I wonder if Jackson ever gets up onstage these days and looks to his right, for a piano which only exists in his heart and soul. Does he see a young, fresh blonde-haired man, wearing spectacles and the face of a ravished angel, his long, aristocratic-looking fingers caressing the piano keys..a sweet-singing ghost of Music that is Timeless, heard now from a Time that is Musicless. Lost to us, but not forgotten. NEVER forgotten, Warren. we love you....
LeoAsc You are very welcome. Warren Zevon is still an enormous part of my life, and his music has gotten me through some terribly dark hours since I received my own diagnosis, now outlived by 17 months. I remember Warren's courage and sad, wry acceptance that he was mortal. He also had a Gift, his music an alchemy of tears, laughter, and a bright, fierce wit capable of cutting through Life's b.s. and giving us a glimpse of hope and glory. To me, he is and always will be a golden troubadour, telling us tales we need to hear. Rock the Pillars of Heaven, Piano Fighter, and save me a front row, center seat! My ride's here....Never forget Warren, please. Kat Harper-Jennings
This song is such a miracle. I find myself wishing Warren were here with us still…and then - with a realization that never fails to be a comfort in knowing - I remember that great souls never die.
Jackson Browne's greatest contribution to 'pop' music was facilitating the entree of Warren Zevon to popular culture. Warren credited him for his help.
I love how perfectly silent the crowd is during this song. It ads sort of a godlike quiality to the artists, the fact that the audience just sat there and did nothing but listen to the pure Magic that was being created on stage. This is one of the videos that make me say to myself "Man, I wish I was there." R.I.P Warren, nobody will match your odd greatness.
YES, EXACTLY!!! "Magic" does not even BEGIN to describe it, with that great lap steel playin' by Mr. Lindley, combined with their voices/harmonies, and Warren's playing. This had to be like a religious experience, especially to a fan of all of the Asylum/SoCal crew like i was at that time, and STILL am!! ;)
The fact that so many of his peers (Dylan, Springsteen, Don Henley and Jackson Browne to name a few) idolize him is worth as much as any recognition pop culture could give him these days.
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for this video! I caught Warren at the Carefree Theater in West Palm Bch in '91. Wore Excitable Boy album out in college. He was a gift. A poet, an observer. We were lucky to have him.
Warren was a genius and this is as good as it gets. And lest we forget in 1976 Jackson Browne was as big of a musical star as there was. Great to see him helping a friend by promoting his music. That sort of thing just doesn't happen these days.
The reason Warren never made it big was because of his intellectual lyrics, and individuality. Warren wanted to be famous but didn't care about money. He played and wrote for the sheer joy of his craft like an early Stephen King who ironically was one of Warren's friends in the 90's.
I read somewhere this song was featured in a movie, and in the movie the main character locks himself in a room with people outside banging on the door and he plays Mohammad's Radio over and over and over and over at high volume on the stereo. Ring a bell with anyone? Can you tell me the name of the movie? What an idea for a scene in a film. The description sends a chill up my spine. As does the song. One of the greatest songs by one of America's greatest songwriters. It doesn't get any better.
Part of his special appeal must be his strong voice .... very different from contemporaries - a tough guy, one way or another ...... a big part of the Zevon 'darkness' imo ....
@treeman222 Actually, the Linda Ronstadt cover version of "Mohammed's Radio" used to get rock station airplay, so it is actually one of Warren Zevon's better-known songs. But I appreciate your larger point - Zevon's talent deserved greater appreciation in terms of radio time and record sales. Don't know how extensive your Warren Zevon collection is, but make sure you pick up his 2000 C.D. titled LIFE'LL KILL YA.
@treeman222 im glad he didnt become as popular as bruce elton and bill! its like, if you meet someone in a bar, and they list warren zevon as one of there favourites, then you know youve met a kindred spirit. ya know?
sara31tx is DEAD RIGHT! Listen to Zevon's studio recording of Mohammed's Radio and Stevie's voice jumps out at you like it's on television. Unmistakable.
I saw them in London in !976 when Warren was unknown but his power was obvious and I started buying his records. Jackson refused calls to do Ready or Not. Why didn't Warren make it bigger? He couldn't play the successful rock star imo and that's to his credit I think.
@takoda9 If you read the oral biography compiled by his ex-wife, I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD, you'll see that Warren wrote this song from real life. "He saw some guy {in LA}dressed like sheik, clutching a radio to his ear, and decided to write a song about it." Warren was not religious, and as he lay dying expressed disbelief in God or any sort of afterlife.
BILLY JOEL PLEASE HE WAS'NT WORTH LISTENING TO AFTER christe brinkley ELTON GREAT PERFORMER HE DID.NT COMPOSE MUCH AND SPRINGSTEEN YOU EITHER HATE HIM OR LOVE HIM I.M FROM N J I LIKED HIS EARLY MATERIALHOWEVER HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH WARREN ZEVON MADE ME COME BACK TO BRUCE LOVED HIS EARLY MATERIAL DID.NT CARE FOR THE RIVER HOWEVER HE IS BACK IN FULL IN MY OPION
@takoda9 No he wasn't. His father was Jewish (but irreligious). His mother wasn't. He had an uncle, (Yedidya) Jedediah Zivotovsky, who was a Jewish folk singer of some repute. If you'll look at his appearances on Letterman, he's wearing a pretty prominent cross (although I believe he was irreligious himself). I don't know of any Jews who would wear a cross. @detectivesyme I don't think this song is Islamaphobic at all. Because the protaganist's name is Mohammed?
I wonder if Jackson ever gets up onstage these days and looks to his right, for a piano which only exists in his heart and soul. Does he see a young, fresh blonde-haired man, wearing spectacles and the face of a ravished angel, his long, aristocratic-looking fingers caressing the piano keys..a sweet-singing ghost of Music that is Timeless, heard now from a Time that is Musicless. Lost to us, but not forgotten. NEVER forgotten, Warren. we love you....
Thank you, that was beautiful.
LeoAsc You are very welcome. Warren Zevon is still an enormous part of my life, and his music has gotten me through some terribly dark hours since I received my own diagnosis, now outlived by 17 months. I remember Warren's courage and sad, wry acceptance that he was mortal. He also had a Gift, his music an alchemy of tears, laughter, and a bright, fierce wit capable of cutting through Life's b.s. and giving us a glimpse of hope and glory. To me, he is and always will be a golden troubadour, telling us tales we need to hear.
Rock the Pillars of Heaven, Piano Fighter, and save me a front row, center seat! My ride's here....Never forget Warren, please. Kat Harper-Jennings
Quiet, young genius at work. Thank you for sharing.
This song is such a miracle. I find myself wishing Warren were here with us still…and then - with a realization that never fails to be a comfort in knowing - I remember that
great souls never die.
Jackson Browne's greatest contribution to 'pop' music was facilitating the entree of Warren Zevon to popular culture. Warren credited him for his help.
I love how perfectly silent the crowd is during this song. It ads sort of a godlike quiality to the artists, the fact that the audience just sat there and did nothing but listen to the pure Magic that was being created on stage. This is one of the videos that make me say to myself "Man, I wish I was there." R.I.P Warren, nobody will match your odd greatness.
YES, EXACTLY!!!
"Magic" does not even BEGIN to describe it, with that great lap steel playin' by Mr. Lindley, combined with their voices/harmonies, and Warren's playing.
This had to be like a religious experience, especially to a fan of all of the Asylum/SoCal crew like i was at that time, and STILL am!! ;)
I saw him on this tour in '76 - luckily - and I remember him well. He immediately stood out as talented and good.
The fact that so many of his peers (Dylan, Springsteen, Don Henley and Jackson Browne to name a few) idolize him is worth as much as any recognition pop culture could give him these days.
Yes that is Jackson. I love the songs from this era. I love how Linda Ronstadt sings this song too
Only discovered Wz after 38 years on this earth. What was I thinking??? Ta for the posting.
Crazy how he totally blows it out of the water coming in for this tune. What a talent.
Brilliant! I miss Warren SO much! He was a genius.
RIP Warren and David! True greats!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for this video!
I caught Warren at the Carefree Theater in West Palm Bch in '91. Wore Excitable Boy album out in college. He was a gift. A poet, an observer. We were lucky to have him.
This song brings back so many memories to me. I'd forgotten how awesome a writer this guy was. A musician's musician.
I only started getting onto him about a year ago really, guy was class gutted I never seen him.
I saw Warren in 1992 in a club in Dallas. Very small crowd. I never could understand why he didn't get the credit and respect he deserved!!
The old grey whistle- there was some of the best, most underappreciated music of all time on that show. WZ, and Dr. Hook top that list.
Zevon is so young and with his long curly locks it is such a surprise when he lets loose with his great voice.
Warren was a genius and this is as good as it gets. And lest we forget in 1976 Jackson Browne was as big of a musical star as there was. Great to see him helping a friend by promoting his music. That sort of thing just doesn't happen these days.
Just shut up, kick back, turn on, tune in to mohammed's radio, and enjoy every last damn sandwich. RIP Warren, see you when we get there.
Thank you for this.
This song is beautiful.
Do you feel LUCKY to be ALIVE. Me personally ONLY when I'm listening to music like this!! GOD BLEss!!
absolutely the best
he looked so young
The reason Warren never made it big was because of his intellectual lyrics, and individuality. Warren wanted to be famous but didn't care about money. He played and wrote for the sheer joy of his craft like an early Stephen King who ironically was one of Warren's friends in the 90's.
I read somewhere this song was featured in a movie, and in the movie the main character locks himself in a room with people outside banging on the door and he plays Mohammad's Radio over and over and over and over at high volume on the stereo. Ring a bell with anyone? Can you tell me the name of the movie? What an idea for a scene in a film. The description sends a chill up my spine. As does the song. One of the greatest songs by one of America's greatest songwriters. It doesn't get any better.
He's up there with the best of 'em to my mind, treeman222 :)
Part of his special appeal must be his strong voice .... very different from contemporaries - a tough guy, one way or another ...... a big part of the Zevon 'darkness' imo ....
He was making out like Charlie Sheen. He was a genius.
Warren looks so young like a school kid. Jackson too
Saw Wz on this tour 1976 San Jose State Jimmy Buffett Jackson Browne. Amazing
his writing was haunting and beautiful. Werewolves aside.
Ahh, this sweet!!! But it's missing the Stevie and Lindsey's backing vocals.
@treeman222
Actually, the Linda Ronstadt cover version of "Mohammed's Radio" used to get rock station airplay, so it is actually one of Warren Zevon's better-known songs. But I appreciate your larger point - Zevon's talent deserved greater appreciation in terms of radio time and record sales.
Don't know how extensive your Warren Zevon collection is, but make sure you pick up his 2000 C.D. titled LIFE'LL KILL YA.
What Fucking PLANET do you have to be on to write a Song like this.😎😎😎
Warren Zezon is (and was) always a great rocker. Can anyone say Werewolve's of London??
could someone find a vid of Warren doing "Desperados Under the Eaves"? Please?
@Bart8924 Thanks dude!
@treeman222 im glad he didnt become as popular as bruce elton and bill! its like, if you meet someone in a bar, and they list warren zevon as one of there favourites, then you know youve met a kindred spirit. ya know?
sara31tx is DEAD RIGHT! Listen to Zevon's studio recording of Mohammed's Radio and Stevie's voice jumps out at you like it's on television. Unmistakable.
I saw them in London in !976 when Warren was unknown but his power was obvious and I started buying his records. Jackson refused calls to do Ready or Not.
Why didn't Warren make it bigger? He couldn't play the successful rock star imo and that's to his credit I think.
U kidding? Read his book ILL SLEEP WHEN IM DEAD Warren played and was the rock star guy. Warren wasnt really a nice guy-but good music
@takoda9 If you read the oral biography compiled by his ex-wife, I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD, you'll see that Warren wrote this song from real life. "He saw some guy {in LA}dressed like sheik, clutching a radio to his ear, and decided to write a song about it."
Warren was not religious, and as he lay dying expressed disbelief in God or any sort of afterlife.
Im almost finished w the book. Very telling. Quite a character
The movie was FM
Is that Jackson Browne?
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This sounds like something Van Morrison would have done.
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BILLY JOEL PLEASE HE WAS'NT WORTH LISTENING TO AFTER christe brinkley ELTON GREAT PERFORMER HE DID.NT COMPOSE MUCH AND SPRINGSTEEN YOU EITHER HATE HIM OR LOVE HIM I.M FROM N J I LIKED HIS EARLY MATERIALHOWEVER HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH WARREN ZEVON MADE ME COME BACK TO BRUCE LOVED HIS EARLY MATERIAL DID.NT CARE FOR THE RIVER HOWEVER HE IS BACK IN FULL IN MY OPION
@takoda9 No he wasn't. His father was Jewish (but irreligious). His mother wasn't. He had an uncle, (Yedidya) Jedediah Zivotovsky, who was a Jewish folk singer of some repute. If you'll look at his appearances on Letterman, he's wearing a pretty prominent cross (although I believe he was irreligious himself). I don't know of any Jews who would wear a cross. @detectivesyme I don't think this song is Islamaphobic at all. Because the protaganist's name is Mohammed?
Johnny sold pharmaceuticals
One person feels that this is offensive to the prophet mohammed
@what1111000 Elton? He's great, but he's no Elton...
he is better