Lou reed and mick jagger, whos behind us, came down. The raven is the nineteenth solo studio album by american musician lou reed, released in 2003 by sire records. The story features as part of lou reed s 2003 double album the raven. The ultimate music guide magazine reveals how bowie and reed came to blows after reeds show at. Hop frog, and a young girl very little less dwarfish than himself although of exquisite proportions, and a marvellous dancer, had been forcibly carried off from their respective homes in adjoining provinces, and sent as presents to the king, by one of his evervictorious generals.
He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. One of the tracks is a song called hop frog sung by david bowie. The raven was lou reed s 2003 concept album revolving around edgar allan poes short stories and poetry. In this play, the device of the chorus functions exceptionally well. Reed and bowie remained good friends, with bowie lending support to the delmore schwartz. At the time of its release, it achieved minor chart success, though it later became a staple of his concerts and compilation albums. David robert jones 8 january 1947 10 january 2016, known professionally as david bowie, was an english singer, songwriter and actor. David bowie 50th birthday with lou reed 912 youtube. It is the second single from his 1972 album transformer. Lewis allan lou reed born march 2, 1942 is an american rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. The raven is the nineteenth solo album by lou reed. The record is split into two acts and features reed s popular singles the bed and perfect day.
It is a concept album, recounting the short stories and poems of edgar allan poe through word and song, and was based on his 2000 opera cowritten with robert wilson, poetry the raven features new and very different versions of two songs that reed had released on earlier albums. But while lou was conspicuous in the city, a fixture, david blended in. Reed had finally stormed am radio with a vengeance. Its hit single, walk on the wild side, was lou s big break into the billboard top 100. Fight between david bowie and lou reed revealed nme. Oct 28, 20 a number of artists have come forth in the last day to pay tribute to lou reed in the wake of his death. Well they call me a juicy hop frog you can see me in any wood bog dont you know that they call me the hop frog hopping frog im a hop frog a hop frog they call me the. Lewis allan lou reed march 2, 1942 october 27, 20 was an american rock musician. Details of fight between david bowie and lou reed in 1979 have been revealed uncuts bowie. David robert jones 8 january 1947 10 january 2016, known professionally as david bowie. In this 2003 interview he talks to jon faine about his music, producing with david bowie and practising tai chi. Holly came from miami, fla hitchhiked her way across the u. Hop frog or the eight chained ourangoutangs edgar allan poe poe, edgar allan 180949 american poet, shortstory writer, and critic who is best known for his tales of ratiocination, his fantastical horror stories, and his genrefounding detective stories. By this time reed and bowie s friendship was welldocumented in the world press.
Oh mellifluous dwarf prince of all the jesters funny little thing you are make me laugh as gods voluminous star gracious majesty today is not made for. After leaving the band in 1970, reed released twenty solo studio albums. The raven is the nineteenth solo studio album by american musician lou reed, released in. David bowie, iggy pop, lou reed, londons dorchester hotel 1972. In this podcast i talk about tony thunder smith about his work with lou reed, david bowie and teaching the next generation at berklee. Well they call me a juicy hop frog you can see me in any wood bog dont you know that they call me the hop frog hopping frog im a hop frog a hop frog. He is remembered for being in the velvet underground, although he also released solo work. After an initial study of how the david jones who was born in 1947, and who struggled through the 1960s, was transformed into the david bowie who shaped the 1970s, the man who sold the world is. I dont know why but i thought lou was taller than john cale who is 5ft 11. A plucked her eyebrows on the way shaved her legs and then he was a she she says, hey babe, take.
After reed passed, bowie praised reed s work with metallica as his masterpiece and, in turn, bowie and reed s hop frog is a classic. Rock and roll heart, 1998 documentary retraces the remarkable career of lou reed. Dont you know that they call me the hop frog, hopping frog. The fistfight between lou reed and david bowie steve. Teenage lou reed sings doowop music 19581962 david bowie recalls the strange experience of inventing the character ziggy stardust 1977 josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Witnesses stated that reed punched bowie so hard and so fast, that you could not see his hands. Lou reed related artists lyrics david bowie lyrics 491. This is lou reed transformer by juan pedro soriano on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Lou reed with david bowie hop frog 2003 david bowie news. In the months after 911, reed was working on an album based on edgar allan poe stories and poems, and he asked bowie if he wanted to sing on a track. Well they call me a juicy hopfrog you can see me in a wood bog dont you know that they call me the hopfrog. Downtown dirt between thought and expression the lou reed anthology, 1992. Bowie and reed fell out during a latenight meeting which led to reed hitting bowie.
Oh mellifluous dwarf prince of all the jesters funny little thing you are make me laugh as gods vol. He is remembered for being in the velvet underground, although he also released solo. Well they call me a juicy hop frog, you can see me in any wood bog, dont you know that they call me the. Content claimant policy vicious lou reed sound recording 5. I think bowie is good with his feet, and kicks like a mule. Lou reed it is with great sadness that we report the death of lou reed who died today aged 71. Just wait, it will be like reed s 1973 album berlin. You write in the liner notes to the raven that poe is more attuned to our century than he was to his own. What a suprise to firstly find on this site that lou reed is only 5ft 8. He was a leading figure in the music industry and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. The career of lou reed defied capsule summarization.
Lou reed, david bowie five man electrical band whats it. It is a concept album released in 2003, recounting the short stories and poems of edgar. Sep 19, 2014 hop frog edgar allan poe, read by nick gisburne. Im a hop frog, a hop frog, they call me the hop frog, hop, hop frog. Nowhere at all walk on the wild side the best of lou reed, 1977.
Sometime in december 1966, david bowie heard the voice of lou reed for the first time. David bowie and lou reed, legends the velvet underground musician lou reed has died at the age of during his lifetime few rock musicians did as much to glamourise drug use as he did. Album the raven limited edition2 cd licensed to youtube by. Sally cant dance single version walk on the wild side the best of lou reed, 1977. Lou reed rock n roll 9251984 capitol theatre official duration. In addition to reed, the album features a number of guest vocalists including laurie anderson, david bowie. David said on 5jan i seriously thought years ago that lou reed was 5ft 10 and a bit taller than david bowie at 5ft 9. Bowie encouraged him to release transformer, which would be the crowning jewel in reed s career. Jan 16, 2016 the city that shaped the mourners also shaped bowie and reed. If you study it, im talking into his ear and hes talking into mine. Prints are generally made to order and delivery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. David bowie, morrissey, john cale release statements on. Bowie went looking for reed later that night, calling for reed outside his window, but reed did not answer.
Apr 20, 2015 and after lous death, david bowie made a big point of saying to me, listen, this is lous greatest work. According to bowie it was not a kiss, in 1993 he said, this was at the cafe royal in london after the final ziggy gig at hammersmith. The man who sold the world is intended to fill that gap, with a detailed examination of the man, the work, and the culture beyond. Lou reed with david bowie hop frog 2003 july 22nd, 2017 by admin. David bowie gave lou reed a new lease of life when he helped to create the classic transformer album and was repaid with jealousy and loathing, according to howard sounes, author of notes from. And after lou s death, david bowie made a big point of saying to me, listen, this is lou s greatest work. The album is considered an influential landmark of the glam rock genre, anchored by reed s most successful single, walk on the wild side. I was at an rca party at maxs kansas city in new york and was introduced to lou. Well they call me a juicy hop frog you can see me in any wood bog dont you know that they call me t. Are david bowie and lou reed kissing in this photo. The brief life of jean michel basquiat, a world renowned new york street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity. I believe the name hopfrog was not that given to the dwarf by his sponsors at baptism, but it was conferred upon him, by general consent of the several ministers, on account of his inability to walk as other men do. Just wait, it will be like reeds 1973 album berlin.
Lou reed turned against everyone who tried to help. Bowie had told reed that he would have to clean up his act if they were to work together again. Greatest songs 2004 in the fall of 2004, xpn counted down the 885 all time greatest songs as voted on by you, our listeners. With jeffrey wright, michael wincott, benicio del toro, claire forlani. Lou reed vocals, guitar mike rathke guitar fernando saunders bass, guitar friedrich paravicini keyboards, piano. Mar 24, 2015 the raven is the nineteenth solo album by lou reed. His second, transformer 1972, was produced by david bowie and arranged by mick ronson, and brought mainstream recognition. Download the complete 885 all time greatest songs countdown list pdf view the playlist below andor wxpn staff and xpn artist lists. The ultimate music guide magazine reveals how bowie and reed came to blows after reed s show at. Mabel john your good thing is about to end jimmie rodgers in the jailhouse now.
He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the velvet underground, and for his solo career, which has spanned several decades. Lou reed with david bowie hop frog from the album the raven. Heroin between thought and expression the lou reed. I bought it for the david bowie vocal on hop frog, which im sure many bowie nerds do. Leave me alone between thought and expression the lou reed anthology, 1992. Satellite of love is one of lou reed s bestknown songs from his solo career. David bowie, morrissey, john cale release statements on lou. Apr, 2018 in the months after 911, reed was working on an album based on edgar allan poe stories and poems, and he asked bowie if he wanted to sing on a track. David bowie and lou reed kissing according to bowie this was not a kiss, in 1993 he said, this was at the cafe royal in london after the final ziggy gig at hammersmith. Available to buy via amazon below, buy on amazon uk.
Lou reed talks tai chi and david bowie in 2003 interview. I tillegg til reed har han med seg mange gjestevokalistar. I think that we can relate more to him now than then. David bowie and lou reed perform live together for the first. Lou reed, david bowie five man electrical band whats. Taken from the lou reed album the raven, released in 2003. Lou reed lyrics hop frog well they call me a juicy hopfrog you can see me in any wood bog dont you know that they call me the hopfrog hopping frog im a hopfrog. He was a leading figure in the music industry and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, acclaimed by critics and musicians, p read more. The raven hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music. A number of artists have come forth in the last day to pay tribute to lou reed in the wake of his death.
Lance taits 2003 play hop frog is based on this story. Lou reed every frog has his day lyrics genius lyrics. David bowie, iggy pop, lou reed, londons dorchester hotel 1972 by mick rock. Recent world events seem to have a real poe turn to them.
David bowie news celebrating the genius of david bowie. Lou reed with david bowie hop frog from the album the. New york was an inspiration to david, said reeds manager, tom sarig. He was originally from long island, new york and spent most of his life in new york city. Hop frog pushing ahead of the dame david bowie, song. It is a concept album released in 2003, recounting the short stories and poems of edgar allan poe through word and song, and was based on his. David bowie hop frog hq from his 2003 album the raven. Lou reed walk on the wild side lyrics genius lyrics.
David bowie, a song by lou reed, david bowie on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Reed always seemed like a tough, wiry son of a gum. Well they call me a juicy hop frog, you can see me in any wood bog. Lou reed s rock n roll heart documentary is a sensitive and revealing look into the prince of darkness. A very debauched walk on the wild side all the nobody people see more. Lou reed lyrics 251 song lyrics sorted by album, including walk on the wild side, perfect day. Hop frog pushing ahead of the dame david bowie, song by song. Lou reed simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lou reed with david bowie hop frog 2003 david bowie. After transformer, the less commercial but critically. With longtime collaborator david bowie, 2005 lou reed. March 2, 1942 october 27, 20 david bowie said of his old friend.