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STOP THIS rip..... This is against his wishes and it is ridiculous. Mr. Reed you are number 1❤

Was he autistic or did he have Asperger’s? He certainly comes across like that unless it’s all an act in an attempt to remain ‘mysterious’. Hopefully it’s the former. If the latter, then it’s a boring act well overused by actors and musicians. They just come over as pretentious and rude. Musical genius or not, I would’ve ended the interview after the first couple of questions. We’re all deserving of respect.

Self important Prick. Shakespeare. Yeah right.

Love Reed's terse response to the review that called Berlin "one of the most depressing records ever made." He was always miffed at the snobby attitude many rock music critics then had toward artists like himself who dared to inject some mature themes and qualities into the genre. To them, it was perfectly acceptable for the Rolling Stones to do songs about drug use, sexual escapades, and other debauchery because they did so in a rebellious, almost tongue-in-cheek spirit that has been part and parcel of rock n' roll from the start. Yet, any effort at approaching these subjects through a high-minded lens would invariably be derided by these critics as pretentious, gratuitous, anti-social, and subversive of good taste. Hence why other cutting-edge artists of the era like Suicide, Television, Richard Hell, Iggy Pop, and, to a certain extent, David Bowie were often pilloried in the conventional music press anytime they tried something experimental, challenging, or against the grain. Goes the pedantic critic, "Let the introspective, arty, and cerebral stuff remain the domain of literature, theatre, and avant-garde music; don't you know rock is only meant to be about teenage romance and rebellion!"

Those "ummm's" were very annoying

What did she ask on 16:00 that made him furious and refused to answer?

Lou is emotionally tense here. Tired?

Interesting to hear Lou talk exercise…I do physical morning stretches, but the good habit has no name…I prefer nameless benefits…Great interview to follow. Lou has a unique no nonsense pace which is remarkable.

“I can’t argue with an idiot. It’s like talking to a squirrel.” Brilliant.

He is a beautiful asshole.

" I can't argue with an idiot. It's like talking to a squirrel. " Very direct, and well-spoken. I wish I had said that. But then, " Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he { cannot } enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ' You must be born again. ' The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit. " Goodbye Mr. Reed. RIP ?

Why was he such a downer... It's like he makes people work for his time, and if he finally feels like he likes them he will be just a little bit nicer 😂

While I understand his perspective, I think it is a skewed view of human nature and what people want. Of course, there is huge suffering in the world, injustice, jealousy, pain, etc. But is that what most people want to see when they go to the theatre or cinema? Most want to escape all of which we are bombarded with every day in the news. They want to see love, romance, bravery, moral courage, and ultimately happiness. European are always trashing Americans for their "happy endings" in film - but what is the alternative, clinical depression?

Anyone know if Lou has teeth?

I'd love to know what in the world went on behind the scenes here prior to the interview - something happened, no doubt.

shitty audio but ty none the less

smack head

"It's the parts they left out that I like........ typically." said in a completely deadpan way. Absolutely delicious.

I thank God, I walked the Earth the same time as Lou Reed.

Lou, a real out front human being.

nice man he certainly was not!

Yup, you can tell Lou did NOT care about this interview, lmao. Rock on, Legend, wherever you are.

Heard he was a cruel dude to many people?

He's very generous about the people he works with who he admires.

Ok Lou, you're up there with Shakespeare right ? And elsewhere you've said you don't like Beatles and that the British shouldn't play rock n roll. Lou Read was as pretentious and ignorant as his guitar playing was crap

No little smile at all, not normal. Fake.

Lou's like "wtf am i doing here".

Great patience by the interviewer ... Lou was such a dck. In fact I far prefer Nico's solo stuff to Lou or Cales solo stuff.

From the very few people i know who've had any interactions with him say he was not a very nice or welcoming guy..

hey what shall we talk about ...

Lou is such a stoic person to interview,one of the most difficult people to interview.He seems to be so controversial in his answers…not a happy man.Don’t get me wrong I love his music.Tracy will never forget this interview.

A fearsome assignment interviewing someone who hates to be interviewed and is so controlling as to insist on having the questions BEFORE the interview. We know Lou hates being asked dumb questions but that policy takes all the spontaneity out of any interview to its detriment as well. So well done, Tracy, you handled a hard task well.

Lou will listen to you till the very end.

Berlin , a true master piece : when do people understand this.😬 It is one of the best studio albums ever made ...... It is a pitty he did it live at this late point in his live where he wasn't that good anymore ; that goes also for Dick Wagner ..........his singing was bad , he can't play guitar very well so it was not that good when you compare it to the album Berlin. The life performance did no honor at the album.

Wonderful interview!

Miss your sharpe mind

"What would that idiot think of (the ending of) Hamlet...Macbeth...Streetcar named Desire...It's just so stupid....I can't argue with an idiot, it's like talking to a squirrel. What do you think about Othello? (The same thing) Well, DUH!". Perfect.

Lou was a gifted artist and as with most talented people he was sullen, irascible and ill tempered. Having said that though he suffered ill health and was most likely in pain and endured discomfort. I believe this interview demonstrates his professionalism in that he could have walked out after this lady crossed the line with the insulting reference and "depressing" comment. He was clearly triggered, as expected, but cleverly put her in her place. Respect should have been given and maybe a bit more homework on her part and she may have fared better.

I'd have loved Lou Reed and Mark E Smith to have met each other. Both prickly characters with an intense love of literature. I'd imagine there'd be a lot of mutual respect. But they might have been too similar to get on. We'll never know now.

i love how lou sets boundaries

what a prick, plenty of conceit

It’s like talking to a squirrel! 😂 ❤️U Lou wherever u are dude

A really special, special person. R.I.P.

i like goats

Another relaxed conversation with Lou.

Berlin could have been a film

Classic album

So smart and cool makes most rock stars look dumb

Lou Never Made Prisoners 🖤

Robert Palmer.. the legend.