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Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer
Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

03 December 2001

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

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David Bowie

David Bowie

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