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A Complex 17-Minute Rock Song Remains a Reference Work of Universal Music 58 Years After Its Publication

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In 1968, The Velvet Underground published one of the most radical songs of his career: "Sister Ray", a 17-minute piece that took rock experimentation to unusual terrains for the time. The track, included in White Light/White Heat, the second studio album by the New York band, has become one of the most unique compositions in its repertoire. Its duration, structure and improvised character made it a very unconventional song. Why "Sister Ray" rema…

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In 1968, The Velvet Underground published one of the most radical songs of his career: "Sister Ray", a 17-minute piece that took rock experimentation to unusual terrains for the time. The track, included in White Light/White Heat, the second studio album by the New York band, has become one of the most unique compositions in its repertoire. Its duration, structure and improvised character made it a very unconventional song. Why "Sister Ray" rema…

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OKDIARIO broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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