If You Were Still Around
| "If You Were Still Around" | |
|---|---|
| Song by John Cale | |
| from the album 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 |
"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]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Grow, Kory (27 October 2014). "See John Cale's Touching Lou Reed Tribute on Anniversary of His Death". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Alexander, Phil (27 October 2014). "John Cale On Lou Reed: One Year Gone…". Mojo. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Hogan, Marc (27 October 2014). "John Cale Honors Lou Reed with "If You Were Still Around" Video". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Gordon, Jeremy (27 October 2014). "John Cale Pays Tribute to Lou Reed With New "If You Were Still Around" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Morgan Britton, Luke (27 October 2014). "John Cale marks anniversary of Lou Reed's death with 'If You Were Still Around' video – watch". NME. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ↑ Adams, Gregory (27 October 2014). "John Cale "If You Were Still Around" (video)". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.