The Velvet Underground & Nico "i'll Be Your Mirror" (warhol Film Footage) May 2026

A popular high-quality edit of rare 1967 Warhol footage featuring Nico was curated by Nowness . Legacy and Modern Context

Much of the grainy, black-and-white footage associated with the song comes from Warhol’s 1966 film . A popular high-quality edit of rare 1967 Warhol

'I'll Be Your Mirror': The Story Of The Velvet Underground Classic Lou Reed wrote the song for Nico after

Warhol also produced over 30 "Screen Tests" of individual band members during this period, which are often edited into modern tributes for the song. It features the band improvising and culminates in

Lou Reed wrote the song for Nico after she approached him following a 1965 show and said, "Oh Lou, I'll be your mirror".

The band initially struggled with the track and nearly abandoned it before Nico delivered the final, "smokey" vocal performance.

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.