To celebrate what would have been Lou Reed’s 82nd birthday, Keith Richards has released a video showing him recording a cover of The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting For The Man”.

It’s the first track on The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed, to be released by Light In The Attic on Record Store Day (April 20).

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“To me, Lou stood out,” says Richards. “The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.” Watch the video below:

See who else has contributed a Lou Reed cover to the album below:

The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed (Vinyl)
Side A:
Keith Richards – I’m Waiting for the Man
Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen – I Can’t Stand It
Rufus Wainwright – Perfect Day
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – I’m So Free
Bobby Rush – Sally Can’t Dance
Rickie Lee Jones – Walk on the Wild Side
Side B:
The Afghan Whigs – I Love You, Suzanne
Mary Gauthier – Coney Island Baby
Lucinda Williams – Legendary Hearts
Automatic – New Sensations
Rosanne Cash – Magician

The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed (CD/Digital)

1. Keith Richards – I’m Waiting for the Man
2. Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen – I Can’t Stand It
3. Rufus Wainwright – Perfect Day
4. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – I’m So Free
5. Bobby Rush – Sally Can’t Dance
6. Rickie Lee Jones – Walk on the Wild Side
7. The Afghan Whigs – I Love You, Suzanne
8. Mary Gauthier – Coney Island Baby
9. Lucinda Williams – Legendary Hearts
10. Automatic – New Sensations
11. Rosanne Cash – Magician
12. Brogan Bentley – The Power of the Heart