With so many bands active and making rock music during the 1960s, the volume of great music that came out during this decade is unbelievable. A lot of the most active rock bands of the era also had extensive discographies, making it hard for even the most devoted fans to know and appreciate every one of their songs.
In the case of the Velvet Underground, there’s one song that came out in 1969 that is regarded by music aficionados as one of the best of the decade but is one of the group’s lesser-known tracks. “Pale Blue Eyes” was a track on their self-titled third studio album, written by Lou Reed about a former girlfriend of his.
“Pale Blue Eyes” is a bittersweet ode to a love of the past, with lyrics like, “Thought of you as my mountaintop/ Thought of you as my peak/ Thought of you as everything/ I’ve had but couldn’t keep.” The track is built around Reed’s slow and soft vocals, evoking a calm and relaxing vibe.
The song wasn’t released as a single for the album or on its own, so it didn’t get as much attention as other tracks from the Velvet Underground in the 1960s. Even so, it seems to make a big impression on anyone who listens to it, as it was ranked at No. 12 on Paste magazine‘s list of the “100 Greatest Songs of the 1960s.”
As for why exactly “Pale Blue Eyes” earned this position, writer Sam Rosenberg said, “Along with being one of the saddest love songs ever recorded, ‘Pale Blue Eyes’ is also one of the most affecting and effective usages of The Velvet Underground’s signature droning production.”
“It’s a tune for the hopeless romantic in all of us, a cushion to make our spirit whole again when it’s been crushed over and over,” they went on. They also referenced the song’s inclusion in a key moment of the hit Netflix TV show Sex Education and how impactful the music choice is.
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Longtime Velvet Underground fans discussed the song on Reddit, with one person asking people to say whether it’s a “skip” or a “masterpiece” and rank it out of 10.
The overwhelming opinion in the replies was that it is a major masterpiece, with people saying, “10/10 The most beautiful song Lou ever wrote,” and “1000/10 one of the best songs ever written.” Others wrote “Infinity” and “1000,” singing high praise for the track.
While “Pale Blue Eyes” is more of a hidden gem from 1960s rock music, it remains one of the best songs to come from the memorable era.
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