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Lana Del Rey's new album Ultraviolence is just a little over three days away, but the "West Coast" singer is still rolling out new songs in anticipation of the June 17 release date. Earlier this week, Del Rey released the sizzling single "Brooklyn Baby," and in a new interview she revealed the song was actually supposed to have a guest spot... the late, great Lou Reed. -
5 Artists Whose Lyrics Are Better Than Their Music
When talking about his songwriting, Kurt Cobain was once said “music comes first and lyrics come second.” Most songwriters and music fans place the importance of a song’s music over its lyrical content, but there are some singers whose lyrics are actually the best parts of their songs. Here are five artists whose lyrics are better than their music. -
Seven Songs That Sound Totally Different Live: Lou Reed, Springsteen, and more
Unless you have the misfortune of seeing an artist lip-synch along to a backing track, the live version of a song is always going to sound at least a little bit different from the version you’re used to hearing. While most artists try their best to recreate the studio version, others view live performance as an opportunity to re-imagine (or correct) the song’s studio version. Here are seven songs that sound very different when performed in concert. -
Nine Artists Who Re-Recorded Their Own Songs: Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and more
Musicians love doing their own interpretations of songs written by other people, but sometimes they make the unusual choice of recording new versions of their own songs. Sometimes this is done to improve on the original, but other times they simply want to take one of their old songs and try it in a different style. Here are nine artists who did just that. -
Joseph Arthur and R.E.M. members cover Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wild Side' on Letterman [WATCH]
Yesterday, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills announced David Letterman's retirement from the Late Show via Twitter. He happened to be performing the show that day when Letterman told the audience of his decision. He and bandmate Peter Buck along with singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur hit the stage to pay tribute to the late Lou Reed with a poignant cover of his classic "Walk on the Wild Side." -
WATCH: Metallica and Lang Lang Dominate All Other Grammy Performers with "One"
A more touching spectacle took place during the in memoriam segment--initiated by the first few bars of Lang Lang's Tchaik--despite misspelling Corey Monteith's name and excluding other revered names. -
Lou Reed, Paul Simon, and Arcade Fire cover Peter Gabriel on 'Scratch My Back & I'll Scratch Yours'
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the performers you haven't heard of. -
In Memoriam 2013: Looking back at those we've mourned on Music Times this year
Every year, we must say goodbye to people in the music industry whose work has influenced our world today. Although we don't have the space to include everyone who has died this year, we would like to honor some of those we have written about on Music Times in 2013. Click on each link to read their stories. -
Lou Reed documentary to feature Velvet Underground Members, Thurston Moore, Boy George and more
On December 15, BBC Four will be honoring the late Lou Reed in documentary called Lou Reed Remembered. As NME reports, the show will air at 9 p.m. and will include contributions from Reed's former Velvet Underground bandmates Mo Tucker and Doug Yule, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, Boy George and Debbie Harry. -
Lou Reed biography on its way from Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis following Velvet Underground singer's death
The late, great Lou Reed will be getting his due in book form. A biography of The Velvet Underground rocker is currently in the works for publishing company Little, Brown and Co. by Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis. -
Hundreds gather in the cold for Lou Reed's memorial in New York City
On a chilly November afternoon a few hundred people got together and listened to Lou Reed's music outside under the sun. Most of them were strangers, but all were connected in on way or another by the songs that echoed through the terrace. -
Lou Reed public memorial set for tomorrow at Lincoln Center in Manhattan
A simple public memorial for Lou Reed will be held this Thursday in New York City. Reed died last month at age 71. According to Reed's Facebook page, the event is "a gathering open to the public - no speeches. no live performances, just Lou's voice, guitar music & songs - playing the recordings selected by his family and friends." Set for Thursday, the memorial will be held at The Paul Milstein Pool & Terrace at Lincoln Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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