Le Bataclan '72

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Le Bataclan '72 is a sixteen-track live album by Lou Reed, John Cale and Nico. It was recorded from the soundboard and heavily bootlegged over the years, before it gained an official release in 2004.

This official release includes two exclusive bonus tracks (both rehearsals—"Pale Blue Eyes" and "Candy Says"). This is the legendary show recorded at the Bataclan club in Paris, on January 29, 1972. The concert marked the first time since the breakup of The Velvet Underground that Reed, Cale and Nico were on stage together.

Track listing

Recorded live at Le Bataclan, Paris, January 29, 1972 Originally broadcast by French TV.

1. "I'm Waiting for the Man" (Reed)
2. "Berlin" (Reed)
3. "The Black Angel's Death Song" (Reed, Cale)
4. "Wild Child" (Reed)
5. "Heroin" (Reed)
6. "Ghost Story" (Cale)
7. "The Biggest, Loudest, Hairiest Group of All" (Cale)
8. "Empty Bottles" (Cale)
9. "Femme Fatale" (Reed)
10. "No One Is There" (Nico)
11. "Frozen Warnings" (Nico)
12. "Janitor of Lunacy" (Nico)
13. "I'll Be Your Mirror" (Reed)
14. "All Tomorrow's Parties" (encore) (Reed)
15. "Pale Blue Eyes" (Reed)
16. "Candy Says" (Reed)

Personnel

• Lou Reed – vocals, guitar
• John Cale – vocals, keyboards, guitar, viola
• Nico – vocals, harmonium