Keith Richards Covers Lou Reed’s “I’m Waiting for the Man†for New Tribute Compilation Featuring Angel Olsen, the Afghan Whigs, and More: Listen
A new compilation of Lou Reed covers is on the way. For The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed, Light in the Attic has corralled a generation-spanning guest list including Angel Olsen (who collaborates with singer-songwriter Maxim Ludwig), the Afghan Whigs, Joan Jett, Lucinda Williams, Rufus Wainwright, and Rickie Lee Jones, as well as the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, whose version of the Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting for the Man†is out now. Check that out below, along with the tracklist. The compilation is out April 20.
Read Philip Sherburne’s review of the new reissue of Reed’s Hudson River Wind Meditations.
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The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed:
01 Keith Richards: “I’m Waiting for the Manâ€
02 Maxim Ludwig / Angel Olsen: “I Can’t Stand Itâ€
03 Rufus Wainwright: “Perfect Dayâ€
04 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: “I’m So Freeâ€
05 Bobby Rush: “Sally Can’t Danceâ€
06 Rickie Lee Jones: “Walk on the Wild Sideâ€
07 The Afghan Whigs: “I Love You, Suzanneâ€
08 Mary Gauthier: “Coney Island Babyâ€
09 Lucinda Williams: “Legendary Heartsâ€
10 Automatic: “New Sensationsâ€
11 Rosanne Cash: “Magicianâ€
12 Brogan Bentley: “The Power of the Heartâ€
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