D lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another curlyhaired c boy, just another t d oy. The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist sterling morrison, and drummer angus maclise replaced by moe tucker in 1965. Later that same year there was a management change and mgm records new ceo, mike curb, was. After hours is a 1969 song written by lou reed and originally performed by the velvet underground. Feb 03, 2018 the velvet underground topic 59,890 views 2. Sep 29, 2016 the velvet underground, nico licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor. Strangely, lady godivas operation is probably my favorite track on the whole record. Lady godivas operation lyrics the velvet underground.
The film has a voyeuristic feel to it, with the viewer watching the woman dress, and only making eye contact with her at the end of the film. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder life. I cant stand it the velvet underground by shakehamlet. List of songs recorded by the velvet underground wikipedia. The lyrics of the first half of the song sung by john cale describe lady godiva. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sic. Furthermore, the lyrics sound a bit easier to make out now, so theres a small. Her name was lady godiva a lady so brave and so strong her husband the earl of mercia he treated her terribly wrong shes a lady shes a lady. Lady godiva was days first single to get a physical release in uk record stores, following a distribution deal with universal music. Lou reed last great american whale new york album by brian eno. Critic mark deming of allmusic writes, while heroin hardly endorses drug use, it doesnt clearly condemn it, either, which made it all. Shes my best friend the velvet underground by shakehamlet. Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. The velvet underground white lightwhite heat 3 cd45th.
The lyrics of the second half sung by cale alternating with lou reed are full of oblique, deadpan. Lady godiva s operation the velvet underground its really hard to hear what is being played in the song, so this will be a very basic tab. The velvet underground, nico licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor. The band was initially active between 1965 and 1973, and was briefly managed by the pop artist andy warhol, serving as the house. It is 67 minutes long and was filmed in 16mm black and white plot. The velvet underground lady godivas operation youtube. Lady godivas operation text guitar tab by velvet underground. About lady godivas operation the 3rd track on the classic velvet underground album, white lightwhite heat.
Lou reed street hassle complete music video by jimmycogliandro. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground song. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. The gift is the second track that appears on white lightwhite heat, the 1968 second album by the velvet underground. Lady godivas operation by velvet underground chords. Its bestknown lineup consisted of vocalistguitarist lou reed, bassistviolist john cale, guitarist sterling morrison and drummer maureen tucker. Listen free to the velvet underground loaded who loves the sun, sweet jane and more. Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground. Loaded is the fourth album by the velvet underground, released in november 1970, by atlantic records subsidiary label, cotillion. The lyrics to the first half of the song sung by john cale describe lady godiva. The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist ste. Lou reed and sterling morrison play their electric. A symphony of sound is an american film by andy warhol and paul morrissey. Lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another.
Lady godivas operation the velvet underground shazam. Lady godiva was included on days third album epigrams and interludes 20. Rumblefish publishing, cmrra, umpi, bmi broadcast music inc. Alternative rock, art rock, psychedelic rock, experimental. Watch the video for lady godivas operation from the velvet undergrounds white lightwhite heat for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The band also collaborated with nico for their debut album in 1967, under the supervision of producer and pop artist andy. Lady godivas operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their. Because of the growth of the legend, lady godiva has since entered popular culture in a number of countries. When the velvet underground moved from verve records who had released their first two albums to parent company mgm records, they signed a twoalbum deal, releasing their third and eponymous album the velvet underground in march 1969.
The velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics genius. The film depicts a rehearsal of the velvet underground and nico, and is essentially one long loose improvisation. He got the deal because the tenyearold son of the head of distribution at universal was a fan of days band, chameleon circuit. D sick with silence, she weeps sincerely, saying words that. The following is a list of all songs by the velvet underground, excluding those after the departure of lou reed on the squeeze album and the reunion tour. The velvet underground lady godivas operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan. Lady godivas operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their second album, white lightwhite heat 1968. The velvet underground was a pioneering experimental rock band from new york city first active from 1965 to 1973. The band was initially active between 1965 and 1973, and was briefly managed by the pop artist andy warhol. Song information for lady godivas operation the velvet underground on allmusic. It is the tenth and final track on their selftitled third album. Lady godivas operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet. Velvet underground lady godivas operation chords learn the song with the online tablature player.
Lady godivas operation chords velvet underground ultimate. It is one of few songs with lead vocals by drummer maureen tucker, as lou reed stated the song was so innocent and pure that he could not possibly sing it himself. The song is over eight minutes long and, in the stereo version, mixed in such a way that a short story can be heard in the left speaker, while a. Lady godiva, dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence, she weeps. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground letras. Written by lou reed in 1964, the song, which overtly depicts heroin use and abuse, is one of the bands most celebrated compositions. Velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics lyricsfreak. The lyrics of the second half sung by cale alternating with lou reed are full. The weirdest rock song this side of lunas ihop, lady godivas operation is still one of the only listenable moments on the bands blessedly brief and regrettably experimental. Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground learn how to play chords diagrams. Lady godivas operation text guitar tab learn song with the online tabulature player lady godivas operation the velvet underground its really hard to hear what is being played in the song, so this will be a very basic tab.
The velvet underground white lightwhite heat 3 cd45th anniversary. Lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another curlyhaired boy, just another toy. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weeps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder life has made her that much bolder now that shes found out how dressed in silk, latin lace and envy pride and joy of the latest penny faire pretty passing. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly hair boy, just another toy sick with silence she weeps sincerly saying words that have oh so clearly been said. Lyrics to lady godivas operation by the velvet underground. The velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics. The song is over eight minutes long and, in the stereo version, mixed in such a way that a short story can be heard in the left speaker, while a rock instrumental is heard on the right. This song is about a botched lobotomy on a transsexual woman. Lady godiva was an anglosaxon noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked through the streets of coventry, in england, covering herself only with her long hair, in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants. The titled comes from the legend of lady godiva, who rode her horse naked through the streets, and the man named tom who peeped through his window to see her, creating the phrase peeping tom. The velvet underground lady godivas operation with lyrics. The velvet underground lady godiva s operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan length4.
Lady godiva s operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their. It is 67 minutes long and was filmed in 16mm black and white. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground song info. In the case of studio recordings, the album title and date of album release have been included. Lady godiva s operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their second album, white lightwhite heat 1968. Lyrics to lady godiva s operation by the velvet underground.
Oct 03, 2016 the velvet underground lady godiva s operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan length4. The velvet underground the very best of 2003, cd discogs. Provided to youtube by universal music group lady godiva s operation the velvet underground white light white heat. Standard the main riff, played during the entire song. Download the velvet underground 2 albums mfsl ultradisc. This list details the name of the song and any officially released recordings of the song.
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