there's a great backstory to this. Warren & a friend went on a trip to Hawaii & met up with a young lady who offered to take them back to a friend's place to hang out. on the way she mentioned the friend might not actually be there & they might have to break into the place. Warren & his buddy started imagining the letter Warren would have to write. "Dear Dad. Send lawyers." "& guns" the friend added. "& money" Warren finished. & so a hit song was born.
Warren Zevon has been truly underrated as a songwriter and performer. There will never be another like him. Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner is one of my favorites. Johnny Strikes up the Band always makes me smile. Keep Me in Your Heart always hits me hard.❤
@robsquadreactions "keep me in your heart" is on the preset play list for my funeral. So SO powerful song. And a crazy talented artist that far too many people do not know these days.
Warren Zevon is a freakin' legend. He hired Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as band members on his first album (Pre Fleetwood Mac) I don't know if you reacted to this, but Warren wrote and performed a song that was later done by Linda Ronstadt called "Poor Poor Pitiful Me". Warren isn't a humorous songwriter, more like a wry sense of humor sneaks in. "Jeannie Needs A Shooter", "Boom Boom Mancini" (A great story song, and a true story at that), "Excitable Boy" (From the same album as "Werewolves of London" and "Lawyers, Guns and Money"), "Seminole Bingo", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" .... .... .... There is so much to choose from.
As Alan B said above, Excitable Boy is a great song, it’s probably the most upbeat happy sounding song with some seriously disturbed lyrics you’ll ever hear, you should check out his farewell song too, Keep me in your heart for awhile, he was dying of lung cancer, not so much from lifestyle but he has mesothelioma, from asbestos. He was such a fun character
This entire album (Excitable Boy) is just killer. Warren was an amazing writer, darkly humorous, with just the right amount of smart & snark - surrounded himself with amazing musicians. A regular on David Letterman - truly a must see was Warren revealing on Letterman that he was, in fact, dying of cancer and gave one of his last live performances and it was breathtaking....his loss was a loss for us all.
Warren was a masterful storyteller. Some of my favorites: Roland (the headless Thompson gunner), Hit Somebody (the hockey song), Excitable Boy, and one called My S***'s F***ed Up that might not be appropriate for the channel but is a must listen.
I think his version "Back on the High Life" tells a better story too. It's just his voice, because Steve Winwood doesn't sound like anything has been wrong. Warren sounded like life has been ROUGH. Getting back in the high life is more aspirational and not certain.
Warren's farewell album is quite emotional - not many artists are able to commemorate their final year on earth with their final album - when asked by Letterman during his final appearance if his pending death gave him insight he could share, "Enjoy every sandwich"
Thankfully I saw Warren Zevon perform in the late 80s in Milwaukee during his “Sentimental Hygiene” album tour. He was fantastic! And his parting words to David Letterman when he was ravaged with cancer, yet bravely and graciously told Letterman the key to life was “To Enjoy Every Sandwich” David Letterman was speechless for a moment until he realized how simple and profound that life advice was. Warren Zevon was a remarkable man!
Sometimes humorous, sometimes bittersweet, sometimes dark. Some non-humorous songs like Searching for a Heart, Reconsider Me, Keep Me In Your Heart, and Genius are, well, genius!
Warren Zevon definitely had a great sense of humor, but he has some really beautiful, tender songs too. Check out Hasten Down the Wind, or Desperados Under the Eves, or The Hula-Hula Boys. 🥰
He was an incredible songwriter. He was a great friend of David Letterman. Take a look at the video of his last interview with David as he knew he was dying. Also Keep Me in Your Heart for a While, performed in his last months. Or Mr. bad Example just for fun.
A great song, by a fantastic songwriter! I got to see Warren before he passed in a little bar in Killington, VT. For a couple other 'different' songs by him, try 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner', or 'Excitable Boy'.
Not a single duff track on the Excitable Boy album. All well worth a listen. Warren suffered from alcohol and drug addiction but somehow managed to produce some superlative music over many years.
The flip side of the 45 of Werewolves of London was Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner. Along the same line checkout Stan Ridgway's Camouflage ruclips.net/video/VgRXdozljRs/видео.htmlfeature=shared he was also in group Wall of Voodoo with their hit Mexican Radio ruclips.net/video/eyCEexG9xjw/видео.htmlfeature=shared
"Keep Me In Your Heart" is a lovely Warren Zevon song. Quite a tearjerker, especially if you know what was going on when he recorded it, but good either way. 😢
Warren Zevon (Zee-Vahn) was absolutely incredible and lived life to the fullest before passing away from cancer. One of the incredible thing is David Letterman (THE show back in the day) was a huge fan and devoted a huge block of time for Warren's last appearance. It was one of the most heartfelt tv moments of all-time. Warren got through his music with some incredibly poignant songs (that he wrote when he knew he was going for good.) One of Warren's great early songs is "I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD" and he lived life like that. REST IN PEACE, MR. ZEVON. The world is a better place with you having been in it.
Love that you guys went back to Warren! He's just such an underrated pillar of rock and roll history. I got into him around 1989, with the Transverse City album. "Splendid Isolation", "Run Straight Down", and title track "Transverse City" are three awesome songs I'd highly recommend to you guys.
Jimmy Buffett does a cover of this song. You should check out Warren Zevon's "Keep Me In Your Heart". It's a beautiful song, and I think he did it on Letterman shortly before he died. Very touching.
His song 'Accidentally Like a Martyr', from this same album, was played occasionally on the radio when I was young but it is largely overlooked, especially now. But it is an excellent song, and one of his slow offerings.
Every time our family talks bout something like: "what are your 10 favourite songs?" There always is "Desperados under the Eaves" in it for most of us. Different vibe to show one of the heartbreaking beautiful ballads of Warren.
'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner' is a dark (yet slightly humorus) song loosely based on real events - including the Congo War (mud to late 1960's).
Another favorite of mine by Warren Zevon is "Keep Me In Your Heart". As for songs that incorporate howling in them, check out "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs. You won't be disappointed.
Sports themed funny story song of his: “Hit Somebody!” (The Hockey song featuring David Letterman). Also, if you want a serious/heartbreak song: “Accidentally Like a Martyr.”
Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner is just as fun. Also, the other Zevon song I have to recommend is Accidentally Like a Martyr - a magnificent love song and in unexpectedly awesome.
Love that you found WZ✔ out Excitable Boy ,Roland The HeadlessThompson Gunner, Mr.Bad Example, Fistful Of Rain, Keep Me In Your Heart, My S***'s F***ed Up. So many more
I remember him being a great friend of David letterman. His songs were kind of comical similar to the Kinks. A couple of other good songs from Warren are "Excitable Boy' & "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" (maybe a good Halloween pick?) Thanks.
He was also friends with Hunter S Thompson, and the clique of California singers and songwriters that included Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, the Eagles, JD Souther and other giants of the day.
The 1980s were a bit like this for me. I'm sure my poor parents would roll their eyes and think "What did he do THIS time?" every time I called. That's how the curse of "I hope that when YOU have kids they run you through the ringer like you did to us" keeps rolling down from generation to generation. 🆘❗
My favorite song of his! Such a unique artist and a very nice guy. He and David Letterman were good friends and he appeared on the late show many times. The last time was shortly before he died of Mesothelioma. David devoted the whole show to him. When asked what his advice on life would be Warren said, “Enjoy every sandwich”. I tear up every time I think of that.
Warren Zevon is one of my favorite songwriters. His songs usually have a twisted look at the world, and this often lead to them having some humor in them. He was also an excellent guitarist, singer, and piano player. His final album, “Life’ll Kill Ya,” is just as wonderful as his first. My favorite album is “Excitable Boy,” and every song is excellent. My favorite song is definitely “Roland (The Headless Thompson Gunner).” For a beautiful ballad check out “Tenderness On the Block” and you’ll get to see his beautiful piano playing. It’s on the same album. He’s just a great story teller, with music!
I loved watching Letterman and he loved Warren Zevon. I read that following his final appearance on the “Late Show” - he was dying of mesothelioma - he removed a favorite guitar from its case and asked Dave to “hang on to this for me.” God rest his talented soul.
It's hard to recommend just _one_ Warren Zevon song, but as others have posted here, the one I'd suggest you check out next from him is a ballad called "Keep Me In Your Heart" -- the last song that he recorded before he died of cancer in 2003. It is a beautiful testament to love, but also incredibly heartbreaking. And now that I've said that, I've got to go listen to it again right now...
I love Warren Zevon ! You kids are truly hitting the greats , Warren died a few years back but he got to say bye to all on the David Letterman show ! It was sad but he was at peace with his self finally ! Its probably on U Tube ! 😍
A classic! Love it. Clapping here too. Perhaps you should try Warren's "Keep Me In Your Heart". Well worth it. Not comical all the time. Definitely "Keep Me In Your Heart". Great reaction. Thanks.
I'm so glad you returned to Warren Zevon by reacting to my all time favorite song " Lawyers, Guns, and Money ". Warren is one my all time favorite singer songwriters. In a world where we seem to have more entitled nepo- babies than ever; this biting satirical song is more relevant than ever.
He even played in a band with Stephen King. Not very well known, but he has so many cool songs. A couple more of my favorites are Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner, and My Shit's Fucked Up.
I recently ran across a video of Warren Zevon doing a cover of Prince's Raspberry Beret on David Letterman's show in 1990. It was very good and he took the song and made it his own without changing any lyrics.
The next Warren Zevon song you check out just HAS TO BE Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner. You guys love story songs and this will certainly be one to add to your experiences.
Definitely a great song! You've GOT to hear Excitable Boy, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner (from the same album as Lawyers Guns and Money), and Keep Me In Your Heart (from one of his last releases). You'd probably like My S**it's F****d Up (which is about him going to the doctor) this was one of his last releases before he died of Mesophilioma (cancer).
You guys hit it on the head with this being a great story, because this song is yet another excellent example of Warren Zevon's skills as a songwriter and storyteller, not to mention a tremendous showcase for his wry, dark sense of humor. If you want to catch another great story of his, I highly recommend "Mr. Bad Example."
RIP Warren. I miss him souch. This was, is and always will be my favorite Warren Zevon song. His final interview with Letteman was so special and poignant.
WOO-HOO! Love me some Zevon. "I Was In The House When The House Burned Down, Accidently Like A Martyr"" and "Play It All Night Long" are musts (among many others). ALSO: I called my dad once from the local lock up and he said, "Well, maybe I'll see ya in the morning." He came late the next afternoon. Let me stew for awhile.
Here’s suggesting “Desperados Under the Eaves,” “Jungle Work,” and the achingly beautiful “The Heartache.” Warren was an extremely gifted lyricist whose songs were like short stories, and he was so beloved by writers that a bunch of them teamed up with him to co-write one of his albums.
"Excitable Boy" is another Zevon classic. Such a character and a great song writer. So much fun.
That whole Excitable Boy album is amazing!
Absolutely! Good call.
Esp the live version from Capitol theatre circa@ 1982 👍🤘
Some of the greatest lyrics ever!
Yes !!
there's a great backstory to this. Warren & a friend went on a trip to Hawaii & met up with a young lady who offered to take them back to a friend's place to hang out. on the way she mentioned the friend might not actually be there & they might have to break into the place. Warren & his buddy started imagining the letter Warren would have to write. "Dear Dad. Send lawyers." "& guns" the friend added. "& money" Warren finished. & so a hit song was born.
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Warren Zevon has been truly underrated as a songwriter and performer. There will never be another like him. Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner is one of my favorites. Johnny Strikes up the Band always makes me smile. Keep Me in Your Heart always hits me hard.❤
@robsquadreactions "keep me in your heart" is on the preset play list for my funeral. So SO powerful song. And a crazy talented artist that far too many people do not know these days.
Jay & Amber, you'll like his "Excitable Boy" !!! 1978
RIP Warren, this planet is a colder place without you. Hey guys, Zevon's _Nighttime At The Switching Yard_ is an absolute jam.
It's definitely not a cooler place without him.
Warren Zevon is a freakin' legend.
He hired Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as band members on his first album (Pre Fleetwood Mac)
I don't know if you reacted to this, but Warren wrote and performed a song that was later done by Linda Ronstadt called "Poor Poor Pitiful Me".
Warren isn't a humorous songwriter, more like a wry sense of humor sneaks in.
"Jeannie Needs A Shooter", "Boom Boom Mancini" (A great story song, and a true story at that), "Excitable Boy" (From the same album as "Werewolves of London" and "Lawyers, Guns and Money"), "Seminole Bingo", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" .... .... .... There is so much to choose from.
Linda Ronstadt also did a great version of Warren's "Carmelita"
Ronstadt covered everybody and everybody's uncles and siblings too.
His sense of humor is so relatable. It's like an undertow. It'll suck you in.
Buckingham and Nicks didn't appear until his second album.
As Alan B said above, Excitable Boy is a great song, it’s probably the most upbeat happy sounding song with some seriously disturbed lyrics you’ll ever hear, you should check out his farewell song too, Keep me in your heart for awhile, he was dying of lung cancer, not so much from lifestyle but he has mesothelioma, from asbestos. He was such a fun character
This entire album (Excitable Boy) is just killer. Warren was an amazing writer, darkly humorous, with just the right amount of smart & snark - surrounded himself with amazing musicians. A regular on David Letterman - truly a must see was Warren revealing on Letterman that he was, in fact, dying of cancer and gave one of his last live performances and it was breathtaking....his loss was a loss for us all.
Warren was a masterful storyteller. Some of my favorites: Roland (the headless Thompson gunner), Hit Somebody (the hockey song), Excitable Boy, and one called My S***'s F***ed Up that might not be appropriate for the channel but is a must listen.
I think his version "Back on the High Life" tells a better story too. It's just his voice, because Steve Winwood doesn't sound like anything has been wrong. Warren sounded like life has been ROUGH. Getting back in the high life is more aspirational and not certain.
“Roland” classic
Warren's farewell album is quite emotional - not many artists are able to commemorate their final year on earth with their final album - when asked by Letterman during his final appearance if his pending death gave him insight he could share, "Enjoy every sandwich"
Was that the album with "Keep Me in Your Heart For a While"? Isaw him perform that song on Letterman and it has stayed with me all these years.
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@@shelq3814 yes, that's the final song
Agreed!
If that don’t make ya cry…. Ya got no heart.❤️
Thankfully I saw Warren Zevon perform in the late 80s in Milwaukee during his “Sentimental Hygiene” album tour. He was fantastic! And his parting words to David Letterman when he was ravaged with cancer, yet bravely and graciously told Letterman the key to life was “To Enjoy Every Sandwich” David Letterman was speechless for a moment until he realized how simple and profound that life advice was. Warren Zevon was a remarkable man!
Warren Zevon has a lot of great dark humor in his songs, as you can see! Gone too soon. RIP
Sometimes humorous, sometimes bittersweet, sometimes dark. Some non-humorous songs like Searching for a Heart, Reconsider Me, Keep Me In Your Heart, and Genius are, well, genius!
I was about to recommend "Genius." Thank you for doing so! --Dan
Warren Zevon definitely had a great sense of humor, but he has some really beautiful, tender songs too. Check out Hasten Down the Wind, or Desperados Under the Eves, or The Hula-Hula Boys. 🥰
I didn't know he wrote Hasten Down the Wind. Another Linda R cover!
He was an incredible songwriter. He was a great friend of David Letterman. Take a look at the video of his last interview with David as he knew he was dying. Also Keep Me in Your Heart for a While, performed in his last months. Or Mr. bad Example just for fun.
A great song, by a fantastic songwriter! I got to see Warren before he passed in a little bar in Killington, VT. For a couple other 'different' songs by him, try 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner', or 'Excitable Boy'.
Not a single duff track on the Excitable Boy album. All well worth a listen. Warren suffered from alcohol and drug addiction but somehow managed to produce some superlative music over many years.
The flip side of the 45 of Werewolves of London was Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner. Along the same line checkout Stan Ridgway's Camouflage ruclips.net/video/VgRXdozljRs/видео.htmlfeature=shared he was also in group Wall of Voodoo with their hit Mexican Radio ruclips.net/video/eyCEexG9xjw/видео.htmlfeature=shared
@@michaelfoster5577 alcohol, drugs & sex, he was a major horndog & slept with many women
"Keep Me In Your Heart" is a lovely Warren Zevon song. Quite a tearjerker, especially if you know what was going on when he recorded it, but good either way. 😢
Must react to Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner. It’s perfect for this time of year. Gorilla, You’re A Desperado
Roland is one of the best story songs ever.
"Enjoy every sandwich." - Warren Zevon.
Words to live by.
Great song! Warren was one of those personalities you just gravitate towards. What a cool guy he was😊
Warren Zevon (Zee-Vahn) was absolutely incredible and lived life to the fullest before passing away from cancer. One of the incredible thing is David Letterman (THE show back in the day) was a huge fan and devoted a huge block of time for Warren's last appearance. It was one of the most heartfelt tv moments of all-time. Warren got through his music with some incredibly poignant songs (that he wrote when he knew he was going for good.) One of Warren's great early songs is "I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD" and he lived life like that. REST IN PEACE, MR. ZEVON. The world is a better place with you having been in it.
Love that you guys went back to Warren! He's just such an underrated pillar of rock and roll history. I got into him around 1989, with the Transverse City album. "Splendid Isolation", "Run Straight Down", and title track "Transverse City" are three awesome songs I'd highly recommend to you guys.
Warren's Cyberpunk album
@@scalefree a perfect descriptor!
not to mention Run Straight Down features one Dave Gilmour on guitar. ;)
@@KiltedHammer thanks! I learn something new everyday ;)
Great song, RIP Warren.😞
Warren Zevon was an utter genius.
Jimmy Buffett does a cover of this song. You should check out Warren Zevon's "Keep Me In Your Heart". It's a beautiful song, and I think he did it on Letterman shortly before he died. Very touching.
Keep Me In Your Heart is one of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs you'll ever hear.
I had it played at my brother's memorial service. Always chokes me up every time.
Yes.
Widespread Panic covers it also
Hank Williams Jr. is another artist who has covered this song. --Dan
His song 'Accidentally Like a Martyr', from this same album, was played occasionally on the radio when I was young but it is largely overlooked, especially now. But it is an excellent song, and one of his slow offerings.
Terrific song!
Love Warren Zevon! Snarky lyrics and great backing band - Waddy Wachtel on guitar. Great stuff!
RIP Warren Zevon 😔
What a great song! Rock on, Warren!
Every time our family talks bout something like: "what are your 10 favourite songs?" There always is "Desperados under the Eaves" in it for most of us.
Different vibe to show one of the heartbreaking beautiful ballads of Warren.
'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner' is a dark (yet slightly humorus) song loosely based on real events - including the Congo War (mud to late 1960's).
"Keep Me In Your Heart" was a song he wrote to his family as he was dying of cancer. I think it was his last album.
Werewolves Of London and Lawyers Guns & Money are both from the 1978 album Excitable Boy and the entire album is excellent! Definitely check it out!
Another favorite of mine by Warren Zevon is "Keep Me In Your Heart".
As for songs that incorporate howling in them, check out "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs. You won't be disappointed.
Good one!
Sports themed funny story song of his: “Hit Somebody!” (The Hockey song featuring David Letterman). Also, if you want a serious/heartbreak song: “Accidentally Like a Martyr.”
Back in the 1980's,my Art teacher dated Warren Zevon. I love his song Werewolves of London.
"Keep Me In Your Heart For A While" always gets me
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Warren always puts a smile on my face. Then a tear. Masterful lyrics.
I have never had to call my parents like this but I did once have to call my kids and I will never be allowed to forget it.
Warren Zevon is cool...RIP
One of the best songwriters of his generation.
I once woke from an operation in the hospital with this song in my head-send lawyers, guns and money and get me out of here!
That phrase "send lawyers, guns and money" makes this song a classic
Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner is just as fun. Also, the other Zevon song I have to recommend is Accidentally Like a Martyr - a magnificent love song and in unexpectedly awesome.
Love that you found WZ✔ out Excitable Boy ,Roland The HeadlessThompson Gunner, Mr.Bad Example, Fistful Of Rain, Keep Me In Your Heart, My S***'s F***ed Up. So many more
Definitely "Excitable Boy". Great song. He even has Linda Ronstadt singing backup on it.
Keep Me In Your Heart is a very beautiful song, particularly in light of his illness when he wrote and sang it.
That entire album is superb. You can choose all the songs to review on it. Roland the headless Thompson gunner is great too.
Roland is the sleeper on the album. It's great!!!
"Patty Hearst heard the burst of Roland's Thompson gun and bought it!" Might be the greatest line in any song. Ever.
Most underrated singer song writer in all of history. I recommend Run Straight Down with David Gilmour on guitar.
-underrated is so overused-
I'm sure you know of every underrated singer. So cliche.
@@brucefrank5556 I'm sorry I upset you.
There's one word in this song that takes it from good to great. That word is "dad".
This is my walking song. I always get this....strut when the pianos and guitars are leading the way
I remember him being a great friend of David letterman. His songs were kind of comical similar to the Kinks. A couple of other good songs from Warren are "Excitable Boy' & "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" (maybe a good Halloween pick?) Thanks.
He was also friends with Hunter S Thompson, and the clique of California singers and songwriters that included Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, the Eagles, JD Souther and other giants of the day.
his final advice to Dave, shortly before he died: "enjoy every sandwich"
The 1980s were a bit like this for me. I'm sure my poor parents would roll their eyes and think "What did he do THIS time?" every time I called. That's how the curse of "I hope that when YOU have kids they run you through the ringer like you did to us" keeps rolling down from generation to generation. 🆘❗
...and back then there was no internet or social media to immortalize our misdeeds!
The man was amazing. What a mind.
My favorite song of his! Such a unique artist and a very nice guy. He and David Letterman were good friends and he appeared on the late show many times. The last time was shortly before he died of Mesothelioma. David devoted the whole show to him. When asked what his advice on life would be Warren said, “Enjoy every sandwich”. I tear up every time I think of that.
THANK YOU! Try "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner"
Warren Zevon is one of my favorite songwriters. His songs usually have a twisted look at the world, and this often lead to them having some humor in them. He was also an excellent guitarist, singer, and piano player.
His final album, “Life’ll Kill Ya,” is just as wonderful as his first. My favorite album is “Excitable Boy,” and every song is excellent. My favorite song is definitely “Roland (The Headless Thompson Gunner).” For a beautiful ballad check out “Tenderness On the Block” and you’ll get to see his beautiful piano playing. It’s on the same album.
He’s just a great story teller, with music!
Zevon was an eclectic writer. Everything from Tenderness on Block to Boom Boom Mancini to Mr. Bad Example. RIP to a tremendously talented writer.
I loved watching Letterman and he loved Warren Zevon. I read that following his final appearance on the “Late Show” - he was dying of mesothelioma - he removed a favorite guitar from its case and asked Dave to “hang on to this for me.” God rest his talented soul.
Zevon rules!
Always loved the sense of humor that shows up in Warren's songs!
It's hard to recommend just _one_ Warren Zevon song, but as others have posted here, the one I'd suggest you check out next from him is a ballad called "Keep Me In Your Heart" -- the last song that he recorded before he died of cancer in 2003. It is a beautiful testament to love, but also incredibly heartbreaking. And now that I've said that, I've got to go listen to it again right now...
I second the motion on "Keep me in your heart"
Next time you go on a road trip, play "Werewolves of London" and howl. Fun memories.
Yes! My favorite by him! ❤️
I love Warren Zevon ! You kids are truly hitting the greats , Warren died a few years back but he got to say bye to all on the David Letterman show ! It was sad but he was at peace with his self finally ! Its probably on U Tube ! 😍
Splendid Isolation is my favorite song, of his. Really great writer.
A classic! Love it. Clapping here too. Perhaps you should try Warren's "Keep Me In Your Heart". Well worth it. Not comical all the time. Definitely "Keep Me In Your Heart". Great reaction. Thanks.
Some other great Warren Zevon songs: Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Excitable Boy, Johnny Strikes Up the Band, Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner.
One of my Favorites. Warren Zevon (pronounced ZEEvon). Great, Great Lyricist.
My favorite Zevon Tune! Banger!
Yay! One of my favs. In fact, every song on this album is amazing. Try "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner." ^_^
A great song. No one else could find something to rhyme with “Mombasa”.
I'm so glad you returned to Warren Zevon by reacting to my all time favorite song " Lawyers, Guns, and Money ". Warren is one my all time favorite singer songwriters. In a world where we seem to have more entitled nepo- babies than ever; this biting satirical song is more relevant than ever.
Saw him in Memphis. Great show
More people should listen to Warren, He truly deserves more followers!
Yes! One of my favorites, and my favorite Zevon song
Guys so proud of you for rocking this song…I’m a huge Zevon fan. Still waiting for you to revisit Chicago…when you do please play Dialogue Pt1&2
He even played in a band with Stephen King. Not very well known, but he has so many cool songs. A couple more of my favorites are Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner, and My Shit's Fucked Up.
"Tenderness on the Block," "Excitable Boy," "Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me," "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" are all great songs.
I recently ran across a video of Warren Zevon doing a cover of Prince's Raspberry Beret on David Letterman's show in 1990. It was very good and he took the song and made it his own without changing any lyrics.
WZ - Keep Me In Your Heart For a While - a simple, beautiful tearjerker.
I saw him play a solo show in a bar in Cincinatti. Great show. He had a dry sense if humor. RIP.
One of my all time favorite songs.
Tenderness on the Block is my favorite Zevon song on the Excitable Boy album. I think you would like it.
His Searching for as Heart is amazing, as is Sentimental Hygiene w/ Neil Young on sublime lead guitar!!
Always loved this song. Never even remotely been in this kind of situation, but the song is so cool it almost makes me wish I had been.
Most Excellent
The next Warren Zevon song you check out just HAS TO BE Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner. You guys love story songs and this will certainly be one to add to your experiences.
Warren Zevon "Excitable Boy" next for sure.
My favorite Zevon song. And now that you guys mentioned it, I can TOTALLY hear Johnny cash singing it!
Just so ya know, this song was inspired by Warren's trip to Mexico with Hunter S. Thompson. It makes so much sense then
Thanx for refreshing my memory on a song I'd almost forgotten.
Definitely a great song! You've GOT to hear Excitable Boy, Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner (from the same album as Lawyers Guns and Money), and Keep Me In Your Heart (from one of his last releases). You'd probably like My S**it's F****d Up (which is about him going to the doctor) this was one of his last releases before he died of Mesophilioma (cancer).
You guys hit it on the head with this being a great story, because this song is yet another excellent example of Warren Zevon's skills as a songwriter and storyteller, not to mention a tremendous showcase for his wry, dark sense of humor. If you want to catch another great story of his, I highly recommend "Mr. Bad Example."
I second that recommendation!
RIP Warren. I miss him souch. This was, is and always will be my favorite Warren Zevon song. His final interview with Letteman was so special and poignant.
My favorite Zevon song is Keep Me In Your Heart; written at the end of his life.
I saw Warren in a small theater during his heyday. Great concert.
WOO-HOO! Love me some Zevon. "I Was In The House When The House Burned Down, Accidently Like A Martyr"" and "Play It All Night Long" are musts (among many others).
ALSO: I called my dad once from the local lock up and he said, "Well, maybe I'll see ya in the morning." He came late the next afternoon. Let me stew for awhile.
Here’s suggesting “Desperados Under the Eaves,” “Jungle Work,” and the achingly beautiful “The Heartache.”
Warren was an extremely gifted lyricist whose songs were like short stories, and he was so beloved by writers that a bunch of them teamed up with him to co-write one of his albums.
Warren's Keep me in your heart Is a must listen,
Grreat reaction to a great song.
Warren, rest in peace.