The Original Wrapper
"The Original Wrapper" | ||||
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Single by Lou Reed | ||||
from the album Mistrial | ||||
Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1986 | |||
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Length | 3:37 | |||
Label | RCA Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lou Reed | |||
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"The Original Wrapper" (sometimes written as "The Original Rapper") is a song written and recorded by American musician Lou Reed from his fourteenth solo studio album, Mistrial (1986). The title refers to the practice of keeping products in their original packaging. It can also be interpreted as a pun on "rapper," referring to Reed's distinctive vocal style.[1]
Music video[]
The 1986 music video (directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński)[2] features time-lapse photography of New Yorkers on the street. A trio of men in yellow hazmat suits attempt to package people in "original wrappers" of cardboard. Shots of Reed are interspersed, wearing a fedora and an overabundance of glitter (most likely a reference to Michael Jackson). Rollerskaters and fireworks are mixed within scenes of the hazmat men capturing men and women. They attempt to capture a Dachshund, but it escapes its box. It was nominated for Best Editing at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.[3]
Track listing[]
- LP 12"
- "The Original Wrapper" (Extended Version)
- "The Original Wrapper" (Remix Single Version)
- "The Original Wrapper" (Dub Version)
- "Video Violence" (Remix Version)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Bry, Dave. "Kicking It: Lou Reed's Influence on Rap". Complex. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (2009-01-30). "The Popstream: Lou Reed, "Original Rapper"". Blogs.citypages.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-01. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "Lou Reed - "The original wrapper"". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- Lou Reed songs
- 1986 songs
- Songs written by Lou Reed
- RCA Records singles
- Music videos directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński
- 1980s song stubs