Satellite of Love

Lou Reed

About Satellite of Love

"Satellite of Love" is a song by Lou Reed. It is the second single from his 1972 album Transformer. At the time of its release, it achieved minor chart success (#119), though it later became a staple of his concerts and compilation albums.


Year:
1995
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Satellite's gone up to the skies
Things like that drive me out of my mind
I watched it for a little while
I like to watch things on TV

Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of

Satellite's gone way up to Mars
Soon it'll be filled with parkin' cars
I watched it for a little while
I love to watch things on TV

Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of

I've been told that you've been bold
With Harry, Mark and John
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday to Thursday
With Harry, Mark and John

Satellite's gone up to the skies
Things like that drive me out of my mind
I watched it for a little while
I love to watch things on TV

Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of 

Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love
Satellite of love

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Lou Reed

Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed (born March 2, 1942) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his solo career, which has spanned several decades. Though the Velvet Underground were a commercial failure in the late 1960s, the group has gained a considerable cult following in the years since its demise and has gone on to become one of the most widely cited and influential bands of the era. As the Velvet Underground's principal songwriter, Reed wrote about subjects of personal experience that rarely had been examined so openly in rock and roll, including sexuality and drug culture. more »

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15 facts about this song

Song Details
"Satellite of Love" is the second single from Lou Reed's second solo album "Transformer," which was released in 1972.
Album Collaboration
Transformer was co-produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, two big names in the rock genre in their own rights.
Bowie Connection
Besides co-producing the entire album, David Bowie also provided back vocals on "Satellite of Love."
Song Origin
The song was written by Lou Reed during his time with the Velvet Underground, his rock band from the late 1960s and early 70s.
Obscurity at First
Despite being one of the biggest hits on the "Transformer" album, the song was initially only released as a b-side to Reed's iconic track, "Walk on the Wild Side."
Bootlegged Performance
An early version of the song was performed by Velvet Underground and was included on the box set "Peel Slowly and See" and the "Fully Loaded" edition of their self-titled third album, although never officially released during the band's active years.
Androgyny Theme
Considered an essential glam rock album, the song continues the themes of androgyny and sexual ambiguity that pervade in the rest of the album.
Song's Imagery
The song is known for its beautiful imagery involving a satellite and is interpreted as a story of unrequited love.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists like U2, Morrissey, the UK band Altered Images, and even punk icon, Joey Ramone.
Cinema Presence
"Satellite of Love" enjoyed resurgence in popularity in 2013 when it was used in the soundtrack for the award-winning movie, "Dallas Buyers Club."
Popularity Over Time
While it may not have been the absolute commercial success when initially released, over time, it has become one of Reed's best-known solo recordings and a staple of classic alternative rock radio stations.
Chart Success
In the UK, U2’s cover version of “Satellite of Love” peaked at number 10 in the UK singles charts in 1992.
Posthumous tribute
After Lou Reed's death in 2013, the song was played as part of a tribute at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Holographic Performance
During their Zoo TV Tour in 1992, U2's shows often featured a "live via satellite" duet with Lou Reed, in which Bono would sing "Satellite of Love" along with a pre-recorded holographic Reed.
Recognition
In 2015, NME placed "Satellite of Love" at number 200 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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