If You Were Still Around
"If You Were Still Around" is a song by Welsh musician and composer John Cale. It was co-written by John Cale and playwright Sam Shepard.[1] It was originally released in 1982 on Music for a New Society album.[2][3] The new version of the song was released in 2014 together with music video directed by Abigail Portner.[4] The video was dedicated to Lou Reed who died one year before.[5][6]
| "If You Were Still Around" | |
|---|---|
| Song by John Cale | |
| from Music for a New Society" | |
| Language | English |
| Released | October 1982 |
| Genre | Art rock |
| Length | 3:25 |
| Label | ZE Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Sam Shepard, John Cale |
| Producer(s) | John Cale |
References
- ↑ Grow, Kory. See John Cale's Touching Lou Reed Tribute on Anniversary of His Death (27 October 2014)Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Alexander, Phil. John Cale On Lou Reed: One Year Gone… (27 October 2014)Mojo. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Hogan, Marc. John Cale Honors Lou Reed with “If You Were Still Around” Video (27 October 2014)Wondering Sound. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Gordon, Jeremy. John Cale Pays Tribute to Lou Reed With New "If You Were Still Around" Video (27 October 2014)Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Morgan Britton, Luke. John Cale marks anniversary of Lou Reed's death with 'If You Were Still Around' video – watch (27 October 2014)NME. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Adams, Gregory. John Cale "If You Were Still Around" (video) (27 October 2014)Exclaim!. Retrieved 28 October 2014.