Lou Reed - Perfect Day - Later... with Jools Holland (2003) - BBC

[@vapourmile]

I'd always thought what this song really needed was a Chinese guy doing Tai Chi. Glad to see that oversight finally resolved.

[@gareth110777]

Hilarious, uv got me & the rest of the room here in stitches laughing. More memorable than the performance itself!

[@tip00former1]

such a bs though. I liked your comment like 3 years ago. Don't worry

[@johnjohnson4628]

He's a lot more impressive that the goddamn vocalist in the room.

[@gaston_streetph]

Wwho is the other singer in this song, the second voice? Please

[@nancy4444w]

I have been chuckling about your comment all day. Good one!!

[@mmtech3874]

Everybody can learn to sing, but to express feelings this way it's a rare miracle

[@jordyhitty]

Bro he uses so many different tones and it's so weird and awkward

[@TreVader1378]

After all of the smack Lou's had, it's no wonder he can't sing, but boy can he get it across like no other.

[@jlouis4407]

Lou has always been very meat and potatoes, the man walks down the street, his voice fits that perfectly, no frills

[@lightsleeeeper]

The imperfections are what allow this song to become perfect.

[@jordyhitty]

Please tell me how.

[@lightsleeeeper]

"Soil that is dirty grows the countless things. Water that is too pure has no fish." Zen/Buddhist quote.

[@kevinlinnane9637]

What imperfectins ? ? ?

[@williamb6845]

It's sometimes more about commitment and emotion, not being entirely in tune or over emoting. A great recording

[@sylvieledu]

Excuse me for my bad english but I’m a french girl. Perfect Day is the most beautifull song of the world. The man which does Thaï schi is the professor for Lou Reed because Lou Reed does Thaï schi. It’s an excellent idea. I miss you Mister Lou Reed.

[@erikatamussin3358]

È bello che anche un'anima tormentata come la sua abbia scoperto quest'arte antica 🙌

[@sylvieledu]

@@erikatamussin3358 Thanks you very much for your comment. I wish you a very good day.

[@jlouis4407]

There’s a touch of tragedy behind it you just know but it’s hidden

[@sylvieledu]

@jlouis4407 Thanks you very much for your comment .I wish you a PERFECT DAY.

[@jlouis4407]

@@sylvieledu And you as well!

[@alicepelly8294]

That is not just a "backing singer"! That is the legend Anthony Hegarty of Anthony and the Johnsons, an incredible musician and a great friend of Lou's till the end.

[@leem7393]

the word legend is rather generous here.

[@issyjas3309]

@@leem7393 maybe but have a listen to their first album

[@hardrocksinterklaas9623]

@@leem7393 because of reeds free styling here.

[@sabrina_1116]

Anohni ❤️❤️❤️

[@oilyshoes9969]

@@leem7393 O shut up. It's live you jackass

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

It's always a perfect day listening to Lou Reed's timeless music. Perfect Day is my favourite song.

[@helipeek2736]

I’ll never understand how such talent never took the world by storm. But, we who knew still appreciate quite how good they were.

[@abubakryasin5082]

He did for those who....hear

[@LexL94]

I really love this version. Lou's rough vocals sound great and are complimented nicely by Anthony.

[@gaston_streetph]

Second vocalist?

[@davidl6332]

no

[@verbo108]

It’s 2022 and I still come back to this version when I’m lonely or sad. It somehow gives me hope and helps me keep hanging on. Antony is amazing as is the rest of the band

[@thomasbell5473]

You know pal, you'll be alright. We all willl

[@halogenie1]

i sang this on karoake after my 40th birthday it suits my voice and temperament thankyou lou Reed, A perfect day is overlooked by the majority of us

[@davidtdavidsondd]

While enrolled at Syracuse University, he studied under poet Delmore Schwartz, who he said was "the first great person I ever met", and they became friends. He credited Schwartz with showing him how "with the simplest language imaginable, and very short, you can accomplish the most astonishing heights." -- this is what made LOU an iconic figure.

[@Dannysince1985]

2:42 is the best part of this song.....

[@iggystardust9236]

His nuts gotta be smashed after that maneuver

[@GG-kc6ie]

Totes agree

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

I can only imagine how amazed and/or flabbergasted Anthony (now Anohi) must have been when he/she got the call to be the backing singer for Lou Reed on this show. Can you imagine how amazing that must be, to have one of the greats asking you to sing backup for them? I would be happy to do so! Plus the contrast between Antony’s rather clean, soft vocals and Lou’s gravelly and speak singing works especially well here.

[@rogerioseabra1420]

I was in at one of his performances.... And I will be always glad that I did!!!!!!

[@RonnieSutton-t7m]

Me too, saw him at Hammersmith odeon. Good venue

[@wilberhuaman]

For Lou, a perfect day was to see how a dry leaf fell off the branch while dancing with the wind, that is the greatness of Lou.

[@jasonic2007]

This still gives me chills and goosebumps all over my body. Rest in sweet peace Lou Reed

[@nervo6321]

Such a unique and moving performance…am I the only one in tears ?

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

As time goes by , I realize these lyrics are some of the best ever ❤️ Lou

[@GrahamsGO]

Lou Reed, one of the greatest songwriters of all time with Anohni one of the greatest voices ever - what could be better ?

[@micktagg]

Never seen this before delightful harmonies it got my chin up keep going everybody

[@Magemastrtom]

Phoenix. His songs had been reborn by now and being listened by alot. Share him. Share Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and so on. World needs to know value in pop music. Your body may rest in peace, your spirit may live forever, Lou.

[@LaurieCoco-t8z]

WOWZA !!!! AWESOME ANTHONY COMPLIMENTS !!!!! SO NICE !!!!!!!!!

[@silvanadonadoni127]

Ancora una volta ammiro questo grande artista nella sua semplicità. Ed è questa la sua grandezza. Grandissimi anche gli altri. Lou Reed mi manca come uomo prima che come artista. Non penso che ne nascerà un altro simile. Sempre e x sempre nel mio cuore.

[@Queeg1st]

This may be the perfect version of the perfect song

[@mkfloyd9131]

Still listening in 2022 and always ace...

[@johnhuggins2873]

So gorgeous in any version.

[@TheeMikeForce]

Love the interpretation with Dance. Surprise split.

[@davidl6332]

haha you need to travel more maybe

[@TheeMikeForce]

@@davidl6332 I know Nelson Slater! Traveling is all I know.

[@narco73]

Its funny how most of my favorite singers can't sing.

[@hightimesbruce]

To be fair, he recorded this song back in 1971. It's to be expected that he wouldn't be able to sing it in his old age.

[@JesperSalama]

+hightimesbruce Well. The recording sounds like he worked hard to make it sound that good :D

[@craigstowers972]

I love this comment! :) same reason I like flaming lips etc

[@johnmccourt9464]

You want to hear singers listen to the voice.

[@thomasradkowitsch452]

absolutely, the same with me. dylan, reed, furman (new guy), even the girls: shirley manson, patti smith, well i think in the end, its more about the lyrics and the composition

[@MarcoDavoli]

Wish you all ".. just a perfect day". Thanks Lou

[@denisnoelsmith]

had a perfect day drinking with my mates in our two local pubs in Axbridge - peace and love man

[@magnergirl27]

Such a sad day! RIP Lou!! Thank you for teaching me to walk on the wild side!

[@mathieuleader8601]

I'm glad I spent many days hearing this song to make my day perfect

[@5000band]

That just made me cry! Thank you LOU REED and REST IN PEACE!

[@roamlikekane]

Thanks Lou. Your LP's got me through it all, only to emerge from the other side a wiser man. May you emerge on the other side just as fulfilled. RIP.

[@JamesElliottIII]

Lou's voice was made for Antony's and vice versa. Thank you for posting this video!

[@Dana-wq5tp]

There's something about Lou's vocal approach that's always appealed to me....something soothing and familiar about it.

[@aoaoa605]

You are tone deaf too?

[@chepachii]

I loove this song and love this version.

[@paolacelletti2056]

How nice to see you so happy, Lou!

[@petervernon848]

Just a Perfect Song

[@albertoortega2467]

Genio eterno ..☮️🎸🔥de Argentina 🇦🇷 2021

[@gustavorizzo4429]

just beautiful..

[@facinerosso6700]

my favorite version

[@alastairpeat2142]

god bless you lou reed

[@Frankiegoesto2025]

The best song of Lou Reed

[@RedGarnett-n2p]

Lmfao not even close

[@percyfree9831]

Fine magical art ` love love love Lou Reed , brill Anthony mazin '

[@jasonmcguinness933]

I love this performance.

[@zengreenhouse8497]

This video is amazing. Made a great song epic.

[@javiercamachomiranda8770]

¡Qué belleza de interpretación!

[@joenicholls461]

Lou lives in his fans hearts for ever, the most singular artist in rock music. Doesn’t get better than Lou

[@raymondosgood7898]

Lou Reed perfect day from his album Transformer produced by David Bowie love the song love the album

[@johngowans2108]

Mick ronson, bowies early 70's guitar legend, born in my home town Hull, was also responsible for the production of this album, he also played piano and did the string arrangement for this song. Sadly his contribution to this album, and also bowies early work is often overlooked, both lou reed and david bowie tilt their caps to Ronson crediting him as a great guitar player and all round musician, and also for being a top bloke all round.

[@rickyrhoades4083]

+john gowans His guitar work on Bowies early albums is awesome. Bowie should have stuck with him throughout his career. If he was that great early on, it would seem he would only get better.

[@mikebunyak1910]

Ah, what a perfect day to come across brother Lou. RIP LOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

[@mvr2561]

Anohni, Tai chi and Reed Wow... what more can we ask for in our lives?

[@hardcr8]

He was just magnificent. Velvet Underground the most important band ever. Still sorrowing over his death

[@RedGarnett-n2p]

Most important band ever😂😂😂

[@gabrielsilveira1438]

​@@RedGarnett-n2pand what's your musical background?

[@FalloutFoEvaShizzle]

If I could bring only a handful of Artists he'd 100% be one of them. Freddie Mercury too! R.I.P

[@davidconnelly]

I do like that shivery voice guy.

[@RoxanaPirra]

Almost always I had listening this song . In 🇧🇷 is the artist with singular work o n música then I spend my time with his ART and with the others, the same kind.

[@guoxinwang]

What a beautiful song!

[@meenamark9624]

Makes me cry... absence of my precious presence

[@juangauna1344]

Día perfecto... melodía idem. Maravilloso....

[@morganrenegade1484]

you do not live longer now, but you are born again on Sunday for the music ....

[@wrighty1979kjw]

Antony Hegarty, often referred to simply as Antony, is an English singer, composer, and visual artist, best known as the lead singer of the band Antony and the Johnsons

[@leem7393]

He should stop singing for the good of mankind.

[@JaySmith-jh2sd]

Perfect

[@SeasonQiu]

Your voice are always stay in my soul, R.I.P Lou

[@sannimcable]

Sounds like a perfect day to me

[@charlesleyjay2488]

Dude, that's Antony Hegarty from Antony and the Johnsons, he's a legend.

[@KAchtchouk6660]

I cry ..... sorry Lou, this is B E A U T I FU L

[@carlosp5355]

beautiful imperfection!

[@mines6515]

If i have to pick a musician for the rest of mu life, it would be Lou Reed!

[@scottielover5415]

Thank you KZbin for putting this on my recommendations.

[@scottielover5415]

@nameface6934 Thanks for the recommendation, I'll look into it.

[@keiran110]

Guys, it`s irony! This is a person who is clearly an "imperfect guy" singing the lyrics wonderfully. Its great.

[@chriskeller3401]

Love Reed,check the guy doing Tai Chi ....Lou Reed always a shocker,that was him,The weirder, different most outrageous that's where Lou Reed excells...miss you Chris K.CT,USA

[@JamesRollinson-q6b]

You just keep me hanging on ❤

[@RonnieSutton-cz3lp]

The blonde guy could make me cry you can feel what it means to him

[@mokronoh]

Beautiful...

[@jeffreyedwards609]

Still waiting for my perfect day, i'am 67 years old.

[@dredrotten]

Shoot up some Heroin, you'll have a Perfect day. But if you have too many Perfect Days you will reap what you sow! lol Thats what the song is basicly about.

[@iggystardust9236]

@@dredrotten hahahaha pretty much. I'm taking your advice right now.

[@woodman2855]

It's there man. Waiting for you.

[@robertcreighton4635]

My favourite lou reed track. Ist dance at my wedding in 1998. Good Times, despite the fact I tripped and fell over 😂😂😂 oh the shame 🫠

[@guerinodisante1721]

Rimarrai sempre un eroe.. ❤❤❤ Unico ❤❤❤

[@R0ymundo]

I wonder if he hit the occasional right note by accident?

[@lean2281]

Roy Robart lolz

[@wesmatron]

With Lou Reed, the note he is singing is the right one. Whatever it is.

[@glyph68]

Lou played whatever happened. Producer nightmare

[@DavidMFBowie]

Roy Robart You are clearly not a fan of Lou

[@MatteoPrezioso]

I guess we'll never know.

[@karinande1000]

Ich sterbe wenn ich das höre, aber auch wenn ich es nicht höre.so deep the pain. Mir fehlt ne Seelenberührung

[@Chomsky44]

R.I.P. this MAESTRO!!!! Amazing!!

[@MoiraRussell]

Beauty.

[@andrewgalvan3925]

"The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet…I’ve lost my ‘school-yard buddy". - John Cale on Lou Reed

[@RedGarnett-n2p]

John Cale sucks

[@marysaucedo4319]

Hermoso tan lindo m gustan mucho tus canciones...👍💃😣😢

[@mithridatesvi1920]

Great Lou Reed!

[@pgilbertjr]

So sweet and tender and sad

[@schism1986]

that's Antony Hegarty, from Anthony and the Johnsons! and there is nothing wrong with him, that's his singing style!

[@therajgreek420]

Love how different all the comments are. I love this, doubt Jools had much input into this version. Lou looks like he's having fun, as do the rest of them, so what's the problem?

[@xx-ug9hn]

Frustrated musicians whose bands never got signed

[@Psychedelify]

this is probably my favorite version of anything ever

[@brittbatterton5415]

Master piece!!!

[@ohmbettafish323]

1:22 to 2:00 makes me extra happy/sad.

[@ciertamemoria]

makes perfect day

[@jimkelf9742]

transformer is one the greatest record of all time

[@MsPapeu]

Thanks Lou

[@decout72]

juste magnifique ,rif lou

[@lukewoj4238]

ahhhh ITES sucha perfect day

[@fatcoin13]

beautiful

[@erikjorgeledezmarodriguez3223]

I love lou reed in eternum!!!!!!!

[@dazrousey]

lou taking a chill on the wildside "legend"

[@07laguns]

Exceptional ...

[@G4MOF]

Another legend taken too soon R.I.P