Dirty Blvd.
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"Dirty Blvd." | ||||
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Single by Lou Reed | ||||
from the album New York | ||||
Released | February 1989[1] | |||
Recorded | 1988 | |||
Studio | Mediasound Studio B, New York City | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:29 | |||
Label | Sire | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lou Reed | |||
Producer(s) |
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Lou Reed singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Dirty Blvd.” on YouTube |
"Dirty Blvd." is a song by American musician Lou Reed from his 1989 album, New York. The song contrasts the poor and the rich in New York City, and topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in early 1989.[4] Live versions appear on Perfect Night: Live in London and Animal Serenade. "Dirty Blvd." was one of the four songs Reed performed with David Bowie on the latter's 50th birthday celebration in 1997.[5] "Dirty Blvd." is a three-chord rock song[6] featuring a progression with a repeated sequence of G D A D.[7]
Charts
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[8] | 45 |
Billboard Album Rock Tracks[9] | 18 |
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[10] | 1 |
See also
References
- ^ "The Great Rock Discography". p. 681.
- ^ "Holiday Gift Guide Review: Lou Reed, "New York" [Deluxe Edition]". December 2020.
- ^ "The History of Rock Music. Lou Reed: Biography, discography, reviews, ratings, best albums".
- ^ "Alternative Songs - 1989 Archive". Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "David Bowie – 50th Birthday Concert". Discogs. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Holiday Gift Guide Review: Lou Reed, "New York" [Deluxe Edition]". December 2020.
- ^ Owen, G. W. "Lou Reed – Dirty Boulevard tab". GuitareTab. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "australian-charts.com - Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
- ^ "Lou Reed - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
- ^ "Lou Reed - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
External links
- "Dirty Blvd." at Discogs (list of releases)
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