Lou Reed & Metallica - Junior Dad Live 2011

[@bryanberkey3586]

Junior Dad is an underrated masterpiece - such a meaningful swan song from Lou.

[@albertklassen6055]

We should have shown Lou a lot more love when he was around. I didn’t know how much he meant to me till way after he was gone. Now he’s a guide for me in my life. When I get judged I think of Lou and realize I don’t have to take the judgers seriously. My music is different and now I accept myself because of Lou. He taught me acceptance. That sounds strange but that’s what he taught me in his own way. Thank you Lou. I honor you!!

[@atulxxvi]

Lou taught me non judgment and raw realism. My guide too, man. More than 30 years listening to him.

[@oldfriend327]

Make no mistake about it, every single one of those audience members are grateful to God they were there in person to witness these two musical entities making undeniable history. Thank you so much for sharing this performance with us.

[@larryheebowitz4140]

Spare me. Rabinowitz -- Reed real ethnic name -- was leeching.

[@headtoheadsw]

They look more bewildered than grateful, honestly.

[@danielrose3434]

I see you bitch on a few Reed pages, if you don't like him why bother? You must have a very sad bitter life.

[@j.c985]

No, they are just grateful to be watching a legend. Not “bewildered” why would you go to a Lou Reed concert? So stupid.

[@timprescott4634]

Loving that there aren’t the standard “this sucks” comments like you find on the Lulu threads.. THIS is fucking classic!

[@video2000_TV]

cause that's the greatest track on the whole thing

[@deathmetaldouglas69]

Thank you. I knew this album ruled the moment it came out. Nice to see people are finally catching up to me. Better late than never.

[@j.c985]

It isn’t the greatest track, there’s several great tracks on that album. Metal fans need to realise that liking one limited genre of music doesn’t make you an expert on it.

[@dmstewart66]

The entire band is visibly on the verge of tears here. If you do not realize whats going on here and just how special it is, that is your loss.

[@brianharrigan6913]

I'm a big Lou Reed fan, and am earnestly asking: what is going on in this performance? I can see & feel the emotion behind this performance, but if you have some background to provide, I'd love to hear about it.

[@FMBeatsStudio]

@@brianharrigan6913 go find James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet interviews about this song. Lars is a bald drunk and Rob does anything to get paid, so don't bother looking for these guys opinion.

[@heresjohnny999]

i'm on verge of tears too, on how bad it was

[@seanthebaptist6757]

What the hell is going on exactly?

[@andrewcameroncline3733]

I know this is not a popular opinion but even if this doesn't approach Metallica's best work on their home turf, this was a very important work for Lou Reed, and I'd venture to say that Lou tried to achieve this heaviness at other times in his career. This is not a Lou Reed troll move. The lyrics prove this was not a joke to him. And Metallica absolutely understood they were trying to help him encapsulate a lifetime of art. I love them for that. Thank you Metallica and Lou

[@TheAcamus1]

This is masterpiece. RIP Lou!

[@larryheebowitz4140]

BW ha ha , By whose standard? THose who wear football helmuts?

[@dostwood5103]

@@larryheebowitz4140 Dude, you need to get a life. I see you commenting on every Lulu related video. We get it, you don't like it and that's fine, now move on.

[@libano90]

One of the best things of the last two decades. Goodbye Lou. Thx.

[@SpaceTiger90]

Seeing james almost getting ready to cry because of his bad past is so heartbreaking.

[@brandysmanlarry]

@@theevilone1646 it sustains us.

[@Johnny-li9hs]

i think hes crying at how bad this album was

[@Patrick_0n]

Nah its called acting....if he was gonna cry its because it hit him that he looks like a goofball with this shitstain of an album...

[@alekp6822]

Lou is undercover Jason

[@richardmoores]

Legends Pine Ln I was just gonna comment he same thing

[@068dirtboy]

Indeed. They could he father son. Good eye

[@bribear0030]

RIGHT NDOAHSJSJ he’s tryna sneak his way back in

[@21Cayque12]

Jason on adderall

[@MarkAttwater]

Lou's last album and most people were still struggling to keep up.

[@tlist1970]

I heard Lou was not happy about the initial response after it was released, but I think this song is awesome. The music & lyrics hit deep.

[@gimmigimmigimmi]

he wanted to be the table

[@larryheebowitz4140]

Lou Reed /Rabinowitz was a legend in his own hair piece

[@richardmcgrath9729]

​@@larryheebowitz4140 Louis Firbank would've butterfly-knived yer throat for your anti-Semitism

[@teelewees]

Classic Lou, he despised the critics.

[@alexroyster182]

I used to take my father shopping every weekend to costco and i would play some music and we would head out. Back a few years ago i decided to put Lulu on to see what he would do. When Iced Honey started he went holyshit! The intro drum hit sounded like a mortor round to him. He was a vietnam vet and it took him by surprise but he told me to rewind it. Ill never forget him saying to me, hey son i want you to play this song at my funeral when i pass. I was like youre not going anywhere man. He passed around two years ago and when i listened to junior dad a few days ago it really hit me hard. Man i sure do miss my dad. Everytime i listen to this album i know hes listening too.

[@patsanzone8019]

I Love this. At 69 Lou Reed can still get his ass out there and show you what real music is. Bless him and may he forever rock in peace.

[@larryheebowitz4140]

Yeh, and then the rest of us comment. He was an embarrassment.

[@j.c985]

@@larryheebowitz4140 It’s more embarrassing to comment hate on every single positive comment, he had a 55 year career doing what he loved, ever increasing critical acclaim and is respected by every musician or at least those who know what they are talking about, what are you doing?

[@Bnk12x]

​@@larryheebowitz4140the pfp says it all😂

[@paulopedro1974]

Lou, like David Bowie,wrote his own epitaph !!

[@chrisdrummond8893]

James Hetfield's father abandoned him when he was 13. That was tragic and painful I would imagine. Having a father who never abandoned you physically just emotionally, and constantly verbally abused you and at times physically abused you I think is just as bad. I'm 50 years old, and my mom died, and my dad can't live by himself with Parkinson's Disease. He still ridicules everything I do, and tells me the things I do with positive intentions are stupid. The big difference between taking his verbal abuse as a kid and taking it now is I realize that he is an ignorant bitter old man, and I don't give a #$%& what he thinks anymore. I promised my mother I would look after him before she died from Dementia November 2016.

[@andreasrausch5552]

You must be a very good person caring about such a difficult father! Be proud of yourself!

[@chrisdrummond8893]

@@andreasrausch5552 Thank you so much. I needed that.

[@pabletoday9782]

You are a powerful man

[@ronaldskropps591]

Wow I’m sorry

[@coraline_rozet]

I feel you. ❤❤❤

[@stevenzin5834]

You can feel Metallica plays with their heart in this song! \m/

[@Player-jx9pd]

This piece of art right here makes me feel at peace, but emotional at the same time. Lulu wasn’t as bad as people put it, that may be an unpopular opinion but I don’t care. RIP Lou Reed.

[@dominikcygan2664]

if not for those horrible vocals i would agree, musically it is very good

[@fostaaaaaaa]

@@dominikcygan2664 the main reason this has any emotional resonance, including with at least 3 Metallica members, is because of those "horrible vocals". I'm no Lou Reed fanboy because he was an awful person, but he put feeling into this song that most people could only dream of

[@supertotoro]

@@dominikcygan2664I cant think of anyone else deliver these vocals. Its because its lou reed that gives it its extra depth and meaning. No one has ever claimed that lou reed has a pretty voice, and especially in his later years. But this is a Lou reed album, not a metallica album and if you have never listened to Lou Reed, like most metallica fans, I understand its not an easy thing to digest.

[@teelewees]

Cut some slack, he was never a great vocalist. When this was recorded, he had been battling liver cancer and hep c for years, and years of smoking and amphetamine abuse didn't help his voice either.

[@athenaastarte1901]

It's like flying. I like to listen to it when I'm walking thru the woods with my dogs. It is uplifting and very spiritual but still a little dark. Thank you Metallica and Lou Reed. ✌

[@TheJimbo1791]

I can say many things about the album Lulu. Many. But this song is a masterpiece. This is what makes Metallica what they are. They really do things that others bands would be scared of doing. Even for this song only the album was 1000% worth. It is Lou´s swan song and the combination is just perfect. Love Rob´s work in this, like an angel playing.

[@sidfernandez7569]

nice. about two years before he died. poor lou, releasing his demons here. the intro is like a funeral chant.

[@vincenzollamas]

i think this is the best, most beautiful, powerful, real, interesting music Metallica has done since And Justice For All

[@shred9475]

u high on drugs?

[@vincenzollamas]

@@shred9475 just high on the goodness of this music

[@erikphillips1244]

This album I hated it when I 1st listing to to it, but after over a dozen times it touched my soul, I can not listen to this song with out shedding a tear

[@neilpearson9186]

This is my first time posting on a KZbin post. Been in the COVID shut down for a month and a half, binge listening to a lot of music. The past 4 days have been a Metallica fest. I didn't even realize Lulu until today. Gave it a go this morning, wasn't overly impressed. Read the mixed reviews after skimming through the album. I decided to listen to the entire album...alone. This isn't filler, it really does need to be listened to with intent. David Bowie was right, it is a brilliant album. Having my own shit with (out) my dad, found myself with red swollen eyes by the end of it.

[@Patrick_0n]

I shed a tear too when I hear this and see the utter collapse of a once decent band....

[@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser]

​@Patrick_0n Metallica collapsed when they went full SPINAL TAP on the black album and S+M, now that is a terrible album!

[@Jacqueline3296]

I do love him, he is an amazing singer. Too bad, he passed away....

[@notsureiL]

Lou was 69 back in 2011 and his voice is still working.

[@AnEphemeralCollation]

Nice.

[@shaunaitcheson]

beautiful song. touching and thought provoking

[@ramtuff2007]

R.I.P LOU REED where ever you are in heaven

[@sofiaortiz1257]

i miss you LOU REED

[@alvinyakitori8720]

He did not go to heaven

[@markwagner4346]

Probably on the wild side

[@tammyb885]

Probably rocking out with Bowie⚡️⚡️

[@toddst.george494]

The Great Lou Reed.

[@Cls17953]

Music elevated to a higher form of art.

[@adiuiri16]

I made a night road trip back home the first time i listened to this song, it hit me, it really hit me guys, so much feeling being conveyed....so much projection so much guilt so much pain ....I felt like the greatest disappointment in this life for my loved ones...I still dont know how I made it back home, I should have thrown myself off some cliff

[@ainebyrne3212]

This is fucking great ! I miss you LOUUUU

[@Huitzilopochtli526]

This takes things out to the edge of the universe. Where truth is the only thing left.

[@StarlessBandNJ]

great song, great album. one of lou's best

[@junkreep]

it is a beautiful song

[@tinchocabj1053]

The studio version of junior dad is epic every second is carefully arranged lou and metallica where really together in the project.

[@niveknija1329]

i love this tune....and this album...rest in power lou. a fitting coda

[@Fixxxer1999]

I hate lulu mainly for that song where James call's himself a table. but HOLY SHIT! this is honestly something else. it's such a beautifully melodic song with such a deep and upsetting undertone to accompany it. I can totally understand why this made Kirk and James cry, not only for their loss, but just simply how moving this song is. Even as an instrumental it would be beautiful to listen too!!

[@Vaeren222]

The table refers to the last supper table from the bible. James also says "I am the root! I am the progress! I'm the aggressor! I am the tablet! These ten stories!" And as a lyric this tells us about one being all the holy 10 commands.

[@Fixxxer1999]

@@Vaeren222 I'm not religious in anyway, infact I'm an athiest. But thanks for the clarification!

[@Vaeren222]

@@Fixxxer1999 Same man. Many don't get the reference so I understand why it comes of as funny or weird.

[@raulio81]

@@Fixxxer1999 atheist have to be ignorant

[@alexabadia4209]

​@@Fixxxer1999we dont care what you are. We care about the reality of the World.

[@ejshelby5460]

Just finished Antony DeCurtis bio book on Reed. I never got to see him off in NYC in Oct 2013, or did attend the Lincoln Center memorial, will regret forever

[@damirgolijanin1132]

Amazing combination!!! Metallica absolutely fantastic, and one more masrer peace of Lou Reed

[@Lurchermaus]

Great song!

[@rustykershaw]

this isn't half as bad as it's cracked out to be. of course, Lou's deteriorating voice and Lars's unsteady drumming make it that extra bit harder to follow, but the music is gorgeous and the overall performance very emotional. very good piece indeed.

[@cwatson42785]

Say what you will about Lars but one thing you can't say is he's not one of the best drummer's. Behind Richard Christy of course.

[@gregcorbett7126]

Chris Watson a Stern fan?

[@niveknija1329]

as a drummer, i think the choppy drums is the point of the groves ...my opinion

[@Johnny-li9hs]

its fuckin terrible...all of it

[@timprescott4634]

@@Johnny-li9hs Your opinion and that’s fine.

[@teelewees]

As masterful as Street Hassle, the entire Berlin album, Drella, and slices of magic and loss, . Each captures the essence of a phase in his life and career. This one tears a hole in me with every listen.

[@Nowheremt]

Oh, Lou, you were never a disappointment…. :(

[@johdes1]

Lou reed takes control over Metallica.

[@niveknija1329]

metallica as backing band....great concept

[@r.fernandezasdancasdesalao1398]

sad... but true. (no. in fact, i'm ver happy with this)

[@bassproscott]

Lou deteriorating voice I feel adds more meaning to the songs than people think of.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

To be brutally honest, if I came across this performance at a musicfest with real performers, I'd keep on walking. He's never had much of a voice and his guitar playing is somewhere in the Mel Bay beginner stage. It's amazing the allowances people will make certain individuals.

[@dominikcygan2664]

@@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426 couldn't have said it better

[@deathmetaldouglas69]

@@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426 You are a piece of shit who does not know ANYTHING about great art to be brutally honest.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

@@deathmetaldouglas69 You’re angry and attacking me as a high schooler would when confronted by facts which contradict his constructed world, because you have no rebuttal. Heroin-marinated Lou Reed was a three chord player, mumbler of incomprehensible lyrics, and vastly overrated. His music could be played in the background in Medical Units where patients (and staff) are all comatose, waiting to donate organs.

[@Hanzyscure]

Metallica was doing Lou a favor and backing him in his efforts to remain essential in his waning years. This experience might be the reason why Metallica still exists.

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

this is amazing.... Lou Reed was great until the very end and Metallica never sounded better

[@MrThomyorkey]

This music should have grown in stature over the years. People should come to their senses that this was their greatest work

[@richardhelmick1527]

3 songs in and I can't take it anymore.

[@chairsmissing]

Lou is still not fully understood by most, cliche and pretentious as this sounds. But if you define avant-garde, its only appropriate you won't be unanimously accepted at your time

[@chairsmissing]

I said it online so I also tell it to everyone else.

[@chairsmissing]

@@cholestroll8937 someone answered me but now his comment has gone missing so it seems like I'm talking to myself.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

He should have gone into another line of work.

[@jcb08]

If there there ever was a metal version of Father & Son in reverse... That would be it. Epic Song. So assuming that's the song about a father who has failed his son in contrast to the son failing to live up to the expectation of the father... Junior Dad.

[@cesar1310]

Sometime Metallica would play Junior Dad with James on vocals? i think it would be nice, strange but nice

[@dmstewart66]

Honestly Kirk says he cant hear it without crying, and James is tearing up in the video here... Especially now that theyve lost Lou, it would be quite difficult for the band to perform this. Ide sell my soul to see it, but I honestly dont even know if James vocally could make it through the song.

[@elmud]

@@dmstewart66 Where is he crying? Give me the timpestamp. I see three guys trying not to screw up the performance because of the other two.

[@steviebkhall]

Really fuckin sad .Peace.

[@davidfoster5906]

I don't care care if Metallica fans had a meltdown about Lou Lou. This performance cuts me up.

[@juliansilva7144]

My love it remenber lou.....im missep😭🥺

[@chad2429]

Very beautiful.

[@sunkissedn71]

Kirk said this song means so much to him. It gets him choked up.. I can see it on his face, all their faces.. It sounds like something Johny Cash would sing. Deep heartbreaking song 💔 beautiful melody.

[@konstant1nee]

just gorgeous

[@notesmusicproduction9655]

You are all there so lucky.

[@dmstewart66]

I hope this audience realizes they saw one of the most important performances in music history. I sure hope they know how lucky they are. Ide give anything to have been there.

[@itsitggg3298]

David Stewart you got to be kidding me, Garbage is an understatement

[@Mrnoobestreturns]

I’m not a dad so I have no clue why would anybody like this song at all most of the audience just stand there bored saying where is the guitar solo

[@dmstewart66]

@@Mrnoobestreturns LIsten a little closer maybe... for starters, This song is not about being a Dad... so being that really has nothing to do with one's connection to this song... These lyrics made every member of Metallica break down in tears... maybe there's something deep here you just aren't paying enough attention to.

[@Mrnoobestreturns]

It put me tears by boredom my eyes were hurting staring that long even metalica members looked bored and did this as a joke

[@dmstewart66]

@@Mrnoobestreturns You're projecting your feelings... all while admitting that you're not paying enough attention to get the lyrical content... impressive. Funny you think the band doesn't care because the members of Metallica have all publicly stated that this is one of the songs they are most proud of in their entire discographies... James going so far as to say it was one of the most important things he's ever recorded and one he wants to be remembered for..... Again if you don't get it, that's your loss. Advertising your inability to pay attention or understand lyrical depth doesn't really impress anyone though.

[@jerryskid1]

I like it. I'll be picking up the LULU album.

[@Nowheremt]

I think I’ll see you soon, Lou, miss you.

[@marcosalvarezhinojosa1782]

Masterpiece🙌

[@EnriqueGuerreroO]

It was said that The Velvet Underground disappeared.... and suddenly, Metallica joins Lou and a kind of magic happened .

[@thestonetable]

Not sure what to say... Both are legends and it's clear, or not so clear, they had something to say. I'm sure that one day we may figure it out and then people who hated it will say they loved it when it came out!

[@pavelhector4403]

Epic Lou Reed

[@elisvideobazaar5299]

this comment section is giving me a stroke

[@gregselby2925]

Sublime

[@kevinacasiete1153]

Rest In Peace Lou Reed 🕊

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

My favourite track from Lulu

[@smackdatthang9260]

Sorry I didn't Kno this guy's passing I put down a lot on the album but now that I heard this live it sounds a lot better Metallica shows how good they really are to play these tempo's and I thank that's awesome my hats off to you guys

[@ryantimmel6112]

this might be my favorite Metallica guitar tone

[@szalaiandris8194]

Quite moving song!

[@ErickRodriguez-sm2dt]

Esta canción es como las últimas palabras de Lou Reed.

[@2255223388]

As someone who knows the entire Lulu album inside out, note for note, word for word it's kinda hard listening to Lou ignore the studio version structure completely. He starts on the wrong bars, drags out verses, messes with the "melody"... must have been hard to work with. But the studio album somehow worked out great in it's own way.

[@kevandalzell7906]

The best song Lou did since "Perfect Day."

[@dontommasino6882]

Very touching.

[@lucianoroberto9804]

You may say anything about Metallica's music. I do like them until 2001 when they recorded "I disappear", I think it's a fucking nice song. I don't like St. Anger album and Death Magnetic is indifferent in my opinion. I dig some Lulu songs, not all. The thing is: Metallica has played with all of their idols and they have been very thankful for that. In anyone's successful career there must not be anything more grateful than playing with your idols on the same stage.

[@etiennebraud9324]

what a song!

[@TippiGordon]

If you're not moved by this, I actually sort of envy you, because that means that you have an untroubled relationship with your father, and you have never had the dark moments of wondering if you yourself are a good enough dad.

[@toddst.george6511]

Those who hate this album, don't know what real music is.

[@orestodomundo6652]

Todd St. George Not “Real Music” just music in general. Not all you listen to can you comprehend immediately. Having a piece of shit father can be a really good start to understand this song for example

[@rockertokornzalez4352]

Mi canción favorita de ese álbum 🤘😎

[@MRPSYCOTIC]

I fucking like it.that's All.

[@athenaastarte1901]

It goes right into your heart like arrow

[@teresamauk9693]

Is there anyway to get this one live? I bought the album but would love to have this live.

[@steviebkhall]

A Poet.

[@bobknob8462]

Epic!

[@sauvagerule]

Top

[@josephregan9321]

Sweet Jane? Pale blue eyes? Rock n Roll? I'm set free? Street hassle? And all the coloured girl's go DOO.DOO.DOO.DOO.This man u dismiss was 1 original.

[@exxodus99]

Melodically powerful album of all of Metallica

[@kimberleyaxxxx934]

.🎉 totally good sense ❤ 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@cpiupiu]

A legendary song.

[@cheekymescalito3249]

Haha, I remember how in december 2011 everyone were calling this shit :) And now everyone like super-appreciate this collaboration. People are people...

[@Prune54]

The swan song of Lou. Metallica just statist of a great tune, and the tune is Lou Reed breaking up with Junior Dad. The greatest disappointment, we failed as dads, and sons😢

[@RolodexEnigma]

I live in a universe where this happened.

[@davidransom4703]

reminds me of the doors how morrrison would quote poetry that was dark and out of left field

[@metallights]

Best song on Lulu.

[@Kotakai]

I can't believe that I missed such a beautiful concert. Gojira & Metallica, that is a great pairing.

[@duducheization]

Jason Newsted on vocals, he is back !

[@larryheebowitz4140]

Look at that hair piece on Lou Reed/Rabinowitz.

[@daviddeforest7304]

RIP LOU REED

[@dilaliguns4277]

Magic moment