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"Dirty Blvd." is a song by American musician Lou Reed from his 1989 album, New York. The song contrasts the poor and the rich in New York City, and topped the BillboardModern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in early 1989.[5] Live versions appear on Perfect Night: Live in London and Animal Serenade. "Dirty Blvd." was one of the four songs Reed performed with David Bowie on the latter's 50th birthday celebration in 1997.[6] "Dirty Blvd." is a three-chord rock song[2] featuring a progression with a repeated sequence of G D A D.[7]
^Robinson, Joe (October 27, 2013). "Top 10 Lou Reed Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved February 13, 2025. 'Dirty Blvd.,' the album's most dazzling pop nugget, was also one of the best Lou Reed songs ever.
