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I was sleeping, gently napping, when I heard the phone

Following Lou Reed’s firing of Andy Warhol as the producer of the Velvet Underground, Lou tried to distance himself from the fame and “campy-ness” of the Factory that he once belonged to. The conversation described tells the story of Reed’s shifting persona from the glam rock of Warhol, to the storytelling of his albums, Berlin and New York. With the cutesy tone that can be found in earlier song such as "After Hours", and "I’m Sticking With You", Reed parodies the happenings of Warhol’s posse, as well as Warhol himself who was known for his long telephone convers… read more
Following Lou Reed’s firing of Andy Warhol as the producer of the Velvet Underground, Lou tried to distance himself from the fame and “campy-ness” of… read more
Following Lou Reed’s firing of Andy Warhol as the producer of the Velvet Underground, Lou tried to distance himself from the fame and “campy-ness” of the Factory that he once belonged to… read more

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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 music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career. Hav… read more
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