On Saturday, the magic was boosted by an unadvertised appearance by #Lоu_Rееd. The American jammed with #Dаvid_Воwiе and his group, and although mutual admiration societies like this are often disappointing ego trips, an electrifying heat came across the stage as David and Lou roared into "White Light", "I'm Waiting for the Man" and "Sweet Jane." Their obvious admiration for each other's style was great to watch. Bowie did the back-up vocal work to Lou's haunting singing, and though his words were hard to pick up, Reed's presence was terrific. In black-sequinned jump-suit and gold shoes, he stood with feet tripping into a neat criss-cross movement at the breaks in his songs - rather like The Shadows used to do in that much-mocked leg-crossing stage movement.

___________by Ray Coleman 15 July 1972