Lou Reed :: Imperial College, London, England, October 21, 1972

Cause for celebration — another terrific Lou Reed & the Tots recording has been freshly unearthed from the collection of Bill Allerton, who attended multiple Lou gigs in the UK throughout 1972. This previously uncirculated gem is not only one of the best-sounding Tots tapes — startlingly crisp and clear compared to others from around the same time — it’s also a downright wonderful performance that spotlights the substantial chemistry between Lou, Vinnie Laporta (guitar), Eddie Reynolds (guitar), Bobby Resigno (bass), Scottie Clark (drums . . .

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