New Age
The Velvet Underground
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Can I have your autograph He said to the fat blonde actress You know I've seen every movie you've been in From Paths of Pain to Jewels of Glory And when you kissed Robert Mitchum Gee but I thought you'd never catch him Over the hill right now And you're looking for love You're over the hill right now And you're looking for love I'll come running to you honey when you want me I'll come running to yoy honey when you want me Can I have your autograph He said to the fat blonde actress You know I know everything you've done Anyway I hate divorces To the left is a marble shower It was fun even for an hour Your're over the hill right now And you're looking for love You're over the hill right now And you're looking for love I'll come running to you honey when you want me I'll come running to you honey when you want me Something's got a hold on me And I don't know what Something's got a hold on me And I don't know what It's the beginning of a new age It's the beginning of a new age It's a new age
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Written by: Lou Reed
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14 facts about this song
Band History"New Age" is a song by the American rock band, The Velvet Underground, which was formed in 1964 in New York City.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from their fourth studio album, "Loaded," which was released in 1970.
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Songs’ Theme"New Age" is considered one of the more romantic songs written by Lou Reed during his time with The Velvet Underground.
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Song WriterThe song was written by Lou Reed, who was the main songwriter, and frontman, of the band.
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Lou Reed's TributeThe song was featured in the soundtrack of the 2011 film, "Take this Waltz" which doubled as a tribute to the late Lou Reed.
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Sound StyleCharacterized by its mellow ambiance and soft drips of piano, "New Age" significantly deviates from the more gritty, experimental sounds that The Velvet Underground was known for.
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Vocals"New Age" stands out for Reed's unique vocal stylings, which range from his soulful singing in the verses to his spoken-word delivery in the bridge.
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Initial ReceptionThe track, along with the entire "Loaded" album, received more commercial success compared to The Velvet Underground's previous releases but was initially met with mixed reviews from critics.
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Band's Transformation"New Age" was indicative of the band's stylistic transition towards a more accessible, pop-infused sound, moving away from their initial, more experimental art-rock aesthetics.
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LyricsKnown for its poetic lyrics, "New Age" has been interpreted as a reflection on the passing of time and the perennial changes in culture and society.
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Departure SongThis was one of the last songs recorded by the original members of Velvet Underground, before Lou Reed left the band.
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ResurgenceThe song experienced a resurgence in popularity after being included in the soundtrack for the 2001 film "The Royal Tenenbaums”.
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Cover Versions"New Age" has been covered by numerous artists, underscoring its enduring impact on rock music. The likes of Kurt Vile, Susanna Hoffs, and Matthew Sweet have made their own renditions of the song.
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LegacyThe song “New Age” continues to be recognized for its profound lyrics and innovative musicianship and is often cited as a standout track in The Velvet Underground's discography.
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