I asked Roky why he played this at solar fest 84 early afternoon, just a few fans, mostly families around, and he said; 'you know, cuz it's a folk song' lol
+chris westley hey i just learned of this man's story and how good people helped him get a whole new groove on - true love i feel i was a part of this ~2005
+Matt B For me the most mind-blowing song Roky ever made will always be "Slip Inside This House" with 13th Floor Elevators. Those lyrics are just transcendant. But everything he does is amazing.
Perfect Texas acid rock cover of Lou's classic. No one else would have thought to try, let alone kick ass. Roky is loved by other musicians for good reason(s).
I just love Roky. And I am from NYC. The pain in this song is palpable. This guy had a hard life. So did Lou Reed. Texas made some great music back then. Let's stop hating each other. Some of my best friends are Texans. Lou did one of his first out of state concerts at Austin. They made the great "69 Live" double album in Texas.
For some reason, Roky's horror story songs popped into my head tonight. I looked them up and now I've been playing his amazing classic perfect songs for hours. For the first time in ten years. How? Did? I? forget this dude ???
What a version! This is so amped out and relentless. All shouty and in your face. Not at all like the dark, languorous Velvet's original. But it really works.
Rocky, and the 13 floor elevators were ground zero for all to follow into the 1960s scene, Janis Joplin was gonna jump into the band, listen to their early sound, incredible
Ten years that I'm into Roky, and I have to say, this is just the first fuckin time that I hear this awesome VU's tribute made by him.. Well. This is. Wow. Thank you.
To the people asking where this version is from: it's from the original Gremlins Have Pictures CD/LP. The 2005 CD has a shorter different recording of inferior sound quality... Why they didn't use this one on the re-release is beyond me! Also, the original CD/LP has an alternate take of "The Interpreter" with a cool longer ending. Someone asked who's playing lead: that would be Cam King of the Explosives (Roky's backing band here).
Damn what an awesome cover, this man was a genius. A shame they fucked him up by experimenting shock therapy on him.. The documentary "You're gonna miss me" tells his story.
i got this burned on a disc for me from an mp3. I'M SO FUKN HAPPY! Whoever decided this version shouldn't be included on the re-release of this album must have a problem with Roky Erickson's greatness because not including this version on the CD IS A SERIOUS disservice to Mr. Erickson.This cover is a SCREAMING testament to what MONSTER OF ROCK Roky is.
I've been looking for a legitimately released version of this as well. Though I like the version on Gremlins Have Pictures, I like this version better.
The thirteenth floor elevators were an incredible band,in the 60 s they took Texas by storm,after all these years I still love their music and I have of their albums ROKY E YOUR STILL THE GREATEST LIVE ON BROTHER
Thanks for your comment TV. The most seductive drug that I have ever taken. Went from Mickey Mouse to Superman with heroin. High but delusional. Nothing mattered anymore. Just that next shot. A complete abandonment of what I was really about and those who loved me. Just celebrated another recovery anniversary. Thank you God and who ever you sent me.
Is this not every bit as good as the original by the Velvets? I'm not saying it's better but Roky plugs his own spirit, twisted and devoted into it, and sends it flying. Inspired decision to play it fast straight through. Maybe's it more like medium-fast actually but it's certainly relentless. Is this from Gremlins? I thought the live Heroin on that album was considerably shorter? Thanks, Torino, for sharing this.
did it for many years,then moved to a far away city in texas where I didn't know anyone to quit. been clean for 35 years now and know where to find it now but don't go get it. If it was laid in front of me I don't know what I would do,probably do it. The first time I did it I knew that this was what I had been searching for.
Erik Hol Roky Erickson is a BEAST on this cover! you can get this version on mp3. i'm having a friend burn it to disc for me cuz i don't have an mp3 player. the fury in this track is unbelievable
When I first put a spike loaded with heroin in my arm pit at 15 I didn't take it out til I was in my thirties.Used toilet water in a dirty, no toilet paper gas station,shot it when I knew the cut was with Ajax. Escaped from a psych ward. Nobody was going to stop me.My voice was never loud just wanted to drift off and get high and stay high. My old lady and my song was "Monkey Man" She's gone to heaven and I am still here today. Clean and sober 27 years. . Thank You God wherever you are.
Up lifting.Now drugs from the pharmacist at $ 100 a time.I take control of my wounds with self control & some nice herbal teas.Thanks Roky when are you next playing Miami I will have thevballs to say hi rOKY
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I asked Roky why he played this at solar fest 84 early afternoon, just a few fans, mostly families around, and he said; 'you know, cuz it's a folk song' lol
+chris westley hey i just learned of this man's story and how good people helped him get a whole new groove on - true love i feel i was a part of this ~2005
+Matt B For me the most mind-blowing song Roky ever made will always be "Slip Inside This House" with 13th Floor Elevators. Those lyrics are just transcendant. But everything he does is amazing.
lyrics were written by Tommy Hall
It’s also true......
"Cause it's a folk song." is as great an answer as could have been uttered. Such a genius hid behind his 'crazy facade.'
Lou: I feel just like Jesus' son.
Roky: I feel just like Jesus, son!
:D you noticed that too.
Roky has been visited by aliens, so he's been closer to Jesus. Make sense? haha
lmfao...i caught that too...lol love it...son!
It doesn't any difference. Jesus and Jesus' son are the same person.
fucking A. love that line
RIP Rocky! We lost a legend today
You are right queenofkool. He was unique.
I could add that I like your internet name queenofkool. You look and write like you must be a cool lady.
well...if he has Ghost, then we have everything.
@@johna.5150 scoring in the old comment section ay bruvva gonna try to git her number boi ?
@@lasmluclasm3781 best romantic moment : yielling in her ear some of the lyrics..
The Benjamin Franklin of Rock n roll, fucking with the mail and shit lol😂😂
Perfect Texas acid rock cover of Lou's classic. No one else would have thought to try, let alone kick ass. Roky is loved by other musicians for good reason(s).
Yo la tango copped this
@@mjjames2442 -copped- failed. There. Fixed it.
Roky is a still largely unsung rock genius.
No worries about that
JESUS-FUCKING-CHRIST!!!!! That was AMAZING!!! What a kick-ass cover, would've made Lou proud!
This is one of the best covers i've ever heard.It's howling.
I love the anger in it. Frustration with the way things are. We all can understand that feeling. And hate it or love it, this is art.
i discovery Roky Erickson today, and i cant stop listening now.
Thanks Ghost for make a cover of this guy.
My husband and I discovered him the same way and have no idea how we haven't heard of him sooner because he is fukin' amazing quite like ghosts.
Huge influence to ssooo many f great bands and solo artists n all. Raw af - best version
Roky should be a household name at this point. True creative type
When Roky covers a song I don't even think about the original. I just blast off.
THIS is what you wanna hear at a rock festival: high energy balls-out bangin' and shoutin'
I just love Roky. And I am from NYC. The pain in this song is palpable. This guy had a hard life. So did Lou Reed. Texas made some great music back then. Let's stop hating each other. Some of my best friends are Texans. Lou did one of his first out of state concerts at Austin. They made the great "69 Live" double album in Texas.
Goodbye Roky Erickson. What an adventure, eh?! Quite the time you had here on earth. See you soon.
Oh you made me tear up with that
This is the soundtrack of a rough decade of my life. A decade full of debauchery. Downside is, a lot of friends didn't make it through that decade.
a genius covering a genius. brilliant!!
For some reason, Roky's horror story songs popped into my head tonight. I looked them up and now I've been playing his amazing classic perfect songs for hours. For the first time in ten years. How? Did? I? forget this dude ???
What a version! This is so amped out and relentless. All shouty and in your face. Not at all like the dark, languorous Velvet's original. But it really works.
i love this Lou's song....and Roky covered it really great
Lou Reed's song. Roky's version here sounds more like a heroin & crystal speedball, but I dig it.
A chilling anti heroin song is 'Been on a Train' (1970) by the Bronx genius Laura Nyro. Nyro was inducted into Rock Hall of Fame in 2012.
I always assumed The Confession was about fucking on heroin.... "Super summer sugar coppin' in the morning..."
Laura was amazing.
Roky emulates the 60s trip scene .. it's in his base .. it's in his pace
The reason I think it beats the original is, Lou is being a grandpa and telling you herion is bad, but Roky is kinda happy about it
@@lazyhomebody1356 Don't forget his everyday acid might have a little bit of influecne...have fun
☠️💣☠️
Rocky, and the 13 floor elevators were ground zero for all to follow into the 1960s scene, Janis Joplin was gonna jump into the band, listen to their early sound, incredible
Ten years that I'm into Roky, and I have to say, this is just the first fuckin time that I hear this awesome VU's tribute made by him.. Well. This is. Wow. Thank you.
Best version of this song EVER, and so appropriate for the year of 2020.
I actually REALLLLLLLY love it. Roky was a special guy.
Wonder if Morrison ever met Roky?
Bless your heart, Roky. Bless your heart, forever.
THAT is some fukkin RIGHTEOUS GODDAM ROCKNROLL! what a great cover. I must have it.
Looove Lou Reed, but Roky totally kicks it into a whole new place and time. Thanks for everything Roky.
wow... this is pure gold
What a tune. Reed would be proud.
To the people asking where this version is from: it's from the original Gremlins Have Pictures CD/LP. The 2005 CD has a shorter different recording of inferior sound quality... Why they didn't use this one on the re-release is beyond me! Also, the original CD/LP has an alternate take of "The Interpreter" with a cool longer ending. Someone asked who's playing lead: that would be Cam King of the Explosives (Roky's backing band here).
Wow. RIP
I'm just now hearing this. It's great.!
just stumbled on this some how... this is fucking amazing!
Stumblin's the best
Wow! That was Awesome! Never expected him to do this! KILLER!
Insanely good cover.
This version sends chills up the spine. Roky nails it! such and awesome version. I believe it also appeared on a 45 at some point?
Loved the Velvets and Roky forever but never heard this until today - it's fucking fantastic. Best VU cover ever by a country mile.
REST IN PEACE ROKY
Holy fuck. THAT VOICE!
Wow this adds a whole other element to this song
It's Roky's "Hard Rain" version of Heroin!!!!!
Damn what an awesome cover, this man was a genius. A shame they fucked him up by experimenting shock therapy on him.. The documentary "You're gonna miss me" tells his story.
I love ya Roky stay right here , you're just fine bud! Jan Chiodo Wilhelm six nation's NY
Thank god for the 8 seconds of Burn the Flame that played during Return of the Living Dead or I possibly might never have gotten here. ❤❤
@@eLiFILMSinc im with you 100 %.
Respect Sir Lord Roky Erickson
i got this burned on a disc for me from an mp3. I'M SO FUKN HAPPY! Whoever decided this version shouldn't be included on the re-release of this album must have a problem with Roky Erickson's greatness because not including this version on the CD IS A SERIOUS disservice to Mr. Erickson.This cover is a SCREAMING testament to what MONSTER OF ROCK Roky is.
I've been looking for a legitimately released version of this as well. Though I like the version on Gremlins Have Pictures, I like this version better.
Damn. What a voice.
RoCKin’ out to this ultra high ReVerB and crushing FEEDBack whine psychedelic journey.
I AM HER HERO...SHE IS MY HEROIN!!!!
Holy shit.. I wasnt expecting the best cover ever
I knew Rocky before his stay at ASH.. I'm used to being the smartest guy in the room. I wasn't. Total genius! Incredible artist. I was blessed!
this is a 1000000000 times better than the original and I am a huge VU fan. Roky nails this dead ON!!! His voice sends rushes up my spine. LOVE IT!!
Brings up fuzzy memories..
The thirteenth floor elevators were an incredible band,in the 60 s they took Texas by storm,after all these years I still love their music and I have of their albums ROKY E YOUR STILL THE GREATEST LIVE ON BROTHER
Just superb Magical Music & what a voice!
you got that right. well put. there arent even words for how i experience roky. probably because they are coming from another world.
Thank's to the Foo Fighters for introducing me to the MAN. "ROCKY ERICKSON"
martin hayward I didn’t need those posers introducing me to anyone. I found 13th in the original white label copy of NUGGETS. Dig it.
Lou Reed + Allman Brothers = Roky Erickson. I love it.
Rip Roky what a kick ass cover!🤘🏻💉
Reminds me of Mott The Hoople's Angeline ! Great stuff !
It's a great Artist and a fantastic man, if you see the life story from Roky! I like it!!!
I hear you brother, God Bless ya, 23 years for me. Walk on the wild clean sober side! RIP Lou
Great version!!
Old, classic, and loved.
Everytime I hear this song it gets better My bad past is hopefully gone but I still learn every day!
Gosh...I heard this the first time when I was around 15?
Wow....
True father of rock and roll
Thanks Richard--from another one of us
This got spirit. Thanks Roky!
Yes... I FEEL LIKE JESUS, SON!
Fuckin' Roky cover VU never ceases to amaze.
GREAT HOWLINGGG AUUUUUU
Just excellent!!! 👍🏻
fuckin fantastic
Reminds me of I Can't Get No Satisfaction.
He had a very jagger voice.... Or maybe jagger copied him!
And I thank God that I'm not aware, and I thank God that I just don't care
Thanks for your comment TV. The most seductive drug that I have ever taken. Went from Mickey Mouse to Superman with heroin. High but delusional. Nothing mattered anymore. Just that next shot. A complete abandonment of what I was really about and those who loved me. Just celebrated another recovery anniversary. Thank you God and who ever you sent me.
Is this not every bit as good as the original by the Velvets?
I'm not saying it's better but Roky plugs his own spirit, twisted and devoted into it, and sends it flying. Inspired decision to play it fast straight through. Maybe's it more like medium-fast actually but it's certainly relentless.
Is this from Gremlins? I thought the live Heroin on that album was considerably shorter? Thanks, Torino, for sharing this.
perfect!
Holy shit! What an amazing cover.
Roky's a Hero!
This is great!!
did it for many years,then moved to a far away city in texas where I didn't know anyone to quit. been clean for 35 years now and know where to find it now but don't go get it. If it was laid in front of me I don't know what I would do,probably do it. The first time I did it I knew that this was what I had been searching for.
I think this is my new favorite song
and I feel just like Jesus sounds
Heeeeerooooiiiin!!!
Good lord this is fucking killer.
this is awesome man
this is so damn amazing i have to swear: what a FUCKIN COVER!!!!!! Way to go Roky
Love ya Roky
I 2 love Roky & the 13th elevator awesome cover VU heroin
I...have made...decisions!
This is not the version from Gremlins Have Pictures, this version is much better. I wish I could figure out where it is from!!
In case anyone still cares and hasn't found it yet, this version is on Casting The Runes.
love....
Forget the Cow Bell just need more feedback in the guitars.Need Roky back in fLORIDA ASAPdOUBLE GUITARS ARE JUST OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Go Roky Go!!!!
For all you people WHO don't know, this is a Velvet Underground cover. Look them up!
Yes, but i actually like this one better. It's something about Roky's voice :)
Erik Hol Roky Erickson is a BEAST on this cover! you can get this version on mp3. i'm having a friend burn it to disc for me cuz i don't have an mp3 player. the fury in this track is unbelievable
Anyone who knows who Roky is, would also know of the Velvets. Thanks for your concern though.
Dan Cooper
That's gotta be the most boring comment I've ever read in my life.
everyone has their moments
I feel just like Jesus sounds.
When I first put a spike loaded with heroin in my arm pit at 15 I didn't take it out til I was in my thirties.Used toilet water in a dirty, no toilet paper gas station,shot it when I knew the cut was with Ajax. Escaped from a psych ward. Nobody was going to stop me.My voice was never loud just wanted to drift off and get high and stay high. My old lady and my song was "Monkey Man" She's gone to heaven and I am still here today. Clean and sober 27 years. . Thank You God wherever you are.
"I am her hero, she is my heroine", kinda changes it a bit...
Up lifting.Now drugs from the pharmacist at $ 100 a time.I take control of my wounds with self control & some nice herbal teas.Thanks Roky when are you next playing Miami I will have thevballs to say hi rOKY
please post night of the vampire from this album cause it's so good!!! better then the other version that's posted all over you tube
love VU but never dug this song very much.
This rendition, tho.... holy shit.
this song is how I am about alcohol to a tee, I
know I'm trying to swim and that's all I can do
I wonder if the Elevators ever got to tour with/meet the Velvets back in the 1960s?