Since we’re in the business of posting music videos with 1970s NYC connections … this just in.
I wish they hadn’t used the backing choruses throughout, but otherwise, this is fantastic! And terrible! And beautiful! Genius! Directed by Lou Reed:
via Pop Eater, by way of Pitchfork and @karateboogaloo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8OfKdOFR_c
Here’s another version – done as a BBC promotion. Features Lou Reed and NYC icons Suzanne Vega and Laurie Anderson, as well as a fantastically snaggle-toothed Shane MacGowan.