Keith Richards Records Lou Reed’s ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’ for a Tribute Album

Keith Richards performs Lou Reed’s “I’m Waiting for the Man” in an official studio video.

The recording is part of The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The black-and-white video shows microphones, headphones and instruments around the musicians. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Richards’s voice carries the song while guitar and band provide rhythmic and harmonic support. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The complete recording presents the tribute arrangement as a full performance. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

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A steady groove gives the vocal phrases a clear musical foundation. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Guitar adds texture within the wider band arrangement. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The close studio framing shows the musicians and practical recording environment. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The video credits Jane Rose as director and Don Fleming as editor. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Richards brings his own vocal and instrumental sound to Reed’s composition. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Rhythm and harmony connect the song’s phrases into a continuous arrangement. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The restrained visual style keeps attention on the performers and instruments. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Richards and Norah Jones’s “Love Hurts” is a separate vocal collaboration. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” video offers a distinct rock-performance comparison. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The full song brings voice, guitar and band together across the tribute recording. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

The official video preserves the performance and studio setting as one presentation. Hearing the complete sequence shows how the arrangement develops. Each section contributes to the complete performance as presented. The surrounding footage also preserves the original concert setting.

More videos to explore

MrLepkekaki’s “Keith Richards and Norah Jones – Love Hurts” presents another duet.

Queen Official’s remastered “Bohemian Rhapsody” video features different performers and music.

Further reading: Performance background and source. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NcJvi5TYEk