
We can't tease Sweet Baby Lou about his mullet. That haircut is up in heaven with Lou.. The party in the back is up in heaven flowing in the gentle breeze. Oh Lou why did you do the mullet?
"Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em that's what the Statue of Bigotry says Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death and get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard." Lou Reed wrote those lyrics in 1989. Might as well have been written for 2017.
Deadbeat Don's new national anthem. Not to worry; "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Trumpty Dumpty's gonna have a big fall, and sooner than his Chumps expect.
Ironic part being ol Lou made a lot of money not being a part of the poor huddled masses. So there's really no relevance between this song and Lou's life. Here's a guy who probably only knew three chords and can't sing for shit but made a name for himself in Rock and Roll. Pretty amazing. That said I like this song and video.
+Jason Kreitzer Don't be duped by the Dem's ridiculous virtue signalling; the illegal immigrant situation in the U.S. has been a nightmare forever, and was similar under Obama. The Dems are just looking for another emotional wedge issue.
Dirty Boulevard Lyrics Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel He looks out a window without glass The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet And his father beats him 'cause he's too tired to beg He's got nine brothers and sisters They're brought up on their knees It's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man But that's a slim chance, he's going to the boulevard He's gonna end up on the dirty boulevard He's going out to the dirty boulevard He's going down to the dirty boulevard This room cost $2, 000 dollars a month You can believe it, man, it's true Somewhere a landlord's laughing 'til he wets his pants No one dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything They dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard "Give me your hungry, your tired, your poor, I'll piss on 'em" That's what the statue of bigotry says Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death And get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard Get 'em out on the dirty boulevard Going out to the dirty boulevard They're going down on the dirty boulevard Going out... Outside it's a bright night, there's an opera at Lincoln Center Movie stars arrive by limousine The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan But the lights are out on the mean streets A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel He is selling plastic roses for a buck The traffic's backed up to 39th street The TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming He's found a book on magic in a garbage can He looks at the pictures and stares up at the cracked ceiling "At the count of three, " he says, "I hope I can disappear" And fly, fly away from this dirty boulevard I want to fly from dirty boulevard I wanna fly from dirty boulevard I want to fly, fly, fly, fly from dirty boulevard I wanna fly away I wanna fly Fly, fly away I wanna fly Fly, fly away fly, fly away (Fly, fly, fly away) fly away (I wanna fly away) (Fly, fly, fly away) I wanna fly, I'm gonna fly away Source: Musixmatch
I love the way he rushes "club 'em to death" in this version (club'm n'death). The first time I heard it, I almost pissed myself laughing. It's so nonchalant and matter-of-factly dripping with exasperated, pointed sarcasm; like when somebody responds to a stupid idea with a vastly stupider idea to belittle the speaker. (Ex. "Let's build a wall to keep out mexicans!" "I've got a better idea. Why don't we just go club 'em to death? get it over with...")
The wall isn't really a bad idea; it might have a more profound psychological effect on illegals than we think. www.forbes.com/sites/modeledbehavior/2018/01/27/the-wall-is-a-dumb-idea-build-it-anyway/#418acd1f29dd
This is why this music is priceless In todays music scene he wouldn’t get a look at on TV, that’s why I hate Idol and X Factor and all these cheap ass rubbish shows……yes there’s talent but not like this GENIUS and other artists of the past…….nothing compares But to find a GEM is almost impossible in todays standards……..People don’t write magic like this anymore!
Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel he looks out a window without glass The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet his father beats him 'cause he's too tired to beg He's got 9 brothers and sisters they're brought up on their knees it's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man but that's a slim chance he's going to the boulevard He's going to end up, on the dirty boulevard he's going out, to the dirty boulevard He's going down, to the dirty boulevard This room cost 2,000 dollars a month you can believe it man it's true somewhere a landlord's laughing till he wets his pants No one here dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything they dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em that's what the Statue of Bigotry says Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death and get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard Get to end up, on the dirty boulevard going out, to the dirty boulevard He's going down, on the dirty boulevard going out Outside it's a bright night there's an opera at Lincoln Center movie stars arrive by limousine The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan but the lights are out on the Mean Streets A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel he's selling plastic roses for a buck The traffic's backed up to 39th street the TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming he's found a book on magic in a garbage can He looks at the pictures and stares at the cracked ceiling "At the count of 3" he says, "I hope I can disappear" And fly fly away, from this dirty boulevard I want to fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly-fly-fly-fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly away I want to fly Fly, fly away I want to fly Fly-fly away (Fly a-) fly-fly-fly (-way, ooohhh...) Fly-fly away (I want to fly-fly away) fly away (I want to fly, wow-woh, no, fly away) If you read this, please hit like, it will bring me back to this Dirty Boulevard
@@jmae1953 The problem is NOT telling the truth. This is not the Official Music Video we saw on 89. The real fans expected the real official promo video, this is not. Stop tagging things wrongly.
Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel He looks out a window without glass The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet His father beats him cause he's too tired to beg He's got 9 brothers and sisters They're brought up on their knees It's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man But that's a slim chance he's going to the boulevard He's going to end up, on the dirty boulevard He's going out, to the dirty boulevard He's going down, to the dirty boulevard This room cost 2,000 dollars a month You can believe it man it's true Somewhere a landlord's laughing till he wets his pants No one here dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything They dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em That's what the Statue of Bigotry says Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death And get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard Get 'em out, on the dirty boulevard Going out, to the dirty boulevard They're going down, on the dirty boulevard Going out Outside it's a bright night There's an opera at Lincoln Center Movie stars arrive by limousine The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan But the lights are out on the Mean Streets A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel He's selling plastic roses for a buck The traffic's backed up to 39th street The TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming He's found a book on magic in a garbage can He looks at the pictures and stares at the cracked ceiling "At the count of 3" he says, "I hope I can disappear" And fly fly away, from this dirty boulevard I want to fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly-fly-fly-fly, from dirty boulevard I want to fly away I want to fly Fly, fly away I want to fly Fly-fly away (Fly a-) Fly-fly-fly (-way, ooohhh...) Fly-fly away (I want to fly-fly away) Fly away (I want to fly, wow-woh, no, fly away)
I love this song, and it is truly sad... How about giving answers instead of moaning about it? Kids are going to be mistreated all over this world and so it seems to me that a change in culture might be appropriate. ... and yes, that's also easy to say! Blacks and other minorities have tried instilling pride into their culture over the decades with little positive results! When gangbangers are your heroes, that's where you derive your pride! No one said it was easy, but work hard and results will come, albeit slower than one may wish. Show that work ethic and things WILL change! Of course, there are douchebags out there that step on minorities out of meanness or straight up hatred! That doesn't mean, 'give up'! There are also those who treat men as men and are fair and do it right thing! I'm always amazed that blacks seemed to hate Condi Rice when she is one of black America's success stories!!! Or Colin Powell! Obama just spouted, "Look at us po' folk'!" while sitting in the White House and doing nothing to inspire his race to greatness! Again, it's easy to bemoan the poor in this country, it's hard to inspire!
@@jmae1953 The problem is NOT telling the truth. This is not the Official Music Video we saw on 89. The real fans expected the real official promo video, this is not. Stop tagging things wrongly. The real Sire Records Official Video was a work of Art, a black and white astonishing promo video, this is NOT
@@javijavi9907 Hey! I haven't made any remarks about this video so don't tell me about tagging or not tagging. Pay attention to the facts before you send out a remark! You might want to pay attention to the name like the one "James Ward" (above) who DID make the remark you're referencing!
Was Lou Reed the father of Ari Boulogne? For me it looks so. Nico - the mother. Is Alain Delon right denying? Ari looked liked a mixture of Lou and Nico. Same eyes, same hair. Mothers mouth.
Mr. Lou Reed, Mr. New York City, may you rest in peace, I will never forget your absolutely incredible, Uniquely-styled, hard-hitting music. You are one of the greatest legends of rock and roll.
Lou's dead!?
Don't tell Elvis.
Mr. Lou Reed is one legend of rock.
Since Velvet Underground to today.
And forever will be. The true rock 'n' Roll style...........the "Rock 'n' Roll heart" (...."Deep down inside I' ve got...")
R.I.P. Mr. Lou Reed.
Alex from Italy.
Definitely his crowning 👑 moment
Great songwriter,but he couldn't sing.
@@Mercury-Wellsthey are jamming in heaven baby, and in my head,
Listening to Lou Reed is more than just hearing music. It's poetry. You can close your eyes and see who he's singing about. Such a legend.
This song is so deep you can't listen to it just once.....the lyrics are haunting.....as is Lou Reed... .
This song, and the whole album, are incredible. I used to listen to this (on cassette) over and over. RIP Lou.
You either had no access to music or are just a person with poor taste. It's not "incredible", it's rubbish.
@@clvrswine why u hear if u don't like Lou he's rock n roll with a piss of punk, get a history lesson,
I'm with you Bill!! Superb l say. These were the day's. Packets of Anyhows and PJ Dark Blue, Marlboro, Camel, Martins, etc. Were all 50c..........50c's worth petrol got you 5Litres. Two Dollars would completely fill the car. HD, HR, XP, XM ,LJ,.A Stubby over the Bar, 60c. Care free days. I need Time Machine.🙂
Dan of Xymox your kind of a dick aren’t you.
whats the album called? Just got into him a few weeks ago. The cunts better than Bowie. It's one of they good things in life. You think you have heard it all then booom. The dirty boulevard
Lou Reed and Little Jimmy Scott... Legends, RIP...
I’m 64 and was amazed by his music years ago. Still AMAZING.
When this album came out, we just played and replayed it in awe.
I remember those days ....le sigh
Muskoka Man I have no recollection of those days, probably for the best. All I know is, when I revisit my hometown, people keep demanding money off me for some reason.
Not one whit less awe-some today -- and even more relevant.
Man was a genius.
Thanks, Mr Reed -- your music lives on forever.
+Principled “killer” Uncertainty For the best yep true aye lol n money doesn't make the world go round music does 🎧🎤🎵🎶🎼
This album came out about a month and a half before I had tickets to see Lou in Denver at the Paramount theater. My wife and I played it constantly. When we went to the concert, Lou played the album in its entirety. The friend that came with us asked how we knew all the lyric's as we sang along! Such a great concert. Lou was in a really good mood and spoke often between songs, making jokes and basically endearing himself with the audience. One of the greatest concerts I've ever been to.
I remember my older brothers turning me onto this album.... What a revelation... I will be forever grateful 🥲❣️
I never get tired to listening, is addictive ...
Every now and then, music with soul comes into my life... This song brought me to the edge of tears, and I relate in no way to any of its lyrics
I always loved this song. And DAMN! What a mullet!
Syracuse grad ....writing performing a half century ahead of his time ...RIP
I consider this song "dirty blvd" the unofficial sequel to "walk on the wild side"
I think my Lou sounds just fine .He is my husband and lnam sunshine if youhave comment s. Keep them to yourself. Sunshine7031999@gmail .com talk to me.
The lady at the end ❤
When Lou Reed sings I'm Going To Fly Away . . You gotta believe him !
He is the Most Honest musician We Love him
Happy birthday, Lou. We miss you.
Pure magic from the King of New York City himself !
Might be Lou Reed's greatest song after a lifetime of observation. Pretty good anyway.
Great musician Lou Reed..🙏🙇
Indeed. RIP Lou
Nothing captures the grit of the streets like this song.
Nothing captures the grit of the streets, and NY in general, like Mr. Lou Reed.
Sad how well this 1986 record applies to 2019
1989 actually. BUT I know what you meant.
lol.... just wait until 2020 get's here!
@@karlozols816 right!
@@elmersmith7698 fuuuuuuck that is true
When the drums kick in it alleviates the song above the ground.
I miss you Lou, you left so many fans down here in Brazil.
This is a masterpiece of music, absolutely love it
Still the MAN . . .
Love Lou and this song. How I wish the words were not so true-to-life. And oh...Is that Little Jimmy Scott singing bg vox??!
Fabulous song
One of mt favorite albums of all time.
completely awesome.
What an uplifting song
I am blessed to lived in this era, i love Lou Reed, i will miss him always, but also happy birthday to Jesus
Ate Sempre Lou
We can't tease Sweet Baby Lou about his mullet. That haircut is up in heaven with Lou.. The party in the back is up in heaven flowing in the gentle breeze. Oh Lou why did you do the mullet?
Happy 80th birthday Lou Reed!!!
Awe-inspiring mullet
Echoes of my soul…smiles and head nods
Wow. That mullet is insane
The KING of 'talkie rock'.
"Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em
that's what the Statue of Bigotry says
Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death
and get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard."
Lou Reed wrote those lyrics in 1989. Might as well have been written for 2017.
Deadbeat Don's new national anthem.
Not to worry; "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
Trumpty Dumpty's gonna have a big fall, and sooner than his Chumps expect.
So you mean to tell me Lou and Bowie are dead and The Donald is our President?
Ironic part being ol Lou made a lot of money not being a part of the poor huddled masses. So there's really no relevance between this song and Lou's life. Here's a guy who probably only knew three chords and can't sing for shit but made a name for himself in Rock and Roll. Pretty amazing. That said I like this song and video.
+William Miller, +smartalek180: I was thinking of how horribly accurate these lyrics are given Trump's treatment of those Mexican children.
+Jason Kreitzer Don't be duped by the Dem's ridiculous virtue signalling; the illegal immigrant situation in the U.S. has been a nightmare forever, and was similar under Obama. The Dems are just looking for another emotional wedge issue.
Damn, Lou, the States could've done with you and Zappa lately
CLASSIC **LOU REED** LEGEND
Jimmy Scott in backing vocal, great!
i was gonna say... that is jimmy? soo good!
Thank you so much.
Came down to the thread just to find that -- knew someone would have it covered.
Ya done good.
That's a man?😂 I thought is was an old homeless woman that Lou had picked up off the Dirty Boulevard to sing.
WOW
It’s a Way- not a blvd👻🤡🤡🏈🤹🏼♂️☠️😎❤️
lou lou lou loved him xx
Dirty Boulevard Lyrics
Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel
He looks out a window without glass
The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet
And his father beats him 'cause he's too tired to beg
He's got nine brothers and sisters
They're brought up on their knees
It's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs
Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man
But that's a slim chance, he's going to the boulevard
He's gonna end up on the dirty boulevard
He's going out to the dirty boulevard
He's going down to the dirty boulevard
This room cost $2, 000 dollars a month
You can believe it, man, it's true
Somewhere a landlord's laughing 'til he wets his pants
No one dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything
They dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard
"Give me your hungry, your tired, your poor, I'll piss on 'em"
That's what the statue of bigotry says
Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death
And get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard
Get 'em out on the dirty boulevard
Going out to the dirty boulevard
They're going down on the dirty boulevard
Going out...
Outside it's a bright night, there's an opera at Lincoln Center
Movie stars arrive by limousine
The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan
But the lights are out on the mean streets
A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel
He is selling plastic roses for a buck
The traffic's backed up to 39th street
The TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck
And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming
He's found a book on magic in a garbage can
He looks at the pictures and stares up at the cracked ceiling
"At the count of three, " he says, "I hope I can disappear"
And fly, fly away from this dirty boulevard
I want to fly from dirty boulevard
I wanna fly from dirty boulevard
I want to fly, fly, fly, fly from dirty boulevard
I wanna fly away
I wanna fly
Fly, fly away
I wanna fly
Fly, fly away
fly, fly away
(Fly, fly, fly away) fly away (I wanna fly away)
(Fly, fly, fly away) I wanna fly, I'm gonna fly away
Source: Musixmatch
love u lou rip
Get Them Out !Dirty Boulevard !
Excellent *******
This is CLASS.. 😎
I love the way he rushes "club 'em to death" in this version (club'm n'death). The first time I heard it, I almost pissed myself laughing. It's so nonchalant and matter-of-factly dripping with exasperated, pointed sarcasm; like when somebody responds to a stupid idea with a vastly stupider idea to belittle the speaker. (Ex. "Let's build a wall to keep out mexicans!" "I've got a better idea. Why don't we just go club 'em to death? get it over with...")
The wall isn't really a bad idea; it might have a more profound psychological effect on illegals than we think. www.forbes.com/sites/modeledbehavior/2018/01/27/the-wall-is-a-dumb-idea-build-it-anyway/#418acd1f29dd
Get Them Out
Excelente!!!
This song goes really well with predator and pizza
Thanks that was excellent just what I needed this Sunday/Monday night.
Had this on 📼, thanks Sire
Loooooooooou! We miss you.
Awesome.
New York, It's like my DNA.
WE DESIGNED "NEW YORK" ALBUM-GREAT ALBUM!
Miss ya man
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🎶🎶Louuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Going Down
love it!!
The first record I ever brought was LOU REED LIVE..
Rest in Peace Lou. May your memory be for a blessing. Dirty Blvd is another NAME for Christo-Fascist thinking.
Impressive mullet
Can't believe i will be the first comment of this beautiful song! Cheers Lou how is everything in paradise?
Who is the beautiful back up singer? I'm jelly and I wanna fly away too
Ha
I believe that is Jimmy Scott, who has a remarkable history in his own right.
This is why this music is priceless
In todays music scene he wouldn’t get a look at on TV, that’s why I hate Idol and X Factor and all these cheap ass rubbish shows……yes there’s talent but not like this GENIUS and other artists of the past…….nothing compares
But to find a GEM is almost impossible in todays standards……..People don’t write magic like this anymore!
Lou has a mullet lol
The late 80s were very confused.
Yet still somehow bad af.
Lou Reed!!! Prophet martah and got rid of the hippy era! Thanks Lou Cx
Yes fashion is a bitch but sadly you have missed Lou Reeds importance you dickhead hope your hair falls out and having said that guarantee it!
Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel
he looks out a window without glass
The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet
his father beats him 'cause he's too tired to beg
He's got 9 brothers and sisters
they're brought up on their knees
it's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs
Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man
but that's a slim chance he's going to the boulevard
He's going to end up, on the dirty boulevard
he's going out, to the dirty boulevard
He's going down, to the dirty boulevard
This room cost 2,000 dollars a month
you can believe it man it's true
somewhere a landlord's laughing till he wets his pants
No one here dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything
they dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard
Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em
that's what the Statue of Bigotry says
Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death
and get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard
Get to end up, on the dirty boulevard
going out, to the dirty boulevard
He's going down, on the dirty boulevard
going out
Outside it's a bright night
there's an opera at Lincoln Center
movie stars arrive by limousine
The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan
but the lights are out on the Mean Streets
A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel
he's selling plastic roses for a buck
The traffic's backed up to 39th street
the TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck
And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming
he's found a book on magic in a garbage can
He looks at the pictures and stares at the cracked ceiling
"At the count of 3" he says, "I hope I can disappear"
And fly fly away, from this dirty boulevard
I want to fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly-fly-fly-fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly away
I want to fly
Fly, fly away
I want to fly
Fly-fly away (Fly a-)
fly-fly-fly (-way, ooohhh...)
Fly-fly away (I want to fly-fly away)
fly away (I want to fly, wow-woh, no, fly away)
If you read this, please hit like, it will bring me back to this Dirty Boulevard
This is NOT the Official Music Video! Don't say it is, when it isn't!
What is the problem...it's about the song and lyrics NOT whether it's THE official music video.
I know right?!! YES!
@@jmae1953 The problem is NOT telling the truth. This is not the Official Music Video we saw on 89. The real fans expected the real official promo video, this is not. Stop tagging things wrongly.
It is not, you are right
Prob is Sire Records got the Rights. The real Official Vid is out there, not here. Just torrent it!
Lou FUCKIN Reed
Funny Lou Reed still got his mullet
Jimmy Scott!
The difference between 55 and dead is significant
Baron Kimball liuj Lupe Lupe Lupita Lupita está crazy
Depressing. Genius, but depressing.
Lou making mullets OK
Who is that lady singer?
❤️🇺🇸
Found a book on magic in a garbage can.
sigh......
That’s the first time I’ve seen him with long hair.
Or is that a wig?
That's what your Statue of Bigotry says..
Who Is the woman who sings the refrain at the end?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Scott
Pedro lives out of the Wilshire Hotel
He looks out a window without glass
The walls are made of cardboard, newspapers on his feet
His father beats him cause he's too tired to beg
He's got 9 brothers and sisters
They're brought up on their knees
It's hard to run when a coat hanger beats you on the thighs
Pedro dreams of being older and killing the old man
But that's a slim chance he's going to the boulevard
He's going to end up, on the dirty boulevard
He's going out, to the dirty boulevard
He's going down, to the dirty boulevard
This room cost 2,000 dollars a month
You can believe it man it's true
Somewhere a landlord's laughing till he wets his pants
No one here dreams of being a doctor or a lawyer or anything
They dream of dealing on the dirty boulevard
Give me your hungry, your tired your poor I'll piss on 'em
That's what the Statue of Bigotry says
Your poor huddled masses, let's club 'em to death
And get it over with and just dump 'em on the boulevard
Get 'em out, on the dirty boulevard
Going out, to the dirty boulevard
They're going down, on the dirty boulevard
Going out
Outside it's a bright night
There's an opera at Lincoln Center
Movie stars arrive by limousine
The klieg lights shoot up over the skyline of Manhattan
But the lights are out on the Mean Streets
A small kid stands by the Lincoln Tunnel
He's selling plastic roses for a buck
The traffic's backed up to 39th street
The TV whores are calling the cops out for a suck
And back at the Wilshire, Pedro sits there dreaming
He's found a book on magic in a garbage can
He looks at the pictures and stares at the cracked ceiling
"At the count of 3" he says, "I hope I can disappear"
And fly fly away, from this dirty boulevard
I want to fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly-fly-fly-fly, from dirty boulevard
I want to fly away
I want to fly
Fly, fly away
I want to fly
Fly-fly away (Fly a-)
Fly-fly-fly (-way, ooohhh...)
Fly-fly away (I want to fly-fly away)
Fly away (I want to fly, wow-woh, no, fly away)
I wonder what Pedro is doing these days.
Still dealing in the boulevard
I love this song, and it is truly sad...
How about giving answers instead of moaning about it?
Kids are going to be mistreated all over this world and so it seems to me that a change in culture might be appropriate.
... and yes, that's also easy to say!
Blacks and other minorities have tried instilling pride into their culture over the decades with little positive results!
When gangbangers are your heroes, that's where you derive your pride!
No one said it was easy, but work hard and results will come, albeit slower than one may wish.
Show that work ethic and things WILL change!
Of course, there are douchebags out there that step on minorities out of meanness or straight up hatred!
That doesn't mean, 'give up'!
There are also those who treat men as men and are fair and do it right thing!
I'm always amazed that blacks seemed to hate Condi Rice when she is one of black America's success stories!!! Or Colin Powell!
Obama just spouted, "Look at us po' folk'!" while sitting in the White House and doing nothing to inspire his race to greatness!
Again, it's easy to bemoan the poor in this country, it's hard to inspire!
This is NOT the "Official Music Video". This is a basic live performance clip.
What is the problem...it's about the song and lyrics NOT whether it's THE official music video.
@@jmae1953 The problem is NOT telling the truth. This is not the Official Music Video we saw on 89. The real fans expected the real official promo video, this is not. Stop tagging things wrongly. The real Sire Records Official Video was a work of Art, a black and white astonishing promo video, this is NOT
@@javijavi9907 Hey! I haven't made any remarks about this video so don't tell me about tagging or not tagging. Pay attention to the facts before you send out a remark! You might want to pay attention to the name like the one "James Ward" (above) who DID make the remark you're referencing!
Can anyone identify the vocalist off to the left? Thank you.
Jimmy Scott, I think.
@@steverogers5956 Thanks, Steve Rogers.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Scott
Fucking hell
It's a shame the are leaders would like to dump us on the dirty boulevard
Lou Reed IS/WAS Greg brady
That mullet is a mess!
Was Lou Reed the father of Ari Boulogne? For me it looks so. Nico - the mother. Is Alain Delon right denying? Ari looked liked a mixture of Lou and Nico. Same eyes, same hair. Mothers mouth.
This summer I learned he was dead by my father and I think it's like the bigger tragedy I've ever lived
That fancy drumset is so completely unnecessary for this simple song.
Bass drum, snare, hi-hat, one cymbal, you're good.
I was 11 when this video came out and even back then I was impressed with his lyrics...
You are what I wish today's youth would have! Taste!
Backup singer spoils this unfortunately
Spoils what ?? That is Jimmy Scott and his singing "Fly Away" at the end is simply awesome - great choice Lou !!