Liz Phair was ready to launch Sober, his first new album since From 2010 Funstyle, last year, but the pandemic overturned those plans. We had a glimpse of what would come with their 2019 single “Good side, ”And now Phair’s has shared a new song from his next album.
“Hey Lou” finds Phair wondering what a legendary rock couple Lou Reed and Laurie AndersonThe ‘relationship must have been sung from Anderson’s perspective – with a very catchy chorus to boot. You can see Phair’s observational humor in the lyrics, as she imagines Anderson keeping Reed in check while he is “acting like an idiot, spilling all drinks, talking shit about Warhol”.
The music video features Reed and Anderson as puppets, making the song even more comical and catchy.
Here’s what Phair has to say about music in the virtual notes sent to The AV Club Tuesday night: “Have you ever wondered how your favorite celebrity couple’s love is behind closed doors? ‘Hey Lou’ imagines a day in the life of two music legends, whose union was an inspiration for rock bands and a source of curiosity for die-hard romantics. “
Phair is also marking a major milestone this year, hosting his first streaming event called “Hey, hey, hey, Liz” on March 3. You can watch her play the beloved new songs and classics with her longtime producer and collaborator Brad Wood and join them for a question and answer session.