Lou Reed - WLIR Interview BEST LIVE (NYC '72)

Halfway through the radio live, Reed is interviewed by Vince Scelsa.
An amusing exchange shows a young and witty Reed already friendly with interviewers. Scelsa asks about his first solo tour in England and album produced by David Bowie. A quick reply by Lou is 'and Mick Ronson.... Mustn't forget Mick!'. The interview continues with memories of the "Velvet" past, his first surfing song "Heroin" and the resentment towards Doug Yule (Scelsa's old classmate).

Many thanks to Dave Marin for his help.

Lou Reed - Live in Hempstead
New York, 26th December 1972

1. I'm Waiting For My Man
2. Sweet Jane
3. Walk On The Wild Side
4. Walk It Talk It
5. Berlin
6. Vicious
7. Rock 'n Roll
8. Satellite Of Love
9. I'm So Free
10. Heroin
11. White Light-White Heat

Lou Reed: Guitar, Vocals
with The Tots:
Bass -- Bobby Resigno
Drums -- Scottie Clark
Lead and Slide Guitar -- Eddie Reynolds
Lead and Rhythm Guitar - Vinny LaPorta

This album which may well be Lou Reed's best live Solo album (thanks a lot to a fabolous band named The Tots) was recorded on 26th December 1972 and transmitted in a "Saturday Night In Concert" Radio Broadcast in January 1972, which was then re-broadcast in the mid 1980s. It showcases titles from his time with Velvet Underground as well as his later solo hits, but above all, it presents tracks from his most successful album Transformer which was produced by David Bowie and arranged by his epic guitarist Mick Ronson. The Tots at the time were at the top of their form with brilliant ensemble guitar playing and Lou Reed himself receives a rapturous reception from his home town audience.