- 2024-03-04
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Donate to support families affected by the crisis in Ukraine ➔ Keith Richards Covers Lou Reed's “I'm Waiting For The Man”
British rock band The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards released a cover of the late American singer-songwriter Lou Reed's “I'm Waiting For The Man” on March 1, 2024.
The song is the first single of an upcoming Lou Reed tribute album “The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed”, which is set to be released on April 20, 2024.
The song is accompanied by a Don Fleming-edited music video.
The original version of the song was released by American rock band the Velvet Underground from their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” in 1967. The track was written by the band frontman Lou Reed.
Keith Richards said, “To me, Lou stood out. The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.”- The new compilation album comprises a 12-track, which includes newly recorded covers from Keith Richards, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Rufus Wainwright, Lucinda Williams, Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen, Rickie Lee Jones, Mary Gauthier, Bobby Rush, Automatic, The Afghan Whigs, and Rosanne Cash.
The album was produced in partnership with Reed's widow, Laurie Anderson, and the Lou Reed Archive.
According to a press release, “It goes without saying that the legendary Lou Reed was a true rock 'n' roll pioneer. From The Velvet Underground's debut in 1967 all the way through the end of his days, Reed sang truth from his heart. He lived life to the limit—and then some. The Power of the Heart is a tribute to Reed's freedom of expression with covers spanning his groundbreaking years with the Velvets into his majestic solo career.” -
Photo by Kevin Mazur - source : Apple Music
