1969: Live catches the band at a juncture in their career, still reeling from the departure of John Cale and settling into the addition of multi-instrumentalist Doug Yule, who would help the band find their rocking heart. Thank god that Maureen Tucker was still around--her inspired, primal drumming makes this recording such a delight. Her quiet thumping on "Lisa Says" is understated and touching, and her timpanic, thunderous rolls on "New Age" are nothing short of awesome. Lou Reed is particularly loose and chatty, more comfortable with his voice as he stretches to hit some tender passages. And the version of "Rock and Roll" here is perhaps the finest of all it's many versions, epic in scope and focused in intensity.

Track Listing:
1. Waiting For The Man
2. Lisa Says
3. What Goes On
4. Sweet Jane
5. We're Gonna Have A Real Good Time Together
6. Femme Fatale
7. New Age
8. Rock And Roll
9. Beginning To See The Light
10. Heroin