Satellite of Love
Lou Reed
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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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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.
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Album CollaborationTransformer was co-produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, two big names in the rock genre in their own rights.
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Bowie ConnectionBesides co-producing the entire album, David Bowie also provided back vocals on "Satellite of Love."
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Song OriginThe song was written by Lou Reed during his time with the Velvet Underground, his rock band from the late 1960s and early 70s.
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Obscurity at FirstDespite 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."
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Bootlegged PerformanceAn 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.
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Androgyny ThemeConsidered an essential glam rock album, the song continues the themes of androgyny and sexual ambiguity that pervade in the rest of the album.
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Song's ImageryThe song is known for its beautiful imagery involving a satellite and is interpreted as a story of unrequited love.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists like U2, Morrissey, the UK band Altered Images, and even punk icon, Joey Ramone.
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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."
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Popularity Over TimeWhile 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.
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Chart SuccessIn the UK, U2’s cover version of “Satellite of Love” peaked at number 10 in the UK singles charts in 1992.
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Posthumous tributeAfter 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.
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Holographic PerformanceDuring 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.
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RecognitionIn 2015, NME placed "Satellite of Love" at number 200 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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