The Velvet Underground - I’m Waiting For The Man (Live At The Matrix)

“I’m Waiting For The Man (Live At The Matrix)” is off the 45th Anniversary Edition of 'The Velvet Underground' album - available November 24th, 2014.
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Music video by The Velvet Underground performing I'm Waiting For The Man. (C) 2014 The Velvet Underground under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

[@rfenton78]

I'm addicted to this version. It's perfect.

[@fender512]

totally agree!

[@stephenward8328]

+fender512 Also

[@inokpati]

agree

[@johnnyscifi]

rjfen It captures the anticipation and longing associated with buying drugs...:(

[@mchorchos]

ye, its so much better. Maureen plays snare here on 2 and 4 instead on 1, 2, 3 and 4. usually you play snare that often only at end of a song [as she did here]. very annoying through whole song.

[@plasteredbastard]

For a group that had no formal musical training, they could string together a few earnest notes. RIP Sterling and Lou.

[@yourinsipidrecordcollection]

Sterling played trumpet, and took lessons, so there's that. And John certainly had formal musical training. But this lineup, not as much.

[@daianaa.4052]

I'm waiting for my man Twenty-six dollars in my hand Up to Lexington, 125 Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive I'm waiting for my man Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown? Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around? Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine I'm waiting for my man Here he comes, he's all dressed in black PR shoes and a big straw hat He's never early, he's always late First thing you learn is you always gotta wait I'm waiting for my man Up to a Brownstone, up three flights of stairs Everybody's pinned you, but nobody cares He's got the works, gives you sweet taste Ah then you gotta split because you got no time to waste I'm waiting for my man Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time I'm waiting for my man I'm walking home

[@yourinsipidrecordcollection]

In 2005, I walked as far as Lexington and 93rd, then I got tired and went back to the hotel. :(

[@IanJessup1]

This is such a cool version.

[@VashTheStampede4K]

*Perfect version of this great song, better than the original album version. I love this.*

[@neto4346]

The best live version ever!

[@AV-sq3jb]

The best version is Herman brood live at bospop

[@davidhughes9299]

I'm also ADDICTED to this song! IRONIC that the guitar part is equally as addictive, if not more so, than the subject matter of the song, HEROIN! We just don't get songs as gritty or edgy today, and we CERTAINLY don't get live versions so REMARKABLY DIFFERENT than their studio counterparts. From back when music was recognised as the HIGHEST FORM OF ART! Love & respect to everyone who found their way to this recording... From Davey in Ireland, a musician and huge admirer of this (and all) REAL art! CLASSY!

[@saskiakroonsberg]

@David Hughes, my late husband absolutely loved this song, the original on the album. I never got into it… until I found this live version. Unfortunately I can’t share it with my husband anymore, but nonetheless I’m happy I found it and love it.

[@jplew138]

Chill and intense at the same time. Pretty much perfect.

[@stephenward8328]

Always gotta wait

[@dust6969]

Lyric : I'm waiting for my man Twenty-six dollars in my hand Up to Lexington, one, two, five Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive I'm waiting for my man Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown? Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around? Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine I'm waiting for my man Here he comes, he's all dressed in black Beat up shoes and a big straw hat He's never early, he's always late First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait I'm waiting for my man, ah work it now Up to a brownstone, up three flights of stairs Everybody body's pinned you, but nobody cares He's got the works, gives you sweet taste Ah then you gotta split because you got no time to waste I'm waiting for my man Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out I'm feeling good, I feel oh so fine Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time I'm waiting for my man, walk it home Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Lou Reed Waiting For The Man lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@rubensflorentino548]

If I had the keys of the Delorean time machine, my first stop would be seeing them playing this version live.

[@biancagrenno768]

Esta es la mejor versión!!!!

[@hugoaq2673]

Es verdad 👌

[@rubensflorentino548]

What would I give to play guitar just like these guys...

[@deweypug]

Lou said "You only need to know three chords to play what I play" Soul takes much more.

[@guswanner3247]

Sterling Morrison's playing during this tour really turned my head as a young guitarist His lead work matched his name, Sterling. My favorite solo from this period was the live take of "Pale Blue Eyes" from VU Live 1969. Lou's groove on rhythm guitar was deep and relentless. Heard this stuff in the summer of 1975 and and it changed my life and still influences my approach to playing.

[@eddietasker9110]

Playing like lou is really easy. Lots of basic chords.

[@paidgovernmentshill_6950]

@@eddietasker9110 Huh, not so sure about that. Lou was a low-key total guitar geek. Try playing "rock and roll" with basic chords. He used some weird voicings, drone tunings etc. You get close with cowboy and barre chords but it never sounds quite right. Amazing sense of rhythm too.

[@natetheguitarkid]

@@eddietasker9110 Its pretty hard to imitate sterlings playing, and some of the sounds on their drop D stuff. One because they could on or off pitch in D standard, but also just unique phrasing. Ive always thought they were influenced a bit by Bo Diddleys playing, and i know Lou and Moe loved Bo.

[@deweypug]

WOW! Sterling!

[@antocarola22]

I miss so much Sterl and Lou. RIP.

[@user-es7us7qk7v]

ライヴアレンジもめちゃ好きだ～❤

[@CDN296]

best version

[@MoisesVindel]

listen to this track watching the moon accompanied by a cigarette

[@82easyrider]

Moises Vindel - I enjoy it even over a glass of wine. This is such an experience!!

[@vinyldiary6664]

and waiting for my dealer with my medicine! lol

[@MrSebboxxx]

I am waiting for MY man ... :-)

[@rubensflorentino548]

Best version of this song!!!! I just love it.

[@Dan5720]

Seriously f**ked up how hard it is to get a straight version of vels songs on utube

[@almost489]

Not as bad as the Beatles though.

[@SimonRobeyns]

this is chill, but it misses the fantastic punch the original has that biting nervous grand sound

[@davidhughes9299]

Simon Robeyns I agree that the original conveys a sense of urgency, which perfectly conveys the feelings of a sick addict, desperately waiting on their fix, but I have to say, this slower version ALSO conveys the hopeless desperation, just in a different way. The slower speed makes it feel SADDER, more contemplative. In other words, I think BOTH versions paint the picture PERFECTLY! PS: I LOVE the lyrics in this version which aren't in the studio cut, and I love the way it builds up in volume. Listen closely to the drum track especially as an example... This build up represents the mounting PANIC of waiting for the cure (in my opinion)... BIG RESPECT to you pal, from Davey in Ireland. You have IMPECCABLE taste in music! ;)

[@bryant1996123]

@Malte Laurids Brigge I think he just raised his phone volume

[@scottdavis7050]

This version feels and sounds like they already fixed..they met the man and are jamming..the other song had the nervous amphetamine edge to it like they sounded like they needed to get well..i mean that is just an idea i get from it..

[@deweypug]

The slower version allows the subtlety of Sterling's hypnotic riffs to wind through the song - playing with the heart beat pounding punch of Mo's drumming which play off each other beautifully...

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

@@scottdavis7050 that is a brilliant explanation

[@robertking1279]

Beautiful.

[@marclayne9261]

Ive read, 'Junky' by William S Burroughs, over 100 times.....it teaches one how to score from doctors....retired US Army......100% PTSD......I can teach people about pain.....

[@lemongold709]

well, i'm waiting for this version, such a gem!

[@Lu-pt2bf]

Tomen heroína es fantástica

[@matskerovaara6186]

I like it too , a lot !

[@jamesanderson348]

So fucking cool.

[@jauconsuaj]

The best version

[@ArnaldoDeLisio]

super OK!!

[@tuskedbeast]

Wow, way different than the LPs! So far this has been revelatory in a pretty spectacular way... except, for me, "What Goes On", which I thought is more powerful in the LP mix- more driving low-end mush.

[@katoyasu9864]

最高に刺激的～👍️

[@csdcs1000]

fk yess lou reed.....love the originals bite more...but this solo at 2:20 you try and listen to that and not move your head

[@christopherthomas7253]

Surely that's Sterling Morrison, while Lou is holding down the rhythm, as he does during the sung verses.

[@csdcs1000]

Just reread what I wrote lol

[@user-ip9yu7lp1q]

I'm waiting for my man Twenty-six dollars in my hand Up to Lexington, 125 Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown? Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around? Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine Here he comes, he's all dressed in black PR shoes and a big straw hat He's never early, he's always late First thing you learn is you always gotta wait Up to a Brownstone, up three flights of stairs Everybody's pinned you, but nobody cares He's got the works, gives you sweet taste Ah then you gotta split because you got no time to waste Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time

[@cyrillelessard3144]

Mais ce n'est que du bonheur. By

[@umbertonardin9390]

Really good version! Also if in my opinion the best remain the original one :)

[@MikeRangel9808]

just listen at: x1.25x trust me

[@Renata.343]

Oh, Bebop

[@austinwarlock4766]

First edm band #IMO #iamausefullidiot

[@sarah.furtado]

where's I can find more songs? they are so singular and special

[@AndreaSzabo7171]

💖💖💖💖🎁👉🤩

[@ahmedzarif7782]

The two versions have two different vibes. I don't think any one of them is superior to the other. I treat them as two different songs, just like JJ Cale's "Coca!ne" and Eric Clapton's cover.

[@jplew138]

Nailed it 👍

[@skullleaderx4986]

David Bowie brought me here...

[@Lu-pt2bf]

Slow , I Heard this son whit more speed .

[@julesvanschaijik4572]

Slaps like that

[@cyrillelessard3144]

je ne suis + tout jeun

[@teefhun9909]

+Cyrille Lessard you are not + tout a jeun

[@zach11590]

Anyone have tabs for this?

[@bryant1996123]

Loureed.it

[@alcoholidaysUK]

Does John Cale or Sterlng Morrison sing the harmony?

[@alcoholidaysUK]

He's fantastic - his harmony adds a great extra dynamic and assuming he's either playing lead or those bass licks he's a great all-round sideman.

[@jeffhalmos7981]

+alcoholidaysUK John Cale's not with the band during this time. Morrison on harmony.

[@elliottpower2931]

That's actually Doug Yule on harmony.

[@user-yh8lw7wu5e]

映像の世紀より

[@clementineslaughter6904]

this song is about a man waiting for the subway, haha.

[@timothygoldsmith5734]

It's about a guy waiting for his drug dealer

[@llanbo]

+Timothy Goldsmith And there I was thinking it was about a man waiting for a man. Who he just happened to owe 26 dollars to.

[@startervisions]

lol IM...WAITIN FOR MY FRIEND sesame street version

[@jensandersen7011]

@@llanbo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7NpappnKqAraM

[@vagelispi322]

Sean i think you have no clue at all what this song is about...

[@TheLobohobo]

vagelis pi ... never early, he’s always late! ;-]

[@seanhussey3508]

This song is cool, found it listed in the top ten songs of the 60s. (Pretty sure there are at least 10 songs that were better) Again, this is an excellent song and band, but waiting just doesn't strike me as a top ten concept. ie. when I'm rocking out I wanna hear about going, not waiting.

[@christopherthomas7253]

Depends what you're waiting for. Drugs or sex (see The Kinks' "Tired of Waiting for You") both seem like pretty good things to anticipate with anxiety/frustration.

[@seanhussey3508]

Christopher Thomas Yeah, Tired of Waiting for You is good, but for the Kinks I would say Waterloo Sunset or You Really Got Me Now would be their best songs. But I do see your point that waiting can be a good subject, (like the Waiting is the Hardest Part).

[@SciakkaPRODUCTION]

+Sean Hussey In my opinion, I think that the concept of waiting can be found only in the original studio version, particularly in the strong and obsessive drum line.. and also in the "hammering" and loud piano of John Cale. The monotone Lou's chant reminds about the sickness of the junkie. Also the "chorus", with that passage of chords (the F# major instead of minor makes the difference) is full of tension. I think they have done a real great work on this song.

[@davidhughes9299]

Matteo Scognamiglio Great to see somebody else who appreciates that PERFECTLY PLACED F# Maj, and the absolute power it has in painting the picture of a sick, desperate junkie playing the daily waiting game... Respect to you pal, from Davey in Ireland (a musician too!) They don't write 'em like this anymore... ;)

[@mcfontaine]

David Hughes well said David. Lou had a nack of chucking "just the right chord" at the right moment to add to the tension of a song. There is a similar moment in Who Loves the Sun where, if my memory is right, there is a perfectly placed B7.

[@izdotcarter]

You ever do heroin in Harlem in the 60s?

[@pigsnott]

Always love the Velvets, but this version ain't got no Moe.

[@kakstin]

Who's playing drums, then?

[@elliottpower2931]

That's Moe on drums.

[@Farlox201115]

Beatles so much better