When a restored version of the original release on Loaded was eventually unveiled on Peel Slowly and See in 1995 (and in 1997 on Loaded: Fully Loaded Edition), it turned out that some of the 1969 lyrics (notably the entire bridge as heard on Live at Max's Kansas City) had originally been included in the Loaded version as well, but were scrapped in the finished edit. In September 1974, a down-tempo live version recorded in late 1969 was included on 1969: The Velvet Underground Live, with a different song structure and lyrics. Cash Box said that 'this heavy rocker' has a 'strong production and good hook' as well as 'stunning lead guitar and Lou's inimitable vocals.' Record World said that 'With a style that generates pure excitement, sweet sounds abound!.' The elaborate twin guitar intro on the Rock 'n' Roll Animal version was written by Steve Hunter and played by Hunter and Dick Wagner, two Detroit guitarists who would go on to play with Alice Cooper. In February 1974, a live version recorded in December 1973 (similar to the Loaded version but with an extended intro and hard rock sound), appeared on Reed's Rock 'n' Roll Animal. In May 1972, a live version recorded in August 1970 appeared on the Velvet Underground's Live at Max's Kansas City this had an additional bridge that was missing from the Loaded release. The first release of the song in November 1970 was a version recorded earlier that year and included on Loaded.

There are two distinct versions of 'Sweet Jane' with minor variations, spread over its first four releases. The song also appears on the albums Live at Max's Kansas City 1969: The Velvet Underground Live Peel Slowly and See Live MCMXCIII Loaded: Fully Loaded Edition American Poet Rock 'n' Roll Animal Live: Take No Prisoners Live in Italy The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock and Roll: an Introduction to The Velvet Underground NYC Man (The Ultimate Collection 1967–2003) Live on Letterman: Music from The Late Show and Berlin: Live At St. The box set Peel Slowly and See (1995) and reissue Loaded: Fully Loaded Edition restored the missing section. When Loaded was originally released in 1970, the song's bridge was cut. The song was written by Lou Reed, the band's leader, who continued to incorporate the piece into live performances as a solo artist. ' Sweet Jane' is a song by American rock band the Velvet Underground it appears on their fourth studio album Loaded (1970). The Velvet Underground singles chronology JSTOR ( August 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

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