I Heard Her Call My Name

Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground

About I Heard Her Call My Name

"I Heard Her Call My Name" is a song by American rock band the Velvet Underground. It is the fifth track from the band's second album, White Light/White Heat. It is a particularly loud, brash and aggressive song that features a pair of atonal guitar solos performed by Lou Reed and repeated use of high pitched feedback. In an interview, guitarist Sterling Morrison said, "I quit the group for a couple of days because I thought they chose the wrong mix for 'I Heard Her Call My Name', one of our best songs that was completely ruined in the studio. " 


Year:
1980
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Ever since I was on cripples Monday,
I've got my eyeballs on my knees.
I rapped for hours with mad Mary Williams,
She said she never understood a word from me
Because, I know that she cares about me, 
I heard her call my name.

And I know that she's long, dead and gone, 
Still it ain't the same.
When I wake up in the morning, mama,
I heard her call my name.
I know she's dead and long, gone. 
I heard her call my name.
And then I felt my mind split open.

I know that she's long, dead and gone, 
Still it ain't the same.
When I wake up in the morning, mama,
I heard her call my name.
I know she's dead and long, gone. 
Still, I heard her call my name.
And then my mind split open.

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Heard Her Call My Name" is a track from the second studio album "White Light/White Heat" by American rock band The Velvet Underground.
Album Release
The album was released on January 30, 1968, by Verve Records. Interestingly, this song is part of the band's most commercially unsuccessful releases, only trending upwards long after their dissolution.
Lou Reed's Role
Lou Reed, the lead vocalist and songwriter of The Velvet Underground, penned the composition of "I Heard Her Call My Name."
Noteworthy Features
Known for its intense, feedback-heavy guitar solos and uncompromisingly loud instrumentation, the song is a notable example of the band's experimental nature.
Meaning/ Interpretation
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they often get interpreted as being about a hallucinatory experience or hearing the call of a deceased or distant loved one.
Artistic Influence
The song is noteworthy for its influence on noise rock and other abrasive, high-volume music genres.
John Cale's Contribution
This song was one of the last ones recorded with John Cale, a member of the band who left shortly after the album's completion.
Unique Guitar Solo
The song features one of the most discordant solos by Lou Reed, pushing the boundaries of conventional melodies.
Relations with the Producer
During the recording of the album, the band was not on good terms with their producer Tom Wilson. Reed has even mentioned that Wilson was rarely present during the album's recording.
Sound Impact
Reed asserted that "I Heard Her Call My Name" was so distorted and loud that it caused his vision to blur while playing it. This statement stands as testament to the band's penchant for sound experimentation.

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