What Becomes a Legend Most
Lou Reed
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What becomes a legend most - When she's alone in a hotel lobby What becomes a legend most - Some bad champagne and some foreign bottled beer What becomes a legend most - When the musicians have come and then leave her What becomes a legend most - Besides beeing a legendary star What becomes a legend most - Lying in bed cold and regal What becomes a legend most - Lying in bed watching a talk show on TV What becomes a legend most - Fifty days in fifty cities Everyone says she looks pretty At least as pretty as a legend should Fifty days can wear you down Fifty cities flying by A different man in each different hotel And if you're not careful, word can get around What becomes a legend most - When she's lying in her hotel room What becomes a legend most - Well baby tonight it's you
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Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, LOU REED, ROBIN GUTHRIE, SIMON RAYMONDE
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"What Becomes a Legend Most" was written and performed by the American musician and songwriter Lou Reed, a prominent figure in the rock music scene for various generations.
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Album PlacementThe song appears on the album "Mistrial," which was released on June 28, 1986. It was Reed's fourteenth solo studio album, and one of his lesser-known works in his discography.
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Record LabelThe album "Mistrial" and therefore, the song "What Becomes a Legend Most," was released by RCA, a leading record label that released many of Reed's albums.
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CollaboratorsFernando Saunders, who had been working with Lou Reed since the early '80s, contributed as the bassist on the song and the rest of the "Mistrial" album.
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Song StyleLike most of the "Mistrial" album, "What Becomes a Legend Most" is characterized by its fusion of rock and roll with new wave sounds that were popular at the time.
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LyricsReed wrote the song's lyrics, which are reflective and deeply personal, showing his introspective writing style.
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ProductionLou Reed himself and Fernando Saunders produced the song. The pair has collaborated on several projects, and their similar musical sensibilities allowed them to create an intimate, raw sound.
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Nominal ReferenceThe title "What Becomes a Legend Most" likely references a famous advertising campaign for Blackglama mink coats, which used the tagline "What Becomes a Legend Most?" featuring photographs of various celebrities. This could potentially underscore the song's commentary on fame and public perception.
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ReceptionLike much of Reed's later work, "What Becomes a Legend Most" did not achieve commercial success but is appreciated by fans and critics for its lyrical substance and musical experimentation.
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Live PerformancesAs of the time of his death in 2013, Reed had not performed "What Becomes a Legend Most" live, making the studio recording the sole version of the song.
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