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<p>Does anyone else end up humming that satalite of love song that plays at the end of Ron and Fezes show. Also who the hell sings it</p>
mikeyboy
09-14-2006, 05:26 PM
Lou Reed
Thank you I can't get it out of my head<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wallbash.gif" border="0" />
<p>is it lou reed or VU? </p><p>I could google it but i wont.</p>
Don Stugots
09-14-2006, 05:35 PM
its U2. please people stop lying to the new people. we want to stick around dont we?
MadMatt
09-14-2006, 05:40 PM
<font size="2"><strong>SinA</strong> wrote:<br /><p>is it lou reed or VU? </p><p>I could google it but i wont.</p></font><p><font size="2">Both actually. You can read all about it </font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_of_Love" target="_self"><font size="2">Here</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p><p><font size="2">Quick summary: VU played it at live shows and recorded a version in 1970 for <em>Loaded</em>, but it didn't make the final album. Lou Reed "officially" released it on his solo album <em>Transformer</em> in 1972. Therefore <em>both</em> have a valid claim.</font></p><p><span class="post_edited"><font size="2">EDIT: And yes, it is solidly stuck in my gourd as well. I also think of MST3K every time I hear it.</font></span></p>
<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by MadMatt on 9-14-06 @ 9:43 PM</span>
FezPaul
09-14-2006, 05:42 PM
<strong>MadMatt</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2"><strong>SinA</strong> wrote:<br /><p>is it lou reed or VU? </p><p>I could google it but i wont.</p></font>wrote: <p><font size="2">Both actually. You can read all about it </font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_of_Love" target="_self"><font size="2">Here</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p><p><font size="2">Quick summary: VU played it at live shows and recorded a version in 1970 for <em>Loaded</em>, but it didn't <strong><font face="courier new,courier,monospace">[make]</font></strong> the final album. Lou Reed "officially" released it on his solo album <em>Transformer</em> in 1972.</font></p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by MadMatt on 9-14-06 @ 9:40 PM</span>
MadMatt
09-14-2006, 05:44 PM
<strong>FezPaul</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>MadMatt</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2"><strong>SinA</strong> wrote:<br /><p>is it lou reed or VU? </p><p>I could google it but i wont.</p></font>wrote: <p><font size="2">Both actually. You can read all about it </font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_of_Love" target="_self"><font size="2">Here</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p><p><font size="2">Quick summary: VU played it at live shows and recorded a version in 1970 for <em>Loaded</em>, but it didn't <strong><font face="courier new,courier,monospace">[make]</font></strong> the final album. Lou Reed "officially" released it on his solo album <em>Transformer</em> in 1972.</font></p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by MadMatt on 9-14-06 @ 9:40 PM</span> <p>Thanks FezPaul - the correction has been made.</p>
Enabler
09-14-2006, 06:46 PM
<strong>MadMatt</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="2"><font size="2">Quick summary: VU played it at live shows and recorded a version in 1970 for <em>Loaded</em>, but it didn't make the final album. </font></font><p><font size="3">Damn. You mean <em>Loaded </em>could have actually been better than it already is? That album is so complete I guess I can see why the nixed it...but fantastically great tune none the less. </font></p>
TokeOne
09-14-2006, 07:05 PM
<p>What was the song that ended it before this one?</p><p>I know it was featured on Four Rooms.</p><p>Also, what is the song that they use on the 202 ads for Ron and Fez?</p>
mikeyboy
09-14-2006, 07:49 PM
<strong>TokeOne</strong> wrote:<br /><p>What was the song that ended it before this one?</p><p>I know it was featured on Four Rooms.</p><p>"Vertigogo" by Combustible Edison</p>
fezshog
09-15-2006, 12:10 PM
i have loaded, not on there but i do like the song..will have to get it..VU rocks..I wish Earl would play more, like some sweet jane or someting
silas
09-15-2006, 12:32 PM
<strong>fezshog</strong> wrote:<br />i have loaded, not on there but i do like the song..will have to get it..VU rocks..I wish Earl would play more, like some sweet jane or someting <p>I think it fits the show on many levels; "satellite" (cuz of uh, er, Pluto bit), cool, hipster genre(but in the good way)and R+F show aesthetic (cool today, but time-tested quality)...</p><p>I had always liked this song, tho i had heard it maybe 6 times, here and there.....</p><p>but it has become a fave, and one of those tunes in my mind......certain lines, the chorus, the tempo changes...</p><p>While i still think "donk" bite is very neat (btw-was that Earl's idea?), i find "Satellite of Love" adds nice gravitas to the show exit. </p>
mikeyboy
09-15-2006, 12:58 PM
<strong>silas</strong> wrote:<br /><p>While i still think "donk" bite is very neat (btw-was that Earl's idea) </p><p> </p>I don't think so. They used that back on the old WJFK show.
<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by mikeyboy on 9-15-06 @ 4:58 PM</span>
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