Rest in Peace to Holly who came from Miami, F-L-A, and who Lou first mentions in the opening lines of the song Congratulations (a long.

Walk on the Wild Side" is a song by Lou Reed from his second solo album, Transformer (1972). It was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, and released as a double A-side with "Perfect Day"

Produced by Lou Reed, Mick Ronson & David Bowie. Walk on the Wild Side Lyrics. Holly came from Miami, Fla Hitchhiked her way across the . A Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she. She says, "hey babe, take a walk on the wild side" Said, "hey honey, take a walk on the wild side". Candy came from out on the Island In the backroom she was everybody's darling But she never lost her head Even when she was giving head

Walk on the Wild Side: The Best of Lou Reed is the first greatest hits compilation by Lou Reed, formerly of The Velvet Underground. It was issued by RCA Records after Reed's first contract with them ended in 1976. Issued on compact disc on October 25, 1990, the album cover features photos by Mick Rock of Reed and then-girlfriend Rachel Humphreys. Satellite of Love" - 3:40 (from Transformer (1972)). Wild Child" - 4:37 (from Lou Reed (1972)). I Love You" - 2:18 (from Lou Reed).

Lou Reed sings the song, but his delivery of the words makes it seem like he's simply talking to you, telling you colorful stories about all these different ransvestites " Then those gals chime in with the de-doos", and the stellar saxophone takes the song to that sublime spot. Somehow the seamier side of life don''t seem so seamy when Lou Reed sings the song. probably ever! Geoff from Southburough, MaThe "back room" he refers to was the back room of the club Max's Kansas city where a lot of excentric and artsy people of the time hung out including Andy Warhol and Allen ginsburg.

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Watch the video for Walk on the Wild Side from Lou Reed's Transformer for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Lou Reed (March 2, 1942 - October 27, 2013) was an American rock artist originally from Brooklyn, New York, USA. Especially while a member of the The Velvet Underground in the 1960s, Reed broke new ground for the rock genre in several important dimensions, introducing more mature and intellectual themes to what was then considered a largely simplistic genre of music. In 1964 Reed moved to New York City and began working as an in-house songwriter for Pickwick Records.

Lou Reed in London in 1972 ( Michael Putland/Getty Images ). Friends and collaborators of the late Lou Reed have reacted with utter disbelief after a student body claimed that his 1972 hit 'Walk on the Wild Side' contained transphobic lyrics. The Guelph Central Student Association, a group at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, issued an apology for including the song on a playlist at a campus event. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.

Friends of the late Lou Reed responded on Saturday with disbelief to a claim by a Canadian student body that the singer’s 1972 hit Walk on the Wild Side contains transphobic lyrics. I don’t know if Lou would be cracking up about this or crying because it’s just too stupid, the singer’s longtime producer, Hal Willner, told the Guardian. Everyone doing their thing, taking a walk on the wild side. I can’t imagine how anyone could conceive of that. The album was called Transformer.