Product: Night With Lou Reed [VHS] (1991)
Rating: 4.0
A Night With a Genius.
In this live appearance at the Bottom Line in New York City, Lou Reed reaffirms to everybody why he is the musical genius that many have come to love and idolize. The usually reclusive Reed allows everybody to have a front row seat to this magical performance as well as a slight glimpse backstage. From the very beginning of the evening, Reed and his backup band are so on it that they will leave you mezmorized. It has been nearly twenty years since this performance. And it really stands the test of time. Reed, the godfather of new wave for many, is that rare artist that is, and always will be, looked up at for generations. To correct the previous reviewer, while backstage after the performance, Reed exclaims that this is the kind of performance that you hope that somebody in the audience has at least a tape recorder. This DVD is a must-own for any Velvet Underground fan or anybody interested in seeing a master at his best.