Perfect Night Live In London

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It almost was a perfect night. Just before this show Lou Reed had found an acoustic guitar that he described as "having the sound of diamonds" and a way of amplifying it so the instrument's real sound would reach the audience. Like any good artist would he wanted to share the find. He put a four piece ensemble together with guitarist Mike Rathke, bass player Fernando Saunders and drummer Tony Smith. They went on stage and played a tight set that pumped up both the audience and the band. It drew from many of the nooks in Reed's catalog. There was some newer material and a helping of the old. It all became new again that night. Reed likes to play around with material a little. It doesn't always work but there are always surprises. However it went all the songs got inspired readings. The set opened with a commanding performance of "I'll Be Your Mirror". It was a hit when it was first released. It sounds as if it would be a hit if was released today. The song is as fresh now as it was thirty years ago.

via Last.fm