đź“° Reed, Bowie Still Working On Album - Article : Aug. 1972
- Lou Reed
- Aug 26, 1972
- 2 min read
A busy “Around the Studios” news round-up in New Musical Express reporting that Lou Reed and David Bowie were continuing work on Reed’s new album at Trident Studios, with Bowie involved in production.
Lou Reed and David Bowie deep in the studio — glam’s hottest partnership continues.
New Musical Express
Date: August 26, 1972
Length: 5 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Confirmation that David Bowie is producing and working with Lou Reed on his new album
• Studio updates from Trident, Abbey Road, Olympic, and other major London facilities
• Mentions of ongoing sessions with Andy Williams, Status Quo, Jimmy Miller, and many others
• Snapshot of the incredibly active British recording scene in late summer 1972
• Early glimpse of the historic Bowie/Reed collaboration that would produce *Transformer*
đź“° Overview
Published on August 26, 1972, this NME “Around the Studios” column gives readers an insider look at the hectic recording activity across London, with the standout news being the ongoing Bowie/Reed sessions.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: August 26, 1972
Format: Studio news round-up
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 NME magazine page.
đź“° The Story
The column reports that Lou Reed’s album sessions at Trident Studios, produced with David Bowie’s involvement, were still in full swing. It also covers a wide range of other artists and producers working across the UK at the time, painting a picture of a vibrant and productive period in British rock and pop.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large atmospheric black-and-white live shot of Lou Reed singing passionately into a microphone, with dense columns of studio gossip and news below the main headline.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This August 1972 NME studio report captures a legendary moment in rock history — the early days of David Bowie producing Lou Reed, a collaboration that would soon result in the classic album *Transformer* and cement both artists’ places in glam and rock history.
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