[2022-10-21] Lou Reed "Words And Music, May 1965" previously unreleased recordings (Light In The Attic)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B37Z73LV/?tag=imwan-20

Description
Light In The Attic Records, in cooperation with Laurie Anderson, proudly announces the inaugural title in their ongoing Lou Reed Archive Series: Words & Music, May 1965. Released in tandem with the late artist’s 80th birthday celebrations, the album offers an extraordinary, unvarnished, and plainly poignant insight into one of America’s true poet-songwriters. Capturing Reed in his formative years, this previously unreleased collection of songs—penned by a young Lou Reed, recorded to tape with the help of future bandmate John Cale, and mailed to himself as a “poor man’s copyright”—remained sealed in its original envelope and unopened for nearly 50 years. Its contents embody some of the most vital, groundbreaking contributions to American popular music committed to tape in the 20th century. Through examination of these songs rooted firmly in the folk tradition, we see clearly Lou’s lasting influence on the development of modern American music – from punk to art-rock and everything in between. A true time capsule, these recordings not only memorialize the nascent sparks of what would become the seeds of the incredibly influential Velvet Underground; they also cement Reed as a true observer with an innate talent for synthesizing and distilling the world around him into pure sonic poetry.

Featuring contributions from Reed’s future bandmate, John Cale, Words & Music, May 1965 presents in their entirety the earliest-known recordings of such historic songs as “Heroin,” “I’m Waiting for the Man,” and “Pale Blue Eyes”—all of which Reed would eventually record and make indelibly influential with the Velvet Underground. Also included are several more previously-unreleased compositions that offer additional insight into Reed’s creative process and early influences. Produced by Laurie Anderson, Don Fleming, Jason Stern, Hal Willner, and Matt Sullivan, the album features newly-remastered audio from the original tape by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer, John Baldwin. Rounding out the package are new liner notes from acclaimed journalist and author, Greil Marcus, plus in-depth archival notes from Don Fleming and Jason Stern, who oversee the Lou Reed Archive, while the release has been designed by multi-GRAMMY®-winning artist Masaki Koike

Tracklist
1. I'm Waiting For The Man (May 1965 Demo)
2. Men Of Good Fortune (May 1965 Demo) *
3. Heroin (May 1965 Demo)
4. Too Late (May 1965 Demo) *
5. Buttercup Song (May 1965 Demo)
6. Walk Alone (May 1965 Demo)
7. Buzz Buzz Buzz (May 1965 Demo)
8. Pale Blue Eyes (May 1965 Demo)
9. Stockpile (May 1965 Demo) *
10. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (May 1965 Demo)
11. I’m Waiting For The Man (May 1965 Alternate Version)
12. Gee Whiz - (1958 Rehearsal) *
13. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down (1963/64 Home Recording)
14. Michael, Row The Boat Ashore (1963/64 Home Recording)
15. Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right (Partial) (1963/64 Home Recording)
16. W & X, Y, Z Blues (1963/64 Home Recording) *
17. Lou’s 12-Bar Instrumental (1963/64 Home Recording) *

*Previously Unheard Composition

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

The first sample:

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5098

Thank you Charlie.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Looking forward to this.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Not overly interested in demos from this period -- that clip above certainly doesn't seem like something I'd need to hear more than once -- but very curious to see where this Archive Series may go in the future.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

This is now available for pre-order:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B37Z73LV/?tag=imwan-20

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5098

Thanks Charlie.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

Unfortunately in Canada it's "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.."

(I know it's not released yet, but Amazon Canada is not aware. Very frustrating these days.)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

Another one from this release:

The Human Top · **Joined:** 29 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 1114

I like it.

The song seems fully realized, although obviously more traditional in the way it's played and sung (My wife asked if it was Dylan). It's kind of incredible how it's all there though--the lyrics and the arrangement and even a hint of the "drone".

This song in 1965 is kind of amazing to think about. Think about what other music was being written and recorded that year.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

The demo for "Men Of Good Fortune":

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

I guess only the title "Men Of Good Fortune" was saved for Berlin.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14195

Update: This has been pushed back to October 21st.

[2022-10-21] Lou Reed "Words And Music, May 1965" previously unreleased recordings (Light In The Attic)

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