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(MSN)   We lost Warren Zevon 20 years ago, now other performers are bringing him back   (msn.com) divider line
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Charles of York [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 2:23:33 PM  
I went home with a waitress,
The way I always do
How was I to knowwwwww
She was with the Russians too
Hey!!
 
Myk-House of El [BareFark] [OhFark]
2023-01-31 2:31:48 PM  
I've kept him in my heart for awhile.
 
RolandTGunner [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 2:32:36 PM  
About damn time.
 
jim32rr [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 2:32:51 PM  
Warren Zevon - Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Youtube _TbfQPRgcS8
 
The Lone Biker of the Apocalypse [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 2:34:23 PM  
Hit somebody!
 
dereksmalls
2023-01-31 2:43:19 PM  
Lyme and Cybelle.
 
LewDux [OhFark]
2023-01-31 2:49:11 PM  
Bob Geldof - Ending Death
Youtube 0PczI-KnIjI
 
Clash City Farker
2023-01-31 2:57:27 PM  
I guess people dont realize how important he was. He was in the LA scene with people like Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Brown. Pretty good company.
 
batlock666
2023-01-31 3:03:45 PM  
Puddles Pity Party - Desperados Under The Eaves - 11/12/2018 - Paste Studios - New York, NY
Youtube zsuno2_4yts
 
sleze
2023-01-31 3:04:27 PM  

Charles of York: I went home with a waitress,
The way I always do
How was I to knowwwwww
She was with the Russians too
Hey!!


He took little Suzie to the Junior Prom
Excitable boy, they all said
And he raped her and killed her, then he took her home
Excitable boy, they all said
Well, he's just an excitable boy
 
Super Chronic
2023-01-31 3:26:56 PM  

Clash City Farker: I guess people dont realize how important he was. He was in the LA scene with people like Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Brown. Pretty good company.


Absolutely - Linda Ronstadt made hits out of "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" and "Mohammed's Radio," and maybe covered some other stuff as well.

"Desperadoes Under the Eaves" is one of the most affecting rock songs ever.
 
stationalpha5
2023-01-31 3:28:18 PM  
I got a part-time job at my father's carpet store
Laying tactless stripping and housewives by the score

When I got stationed in Germany, I had somehow (unintentionally) managed to pack my CD copy of Mr. Bad Example in my carry on, and until my household goods arrived I listened to it a LOT. I could probably karaoke the majority of Excitable Boy, but Mr. Bad Example is burned into my brain. Not complaining.

See you in the next life, wake me up for meals
 
FigPucker [BareFark]
2023-01-31 3:52:31 PM  
Still doing my best to enjoy every sandwich.

/The Wind absolutely slays me every time I put it on.
 
Skarekrough
2023-01-31 4:08:14 PM  
I have family in L.A. and I make it a point to listen to "Excitable Boy" on the trip out for visits to get in the proper mindset for being out there.  Its never not delivered me off of the plane in as perfect a form a boy from Boston can be in to visit that city.

When I lost one of them years ago I stayed up all night drinking trying to wrap my head around it. When the sun was coming up "Desperados Under the Eaves" came on and I sobbed like a baby.  It was like the universe knew my mind was ready to start accepting it and Warren was the vehicle.
 
Rock Krenn
2023-01-31 4:26:32 PM  
The best song about the romantic side of Heroin addiction ever written.


Carmelita (2008 Remaster)
Youtube 6xyuQG0IyGs
 
Al Tsheimers
2023-01-31 4:26:55 PM  
No matter how high you have Warren rated, you have underrated him.
 
Marcus Aurelius [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-01-31 4:31:34 PM  
Looking for the Next Best Thing (2007 Remaster)
Youtube sHhD9cRJLbY
 
Brewster [BareFark]
2023-01-31 4:37:17 PM  

sleze: Charles of York: I went home with a waitress,
The way I always do
How was I to knowwwwww
She was with the Russians too
Hey!!

He took little Suzie to the Junior Prom
Excitable boy, they all said
And he raped her and killed her, then he took her home
Excitable boy, they all said
Well, he's just an excitable boy


think I've told this story before but back in college when aim and away messages were a thing, I would frequently use he rubbed the pot roast all over his chest as my at dinner one. Friend sees it be time and tells me that's disturbing. I sent him the song and pointed out that was the least disturbing line.

/been raking leaves with Liza, me and Liz clean up the yard might be my favorite line of his
 
Spice Must Flow
2023-01-31 4:39:39 PM  
I prefer Zevons version of Raspberry Beret.
I never much cared for the original when it was released into heavy rotation, though, so that's faint praise.

Anyway, David Letterman enjoyed it, too.
Warren Zevon, Raspberry Beret, David Letterman Show, 1990 HD
Youtube heDRZuRZSNc
 
The Dynamite Monkey
2023-01-31 4:43:59 PM  
Super Chronic:"Desperadoes Under the Eaves" is one of the most affecting rock songs ever.

There's about 1,000 songs on my top ten list, but if I had to actually get it down to 10, Desperadoes Under the Eaves would be one of them.

If you play music, try this song out - just when you think it has all the chords and melody it needs there is a bridge that's totally different but fits perfectly.  Man if I could do that just one time...
 
Polish Hussar
2023-01-31 5:12:07 PM  

FigPucker: Still doing my best to enjoy every sandwich.

/The Wind absolutely slays me every time I put it on.


VH1 followed him while he was recording that album.  The intro is kind of heavy handed, but I think it's pretty good.

Warren Zevon VH1 Inside Out
Youtube R9tN1prxcFs
 
Plaster Lion
2023-01-31 5:16:09 PM  
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ArkPanda [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 5:29:03 PM  
Of all Kid Rock's sins, sampling Warren Zevon is right up there.
 
geocacherphil
2023-01-31 5:31:13 PM  
He's hair?  Perfect
 
A Room Full of Angry Raccoons
2023-01-31 5:31:15 PM  
Werewolves of London
Youtube CYa1v0TkwdQ
 
The Lone Biker of the Apocalypse [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 5:43:53 PM  
What's a Canadian farmboy ta do?
 
scalpod
2023-01-31 6:05:04 PM  
Bad karma, killing me by degrees...
 
Tailspin Tommy
2023-01-31 6:16:11 PM  
You can dream the american dream
But you sleep with the lights on
And wake up with a scream
 
Dumb-Ass-Monkey [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-01-31 7:15:12 PM  
I was born to rock the boat
Some may sink but we will float
Grab your coat, let's get out of here
You're my witness
I'm your mutineer
 
Dumb-Ass-Monkey [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-01-31 7:15:54 PM  

The Lone Biker of the Apocalypse: What's a Canadian farmboy ta do?


HIT SOMEBODY
 
Jim_Tressel's_O-Face
2023-01-31 7:16:53 PM  
Don't the sun look angry through the trees
Don't the trees look like crucified thieves
Don't you feel like Desperados under the eaves
Heaven help the one who leaves
 
Jim_Tressel's_O-Face
2023-01-31 7:23:59 PM  
Warren Zevon's Final "Late Show" Appearance | Letterman
Youtube giTi8KWSZl4
 
Billy Liar
2023-01-31 8:35:22 PM  

stationalpha5: I got a part-time job at my father's carpet store
Laying tactless stripping and housewives by the score

When I got stationed in Germany, I had somehow (unintentionally) managed to pack my CD copy of Mr. Bad Example in my carry on, and until my household goods arrived I listened to it a LOT. I could probably karaoke the majority of Excitable Boy, but Mr. Bad Example is burned into my brain. Not complaining.

See you in the next life, wake me up for meals


Pedant alert.
Should be "tackless stripping" in the lyric.

Carry on.
 
jim32rr [TotalFark]
2023-01-31 8:47:18 PM  
Well the day ain't over, gotta run

Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns & Money [1989]
Youtube wT9XlQi0yew
 
VoodooTaco [BareFark]
2023-02-01 7:36:32 AM  
Warren Zevon - My Shits Fucked Up
Youtube LbhYqV17CoQ

My favorite.  Becoming more timely every day!
 
Clash City Farker
2023-02-01 9:53:22 AM  

Spice Must Flow: I prefer Zevons version of Raspberry Beret.
I never much cared for the original when it was released into heavy rotation, though, so that's faint praise.

Anyway, David Letterman enjoyed it, too.
[Youtube-video https://www.youtube.com/embed/heDRZuRZSNc]


Yeah, this isnt always up on Youtube. So, enjoy it while you can.

Hindu Love Gods - Raspberry Beret
Youtube jRMjSGBHz7E
 
Dumb-Ass-Monkey [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-01 5:37:54 PM  
HE GOT THE NOMINATION!!!
 
Clash City Farker
2023-02-01 9:08:47 PM  

Dumb-Ass-Monkey: HE GOT THE NOMINATION!!!


HAR HAR HAR HAR
 
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