Lou Reed - Sweet Jane - 9/25/1984 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

[@michellewo2957]

I remember my younger sister getting ready to go to this concert, she loved Lou reed,and was so excited. RIP Lisa.

[@natelivas3961]

Aw that’s beautiful...sorry for your loss Michelle

[@michellewo2957]

Thank you, Nate

[@michellewo2957]

@@natelivas3961 thank you

[@wwbuirkle]

Capitol was a great venue

[@psychomantis183]

Clearly your sister was fucking awesome.

[@Dean-b5h]

Lou, your great music saved my life. ❤

[@silvanadonadoni127]

Sempre e x sempre Grandissimo. Nostalgia del tempo passato. Ringrazio x aver vissuto quegli anni e aver potuto ascoltare questo immenso artista.

[@Omegasupreme1078]

Lou Reed always knew to have a good bass player. Well done, Mr. Saunders.

[@xdmemes5821]

fr that guy was the mvp in this concert

[@lqr824]

There's a great interview with the bassist for Walk on the Wild Side. He just shows up, records the bass line in like 15 minutes and is done. He suggests doing a second bass part, and they shrug and say OK, and he records that too and leaves. That simple! Still: remember in the Velvet Underground they didn't even HAVE a bass on a lot of the numbers!

[@ARyan-nf5my]

I met Lou in an alley once; beside the stage door an old theatre in Dublin one lunchtime. Ecstasy tour just me n him I asked him to sign my newspaper and he does it on the accident insurance advert spot on the back! Steps back inside and fetches me two VIP tickets 😎 all the while the dude never said a word!

[@1anhunter1]

That sounds so Lou.

[@johanvanspaandonck4481]

GOOD HUMAN BEING!!

[@steveturnbull7869]

Amazing

[@francescopallotta97]

What a fk Legend he was

[@doctorperry]

I am chilling out in the garage to this... Kids running around the yard being kids .. just enjoying the beauty of this performance... Time is standing still...this song is nothing short of perfect.

[@LeoJBatt]

I was at this show. And a helluva show it was!

[@kellykeefe3610]

My favorite Lou Reed tune- It does't get any better than "Sweet Jane" RIP Lou.

[@lucarango7540]

Me too

[@julenepegher6999]

Me too, too

[@eduardoantonio7521]

Para mim é mais uma das favoritas.

[@groovedohg]

For me, it gets better if it included the intro. I only saw Lou once in 1974 after appreciating Rock n Roll Animal as a 14 year old. They started with Intro/ Sweet Jane and it was identical to the album. AMAZING. would love to see a version of Intro Sweet Jane on You Tube of this calibre, but cant find it. I saw the Paris 74 version of Sweet Jane, but the heavy domination of Keyboards destroyed the song

[@thomaswall9602]

This my favorite too.

[@itsgonnbeok7249]

Around the time Lou got pretty much sober. Hes having so much fun here. Awesome

[@josephwilliams710]

This is the best version of this song in my opinion and what a great concert this is in full show of Lou Reed

[@silviazanicotti5054]

Yes, I like it so much but I prefer the version he sang in 1974...his appearance was suggestive, he looked like an alien from the future and another planet

[@Thibaut63100]

I love the groove but my favorite version is the 1993 Velvet version > 1984 version > 1974 version.

[@timoakes450]

right -thanks mate

[@brothersvilleknife]

@@Thibaut63100, Rock n Roll animal version is my favorite

[@Paiadakine]

I like the cowboy junkies version. Smoother.

[@Bosseimora]

Can you but love the man. Sweet Lou and sweet rock'n roll.

[@billcarson]

Grandioso Lou, grazie per la tua musica per me sei stato uno spirito guida, non ti dimenticherò mai. Ti voglio bene fratello

[@carldryden9081]

don't care how many times or versions of this it will always be my Favorite song ever

[@3niknicholson]

You're not alone.

[@patfraser3869]

Lou's timing and delivery are lethal, not to mention his slick groovy guitar skillls.

[@yotony0]

Bloody brilliant. As a teenager I just loved Velvet Underground...Lou...Nico....all of them

[@robsemail]

Me too. I was about 9 when Jackson Mississippi got a great album rock station, and Lou and the VU were early staples of the playlist.

[@scottielover5415]

Absolutely!

[@gabridelux453]

My personal favourite version, the crowd is in a trance, priceless!

[@DearMr.Fantasy]

And calmly, cooly standing off to the side in his shades is the criminally underrated, barely recognized Robert Quine. A fantastic guitarist out of Akron, Ohio who broke through back in the day with Richard Hell and the Voidoids. Rolling Stone magazine listed him in the top 100 greatest guitarists. RIP Robert and thanks for the music.

[@davidherz9968]

and died of an overdose, what a loss...

[@scottielover5415]

Thank you WNEW FM and all their DJs for introducing me to great music. RIP Lou Reed.

[@scottielover5415]

Just have to add...one of my favorite songs. Always makes me smile and sing a long...sweet Jane.

[@franktheo2055]

Sweeeeeet Lou The Local Kid From Brooklyn NY ! The One And Only Rock 'n' Roll Animal RIP .

[@stevengallanter665]

Lou Redd grew up in Freeport, Long Island.

[@franktheo2055]

@@stevengallanter665 Born in Brookdale Hospital Brooklyn NY. Yep He grew up and passed away in Long Island. Sweet Lou RIP.

[@ken4151]

OMG! 1970s Lou Reed! Felt Forum. NYC. One of the best concerts I've ever been to... you can hear me whistling in the background. and I went to dozens of concerts on the 70s. Zeppelin, Who, ELP. CSN, Bowie, Stones, Allman Brothers, Yes, so many more I can't mention.

[@stevemason5173]

One of the greatest...And Thank you for your awesome tunes... RIP forever Lou... March 2, 1942~October 27, 2013

[@michaelturner5691]

Lou Reed - young , fit and at the top of his game 👍

[@josephwilliams710]

hey yo to lou reed fans out there , man , r.i.p. lou reed im so sad about that , man he was genuine , true , gentleman i love this version of sweet jane love ya reed , jj

[@oliverastikainen2434]

This is the Soundtrack of Life. Never gets old.👌🏻

[@paolo9249]

Three notes, a masterpiece... Forever....

[@rorogogo6241]

four actually

[@girthbrooks1708]

Yes it is 4 my good sire, he goes: D A G, B A D

[@huepix]

Dagbad is where its at maaan. Louis's jazz period Lols

[@sananto6896]

Simple guitar riff that can go on forever and never gets old.

[@gareyscott3638]

Ex ept when it was reused for Last Great American Whale...and the lyrics did not fit.

[@johnwerner4925]

This is how I want to remember Lou. Tres cool, yeah in appearance and delivery. Love the fretless bass in this one too.

[@patrickbelton4882]

Llnc 7

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

Vrdd

[@danielgreer1446]

Great version! Lou was digging it that night. Robert Quine of the Voidoids on guitar.

[@billcarson]

Your sister knew a thing or two about rock and roll. I'm sorry for the loss, rest easy Lisa

[@carolmckenzie7378]

That fretless bass adds so much backbone to this version.

[@mickmiller2709]

It sure does. There’s a similar version recorded at The Bottom Line (with Fred Myer on drums). Fernando Saunders is cookin’ on that one as well.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

_anyone whose had a heart, their not going to turn around and break it, anyone whose played a part, their not going to turn around and hate it_ *SWEET JANE*

[@Killerjay117]

Johmathan .B. Swift he was a walking poem in his mind and spirit. Rest In Peace to this rock legend we lost a couple years ago.

[@jimwolabaugh3608]

baby jesus you should be ashamed of yourself for talking like that. You have an image to uphold

[@davidgdraper6269]

...baby Sweet Jane.

[@peterwelsh1932]

God wept.

[@sylviaburden3773]

@@davidgdraper6269 9

[@cj92157]

Saw Lou at the capitol theater well before this show. 1984. He was and is still is one of my all time favorite

[@tobynn]

Love this performance; just can't watch it enough. Lou is really in the groove deep deep for an opening song. Fantastic!

[@antonelloalzu7219]

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[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

Lou, i. ll never forget you. You will lives in my heart forever!

[@toddjensen3711]

Here's to all the hippies still standing for what's right rich poor middle class.... 420 forever rip lo u

[@agatamazzone4894]

we all have to thank Lou and Davide .. that the earth is light to you

[@mrduncan4870]

My favourite version of Sweet Jane

[@waltermameli2026]

Lou Reed and this song are immortal.....really nothing else needs to be said.....nothing.....

[@TheOldFatBastard]

you said nothing after said, so i suppose there was something to be said

[@vernpascal1531]

There are some songs that just mean so much more than anyone could ever explain. Bowie Heroes, Reed Sweet Jane Stones Satisfaction Gimme Shelter, Who Who Are You, Won't Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Costello Shipbuilding, Dylan Like A Rolling Stone...

[@AdamZurier]

Yessir best of the best rock and roll.. r.i.p. sir Reed! See you in heaven i think..😊😇😇😇😇😇

[@taniamcphelim6900]

I love this song love you Lou Reed eternity my love continue’s with you in the afterlife. RIP but keep writing your songs there. Your ability to write is part of you as a human and it’s in your soul, and you are in spirit the genius. I love you ❤❤❤

[@rebeccawagner4167]

Lou Reed is an awesome singer and songwriter 🎉🎉. His music 🎶 🎵 will be his legacy 🎉🎉

[@lightblueeyedgirl1442]

Love Lou Reed music.......and the Capitol! Great place to see a show.

[@kingshearer2]

Why can't bands these days not create simple wonderful songs like this ?

[@Telescope1994]

Before there was more creative effort to really get a hit. It was very difficult to put your song out because of the scarcity of marketing platforms to market your song. Nowdays as we all know is very easy.

[@kingshearer2]

@@Telescope1994 spot on👌

[@glynnjackson4258]

GreatGreat version...check out Lenny on the sticks, and Lou almost really smiles at the end. Call Lou whatever feels appropro, but he was a mightyfine entertainer.

[@miguelacevedosoto1808]

Grande lou redd,su legado ,su musica nos acompanaran por siempre

[@attiliosampellegrini9165]

I'm five day's old....and Lou did this....beautiful

[@tomaspetrel1190]

Uno de los iconos del rock, una las iconicas canciones del rock...y aquellos 20 años con el pelo largo, que ya no volveran....qué pena

[@crazy680195]

This October it will be 30yrs wow !

[@bobbyo111]

Sweet Jane can always get me emotional...not sure why, but yeah

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Awww I love sweet Jane and sweet Lou. Rest In Peace genius.

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

His vocal timing is immaculate. Great stuff

[@lucarango7540]

La prima strofa e l'arrangiamento (quello di "Loaded" ma anche questo è stupendo) rimarranno nella storia della musica per sempre. Lou Reed se ne è andato troppo presto, come tutti i giganti.

[@tonythehun1]

walked there to see the show from paterson, best walk i ever took

[@justincase4812]

Less than 20 years later from its inception Reed re invents his Velvet's own classic. So amazing to see that here.

[@mbeenz]

WOW!!!!! Kicks Ass!!!, ManyThanx From Costa Mesa Ca!!!! My Dearest Friends!!!!!,?

[@henrikhansen1716]

the fretless bass is at the heart of the Lou Reed sound

[@kakikaka203]

aaaaahhhhhhhhhh this rifff, put it in my DNA

[@orbzeit]

Best fucking version hands down

[@lameduck6786]

The boy on the drums is fantastic!

[@tomtraynor5384]

I saw him on this tour at a big old ornate church downtown that used to have a band every once in awhile. They also had U2 in 1979.

[@Gabes47]

And me I'm in a rock n roll band

[@bobK5938]

Saw him perform in 1975. Classic song!

[@michaelvacarr1224]

My favorite performer I never got to see live.

[@josephbrown5805]

Any time I hear it on the radio this songs in my head till I go to bed!

[@JoaoFerreira-pj4me]

Lou, is eternal! RIP, we miss you! Thanks God, for give us these pearl!

[@ferraripaolo61]

I see Lou in Genoa, at stadio Luigi Ferraris, Giugno 1980.

[@balloonfarm5903]

Sweet Jane and rock’n’roll are my two VU faves.😎🎸

[@PhillyCYOSports]

The instant reaction. The immediate recognition from the people. Majestic Times. Gone Forever

[@RemiStardust]

I didn't know Lou Reed wrote this song. I first knew the ultra cool Cowboy Junkies version. And I just looked it up on wikipedia: "Lou Reed was often quoted as saying that the Cowboy Junkies' version was his favourite.":)

[@mysticwine]

Can't get enough of this, damn!

[@parcidiooliveira9943]

Obrigado por tudo Lou Reed. Só foi pena que em 80's tenha preferido curtir o S. João no Porto em vez do concerto! Mas, tudo bem!

[@auroraansaldi4273]

SE AN OLVIDADO DE LOU REED?????

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

*Lou Reed - March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013* - Shared on Google+, October 27, 2018

[@ronniesutton1652]

I saw Lou live at the Hammersmith odeon.In the early 70s.Fantastic live 🇬🇧😎

[@18Bobjohn]

I saw this show. Run DMC opened the show . Jim Carroll also did a song with Lou. The show was film for a program on MTV called "Rock Influences"

[@prmolina]

My fav version of New Sensationsat this show. Glad it was recorded and on youtube it really is special.

[@solar1959]

From Ohio here and I love me some sweet Lou!

[@algo6485]

My family always plays this at our Saturday morning dance party in the kitchen

[@JLLaurens]

Is not too much remember : Thanks LOU. !!

[@elizadajar9998]

Brilliant Thanks

[@dorcadelrosario4983]

nice :), first time I hear this awesome song , WOW. an original of the best :)

[@jaroslavkinach3915]

dorca del rosario i

[@lucarango7540]

Per me è la miglior versione di questo capolavoro. Penso di averlo ascoltato almeno 50 volte negli ultimi giorni.

[@urcomax]

@@lucarango7540 ascolta la versione dei Cowboys Junkies

[@tomvt1704]

Props to the bassist. He just keeps that background bubbling!

[@doctorsteve9476]

that drummer is having so much fun,,,, probably singing to himself, hey honey, Im in a rock n roll band.......

[@eccentricorgan]

What it's all about!

[@robertmeadows2432]

Such An Incredible Talent...

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Lou Reed with his Sweet Jane, just skipping and cruising along in the sweep flowing manner

[@tdrewke]

As I mentioned, my friends and I shot this at the Capitol. And those odd skyscraper windows, backdrop, were Moyssi's idea. We were low cost but good. Credit where credit is due.

[@psychomantis183]

Hate it in the live versions I’ve seen he never does the yells - ‘anyone who has a hearrrrrt’, ‘anyone who ever played a parrrrrt’. Love that shit!

[@moucolin4973]

Great version

[@josepcano3416]

Insuperable cançó, Lou per sempre més....

[@1anhunter1]

Excellent.

[@tdrewke]

My friends and I shot this at the Capitol 11 years after the amazing live album recorded at the Academy of Music in 1973. I enjoyed the hell out of Lou, primarily for his ironic low-key poetry. But damn did I miss Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter. BTW, Lou was much nicer in person than you might guess from his public persona. Weird but really quite nice guy.

[@edwu8253]

great song!

[@two-toneblue4872]

Fernando Saunders on bass. For me, man of the match. Makes you wanna be a bass player!

[@lucarango7540]

Hey Luca che a 15 anni ti ascoltavi sta canzone e odiavi il mondo che vivevi tutti i giorni...ebbene, oggi, 3 luglio 2023, posso dirtelo: hai vinto. E non aver mai ceduto, nonostante tutte le oggettive cazzate fatte, è una cosa che ti fa sentire incredibilmente bene e ti fa camminare a testa alta. Non smettere mai di lottare, man!

[@GuyjKite]

Im old I love this music. It has good rhythm.

[@R4lee444]

DUDE WAS AN ACCOUNTANT...YET STILL ROCKS...helps to be a part of the tribe.

[@ANTONELLAGUALTERONI]

Mamma mia, pelle d'oca!!

[@jeffreyschnoldt5388]

Rest in peace my favorite junkie

[@coreymacdonald7696]

He seems so happy here. Love it.

[@BaileyCarl]

Never gets old !!

[@cintiapensa8333]

Best live version ever !!!

[@lucarango7540]

Sicuro

[@allanbriggs807]

Cowboy Junkies version is brilliant.

[@jordeangomes7766]

Muito Bom ☆ Ótima Performance 🎼