This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou’s music, persona, legacy and more.
Author Will Hermes is a longtime rock critic colleague of Jim and Greg. His 2023 biography, “Lou Reed’s New York,” was hailed for its fresh insight into one of the most analyzed musicians of the rock era.
Featured Songs:
Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975
The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973
Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972
The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970
The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967
The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969
Pixies, "Here Comes Your Man," Doolittle, 4AD and Elektra, 1989
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