Lou Reed & John Cale - Trouble With Classicists

Nothing short of a legendary performance!

I was writing for a regional music magazine back in the 90's, and in May 1990 I wrote a review of this album. I said that it is very rare that one can name an album "Album of the Decade" only five months into the decade, but this had to be it. In December 1999 I wrote an article in a newspaper, in which I referred to the abovementioned article, and concluded that this truly was the best album of the 90's. Now, in 2009, I think it is by far the best album of the last two decades!

I think you haven't listened to any music since this album was released. I too think it's an excellent album and I have it on vinyl bought when it was released. I do think that there have been other albums of the decade or duodecade - one springs to mind - aerial - kate bush.

Well, of course nothing is as subjective as taste ... But, you probably revealed an important difference between us; you bought the LP, while the record company of course sent me the CD. I guess you haven't bothered with your old LPs in a while, huh? While I have listened to the CD on a weekly basis for the past two decades. Lou's solo at 2:08 is quite possibly his best 14 seconds as a guitar player. And Kate Bush, well, as I said taste is subjective. And KB is not my cup of tea.

It was an inspirational album made by two talented guys who owed a lot to Andy. It was a truly great album.

The gave it their all to pay tribute.

I am a huge John Cale fan. I really can't stand Lou Reed most of the time, but he did fabulous work on this album. Thanks for posting the video, I remember watching it on TV back in the day.

The same as me!!! You´re the frist person like this! Glad to meet you.

Im his fan too! And I would do more of his videos on my channel. His is just amazing.

Great song, great performance, great footage & sound. Great everything. Thanks!