This was shockingly avant-garde when it came out & apparently still is!
@boboloko23 күн бұрын
I've heard much weirder music. It has a consistent song structure and the lyrics are coherent. It's not free jazz with free-association poetry, but it's subject matter was taboo at the time and still is today.
@scoobyblue53002 ай бұрын
The characters are as follows: HOLLY came from Miami, FLA: Holly Woodlawn (Haraldo Santiago Franceschi Rodriguez Danhakl b.1946,Puerto Rico)The endearing transvestite recognized by her overbite and crooked teeth, is most memorable for her seriocomic performance in the film "Trash". For some reason, many mistakenly think she is no longer living, which is far from true at this writing('07) CANDY came from out on the Island: (James Lawrence Slattery 1944-74Long Island NY) Feminine,pretty, ex-male Candy Darling performed in several Warhol/Morrissey projects.She died of cancer in the mid 70s. LITTLE JOE never once gave it away:Superhot and 'straight' Joe D'allessandro (1948 Pensacola, Fla) was the star of several full-length cinema projects by Paul Morrissey in Andy Warhol's Factory studio. A butch brooklyn streetkid who turned to gayhustling before his discovery by Warhol/Morrissey who exploited Joes universal sexappeal.He's now an icon of underground cinema and gay subculture. SUGARPLUM FAIRY came and hit the streets: Joe Campbell's nickname. He appeared in Andy Warhol's Nude Restaurant(1967) and very briefly in two others but is not seen in later projects. JACKIE is just speeding away: Multi-talented Jackie Curtis (John Holder Jr.1947-85 NYNY)performed both in and out of drag in films and onstage as well as being a prolific writer.He died of accidental H overdose. These characters along with many others made up the unique group of subculture speedfreaks, wannabees, and genderbenders known as Andy Warhol's Superstars. They contributed their various talents to multiple Warhol-related projects during the late-60's thru early 70's pop art/trash/underground cinema, art and social scene. You can enter thier names on youtube to find lots of videos of these people, but if you are really interested,seek and watch the films of Paul Morrissey under the heading "andy warhol's" or "AW presents" Candy, Holly, and Jackie are Hilarious in the trash classic - Women in Revolt.
@suzycreamcheese6784Ай бұрын
Thanks
@drellitagarcia4199Ай бұрын
The most complete comentary of a video reaction I never read in internet about the "troupe" of this anthem. One thousand of thanks for this.
@mcscas68Ай бұрын
Got to commend you, Scrooby, on your information packed comment! Just to add to that for people who don't know, Lou Read preformed as part of the house band at the factory the velvet underground. The songs can be found on KZbin. My favourite is Hero!n. Although I've never done drugs, the tempo of the song helps you understand the highs and lows user's experience!
@CubsFan20232 ай бұрын
Lou Reed was the lead vocalist of the Velvet Underground in the '60s. The Runaways did a good cover of their song "Rock & Roll", both versions of which I'd recommend listening to.
@wpollock12 ай бұрын
Andy Warhol had his "Factory" in NYC. I believe many of the characters are based on people that hung out with Andy. Bowie, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop were buddies. I just couldn't believe that they got that phrase through the censors....!
@DrStrangelove38912 ай бұрын
Lou Reed has a huge catalogue. I would suggest Dirty Boulevard, Caroline Says II, Berlin, Satelite of Love, Vicious, Lisa Says and of course his biggest song Perfect Day for his solo work. He was also the lead singer, songwriter and composer of the Velvet Underground. Their best known songs are Sweet Jane, Rock n Roll, Pale Blue Eyes, Waiting For The Man, Femme Fatale, Heroin, Venus In Furs, New Age and Sunday Morning.
@tonydelapa19112 ай бұрын
I don’t think I have ever met another person who recognizes what an epic song “Dirty Boulevard” is. Sad that it could or needed to be written but so poignant. Enjoy your day!
@user-ei1mu6dr4r2 ай бұрын
And I would add "Street Hassle".
@tonydagostino6158Ай бұрын
The bass line is by the famous Herbie Flowers. David Bowie also played acoustic guitar on this track.
@nick666gof72 ай бұрын
I suggest you look up the history of this track and the Transformer LP and the musicians involved.
@direlyon2 ай бұрын
very wild side...this song is so amazing and modern
@JC-es5un2 ай бұрын
This entire album is legendary; there isn’t a bad song on it. 👍🔥
@echopryme2 ай бұрын
"Can I kick it?... YES YOU CAN! " 😎 Thats the sample you've heard it from. BOTH amazing songs!!! 💯
@dbasstij5122 ай бұрын
One of the few songs you can say that about...
@JenSell16262 ай бұрын
My brain has them even in rank 😊
@lindasalaki94042 ай бұрын
Your reaction was Priceless 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 Gee, I sang this song as a kid. Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo 😂😂
@gregoryengfer64342 ай бұрын
I grew up in the 80s and listen to this lots. Very good music
@TheNeonRabbit2 ай бұрын
I love the two basses on this
@shortstuff79592 ай бұрын
the song is about people he shared a house with.
@jimwilcox29642 ай бұрын
All part of Andy Warhol's the factory, so yeag, it's all based on real people
@JenSell16262 ай бұрын
@@jimwilcox2964sure, House of Warhol
@MrJimmynoir13 күн бұрын
Smooth, sexy and smokey. Iconic song.
@pammickle39352 ай бұрын
You've pickec some very cool songs!
@StrandedLifeform2 ай бұрын
I remember that bird you're talking about. I can't remember if it was Muppets Show or Sesame Street. Definitely a completely different song. 😂. I know you like great guitar riffs. Check out "Bustin' Surfboards" by The Tornadoes. 👍
@cliff4812 ай бұрын
1973. I was 25 in FLA fresh in from UK and I can tell you first hand that song was full of love for everyone, We all got along and loved and accepted each other regardless. It was truly the beginning of a wonderful 2 to 3 decades. For some reason, "they"? didn't like that and started to divide us all again. Sadly it seems to have worked. Don't question the people, question the government. Love your reaction and wish you could have witnessed that time.
@Papabob19572 ай бұрын
I love your face on some of the lyrics lol
@JenSell16262 ай бұрын
A TRUE reaction video!
@WilliamEdwards-ko8sc2 ай бұрын
Listen to anything off of Rock and Roll Animal.( live album) more straight forward rock.
@christieabbott3744Ай бұрын
I really wish we could all get along again it breaks my heart so many of us letting the Government divide us again. PEACE LOVE TO ALL❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@franzbeck77002 ай бұрын
That’s 70 and sax 🎷? 😊
@gloriatg1002 ай бұрын
That song is about a transsexual named Candy Darling who died at 29 in 1974 of lymphoma
@JenSell16262 ай бұрын
One verse
@hungfao2 ай бұрын
LMAO
@catherinebida253128 күн бұрын
I like Stan! I am 80 years old, a white gal. I think Lou died