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Lou Reed Spoils Susan Boyle's 'Perfect Day'

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Rock's Grinch has struck again. Susan Boyle pulled out of a US TV performance on Wednesday Sept. 8, after Lou Reed stopped her from singing his classic 'Perfect Day.'

Boyle was set to sing the number with a 100-strong choir in Los Angeles for 'America's Got Talent,' but the former Velvet Underground star ordered his tune to be pulled at the last minute. A source told the Sun that Reed "didn't like" the performer that came to fame in the British version of the show.

Boyle was then left with two hours to rehearse a different number, but decided instead to cancel her appearance. An insider said, "She had flown to America to do this and was very excited. Her version of the song was perfect. You could tell she was upset. It's very disappointing for her."

Reed has not always been so precious about 'Perfect Day.' Since the song first appeared on his 1972 solo album 'Transformer,' it has since been covered many times, including versions by Duran Duran, Patti Smith and Kirsty MacColl with Evan Dando. Reed himself appeared on the 1997 charity release alongside the likes of Bono, David Bowie and Elton John that raised money for 'Children In Need'.

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Claz

LOL - Go Lou! Susan Boyle is a complete waste of space.. another pretend superstar rising from the stupid let's have a go talent shows! Why should he let her sing his song... ha ha ha ha hahaaaaaa

November 09 2010 at 10:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
moemoe

i've always thought Lou is acting like a menopausal old lady in his old age. All that white light/white heat fried his brain.

October 18 2010 at 7:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike

Susan Who! Write your own songs .Thats the sign of a real artist. Lou is the brightest song writer ever,He had every right to turn down Susan Who!

September 16 2010 at 12:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
samoy.ed

How could someone do this to an artist with as little self confidence as Susan .
Much respect Susan, I love your rendition ,it was beautiful .

September 13 2010 at 3:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Annie

I love her version. Wow, I love it. Lou Reed probably was too scared that people would prefer hers over his. Susan has definately made it her own. I guess I could understand Lou Reed's feeling, poor guy.

September 12 2010 at 11:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Annie

Lou Reed is a jerk. What a sad and mean guy. If he let her recorded the song in the album, why didn't he allow her to sing it live? Maybe he heard the song, and he was worried that people love her version more.

I personally love love love Susan's cover of this song, it is just beautiful. LOVE IT.

September 12 2010 at 12:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gigi

And is worth more than $16 MILLION in one year's time.

September 11 2010 at 4:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gigi

15 minutes of fame? Better check your clocks guys, Susan Boyle is here to stay!

September 11 2010 at 3:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gigi

He made a foolish decision and at the last minute, totally lousy! I don't like the song anyway, but am a fan of Susan's. She could probably sing anything and I'd love it. Unfortunately I think this will make his reputation rocky at best. Who would want to enter into deals with someone who could pull the plug at the last minute? Doesn't show good business character.

September 11 2010 at 2:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mary Vigll

Her version outranks you Lou!! How dare you!! Never heard of you and hope to never hear of you again after listening to yours and hers. She has much more talent than you will ever have or had. Such a loss for Susan Boyle...such a star.

September 10 2010 at 10:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply