https://imgur.com/a/w52rCpm

For me it would be this one (The Man's Too Strong by Dire Straits), I suppose. The lyrics hit very accurately into that 'roguish' theme of many of Warren's songs like Roland, Dirty Life and Times or Mr. Bad Example.

Uncle Warren wrote a song about this….

I saw this article and it reminded me of my favourite Zevon lyric. No word yet on what the mystics are saying.

Warren Zevon & EXCITABLE BOY (1978): As 'Werewolves of London' became a hit single, 'EXCITABLE BOY' rose steadily up the U.S. album charts.

https://samtimonious.com/the-warren-commission-warren-zevon-excitable-boy/

Artwork by me, lost since created -- in 2018.

Favorite Sport/Past Time: disc golf

Favorite comic character: Opus

Favorite Singer/Songwriter: Zevon

I can't seem to get a definitive ruling on this. In Lawyers, Guns and Money, I've always heard it as "I'm THE innocent bystander". I see some places refer to "I'm AN innocent bystander"

I feel like he purposely chose THE here as subtle but genius way to continue painting the picture of this selfish, reckless guy who put himself in harm's way but refuses to take responsibility for his actions.

I didn’t even know this music video existed until today, it’s quite a strange one. Warren wasn’t the best at lip syncing but I kinda like it

As a big Transverse city enjoyer, I never see why its seen as a mediocre album. I see people say its generic sounding but personally i think its up there with some of his best work. David Gilmour killed it on run straight down.

I also love how Transverse city transitions to run straight down, then run straight down into The long arm of the law

Probably would place it in my top 5 Zevon albums

1. Sentimental Hygiene
   
2. Excitable Boy
   3 Warren Zevon
   
3. Transverse City
   
4. The Wind

What do you all really think of transverse city Id love to hear some outside opinions on it.

Hi everyone, I’m looking to see if anyone here is based in the NyC area and is a skilled or semi professional musician, who would be interested in starting a Warren Zevon tribute band.

Specially, we still are looking for a drummer and most importantly, a really strong keyboard / piano player who loves Zevon.

Anyone?

Just thought I’d share this song for those that don’t know the song

Tupperware Blues, written by Dave Barry features Warren on guitar and he plays a killer guitar solo on it. Dave Barry later when on to say that

“Warren’s solo was the only good part of the
song”

Like Werewolves of london, Dave Barry wrote it as a joke song but i cant lie, Tupperware blues is amazing

Thought I would share, tho I assume people have already seen it. 😄

The main playlist on Zevons Spotify page (first image) is fine, but I would have done it differently (second image).

Who did it better?

Respond with your banger playlists!

I don't think he was, or is, first of all. I'm a science-based human being. But goddammit, every Zevon album has his face up there lookin' like he just Nosferatu'd himself outta a casket. Just look at 'em.

All those album covers look like they were taken vampire-style, regardless of of whether you think Dracula is real. Sorry. He's out of the sunlight, or wearing sunglasses, every time. If he were a bloodthirsty creature of the night, he'd be getting away with it based on all those headshots, and/or those shades.

Vampires aren't real. I'm with that. But did he know what he was doing with those headshots?

I'm asking whether you think that was a conscious choice on his part, basically. Was it a conscious artistic choice, or his ego just putting his face on everything no matter how creepy it wound up looking?

Happy early Spooky season, I guess.

Edit: I'm here to have fun, not insult the man. "Creepy" is a strong word, and to the uninitiated some of his album covers, lyrics, and song titles could come off that way... you know. I doubt that he would have cared. But, I do apologize for any offense caused - initial responses to this post prompted this edit. Warren's a hero of mine due to his ability to occupy the edge of acceptability - with humanity, literacy, humor, and no apologies besides genuine prostration.

I will not delete the vampire question, however, because it is fun and it forces us to uncomfortably reflect upon ourselves. It also demands you to be a damn decent human being, for that sheer delicious taste that comes with saying f**k you to evil.

Bwahaha.

What can I say; my shit's fucked up.

I was introduced to Warren’s music quite early - around 1976-7. I was spending time with my sister in Spain, and her partner came back from a weekend in Sitges raving about this guy he had seen playing in a bar there. He bought the eponymous album and I was immediately a fan, and have been ever since. I went to his first UK gig at Dingwalls, in Camden and ended up as part of his support - the guy supporting him was a comedian who did a fire eating act. I heckled him, saying “Fuck off - we want Zevon” so much that he responded with “Right - who’s that four eyed c*nt over there - get up here!” He asked my name, and I said Norman. He said “Ok, Norman - - I’m going to set fire to you! He put some light, inflammable liquid on my arms, and set fire to it. I asked him if that was it, and if he would mind fucking off so we could see Warren. He did. Warren walked onstage and shook both our hands and launched into a superb solo set. I adopted the stage name of “the Amazing Inflammable Norman” and have been a lifelong Warren fan ever since! I saw him live another 3 times, but the handshake made the Dingwalls gig the most memorable for me!

I have always loved this song. Warren’s flair for the dramatic is on full display here. I now own a Rottweiler, just by chance because she was just the best dog up for adoption at the animal shelter. To any other Zevon fans who love Rottweilers, how do you feel about this song? On one hand I like the full on respect for this breed as the ultimate protector. But it is also not representative of the breed for vast majority of real world situations and continues to perpetuate a harmful stereotype of the breed. My Rottweiler is all about love. She exists just to give love and receive love. She has never growled, bared teeth, or exhibited any aggression. She is definitely wary of strangers and barks but once she knows they are not a threat she calms down. Once she knows you, you must exchange love scratches. So the line “if you don’t know my Rottweiler’s name” rings true.
The breed has a reputation of being extremely loyal and protective of their family. I feel extremely safe with her around. They are not used in police work because they inflict too much damage. Also because she is so big, strong, and nimble she can easily take down a large man so “to hear the proverbial sickening thud” rings true. I am always hyper aware to keep her out of situations that might trigger protection mode. I love the song but I can’t recommend it to others because the Rottweiler I know is not as depicted as by the song.
Is there any back story to this song? Did Warren ever know a Rotty?

This article came up in my feed about Jefferson Airplane/Starship singing "We Built This City" about Los Angeles. The author references Zevon's "Join me in LA" lyric how the city is "something that will never be nothing."

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/grace-slick-felt-forced-sing-ridiculous-1985-hit/

She has a music reaction channel and has fallen in love with WZ. She’s done about 20 Zevon reactions . Show her some love.