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Suzanne Vega

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Legendary singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega joins Adam to discuss her deep connection to Lou Reed’s 1973 concept album Berlin — a haunting, operatic record that became a major influence on her songwriting, especially her iconic hit “Luka.”


Suzanne shares how seeing Lou Reed live for the first time at Columbia University blew her mind, how Berlin’s brutal honesty shaped her approach to writing about difficult subjects, and why pairing dark lyrics with upbeat melodies can create something truly powerful. She also reflects on Reed’s raw, confrontational style and how it taught her to be fearless in her own artistry.


Whether you're a fan of Lou Reed, Suzanne Vega, Berlin or behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs like Luka, this episode is a must-listen.


Suzanne's new album Flying With Angels is out on May 2nd.


Keywords: Suzanne Vega interview, Lou Reed Berlin, Luka song inspiration, Berlin Lou Reed album, Suzanne Vega podcast, Berlin album analysis, Lou Reed influence, songwriting inspiration


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Legendary singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega joins Adam to discuss her deep connection to Lou Reed’s 1973 concept album Berlin — a haunting, operatic record that became a major influence on her songwriting, especially her iconic hit “Luka.”


Suzanne shares how seeing Lou Reed live for the first time at Columbia University blew her mind, how Berlin’s brutal honesty shaped her approach to writing about difficult subjects, and why pairing dark lyrics with upbeat melodies can create something truly powerful. She also reflects on Reed’s raw, confrontational style and how it taught her to be fearless in her own artistry.


Whether you're a fan of Lou Reed, Suzanne Vega, Berlin or behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs like Luka, this episode is a must-listen.


Suzanne's new album Flying With Angels is out on May 2nd.


Keywords: Suzanne Vega interview, Lou Reed Berlin, Luka song inspiration, Berlin Lou Reed album, Suzanne Vega podcast, Berlin album analysis, Lou Reed influence, songwriting inspiration


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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