John Cale Records Song For 1st Anniversary Of Lou Reed’s Death

A year on from the death of grumpy genius Lou Reed, and his former musical partner John Cale has recorded a suitably Velvet Underground-esque song dedicated to the late singer. Titled If You Were Still Around, the track features Cale crooning to the memory of Reed over a bed of drones, gospel choirs and slow drag rhythm. It's a strange, fitting tribute; touching rather than mawkish, and a reminder of just how good the Velvets were…
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