Lou Reed - Words & Music, May 1965 - LP

Deluxe Edition, 2LP + Bonus 7"

The inaugural release in Light in the Attic's Lou Reed Archive Series, produced in cooperation with Laurie Anderson, presents a previously unreleased tape of songs the young Lou Reed recorded with future Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale and mailed to himself as a "poor man's copyright." Sealed in its original envelope for nearly 50 years, these May 1965 demos capture Reed in his formative, folk-rooted years, with embryonic versions of future classics including "Heroin," "I'm Waiting for the Man," and "Pale Blue Eyes." This deluxe edition expands the collection with additional home recordings and rehearsals.

Features

• Deluxe Edition
• Number of Discs: 3 (2LP + Bonus 7")
• Lou Reed Archive Series, Vol. 1
• Label: Light in the Attic

Track Listing

1. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Demo
2. Men of Good Fortune - May 1965 Demo
3. Heroin - May 1965 Demo
4. Too Late - May 1965 Demo
5. Buttercup Song - May 1965 Demo
6. Walk Alone - May 1965 Demo
7. Buzz Buzz Buzz - May 1965 Demo
8. Pale Blue Eyes - May 1965 Demo
9. Stockpile - May 1965 Demo
10. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - May 1965 Demo
11. I'm Waiting for the Man - May 1965 Alternate Version
12. Gee Whiz - 1958 Rehearsal
13. Baby
14. Let Me Follow You Down - 1963/64 Home Recording
15. Michael
16. Row the Boat Ashore - 1963/64 Home Recording
17. Don't Think Twice
18. It's All Right (Partial) - 1963/64 Home Recording
19. W & X
20. Y
21. Z Blues - 1963/64 Home Recording
22. Lou's 12-Bar Instrumental - 1963/64 Home Recording