What does Sweet Jane refer to?

Jack’s in his car, says to Jane, who’s in her vest, And me, I’m in a rock n’ roll band. Sweet Jane is code for heroin, and the song is about communities of people living different lifestyles, all in search of something.

Is Sweet Jane about drugs?

Velvet Underground did a lot of drugs, and in turn, they wrote many songs about drugs; and for those of you who somehow do not know, sweet Jane is a slang term for marijuana; so a song titled “Sweet Jane” written by group drug fiends, well, one would assume it is about drugs, so naturally I just assumed “Sweet Jane” …

Who plays Sweet Jane?

Cowboy Junkies
Sweet Jane/Artists

Who sings Sweet Nuthin?

The Velvet Underground
Oh! Sweet Nuthin’/Artists

What became of Sweet Jane?

“What in the world ever became of Sweet Jane (marijuana) she lost her sparkle you know she aint the same (not as good as it used to be). therefore, people turn to other drugs such as acid (reds, seconal), mushrooms, (vitamin c is a catalyst for a mushroom trip), and cocain. (obviously stated).

When did Cowboy Junkies release Sweet Jane?

1988
Sweet Jane/Released

Is Cowboy Junkies Sweet Jane a cover?

Canadian country-rock band Cowboy Junkies famously covered the song in 1988, using the 1969: The Velvet Underground Live version as their template. The slower, sweeter version. Of all the dozens of covers, Lou Reed always said that he liked the Cowboy Junkies version best.

Was Lou Reed a genius?

He was a unique talent and a pioneer in the fusion of rock (or pop as it then was) and art. Over here, the Daily Telegraph’s esteemed rock critic didn’t beat about the bush. No waiting until the 10th or 11th paragraph to draw his conclusion. In his opening words he proclaimed: “Lou Reed was a rock and roll genius.”

Who sang on Velvet Underground loaded?

Loaded/Artists

Who wrote the song Oh Sweet Nuthin?

Lou Reed
Oh! Sweet Nuthin’/Composers

Who sings Sweet Jane Velvet Underground?