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

2001-12-03 · 49 min · ★ 6.5

Music · Documentary

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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Bob Smeaton
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Isis Production, Eagle Rock Entertainment
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United States of America
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Released

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Lou ReedLou ReedSelf
David BowieDavid BowieSelf

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