Interview with Lou Reed, Denmark 1984

[@Mark-ki8gm]

The more I see of Lou Reed being 'awkward' in interviews the less it appears he was. He's dry-witted sure which doesn't always translate but most of all like his work he's honest, forthright. Like most artists there is a natural resentment to explaining or justifying work with the same unimaginative questions. Let the art speak for itself!

[@bonmot7850]

"Some day i"ll have jet lag without ever leaving... I thought that was pretty funny."

[@clc-gl4jn]

Hahahahahhaha I laughed out loud how that whole thing panned out😂

[@adamtier3263]

I love how Lou wears the sunglasses in the beginning as a barrier, then once he had assessed the interviewer wasn't a complete tool, Lou then takes off the sunglasses and engages..

[@cactaceous]

Well, Laurie has been with Lou for more than ten years already, they seem very comfortable with each other. I saw them walking in together into the St Marks Church Theatre to go see an Avant Garde play by Freeman and was stunned to see him. They sat next to Yoko and Sean which blew me away.

[@FormerlyNYVulgarian]

Lou had those intimidating eyes but I love him for how his spoke his mind and performed his art anyway

[@AnneLiseMham]

Lou reed is my hero.

[@Stevekerr]

He's so cool... Luckily I saw him when he returned to Roskilde in 2001... I'd wish he'd come back again. Awesome concert

[@alvesmonteiro5022]

Ate Sempre Lou

[@melissaungar]

I think lou reed is the best writer and musician to ever grace this planet! Doubt we'll see another genius come along like Lou-in a long time, if ever. Until then-thank you lou.....for all those beautiful songs you have written-especially the ones about the 'poppy'!!!

[@ScottAln05]

Excellent interview.

[@cacafealomismo2]

Oh what a wonderful point of wiew, so mature, so true, so full of complex words. I hope you stay happy like this all your live.

[@anitasseo]

La deco es buenísima. Y los subtítulos muy bien hechos. Gente de mente!...

[@stevsones]

Louuuu!

[@cannedpixels]

Check out the full set at 1:23. Jeez. Good thing Lou wore black.

[@henrikchristensen7844]

My.respect.for.you.my.hero.

[@stepheebee]

haha i love when he complements himself on his own joke

[@raindogred]

For god sakes he's interviewing Lou Reed, one of the greatest lyracists of all time and asks "how about singing other peoples things", talks about jet lag and crap. What was this the Danish shopping channel???riveting

[@61dodgelancer]

Writes rock for adults. I like that.

[@goldgungirlss]

"pretty soon i'll have jet lag without even leaving." haha.

[@j99tinks]

Lou!

[@ziggypop79]

I work nights Lou that puts your sleeping pattern & life back to front.

[@guyphawkes]

@raulbarrientos007 Agreed, Lou Reed has is own sub Genre of Rock and roll, as the GOD OF ROCK AND ROLL, he has filled his genre well.

[@jibeneyto91]

That's what I call a tough interviewee, but honest and never trying to please anyone. Just saying what he thinks. Great Lou!

[@bitetheelectriceel]

It's "Don't Talk To Me About Work" from the "Legendary Hearts" album (1983)

[@clc-gl4jn]

“I hate touring” Hahaha Lou was the most blunt person I have ever seen. Unapologetically cool

[@stefanscally]

the music is its own thing, it dosnt matter what he has to say about it, he probably thinks so himself. if you like his music you like his music..

[@strokesfan1107]

lou peeks at the camera a lot. it's funny, i like him.

[@MarkGelderland]

Lou never looked better

[@Admiralex91]

Now I'm the best being Lou Reed. Jokes on you brah

[@Elpantalla1]

How badass is lou reed?

[@Savorist]

hahaha "soon i'll have jet lag without leaving" - no laugh - "i thought that was pretty funny"

[@GyntherMeyer]

1974? Not too many people had VCRs in 1974! ;-)

[@killianjes]

Some children are more adult than some adults. I don't think he means that kids can't listen. I think it's more that he makes music for a mature audience.

[@peterigan1897]

this was the best band,Quine,Fernando,Maher,and Lou.81-84

[@Deodanth23]

Yeah Sylvia was quite the trooper to be able to hang with Lou for 10+ years! (Let's see how Laurie Anderson stacks up.) Gosh he looked great in this interview

[@stacyblue1980]

Haha! Yep.

[@glitch373]

Haha half the time the Danish translation is nowhere near what he's actually saying.

[@Deodanth23]

Good stuff but I have to agree his face looks retouched, they made him look as young as he was in the Velvets days. Either he was on a great diet/exercise kick or more likely lots of makeup... and/or camera filters like what Playboy uses.

[@onionhole]

thts what i thought

[@journeythruthepast]

He looks about his age at the tie, 41 or 42 but with lots of makeup. Still, he was getting in better shape, having quit drugs by then and taking up with his wife Sylvia.

[@ratanx]

@knightschwartz You should hear 1982's The Blue Mask. Easily one of his best. The others mentioned are great as well.

[@coldacre]

i take it you're not yet 21?? don't take it personally, he's referring to mindless pop music aimed at teenagers, he's distancing himself from that (not surprising as this interview was done in 1984 when pop music was horrible)

[@johnbleroy]

I love the bitch-slapping contest between inabeautifulplace and reddragonx below. Lou would appreciate it. Very funny. "Why don't you go get a room?"

[@AbsintheColour]

says..lol...maybe im wrong...

[@dennisstaughton7474]

Lou could've used a little eyeliner.

[@valboski]

When he saus about "adult music" he doesnt mean because he doesnt want teenagersa listening to his music...its because mainly adults can understand and relate somewhat of a way to his music...the man has a song called heroin..i wouldnt promote it to teenagers if i had a song called heroin either

[@xreddragonx]

@valboski No matter what you tell them, the teenagers will ALWAYS want everything to be about them. Even the ones who believe they're sophisticated enough to only take interest in music older than their parents, are stereotypical self-centered crybabies at heart.

[@JRR951]

i'd say he looks about 40

[@StephenMABull]

I thought it was pretty funny, too

[@elvispresley718]

He's high!

[@fabioabilio]

he's sad

[@otemale]

He looks very young. Sure this is from 1984? Not 1974?

[@mackem83]

the studio is hideous.

[@Randyhart]

He's a

[@Drewtazy]

Such an angry person,that is in contrast to some of his beautiful lyrics.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

It was shtick, done for p.r.

[@carineii6747]

My god. Was this interview a very bad joke or did the journalist have no idea who he was interviewing? The questions are so pointless, so stupid!!!

[@computerfis]

He's Danish of course he knew who he was interviewing. What do you expect from Lou reed, and a interviewer?

[@christianewen3227]

Lou was VERY pissed off that his jet lag joke wasn’t worshipped!

[@smithjedediah]

he wasn't much without Cale, but he was still pretty okay

[@feretuse123]

Funny thing, cause he's actually known for his temper, but who the hell cares right, every great artist is an asshole :p

[@henrikchristensen7844]

My.respect.for.you.lou.reed.