Transmission Impossible is a compilation of three live in concert recordings by Lou Reed that were broadcast on the radio.
- Disc1 Ultrasound Studios, New York 1971
- Disc 2 Roxy Theatre LA, 1976
- Disc 3 Regent Theatre, Albury, Australia 1977
It has been issued on the Eat To The Beat label and is not an artist approved release but squeezes through the copyright laws in Europe.
This is one of a series of live collections by different artists called Transmission Impossible. Generally the quality is good and the collections provide very good value for money.
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Songs On Lou Reed Transmission Impossible
Live in N.Y. 1971
White Light/White Heat – 4:04
Vicious – 3:13
I’m Waiting for My Man – 7:14
Walk It and Talk It – 4:04
Sweet Jane – 4:38
Interview – 5:01
Herion – 8:34
Satellite of Love – 3:28
Walk on the Wild Side – 5:55
I’m so Free – 3:52
Berlin – 6:00
Rock ‘N’ Roll – 5:14
Live in L.A. 1976
Sweet Jane – 4:32
I Believe in Love – 3:38
Lisa Says – 7:12
Kicks – 10:25
She’s My Best Friend – 5:32
You Wear It so Well – 4:55
Claim to Fame – 2:51
I’m Waiting for My Man – 12:54
Sheltered Life – 7:29
Vicious Circle – 3:43
Walk on the Wild Side – 10:32
Coney Island Baby – 8:54
Live in 1977
Sweet Jane – 7:31
Rock & Roll Heart – 2:58
I Wanna Be Black – 8:25
Rock & Roll/You Keep Me Hangin’ – 10:53
Walk on the Wild Side – 9:56
Shooting Star – 4:05
Satellite of Love – 11:16
Coney Island Baby – 7:30
Banging on My Drum – 3:54
Street Hassle – 13:41
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