Opening track from the album Street Hassle (Arista Records, 1978). In the opening lines of the song Reed quotes his own song Sweet Jane, originally recorded with The Velvet Underground, for their last album, Loaded (1970), and more often than not used as opener for his live performaces since the early 1970s. The basic track of this song was recorded live in Germany (1977 circa) and later overdubbed with Reed duetting with himself in the studio (Record Plant, New York City). Recorded, like the whole Street Hassle album, with Stereo Binaural Sound, one of Reed's technical innovat… read more
Opening track from the album Street Hassle (Arista Records, 1978). In the opening lines of the song Reed quotes his own song Sweet Jane, originally r… read more
Opening track from the album Street Hassle (Arista Records, 1978). In the opening lines of the song Reed quotes his own song Sweet Jane, originally recorded with The Velvet Underground, … read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground became regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career. Hav… read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Under…read more
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five… read more