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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001, English. Directed by Bob Smeaton.

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."

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0h 49m
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Language
English
Rated
NR

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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer is streaming on Stingray in India.

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Released
3 December 2001
Country
United States of America
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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer (2001) was directed by Bob Smeaton and stars Lou Reed, David Bowie.

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