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Guest DJ John Cale

On this week's episode of All Songs Considered, John Cale discusses his latest solo album and shares some of this favorite songs by other artists. Shawn Brackbill hide caption

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All Songs Considered

Guest DJ John Cale

A founding member of The Velvet Underground, Cale discusses his new solo record, Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood, and shares some of his favorite songs by other artists.

Guest DJ John Cale

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'We Were Not User-Friendly At All': The Story Behind The Velvet Underground's Debut

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'We Were Not User-Friendly At All': The Story Behind The Velvet Underground's Debut

"We went through loudspeakers faster than shoes." John Cale and Moe Tucker recall the early days of The Velvet Underground and their album with singer Nico.

'We Were Not User-Friendly At All': The Story Behind The Velvet Underground's Debut

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