Artist:Lou Reed
Song:Walk On The Wild Side
Album:The Definitive Collection
Of course Lou Reed started out as leader of the Velvet Underground, one of the most influential groups in pop music history. Reed went solo when they finally broke up in the early 70s and though Reed has had some commercial success, he sometimes does things that intentionally alienates fans. This Definitive Collection comp is a good example. Reed chose the songs himself but he intentionally chose some of his more obscure songs. Anyone looking for a more accessible comp should go with Different Times:Lou Reed In The 70s. Walk On The Wild Side was his biggest hit in 1972 despite the seedy subject matter. That's what happens when you add a good hook. He still records occasionally and released the CD Inner Spaces two weeks ago. Lou Reed is rightfully considered a legend of rock music but he's always been conflicted about his success in the music business. Here's Lou Reed performing Walk On The Wild Side from 1982.
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