What does Venus in Furs mean?
“Venus In Furs” is inspired by the novella of the same title, written and published by Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch in 1870. It tells the story of a man who wishes to be dominated and treated as a slave by the woman he loves.
What instruments are used in Venus in Furs?
Personnel
- Lou Reed – lead vocals, lead guitar, ostrich guitar.
- John Cale – electric viola.
- Sterling Morrison – bass.
- Maureen Tucker – tambourine, bass drum.
How influential was the Velvet Underground?
There are few bands as influential as New York punk progenitors The Velvet Underground. Drawing inspiration from pop music, drugs, New York city’s art scene and general disaffection, their music became a beacon for outsiders everywhere and remains so to this day.
Who covered Venus in Furs?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Venus in Furs | The Velvet Underground & Nico | March 1967 |
| Venus in Furs | Paul Gardiner | September 1984 |
| Venus in Furs | Marc Seberg | October 1985 |
| Venus in Furs | La Loora | 1985 |
Who wrote Venus in Furs song?
The Velvet Underground
Venus in Furs/Artists
Is The Velvet Underground overrated?
The Velvet Underground are unquestionably the most overrated band in rock history, unless the Sex Pistols count. And they didn’t have any hits or commercial success, which has a lot to do with why they’re so overrated (hey, here’s at least one ’60s classic rock band that isn’t overplayed on the radio).
Are the Velvet Underground good?
The Velvet Underground are unquestionably the most overrated band in rock history, unless the Sex Pistols count. Yes, they influenced everyone from Yo La Tengo to Vaclav Havel, but so did the Doors and a lot of other ’60s bands – most of whom don’t put me to sleep like the Velvet Underground do too often.
Why is The Velvet Underground and Nico so popular?
Since its release, The Velvet Underground & Nico has become one of the ’60s’ most important and influential records. It’s inspired tons of artists from the punk, New Wave and indie-rock genres over the years. The mainstream really never caught up to it. In a way, so much modern music is still playing catch-up.
