Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground. Velvet underground lady godivas operation chords learn the song with the online tablature player. The following is a list of all songs by the velvet underground, excluding those after the departure of lou reed on the squeeze album and the reunion tour. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The velvet underground lady godiva s operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan length4. Lady godiva s operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their second album, white lightwhite heat 1968. Lady godiva s operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their. Provided to youtube by universal music group lady godivas operation the velvet underground white light. Song information for lady godivas operation the velvet underground on allmusic. The gift is the second track that appears on white lightwhite heat, the 1968 second album by the velvet underground. The velvet underground, nico licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor. Lady godivas operation chords velvet underground ultimate. The film has a voyeuristic feel to it, with the viewer watching the woman dress, and only making eye contact with her at the end of the film.
About lady godivas operation the 3rd track on the classic velvet underground album, white lightwhite heat. Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. D sick with silence, she weeps sincerely, saying words that. The velvet underground lady godivas operation with lyrics. The velvet underground lady godivas operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder life. Its bestknown lineup consisted of vocalistguitarist lou reed, bassistviolist john cale, guitarist sterling morrison and drummer maureen tucker. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weeps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder life has made her that much bolder now that shes found out how dressed in silk, latin lace and envy pride and joy of the latest penny faire pretty. Lady godivas operation chords by velvet underground learn how to play chords diagrams. Alternative rock, art rock, psychedelic rock, experimental. Rumblefish publishing, cmrra, umpi, bmi broadcast music inc. It is one of few songs with lead vocals by drummer maureen tucker, as lou reed stated the song was so innocent and pure that he could not possibly sing it himself.
The velvet underground was a pioneering experimental rock band from new york city first active from 1965 to 1973. It is 67 minutes long and was filmed in 16mm black and white plot. Lady godivas operation by velvet underground chords. Lady godivas operation text guitar tab learn song with the online tabulature player lady godivas operation the velvet underground its really hard to hear what is being played in the song, so this will be a very basic tab. When the velvet underground moved from verve records who had released their first two albums to parent company mgm records, they signed a twoalbum deal, releasing their third and eponymous album the velvet underground in march 1969. The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist sterling morrison, and drummer angus maclise replaced by moe tucker in 1965.
Lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another. Watch the video for lady godivas operation from the velvet undergrounds white lightwhite heat for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly hair boy, just another toy sick with silence she weeps sincerly saying words that have oh so clearly been said. It is the tenth and final track on their selftitled third album. Download the velvet underground 2 albums mfsl ultradisc. A symphony of sound is an american film by andy warhol and paul morrissey. Loaded is the fourth album by the velvet underground, released in november 1970, by atlantic records subsidiary label, cotillion.
This song is about a botched lobotomy on a transsexual woman. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground letras. The velvet underground white lightwhite heat 3 cd45th. The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist ste. Written by lou reed in 1964, the song, which overtly depicts heroin use and abuse, is one of the bands most celebrated compositions.
Because of the growth of the legend, lady godiva has since entered popular culture in a number of countries. He got the deal because the tenyearold son of the head of distribution at universal was a fan of days band, chameleon circuit. Lyrics to lady godivas operation by the velvet underground. Lou reed last great american whale new york album by brian eno. The weirdest rock song this side of lunas ihop, lady godivas operation is still one of the only listenable moments on the bands blessedly brief and regrettably experimental. Lady godiva, dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence, she weeps. It is 67 minutes long and was filmed in 16mm black and white. Shes my best friend the velvet underground by shakehamlet.
Furthermore, the lyrics sound a bit easier to make out now, so theres a small. The song is over eight minutes long and, in the stereo version, mixed in such a way that a short story can be heard in the left speaker, while a. In the case of studio recordings, the album title and date of album release have been included. The band was initially active between 1965 and 1973, and was briefly managed by the pop artist andy warhol, serving as the house. D lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another curlyhaired c boy, just another t d oy.
The lyrics of the second half sung by cale alternating with lou reed are full. The lyrics of the first half of the song sung by john cale describe lady godiva. Lou reed street hassle complete music video by jimmycogliandro. The lyrics to the first half of the song sung by john cale describe lady godiva. Oct 03, 2016 the velvet underground lady godiva s operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan length4.
Her name was lady godiva a lady so brave and so strong her husband the earl of mercia he treated her terribly wrong. Feb 03, 2018 the velvet underground topic 59,890 views 2. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sick with silence she weeps sincerely saying word that have oh so clearly been said so long ago draperies wrapped gently round her shoulder life has made her that much bolder now that shes found out how dressed in silk, latin lace and envy pride and joy of the latest penny faire pretty passing. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. The velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics. The lyrics of the second half sung by cale alternating with lou reed are full of oblique, deadpan. The band was initially active between 1965 and 1973, and was briefly managed by the pop artist andy warhol. The song is over eight minutes long and, in the stereo version, mixed in such a way that a short story can be heard in the left speaker, while a rock instrumental is heard on the right.
Lady godivas operation lyrics the velvet underground. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground shazam. The velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics genius. The titled comes from the legend of lady godiva, who rode her horse naked through the streets, and the man named tom who peeped through his window to see her, creating the phrase peeping tom. Lady godiva was an anglosaxon noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked through the streets of coventry, in england, covering herself only with her long hair, in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground song. The band also collaborated with nico for their debut album in 1967, under the supervision of producer and pop artist andy. Velvet underground lady godivas operation lyrics lyricsfreak. The film depicts a rehearsal of the velvet underground and nico, and is essentially one long loose improvisation. Lou reed and sterling morrison play their electric. Lady godivas operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet. After hours is a 1969 song written by lou reed and originally performed by the velvet underground. The velvet underground lady godivas operation released january 30, 1968 recorded september 1967,scepter studios, manhattan length4. Standard the main riff, played during the entire song.
Strangely, lady godivas operation is probably my favorite track on the whole record. I cant stand it the velvet underground by shakehamlet. Later that same year there was a management change and mgm records new ceo, mike curb, was. Lady godiva s operation the velvet underground its really hard to hear what is being played in the song, so this will be a very basic tab. Lyrics to lady godiva s operation by the velvet underground. Lady godiva was included on days third album epigrams and interludes 20.
Critic mark deming of allmusic writes, while heroin hardly endorses drug use, it doesnt clearly condemn it, either, which made it all. The velvet underground white lightwhite heat 3 cd45th anniversary. Lady godiva here dressed so demurely pats the head of another curly haired boy, just another toy sic. Lady godivas operation the velvet underground song info. This list details the name of the song and any officially released recordings of the song. Sep 29, 2016 the velvet underground, nico licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor. Listen free to the velvet underground loaded who loves the sun, sweet jane and more. Lady godivas operation is a song by american avantgarde rock band the velvet underground, appearing on their second album, white lightwhite heat 1968. Provided to youtube by universal music group lady godiva s operation the velvet underground white light white heat. Lady godiva, dressed so demurely, pats the head of another curlyhaired boy, just another toy.
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