Lou Reed - Sweet Jane from Rock n Roll Animal Reaction/Review

[@jameswilson8433]

Quite possibly the best guitar duo ever laid to vinyl. Yes, this was live! I've been hugged by Lou Reed. It's been a good life.

[@susanhall6987]

I read it was actually a trio!

[@kirra72]

Don't forget one other song off that album, Rock n Roll :)

[@suicyco4life666]

I think Adrian Smith and Dave Murray would have an argument against that. Glenn and K.K..? James and Kirk? Cool you got a hug from a dude though i guess. Not really my thing.

[@prestonpresley6885]

The elaborate twin guitar "intro" on the Rock 'n' Roll Animal version was written by Steve Hunter and played by Hunter and Dick Wagner, two Detroit guitarists who would go on to play with Alice Cooper. They played on this whole live album.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

@@susanhall6987 hunter and wagner are the guitarists .. they wrote this intro and music for sweet jane (done this way ) for the rock n roll animal tour ... which this record and lou reed lve is from .. the r n r animal concerts ... after this record alicecooper snatched hunter and wagner up for his .. welcome to my nightmare albumand tour ... this is one of the top 5 live recordings ever this record .. not commerical so a little unknown ..got no airply hardly ...

[@karlmoles6530]

This is the version everyone needs to hear. Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner went to a whole new level.

[@avoiceinthechoir5791]

One of the most underappreciated albums in rock and roll.

[@ColonelAngus2023]

We appreciate it... I love playing bass to this song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGPTfJeuf5dmq6ssi=tNIFfbqWIzWPnOjG

[@ColonelAngus2023]

I love playing bass to this song... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIucpGWfoKtgh7Msi=bnwvLWO8nfaAvyhu

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

Probably one of the best live albums money can buy. In my opinion. Or for anyone who had a heart.

[@cposparkpensacola6481]

This version has the most under rated bass line of all rock and roll. It is epic!

[@louisrondone1332]

Absolutely

[@ColonelAngus2023]

I was influenced by Prakash John in 1974. 50 years later we are still playing the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIucpGWfoKtgh7Msi=vyPSr-IBczjCdEPs

[@user-zh8yv3qx1q]

It’s intense

[@RobRager]

That IS “fire”, for a Lou Reed vocal.... He’s the master of understated singing

[@richardfehr1838]

The intro, one of the best anywhere, was the brilliance of Hunter and Wagner. Lou Reed was smart enough to hire two guitar monsters and he wrote the song but the intro was pure Hunter and Wagner. Alice Cooper was smart enough to pick them up and tour with them.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

exactly.. intro written especially for this tour ... loureed live ...the rest of r n r animal concert recordings is also a great live lp ..

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

It's so good that Lou's vocals seem like an afterthought

[@jacksaintjack2844]

This is among my top 10 favorite albums of all time. Raw. Real. Genuine. No bull****.

[@joelcampbell4589]

When I listen to Lou the hood listens to Lou. Power.

[@PaulImprota]

I used to crank the volume on this song whenever it came on the radio.

[@markmurphy558]

As an 18yr old farm boy I went to this concert in 1973 and sat in the fifth row in a small theater. Lou came out looking like a ghost in white pancake makeup. The guy next to me was dressed in a leopard skin jumpsuit with a gold lame belt and made up like David Bowie in Spiders From Mars. I was quite freaked out, but everyone was totally cool and fun. One of the better concert experiences I've had in my 70 year journey.

[@thomasrogers202]

One of the best first 3 minutes of rock, especially the cheer when Lou walks out, then the start of Sweet Jane. That first lead too.

[@alienbing7880]

"Rock n Roll" from the same album. Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner together are legendary. This is a great showcase of their talent. Absolute fire.

[@jonkline709]

Just gives me chills listening to it great memories I’m 66

[@willbell1128]

Bass player had just one job And he nailed it

[@ColonelAngus2023]

Prakash John was my first bass influence. I began playing in my first band with Bruce Knowlton, a Hunter Wagner freak guitarist in 1974. Here we are 50 years later playing a 3 piece R&R Animal version with only one guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIucpGWfoKtgh7Msi=vyPSr-IBczjCdEPs

[@Io-Io-Io]

Wonderful how these two guitarists understand and harmonize with each other. Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner sharing the stage. This album is mandatory for every music fan

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

a must have for any decent record collection ... and the rest of the r n r animal concerts not on this but on ... lou reed ,live ... hes got a cap , sunglasses on and stars oncollar .. is the rest of these concerts if you didnt know ...

[@marckusel5602]

Best intro ever.......

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

It certainly is one of my favorites.

[@kenczuk765]

I must agree!!

[@dennislockhart7678]

I've been listening to rock and roll non-stop since I bought a copy of Rock Around the Clock in 1955 and, to me, this intro is awful..it has nothing to do with the beat or the feel of the song...he (Steve Hunter, right) also doesn't play the secret chord in the riff. Once the actual tune starts. he plays nice accompaniment to Lou, but I would have preferred Sterling Morrison.

[@marckusel5602]

@@dennislockhart7678 So what do you think of the intro to "LAYLA"? it has nothing to do with the beat or the feel of the song, to use your words. Or how about the outtro to "Nights in White Satin"? How about "Roundabout" have I made my point? Your wrong

[@brianmurray5055]

Lou Reed invented the rap style of singing. Back in the early seventies we called his style rap and roll.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Dirty Blvd from the New York Album.

[@rohandunt3537]

There isn't a bad song on "New York" . It came out when l was in my final year of high school and l've been listening to it ever since. It's themes are sadly relevant to this day.

[@jameslynch5249]

Masterful 🎸

[@srhodes6963]

When he was with velvet underground, the band was part of artist Andy Warhol’s inner circle and what was happening in the NY art scene. That kinda context is important in understanding what they were up to musically..just FYI. Hope it helps

[@watchbizmatik]

Thanks for the insight it definitely helps

[@edievv193]

Gotta listen to "Heroin" off this album..

[@jameswilson8433]

When I'm rushin' on my run...

[@AnthonyLaMastra]

Yes, definitely!

[@lonniemontgomery9988]

Be the death of me

[@justinestes6400]

When I drive a SPIKE into my VEIN!! Wow!!

[@avoiceinthechoir5791]

Great musicians. A forgotten classic!

[@daiorama3196]

This album and it's partner Lou Reed Live are probably the best double album that isn't a double album. Equally, the band behind Lou - Hunter, Wagner, Colcord, Glan, John, are probably the tightest band no-one's ever heard of. Anyway the relationship was short lived; presumably Lou wasn't taking any risks on being upstaged or typecast.

[@sjfvet519us]

I like this song and the album "Transformer". My favorite Lou Reed song is "Satellite of Love". You should also listen to Laurie Anderson's song "Language is a Virus". Reed was married to Laurie the last ten years of his life.

[@sjd5750]

Best Dual guitar rock intro of all-time!..Best INTRO of all time!..Next up.."Rock and Roll" from the same album!

[@phillipbrock9967]

I know there applause is probably for his entrance, but I love the idea of a crowd going wild when that riff kicks in.

[@auggie884]

Iconic , golden age of rock twin guitar intro . Tone and melody lines perfect. Off the charts … not to be matched again ever. Was an era. An epic live album.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I used to play this out of my Dorm room window at C.U. Boulder in 1979 just to piss people off... I have three different copies of this album.

[@richardbaker4068]

Thank you Thank you Thank you.You are one of a very few who reacted to this version which the best version. This is one great song!!!!!

[@John_Chu]

Steve Hunter is the lead guitarist. He was in Alice Cooper's touring band as was the other guitarist in this duet, Dicky Wagner.

[@tekay44]

what an album.

[@kayhansen9229]

Just a few days ago on listener sponsored radio in Houston I heard the whole long version intro and the rest of it. I used to dance to this song in 73 or 74 like a mad dog when I was 16 now this was just the intro the best part is after this I can't seem to find any place on KZbin that will play what comes after this they played it on the radio it's one of the few favorites I have that I don't have on vinyl you got to hear the rest.

[@stevef1525]

You just found heaven my brother , Lou n Dave left us 😢 but as far as i know Steve is still here , along with Free Bird n Stairway , we have been blessed

[@krisfox3537]

Now that's rock and roll

[@kbrooks346]

Lou Reed was great friends with David Bowie they do a great son together. I think it was for Bowie's 50th birthday called *Waiting for the Man* have a listen hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@Rael_486]

When came on the radio back in the day, we would break out our big air guitar 🎸 and jam along.

[@GaryWHarper]

One of my favorite intros ever. And live, to boot.

[@jons.105]

David Bowie produced a cover of Sweet Jane for the British band Mott the Hoople, and I think its equal to the original.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Yep, it a great cover ... that and the Cowboy Junkies are my to favorite covers of this tune. Terrifically simple song that yields tons of room for anyone to cover it and sound great.

[@hongfang2508]

Some of the love for Lou Reed is that he is an original then they broke the mold. He wasn't too interested in commerciality either. I'm not a Lou Reed expert but Take a Walk on the Wild Side may be his only song that was more commercial than Sweet Jane and neither were huge hits.

[@user-zh8yv3qx1q]

That bass player is absolutely sick❤❤

[@sst3d]

Again the most respectful, absolute best reactions.. I’ve never put a penny in anyone’s Patreon. You have one? I’d throw you a bone Lou’s vocals were almost talk...almost bars man

[@watchbizmatik]

Thanks I really apreciate you 🙌🏾🙌🏾.. No Petreon but if you would like to Donate to the channe here is my cash app: $bizmatik thanks 🤘🏿

[@ELIZABETHANNEBuonagura]

My claim to fame is being born in the same hospital as Lou Reed !!! 😁😁😁😁

[@garagepunkfan]

Street Hassle, Satellite Of Love, Perfect Day, Vicious

[@paulprendergast3184]

Now you're talking. After the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed solo career. The guitars in this song are brilliant! I saw this band with Lou on this tour

[@yesnomaybe1220]

im jealoous. I saw every tour from New York on....Always super solid band

[@JopiniStJopy]

Those dueling guitars in the overture are outasight, my friend. I could see you grooving like everyone else who's heard this. I agree, the intro is better than the song. Good reaction.

[@ColonelAngus2023]

My guitarist played the intro on 1 guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIucpGWfoKtgh7Msi=vyPSr-IBczjCdEPs Prakash John was my first influence on bass.

[@jameskennedy721]

Lou cruised lazily on his legend for decades . But where did this legend come from ? Alot of it came from this album . A strange mix of sloppiness and discipline , it builds from here into really riveting intensity . A part of the message seemed to be that he could give a honk . And audiences loved that . But deep in the songs is a special intelligence , and oh yeah - he DID care , after all . Just not about what you would guess . And he brought the word from the streets . WE MISS YOU LOU REED !

[@loulasher]

Rock and Rock should be next from Lou Reed.

[@jburma]

Absolutely my thought as well and from THIS album.

[@roseblake5803]

Let’s not forget love for the great bass player Prakash John 🔥🔥🔥

[@ColonelAngus2023]

He was my first bass playing hero. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIucpGWfoKtgh7Msi=bnwvLWO8nfaAvyhu

[@colinhardacre7707]

This is the best 2 guitar intro ever...Period.. End of story...I have still got this album on vinyl.

[@Sober2003]

One of my all-time favorites! This one reminds me of one of my best Friday night's ever! 👍

[@astroteech]

I was in high school when this came out. It blew my mind then along with my music conscious friends, as it still does today! Check out "James Gang Live in Concert" at Carnegie Hall if you like this. Historical rock.

[@jburma]

Kudos for doing this song. Most people doing reactions only play "Walk on the Wild Side" and that's it for Lou Reed. This is Fire!! Some of the finest guitar playing on a live show you will hear. I second what another person said. Next Lou Reed from this album should be "Rock 'n Roll'.

[@kbrooks346]

You have great taste

[@nigelralphmurphy2852]

Lou Reed would never have the chance to be even heard in this day and age, but in his time he was a rock n roll superstar. Thanks to monied corporations all we get now is the blandest, vanillary, overproduced, unlistenable music. Thank God for the old days!!

[@dlc1119]

Forget' Saturday Night Fever', this song defines 'strut.'

[@jeffreyjenkins1242]

Man! Ya gotta "Take a Walk on the Wild Side".

[@williambonson6846]

You looked like you fell in love a little bit here, I've been in love with this for 45 years.

[@unomunoz7893]

The bass, the rhythm guitar, the lead guitar are wonderfully braided into a jam that went on with or without lyrics. Lou never wanted fame just wanted meaningful music. This song and this band encapsulated his aspirations. All guitars/bass drove life into the song.

[@tommykinson1993]

One of the best live LPS ever

[@thomasbrennan5286]

Great job what an intro

[@WMalven]

Two of his songs that really go together well are "I'm Waiting For The Man" and "Heroin."

[@lordrathut]

I suggest you listen to the finale of this album, "Rock and Roll". It has instrumentals like I never heard

[@raymondmancini2738]

I Lou Reed voice always sounds as you heard it’s more spoken I love the time he’s the man who did Lola another great song to check out is rock and roll. It’s a kind of voice like Dylan or Neil Young and Leon RussellYou either take it or it’s OK oh you know me I love the man. Me I love your videos

[@raymondmancini2738]

Sorry man he never did Lola of course that was the kinks. I met take a walk on the wild side

[@carbunclegrim3419]

Yeah, i remember ,that was the first song of the concert and when intro sweet jane was finishing on came lou and the crowd went wild.

[@mariajoaofmd6698]

one of my favorite albums ever

[@dannymoore6886]

Punk rock before punk rock was punk rock.

[@hongfang2508]

Good point. I hadn't thought of that before. Reed might be a bit more traditional rock than most of what I think of as punk, but I can see the connection you mention.

[@dannymoore6886]

@@hongfang2508 Back in the day before Punk rock, they called what Lou Reed and David Bowie were doing Glam Rock. I'd say that it either evolved or devolved into punk rock however you want to look at it. LOL

[@izzonj]

Lou was the godfather of punk

[@valedslinger6290]

Only small off main stations and campus transmitters played Lou Reed in the DC Area back then . WGBT At Georgetown U. one station underground! And WHFS in Baltimore. Had to tune in just for Lou and other cool acts.

[@kenoconnor8153]

If you are from a certain time, this genre, and for me this album (probably more than any other I can think of) reflects the disconnected, anomie-like angst that was part of the post psychedelic milieu. Back then it was mostly about Steve Hunter's amazing guitar work, but nowadays any discussions about "you only get 10 albums on a deserted isle" must include this album. Those who were in HS between '69 and '79 probably know what I'm saying. Agree? What are the other 9 albums that you must have on the island? I'll just add Robin Trower's Bridge Of Sighs (also , I believe 1973) and leave it at that. I believe this was released in '73 and I'm pretty sure I first listened to it very shortly after it was released so I've listened to the entire album literally hundreds of times. And yet it still evokes a certain lonely, outside-looking-in, almost existential feeling. While White Light/White Heat would be my next choice, the elongated version of Heroin on this album is what makes it such a classic.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

id agree with those 2 ..but people forget ... lou reed live (cap on, sunglasses and stars on collar ) is the rest of these r n r animal tour recordings ... which not many know .... 3rd record for island for me ... tim buckley ..greetings from LA '74.... and one of ROY BUCHANANS FIRST 2 or 3 RECORDS(maybe 2 by roy ) ... so theres 4/5 records ....

[@guywill7875]

I would add Alliden Sane

[@justinestes6400]

Heroin is awesome too!!. The song from this album, not the drug. I mean I don't know, personally. To each his own, especially if we get music like this!!

[@douglaconti7113]

Lou reed loved his sour jane

[@glencranor9138]

I have the original Mott the Hoople album with this tune on it, 'The Cowboy Junkies' do a fantastic cover of this tune. Lights is another Mott the Hoople tune that is a classic.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

Yeah, the Junkies version is a completely different take on it. A classic in its own right.

[@leesakowski9145]

@@theccpisaparasite8813 Junkies version is a copy of the song in it's original form (both lyrically and musically) which is on Velvet Underground live 1969.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

@@leesakowski9145 Not really, Lou's take on it is different still. I think it's such a basic 4 chord song that it lends itself endless interpretation. Heck Lou has performed this tune 5 or 6 different ways. Compare Lou's version off 'Loaded' with the one "Rock n' Roll Animal". The Junkie's version, I think, is unique in its own right

[@leesakowski9145]

@@theccpisaparasite8813 Type in vu sweet jane 1969 live and listen. Actually, only 3 chords w/out the b minor hop added soon after. Until, you get to the heavenly wine and roses bridge - this has 4 more chords as well as the 3 chords from the main part used within it.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

@@leesakowski9145 as I said, a four chord song lends itself to a whole bunch of adaptability. You really don't need the Bmin, it just sounds better with it in there otherwise you've got to double up on the A or D. They were probably too drunk at the time to get it right. Doesn't mean it doesn't good. As Frank Zappa said in _Joe's Garage_ : "a couple a quarts a beer will fix it so the intonation doesn't offend your ear." Nite

[@tekay44]

the whole album smokes, try Rock and Roll.

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

Rock and Roll would be a good next choice if you haven't hit it. Or Satellite of Love!

[@margiemcpeak9304]

"Take a Walk on the Wild Side" is a Lou Reed MUST & I'm sure you'll dig it Biz! No doubt! 🔥🤘

[@jimmymcintyre7944]

Have this album. Great listening. Thanks for the memories.

[@forgalzz7]

"Vocal performance not crazy" is just part of the Lou Reed experience.

[@drg3712]

Great reaction. Subbed

[@watchbizmatik]

Thanks for the sub!

[@dannymoore6886]

Do "Take A Walk On The Wild Side".

[@jimdunagan4180]

My favorite LP from Lou, first one I bought, and just sailing jams and great poetry. I'd check out the whole LP, but some songs are long.

[@Betts711]

Do Lou Reed "Take a walk on the wild side". It's a funky song. Love. Ya ♡♡ Also, can ya do "Chevy Van" by Sammy Johns.

[@guymoffitt]

I'm Waiting for the Man, Walk on the Wild Side, Heroin, and Pale Blue Eyes.

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

Sweet Lady jane Live

[@donnabruhn6907]

Omg, this is soooo good 👍😊

[@bettygrisi1213]

Your smile says it all...:)

[@rodcampbell2391]

Check out Lou reed with Metallica signing sweet jane !

[@jonathanstephenson3513]

Steve Hunters guitar kind of steals the show here.

[@johnness2457]

Try the rolling stones till the next time we say goodbye, the official video version

[@someoneunknown1933]

You MUST hear the remake of ‘Sweet Jane” by the Cowboy Junkies. It’s a smooth and haunting take...and a classic on its own.

[@leesakowski9145]

Not on it's own because it is a copy of the version on velvet underground 1969 live. Check it.

[@Trev0r98]

FINALLY.

[@99tonnes]

It's a great title and album cover, and the music is fun, even though everybody's raving about the intro which has essentially nothing to do with Lou Reed - I guess he was trying to lure in the 'heavy rock' market (that was a term back then). But what let him down was that he wasn't really that good at portraying the "rock'n'roll animal" - if you look at interviews from this period, he's constantly trying to be provocative in the most pathetic teenager style, "mammoth fail" as the kids used to say a while ago. Also if you see clips of live performances from 73-74... meh. It's a shame because ... he could and did do better than that. Still, fun record though.

[@timtrotter7007]

If you want more lou reed do heroin off this same album, it is life changing

[@patrickkaltner8554]

Heroin and Rock and Roll. Same Album

[@martybaggenmusic]

Name the concert intro that is superior to Hunter & Wagner's. Spoiler alert; none.

[@nathanabraham4639]

Louuuu fuck I luv lou

[@valedslinger6290]

Long Haired Well Faired Leaping Knome.

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

Much prefer the Velvet underground version.

[@rjlchristie]

Nice of you tp play it without interruption, but c'mon man, that's a pretty weak to non existent review. I always wonder why so many critics appear to be so clueless about the nuts and bolts of the music itself. EG How the harmonies are handled, how the rhythm is handled, the instrumentation, the vocal schemes, key changes, its form, its style, its possible influences etc.

[@american_byways]

Maybe do Frank Zappa & the Mothers next (Just trollin')

[@BadgerBJJ]

Zappa is so under rated… perhaps it’s because he’s kinda out there, and not all of it sounds like “music.” But, def worth giving a listen to.

[@bobk9572]

Do Heroin from the same album!

[@jameswilson8433]

Metallica do a decent version of this with Lou. Not this good of course, but okay. Metallica DOES know where they come from.

[@watchbizmatik]

Oh wow i would like to listen to that

[@annmills3163]

☮️💜.