Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer
Genres
Overview
In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
49 min
Release Date
2001-12-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
20
Vote Average
6.5
Lou Reed
Self
David Bowie
Self
6.8
Heaven Adores You
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2014-05-14 | en
0.0
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
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2009-06-10 | en
5.7
Crossover Dreams
Salsa singer screws over everybody on his way to the top; when his latest record flops, his career starts doing downhill.
1985-08-23 | en
8.0
Steve Hackett : Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live at the Royal Festival Hall
After the great success of Steve Hackett's "At The Edge Of Light" studio album (#13 in Germany, #3 UK Rock charts, #28 UK album charts, #7 UK vinyl charts), "Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live" now encourages you to discover a stunning new dimension of Hackett's own and classic Genesis material! "Genesis Revisited Band & Orchestra: Live" was recorded in October 2018 at London's Royal Festival Hall featuring classic Genesis & Steve Hackett solo material performed alongside a 42-piece orchestra! Easily one of the most impressive Steve Hackett live releases to date offering a brilliant fusion of prog rock and orchestral grandeur. Available as a 2CD & Blu-Ray digipak including stereo and 5.1 surround mix, behind the scenes footage, and 3 promo videos from 'At The Edge Of Light'.
2019-10-25 | en
7.7
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
2005-07-21 | en
0.0
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
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2013-12-13 | en
8.0
Kate Bush: The Sound Witch
She became famous at a very young age and gradually slipped away, cultivating her legend and her mystery. Kate Bush, pioneering artist, is at the heart of a captivating documentary broadcast on Arte.
2019-09-13 | fr
6.8
Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
Following folk musician Joan Baez on her extensive 2008-2009 tour, this film commemorates her career, which has spanned five decades. It includes concert and archival footage as well as interviews with such disparate colleagues, friends and admirers as Bob Dylan, Jesse Jackson and David Crosby. In addition to the music, it also touchs upon Baez's long history of global social activism.
2009-10-14 | en
0.0
Tricot: Kabuku Tour 2016 Final At Akasaka Blitz
Tricot live release from Akasaka, Tokyo
2016-11-02 | ja
0.0
Murder Ballads: How to Make It in Rock 'n' Roll
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0.0
I Can Only Imagine 2
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5.8
Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops
Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman
2008-05-01 | en
4.5
Sold Out
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2021-10-22 | en
7.5
Somebody Up There Likes Me
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0.0
Mind Over Matter
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0.0
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
The Authorized Video Biography. The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protégé to his battles with the Nashville system. From his musical breakthrough in the '70s to drug addiction and recovery in the '80s to his death in 2002. A memorable portrait of one of the great legends of country music. Featuring rare footage and over 20 classic song clips and performances of Waylon's greatest hits, including: Honky Tonk Heroes, This Time, Good Hearted Woman, Luckenbach, Texas, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, Amanda, America and The Eagle. Special guest appearances by: Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr, Richie Albright, Herb Alpert.
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7.3
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon
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2003-06-01 | en
10.0
Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82
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2019-11-29 | en
8.4
Yessongs
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1975-03-12 | en
0.0
Fish: Fishheads Club Live at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts
Live at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts December 13th 2010
2013-01-04 | en