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    Chris Douridas

    Lou Reed

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    The great Lou Reed joins host Chris Douridas for a conversation and performance this week on newground. The legendary founder of Velvet Underground discusses his ambitious new work The Raven (based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe), his partner Laurie Anderson, and why we're drawn to things we shouldn't do. He also performs, among others, songs from his legendary solo album Blue Mask as well as the classic &quotWalk On The Wild Side." Dig into newground with Lou Reed.
    The great Lou Reed joins host Chris Douridas for a conversation and performance this week on newground. The legendary founder of Velvet Underground discusses his ambitious new work The Raven (based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe), his partner Laurie Anderson, and why we're drawn to things we shouldn't do. He also performs, among others, songs from his legendary solo album Blue Mask as well as the classic &quotWalk On The Wild Side." Dig into newground with Lou Reed.
    Jan 11, 2003

    The great Lou Reed joins host Chris Douridas for a conversation and performance this week on newground. The legendary founder of Velvet Underground discusses his ambitious new work The Raven (based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe), his partner Laurie Anderson, and why we're drawn to things we shouldn't do. He also performs, among others, songs from his legendary solo album Blue Mask as well as the classic &quotWalk On The Wild Side.&quot Dig into newground with Lou Reed. (http://www.loureed.org/new/index_lou.html)

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