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Warren Zevon is dead.Sept 8 2003. Warren Zevon is the son of a Russian immigrant and a Midwestern girl; he was born in Chicago but raised in California and Arizona. Although he had little formal musical training, while in junior high in Los Angeles he became acquainted with the conductor and writer Robert Craft, who gave him advice and guidance, and introduced him to Igor Stravinsky, whose house he was honored to visit several times. Also interested in singing, Zevon taught himself to play guitar by listening to folk music. "I think I was trying to learn the banjo parts," he muses. "My guitar playing has always been a little bizarre." Most would agree. He began to write songs for recording groups, and radio and TV commercials, although he was finally ostraciz More... (Submit New Warren Zevon Lyrics) (Submit New Warren Zevon Lyrics) this song is awesome | Reviewer: stefan martin ------ About the song Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song) performed by Warren Zevon this song is like the baseball story of the mighty casey, except the exact opposite. i love this song more and more every time i hear it. i was a little confused on a few lyrics until i came here, so thanks! Splendid Tune | Reviewer: Rick ------ About the song Splendid Isolation performed by Warren Zevon One of many brilliant songs by Warren Zevon. "Splendid Isolation " was a term coined for British foreign policy of the late 1800's. The biting social commentary on the idosynchracies, narcissism, and social phobias of some the rich and famous; both dark (I'm putting tinfoil up on the windows..I don't want to hear their screams) and humorous ( come on Goofy, take my hand ) at the same time - one of this great songsmith's signatures. The music is superb as well, worthy of Dylan or Springsteen. Zevon is recognized by his peers as being a superb talent, collaborating with The Eagles, Dylan, Springsteen, David Gilmore, Linda Ronstadt, Chick Corea, Neil Young, David Crosby, Everly Bros. and an endless list of others from all genres. Splendid Song | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Splendid Isolation performed by Warren Zevon One of many brilliant songs by Warren Zevon. "Splendid Isolation " was a term coined for British foriegn policy of the late 1800's. A biting social commentary on the idosynchracies of the rich and famous; both dark (I'm putting tinfoil up on the windows..I don't want to hear their screams) and humorous ( come on Goofy, take my hand ) at the same time - one of this great songsmith's signatures. The music is superb as well, worthy of Dylan or Springsteen. Zevon is recognized by his peers as being one of the great talents, collaborating with The Eagles, Dylan, Springsteen, David Gilmore, Linda Ronstadt, Chick Corea, Neil Young, David Crosby, Everly Bros. and an endless list of other greats. funeral song | Reviewer: dave ------ About the song Keep Me In Your Heart performed by Warren Zevon My mother died of the same type of cancer Warren had. At the funeral services we played this song. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. This song will forever remind me of my mother. Thankyou for writting such meaningful lyrics. W. Zevon, meet Elliott Smith | Reviewer: Carolyn Bongiorno ------ About the song Carmelita performed by Warren Zevon Call me crazy, but Warren Zevon's "Carmelita" sounds like a cri de coeur channeled almost 25 years later by the troubled Elliott Smith in his songs of desperation. Desperation and loneliness, drug abuse and estrangement from one's lover and Echo Park as the background...how little things have changed. Miss you both. Thoughts on "Roland" | Reviewer: Carolyn Bongiorno ------ About the song Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner performed by Warren Zevon I love this song, and others on "Excitable Boy". Zevon's most popular songs, though written in the 1970's, seem as though they were ripped from today's headlines. "Mohammed's Radio" was so prescient. (And what exactly is al-Jazeera? Some would say Mohammed's tv station.) "The Envoy" looks at int'l. diplomacy, and excitable boys are wreaking havoc all across our nation. Like many, I first learned Zevon's songs through Linda Ronstadt's interpretations, but later came to hear the originals. What a loss his passing has been. These songs will live on. Thank you, Warren. Fantastic song . . . | Reviewer: TekBoi ------ About the song Boom Boom Mancini performed by Warren Zevon Fantastic song dedicated to the world champion. Also, Ray seems like a nice person who, till this day, is know to regret the outcome of the Duk Koo Kim fight. "But the name of the game, Is be hit and hit back" . . . TekBoi I loved it.....it connects us al | Reviewer: sandy ------ About the song Don't Let Us Get Sick performed by Warren Zevon I heard this song on the HBO series "Californication," and HAD to read the lyrics. They're intense and global...about the human experience. My S**** effed up | Reviewer: fredbloggs ------ About the song My Shit's Fucked Up performed by Warren Zevon What an American original. No one like Warren Z should be a movie or musical or TV show about this amazing artist. REally did all on his own terms even making his moribund medley. any time read his lyrics makes me feel good. Straightforward simple songs. Fred B i miss you ray | Reviewer: laura albright ------ About the song Boom Boom Mancini performed by Warren Zevon I graduated in 1982 from Brookfield and attended YSU for 5 years. You were a big part of that life. I remember you coming to the VIP and Tony's with all of your peeps (oh so impressive) and I also rode in your car at one time with one of my boyfriends in 83 (although you would be unaware of that)! Anyway, I went through your bio with my daughter and she was amazed that such a celebrity lived so close by. Still love all of your work. I now work for a counseling agency for adolescents and I think you would do well to speak at one of our all-staff meetings. I will look into this with my superiors. So happy that I can be in touch with you. Take good care and get in touch if you can-- even though I'm sure you are very busy. Laura Albright I know this song | Reviewer: Michael ------ About the song My Shit's Fucked Up performed by Warren Zevon I am now 50, and either the body or the medical society has decided that "my shit's fucked up" Hit Somebody | Reviewer: Rebecca Way ------ About the song Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song) performed by Warren Zevon This is a truly wonderful song. I cried the first time I heard it. It's about a hockey player who is a complete goon. He truly wants to score a goal. Maybe he will... I recommend this song to anyone and everyone. cool | Reviewer: melodie ------ About artist/band Warren Zevon i love this dude,his music is so.....real. i mean his lyrics, i just think that u rarely have people who can sing about life and have a point without having to end with the 2 themes today....death and sex. r.i.p. man, r.i.p. . COLOR OF MONEY | Reviewer: stevens_7569@yahoo.com ------ About the song Werewolves Of London performed by Warren Zevon THIS SONG WAS GREAT TO HEAR WITH TOM CRUISE GETTING CARRIED AWAY SHOOTING POOL.....THE SONG WENT WITH THAT SCENE WHERE HE SLICKS HIS HAIR BACK WHEN THE SONG GOES.....HAIR SLICKED BACK AND TOM CRUISE PRETENDS TO SMOOTH HIS HAIR BACK....AWWESOMMMEE!!! THIS SONG GOES WAY BACK WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER... Please Stay! | Reviewer: Cindy Cirile ------ About the song Please Stay performed by Warren Zevon This is the most heart wrenching; mind blowingly simple love song that Warren Zevon ever wrote. It debuts on a newly launched album called "the Love Songs of Warren Zevon." Zevon is known for his "bizarre" and political writings--like "Werewolves of London," or "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner," which indeed, are priceless pieces of music. But the real Zevon fan; the devotee--knows that perhaps above all else--Warren Zevon was the greatest lyricist of his time...and, the finest writer of love songs of his generation. No one, ever, will top Warren Zevon. Fortunately, or unfortunately for him---posthumously, the incredible influence of his music; the true greatess of it--IS finally being recognized. I think its now assured that Warren Zevon's music will, like the music of Jimi Hendrix; Janis Joplin--will, hopefully like Zevon himself, be "resurrected" and life for all eternity.... In the meantime--if you want to hear the most romantic song ever written; in the sweetest of voices...get the "Love Songs of Warrren Zevon," and give a listen to "Please Stay..." Cindy Cirile 2/20/06 We Remember You Keep Me In Your Heart For A While | Reviewer: Elizabeth ------ About the song Keep Me In Your Heart performed by Warren Zevon I love it and can't stop playing it. It brings tears to my eyes. great song | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Laissez-Moi Tranquille performed by Warren Zevon I love the music behind these lyrics but I don't have a clue what it means. review for never too late for love | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Never Too Late for Love performed by Warren Zevon OMG, this song is soooo sweet! It is true to life, man! Warren Zevon kicks ass! 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