The track features a "small-scale" arrangement, highlighted by Moe Tucker's tambourine and a notable bass flub by John Cale in the intro. Warhol Film Footage
Much of the grainy, black-and-white footage associated with the song comes from Warhol’s 1966 film . It features the band improvising and culminates in
The film captures a 67-minute rehearsal at Warhol’s Factory . It features the band improvising and culminates in a visit from the NYPD following a noise complaint. 'I'll Be Your Mirror': The Story Of The
The band initially struggled with the track and nearly abandoned it before Nico delivered the final, "smokey" vocal performance. I'll be your mirror".
Warhol also produced over 30 "Screen Tests" of individual band members during this period, which are often edited into modern tributes for the song.
'I'll Be Your Mirror': The Story Of The Velvet Underground Classic
Lou Reed wrote the song for Nico after she approached him following a 1965 show and said, "Oh Lou, I'll be your mirror".