Bb bb7 all the people are dancing and theyre having such fun eb ebm i wish it could happen to me bb g7 but if you close the door cm f bb id never have to see. Oct 01, 2011 in 1966 the book was picked up on by lou reed, a young new york musician who had just formed a band, the falling spikes. Velvet underground reflect on most profound lp rolling stone. Not being one of the bands favorite albums for most people, nearly all of the songs found on this outing are themed regarding freedom and love though for me, the album was all about the song pale blue eyes, which was rumored to have been considered as a bside, and as part of an ep, though never seemed to actually materialize. Get your signed copies after the conversationgo get them. The band was initially active between 1965 and 1973, and was briefly managed by the pop artist andy warhol, serving as the house band at the factory and warhols. Reed immediately changed the bands name to the velvet underground, became andy warhols house band, wrote a raft of songs based on sleaze and the demimonde, and the rest is history. Fleetwood macs gypsy has the lyric so im back to the velvet underground its the first line of. Really, its no wonder whatsoever that the 1974 release of 1969.
It is the tenth and final track on the velvet underground selftitled album. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. The record concludes with after hours, a song about closing oneself off. Timothy bracy and elizabeth bracy october 24, 2012 2. The velvet underground after hours live version 1 lyrics genius. The genius after hours is a 1961 album by ray charles. August 7, 2018 nico, 1988 tells the story of the velvet underground singer who left for a solo career one. After hours lyrics performed by velvet underground. It is one of few songs with lead vocals by drummer maureen tucker, as lou reed stated the song was so innocent and pure that he could not possibly sing it himself.
The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist sterling morrison, and drummer angus maclise replaced by moe tucker in 1965. The velvet underground by the velvet underground released in 1969 via mgm. After hours the velvet underground sheet music, music. Oct 01, 2017 my brilliant and troubled friend lou reed. It was also recorded at a time just previously to lou reed exiting the band, and he does seem awfully worn out. Without a doubt, this is the velvet undergrounds most difficult album to swallow. Its a testament to reeds genius within the velvet underground. The velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics.
The velvet underground the velvet underground jetzt kaufen. Biographer sought to write the kind of book lou reed. High quality the velvet underground inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Howard souness book notes from the velvet underground. The velvet underground let us know in the comments if you were the one who suggested this link. Oct 26, 2018 biographer sought to write the kind of book lou reed deserved it. Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. What goes on is practically the entire textbook on pop music songcraft. Biographer sought to write the kind of book lou reed deserved it. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. First active from 1964 to 1973, its bestknown members were lou reed and john cale, who both went on to find success as. After hours is a 1969 song written by lou reed and originally performed by the velvet underground. No one argues much about the genius of the velvet underground these days, but. After a short stint as the falling spikes, the fledgling quartet dubbed themselves the velvet underground after michael leighs book about sexual subculture in the 1960s.
Get after hours off the the velvet underground 45th anniversary edition. Anthony jannelli and robert pietri is raising funds for the velvet underground played at my high school on kickstarter. The style of the lyrics and the music is somewhat reminiscent of tin pan alley songs of the. The velvet underground lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Why is velvet underground considered to be so influential. Reed one, two, three if you close the door the night could last forever leave the sunshine out and say hello to never all the people are dancing and theyre having such fun.
The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in new york city. The velvet underground the velvet underground music. The velvet underground and nico 1967 verve d great very good best song. After hours press, an independent american comic book publisher afterhours trading or extended hours trading, the trading of securities after the stock market has closed after hours novel, a 1979 novel by edwin torres. Scenes from the life of andy warhol film by jonas mekas including filming of the velvet underground performance at the psychiatrits convention and music soundtrack by the velvet. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. Tuckers vocals are accompanied by acoustic and bass guitar.
October 27, 20, southampton, new york, john cale b. If the velvet undergrounds first two lps tried to jolt you out of your. Guns n roses turn sweet child o mine into childrens picture book. The velvet underground lyrics lady godivas operation lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder. One, two, three if you close the door the night could last forever leave the sunshine out and say hello to never all the people are dancing and theyre having such fun i wish it could happen to me but if you close the door id never have to see the day again if you close the door the night could last forever leave the wineglass out and drink a toast to never oh, someday i know someone will. After hours is a 1969 song written by lou reed and originally performed by the velvet. The velvet underground lyrics, songs, albums and more at. As the story unfolds, solange learns she is related to marthe and begins visiting her 4.
The velvet underground the velvet underground 1969, ascap. All of the songs were taken from the same three studio sessions that created the album the great ray charles which featured the use of both a trio and a septet. The velvet underground lyrics 60 song lyrics sorted by album, including oh. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Oct 31, 20 on a december weeknight in 2009, five hundred velvet underground fans lined up outside the fortysecond street entrance to the new york public library, all of us playing it cool but feeling giddy. My brilliant and troubled friend lou reed music the.
Reeds lyrics slightly crib from the beatles song of the same name. Music factory documentary the velvet underground by paul morrissey. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The velvet underground are influential for many reasons. The velvet hours focuses on the lives of two women. On a december weeknight in 2009, five hundred velvet underground fans lined up outside the fortysecond street entrance to the new york public library, all of us playing it cool but feeling giddy. Apr 10, 2017 after a short stint as the falling spikes, the fledgling quartet dubbed themselves the velvet underground after michael leighs book about sexual subculture in the 1960s. Sep 23, 2006 the velvet underground by richard witts equinox. The velvet underground 10 of the best music the guardian. The velvet underground the velvet underground 1969. Unless youre very into ugly, distortionheavy rock, id exercise caution before approaching this sucker. My brilliant and troubled friend lou reed music the guardian.
The velvet underground lyrics, songs, albums and more at songmeanings. New york art, published by rizzoli and available for sale tonight thanks to our excellent independent bookseller, 192 books, so thanks to all of them. The velvet underground, american band of the 1960s whose primal guitar sound and urbannoir lyrics, influenced by avantgarde art and modern literature, inspired the punk and alternative rock movements of the 1970s and 80s. The velvet underground were a great live band, but this recording didnt show them in topform. Also appearing on the album is david fathead newman on tenor and alto, as well as the trumpeter joseph bridgewater. After hours the velvet underground sheet music, music books. This album sounds less like the velvet underground than any of their studio albums, but its as personal, honest, and moving as anything lou reed ever committed to tape. Get after hours off the the velvet underground 45th anniversary edition super deluxe.
The velvet underground american rock group britannica. In 1966 the book was picked up on by lou reed, a young new york musician who had just formed a band, the falling spikes. The velvet underground after hours lyrics songmeanings. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. The velvet underground played at my high school kickstarter. It is the tenth and final track on their selftitled third album. After hours the velvet underground music and lyrics by lou reed verse 1 progression. The principal members were lou reed original name lewis allan reed. First active from 1964 to 1973, their bestknown members were lou reed and john cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. The velvet underground formed in 1964 after reed met the classically. When i had it on vinyl years ago spent hours trying to decipher the lyrics to. C 2015 universal records, a division of umg recordings, inc.
A note before the title page says it is designed for undergraduates and the general. Microsoft word after hours velvet underground author. Nico biopic sheds light on her life before and after the velvet underground. After white lightwhite heat, all that the velvet underground had to. This classic album concludes with the playful acoustic number afterhours. Lyrically, they explored subjects that were considered taboo the seedy underworld of living in the sprawling urban metropolis of new york city, sexuality, drug use, alternative lifestyles and other forms of subculture interests. I mean the party in question could definitely take place at an after hours bar, but to me it just seems like the concept of after hours is another symbol, adding to the whole nighttime loneliness feel. An animated short about the velvet undergrounds first gig in 1965 in front of a crowd of shocked kids at a suburban nj high school. The velvet underground the velvet underground amazon. Music video by the velvet underground performing after hours. Its not especially clear which of the bands albums should be considered superior to the others, but in terms of lineup, this was almost unquestionably the band at the height of its powers. The velvet underground after hours lyrics genius lyrics. With michael burke, malachi haynes, natasha catherine morini, david toussaint.
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