14 Dec 2021

The Velvet Underground - Jesus

 

 

 

 1974 You got to know them, and this song, and later in the 90s
 understood its meaning in a personal romantic way, with Lindsay. 
 
 
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Track 5 from their self-titled third album released in 1969 copyright MGM Records. This album was less experimental than their previous ones, having a more mainstream, subtle 
 
folk/rock style. John Cale had left the band and was replaced by Doug Yule. Written by Lou 
 
 
Reed and produced by The Velvet Underground. RIP Sterling Morrison & Lou Reed. Featuring: Lou Reed – Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars & piano Doug Yule – Bass, 
 
 
organ & background vocals. Lead vocals on “Candy Says” Sterling Morrison – Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals Maureen Tucker – Percussion & background vocals. Lead vocals on “After Hours” 

 

 

Jesus, help me find my proper place Jesus, help me find my proper place Help me in my weakness 'cause I'm fallin' out of grace Jesus, Jesus Jesus, help me find my proper place Jesus, help me find my proper place 
 
Help me in my weakness 'cause I'm fallin' out 
 
of grace Jesus, Jesus Jesus, help me find my 
 
proper place Jesus, help me find my proper place 
 
 
Help me in my weakness 'cause I'm fallin' out of grace Jesus, Jesus
 
 
 
 
 
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