Jonathan Richman is our very special guest for this episode of W!C!P! as we dedicate two hours to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground. Lou would have turned 72 on March 2nd, 2014. It’s well known that the Velvets were a huge influence on Jonathan and The Modern Lovers. Celebrate Lou Reed’s Birthday with music, stories & observations from the one & only Jonathan Richman!

Playlist:

We’re Gonna Have A Real Good Time Together by The Velvet Underground from Another View (1969/1986)
Velvet Underground by Jonathan Richman from I, Jonathan (1992)
White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground from White Light/White Heat (1968)
I’m Waiting for the Man by The Velvet Underground from The Velvet Underground and Nico (1967)

Jonathan discusses Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground I

I Heard Her Call My Name by The Velvet Underground from White Light/White Heat (1968)
Venus in Furs by The Velvet Underground from The Velvet Underground and Nico (1967)
Some Kinda Love by The Velvet Underground from The Velvet Underground (1969)

Jonathan discusses Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground II

What Goes On by The Velvet Underground from 1969: The Velvet Underground Live (1974)
Heroin by The Velvet Underground from 1969: The Velvet Underground Live (1974)

Jonathan discusses Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground III

Foggy Notion by The Velvet Underground from VU (1969/1985)
Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground from Loaded (1970)

Jonathan discusses Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground IV

Sister Ray by The Velvet Underground from White Light/White Heat (1968)