Hello from Australia. Sorry for your loss. I am a big fan of Warren. Had many of his albums and saw him interviewed many times. Seems like he was a thoughtful, genuine bloke. Susan
A songwriters… songwriter. If you haven’t read his biography compiled by his ex wife… Whom he left his diaries to. You should. Good read.👍 I think it’s called “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” I love me some Zevon.😊👍
@Lunar Passion I know John personally. John changed his last same professionally in the 90s to distinguish himself from the other "John Woods" out there. Most recent, he's credited as an engineer on Fiona Apple's "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" (his daughter Amy is the drummer and was also the drummer in Yortoise).
The ability to simply ENJOY stuff has been beaten out of us, WZ's attitude reminds me of Rory Gallagher's,both centred totally on hittin the crowd hard'n fast,and BOY is that missing today ! R.I.P Warren and Rory...two all time greats !
Agree. I was only 19 ( an Aus song by name actually) when first heard this song, and when it first came out, liked so much, and so very cool but challenging. And Werewolves of London , including, Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner and other stuff. Look , Listen and Reflect. Seriously. And read the lyrics. Learn and be Cool.
This is the genius who poured his soul and life into his music- all of it. I miss him sooo. He was the beginning of my life with my husband (another soap opera) that began with excitable boy on Valentine's Day 1978. Oh the memories. No apologies for talent, no apologies for mindless fun. He is not a bad man- quite the opposite. Heaven is rockin'.
It looks like he really enjoyed music for the fun that he could have with it. I really like when you can see that a musician is enjoying the moment, its fresh
The wittiest man i ever had the pleasure of knowing thought the world of Warren Zevon's music. Blessed to have lived in a time they were both walking this world. Cheers
I’m glad that this old song still makes you and I feel uncomfortable. I don’t know why, but it’s more shocking than it used to be. I guess it was always a bit much, this song I mean But I’m glad I grew up when I did. I feel bad for most young people. With love, from me.
I first heard this at work in Austin. Everyone liked my favorite station. The same day, I heard Psychi Killer. I went to the record store immediately and bought both. Wonderful day
The R&R Hall of Fame is a joke now. Warren isn't missing out on much. Seriously, The Beastie Boys, Bun Jivi, not saying much about talent now. It's not real true talent that gets artists into the Hall of Fame anymore. Nothing has that special touch that used to be palpable at shows and even hearing a great performance on the radio. I wish I could say what 'the special touch' is because I would go out and hunt it down. Something very important and meaningful is gone now and I miss it more than words can say.
Been a fan of the Man since the 80’s. I don’t think it’s just any coincidence that some of the funniest, most dangerous people I have ever met in my life are fans of Warren Zevon. Miss him.
He played a live set outside South Station in Boston sometime in the late 90's I believe. He primarily was playing guitar and singing. I don't have the link but I know it was and probably still is on line. He was as usual in great humor that day.
Actually he was really good on guitar: electric (including leads) and acoustic (great stuff on the 12-string). It came a time when he was trying to move away from the piano to guitars. You can see the evolution on his appearences on Letterman.
This band played like their lives depended on it, does anybody know what became of these guys? Joe Daniels, the drummer, must be an old man by now. There's no trace of him online.
There IS cool music out there challenging lyrics AND music! Haitus Kayote (if I'm spelling them right) A Neo Soul jazz band all in their mid 20's from Melbourne (Aussie no shit) kick ass & Warren would b FLOORED I assure ya!
Do I ever wish Mr. Zevon was still with us. Wish I could have seen him performed but sadly I did not get into Warren until I was a lot older and he had already passed.
The intro to this story is eerily similar to my experience of a Carpathian/Polish-American atheist paternal side and a small town WASP Episcopalian maternal side that my father deserted when I was but 5. The first Christmas after Dad left for his silver dollar queen, my presents nicely arranged under the tree were stomped to bits in anger by an "excitable" child. Many of us identified with similar torments as Warren amidst the same familiar/cultural landscape of the 60's and 70's. His music and stories are ours. God, we miss his art.
Clapton is really lucky to be alive. The guy almost died about ten different times. Heroin, car wrecks, record setting alcoholism, seizures, etc. Hendrix is a tragedy. His live shows in his last year were much better than the previous. It sounds like he was toning it down with the drugs and then one bad night did him in (perhaps lower tolerance).
runreilly Monika Dannemann claims Hendrix was still alive in the ambulance. She took her own life in 1996 ,however her then husband Uli Jon Roth is alleged to have claimed foul play regarding her death! Hendrix former manager a Mr.Jeffries has been implicated in Hendrix death,ironically Jeffries died in a plane crash! This is crazy stuff! Cross reference Danemann with Etchingham and Hendrix and enjoy the confusion! It' a mind fuck!
I love the magic this man made I got to see Pete with Arlo and Ronnie Gilbert and Holly near, they were fab, the spirit of this great land, and it touched and moves me 2 this day.😊
I always thought this song was funny, i always liked its tongue in cheek approach to a tragedy and sort of challenges peoples views. I dont think people really knew how to respond to it when it first came out, lol
+Jeffrey Jasin who...was .... that ... guitarist? he's playing fast rock but i'ts with a ton of feel and emotion in each note. More expression than 100 metal solos. Who is that guitarists name? I'd sure love to hear more of his work , in whatever other bands he was in
+decimated550 Warren Zevon - vocals, guitars, piano; Randy Brown - guitar, vocals; Joe Daniels - drums; Larry Larson - bass; John Wood - lead guitar, vocals I agree, great musicianship
Warren was my friend and I miss him dearly. We shared many personal moment including a shared appreciation for the novels of Tom McGuane.
I'm sorry for your loss. He was a favorite musician but can not say that I know him as a man. Blessings and peace darling
You were a lucky man then Harry, I’m sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry Harry. Cherish those moments. He was one of the good ones for sure.
He will be forever missed.
Hello from Australia. Sorry for your loss. I am a big fan of Warren. Had many of his albums and saw him interviewed many times. Seems like he was a thoughtful, genuine bloke.
Susan
I am grateful that my father blasted this on vinyl as we were growing up. Thank you Warren.
THE MOST UNDERRATED MUSICIAN EVER!!!!!
Dave miller fuckin eh
ABSOFUCKINGLUTLY !
On god
A songwriters… songwriter.
If you haven’t read his biography compiled by his ex wife…
Whom he left his diaries to.
You should.
Good read.👍
I think it’s called “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
I love me some Zevon.😊👍
What makes you believe he's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.
I'm just starting to get into Warren Zevon's music, and I am absolutely loving it. Better late than never. RIP Mr. Zevon, and thank you.
You could do worse.
Same here! He's so different than what I'd pictured all these years. He ROCKS.
Check out the album Life'll Kill Ya. Not a weak link.
Rock and roll my friends
Couldn't get any better,,,how many times did he play on David letterman when Paul Schafer was on vacation,,, like 30 times,,,,,I guess,,, cheers,,,
guitarist here, unsung hero; to me he sounds like the end of a 70s classic rock moment, very fluid.
yes , who is that kid, he is great!
@@decimated550 He is producer John Would. His performances can be heard on Spotify - search for the band "Yortoise"
@Lunar Passion I know John personally. John changed his last same professionally in the 90s to distinguish himself from the other "John Woods" out there. Most recent, he's credited as an engineer on Fiona Apple's "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" (his daughter Amy is the drummer and was also the drummer in Yortoise).
He nearly makes up for not have a sax for this
What a concert! Just look at the audience on their feet loving every second of it and a sweaty Zevon responding with ALL his heart and talent!
The ability to simply ENJOY stuff has been beaten out of us, WZ's attitude reminds me of Rory Gallagher's,both centred totally on hittin the crowd hard'n fast,and BOY is that missing today ! R.I.P Warren and Rory...two all time greats !
Never had a problem getting great musicians to back him. He was held in great regard. Eternal peace Warren.
I was one year old when this was filmed and here I am listening to it 38 years later. Says something about the music.
Great music is TIMELESS.
Warren would LOVE hearing that👍
FKN AWESOME 👌
i was five days old 😄
Agree.
I was only 19 ( an Aus song by name actually) when first heard this song, and when it first came out, liked so much, and so very cool but challenging.
And Werewolves of London , including, Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner and other stuff.
Look , Listen and Reflect. Seriously. And read the lyrics.
Learn and be Cool.
Zevon was a master. I love songs rich with irony and sarcasm behind comically simple refrains.
His guitarist is just on fire!
This is the genius who poured his soul and life into his music- all of it. I miss him sooo. He was the beginning of my life with my husband (another soap opera) that began with excitable boy on Valentine's Day 1978. Oh the memories. No apologies for talent, no apologies for mindless fun. He is not a bad man- quite the opposite. Heaven is rockin'.
That guitar solo was really unbelievable
It had me floored!
@@bobertkallahan4392 do you know who it is?
@@tomokra Another comment somewhere here says his name is John Woods
@@bobertkallahan4392 thanks, man!
@@bobertkallahan4392 John Wood, or later John Woulds.
It looks like he really enjoyed music for the fun that he could have with it. I really like when you can see that a musician is enjoying the moment, its fresh
I've met him in the 70s and it was like he was writing my life story. Thank you
One of my all time favorites should b in the hall of fame!
The wittiest man i ever had the pleasure of knowing thought the world of Warren Zevon's music. Blessed to have lived in a time they were both walking this world. Cheers
Thankful that I grew up listening to my Dad blasting the Excitable Boy album on vinyl. ❤
Even with the bizarre lyrics this one of my all-time favorite songs. This live version is absolutely fantastic!!
The best thing about Zevon's music are the lyrics
Lucky you
I’m glad that this old song still makes you and I feel uncomfortable.
I don’t know why, but it’s more shocking than it used to be.
I guess it was always a bit much, this song I mean
But I’m glad I grew up when I did.
I feel bad for most young people.
With love, from me.
@@jessovenden It's actually challenging instead of being fake.
I first heard this at work in Austin. Everyone liked my favorite station. The same day, I heard Psychi Killer. I went to the record store immediately and bought both. Wonderful day
damn good-the 1970s and eightys tought us everything about great music.
How can he NOT be in the Hall of Fame ???? give your head a shake !!!!
The R&R Hall of Fame is a joke now. Warren isn't missing out on much.
Seriously, The Beastie Boys, Bun Jivi, not saying much about talent now. It's not real true talent that gets artists into the Hall of Fame anymore.
Nothing has that special touch that used to be palpable at shows and even hearing a great performance on the radio. I wish I could say what 'the special touch' is because I would go out and hunt it down.
Something very important and meaningful is gone now and I miss it more than words can say.
The folks running the RnR HoF must be some real JERKS
Because his songs suck.
Musician, maybe?
But horrible songwriter.
Similar thoughts for Meatloaf, The Moody Blues. waited I believe until 2018.
maybe this year, maybe 2023 is it.
Absolutely one of the best, too bad he had to pass away so young a modern-day poet and a storyteller. Rip Warren
Been a fan of the Man since the 80’s. I don’t think it’s just any coincidence that some of the funniest, most dangerous people I have ever met in my life are fans of Warren Zevon. Miss him.
that concert must have been such a great time
Under-appreciated genius, probably 'cause he wasn't a Guitar 'God', but damn the man sure was a piano God!
He played guitar as well ,🎸👌
He played a live set outside South Station in Boston sometime in the late 90's I believe. He primarily was playing guitar and singing. I don't have the link but I know it was and probably still is on line. He was as usual in great humor that day.
@Karles Gossick WZ could play about every instrument there is
@@SoberbioNumeroUno As far as I know, he did a few albums where he played everything. Life’ll Kill Ya and My Ride’s Here I think.
Actually he was really good on guitar: electric (including leads) and acoustic (great stuff on the 12-string). It came a time when he was trying to move away from the piano to guitars. You can see the evolution on his appearences on Letterman.
As us old guys would say......that band is tight.
Excellent lead guitarist. He plays incredibly and this is live. One of the most underrated singers this guy was
I love how his set list is taped to his piano.....
Why isn’t he in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
Yeh - You're Right - That's Messed UP!!
the truly good ones never make it.
.... unless they've died before.
....or refused.
He absolutely should be. The Rock Hall Of Fame sucks ass. I'd love to see David Letterman induct him. Letterman always championed Warren.
For the same reason Jethro Tull isn't in the R&R Hall - PC BULLSHIT!
We should all be enjoying a sandwich while watching this.
Solid post
Yep. Until our ride gets here.
Goddamn but I miss this guy.
me too 💔
Yeah, but his ride was here. Hope your still jammin' Warren.
@@krill3333 you know he is
❤️
A voice full of character.
This band played like their lives depended on it, does anybody know what became of these guys?
Joe Daniels, the drummer, must be an old man by now.
There's no trace of him online.
Love the enthusiasm. Miss Warren. R.I.P.
This stuff can't be done now. Too bad! Music is lost and it is tragic...Jeez people, write music that means something and makes us think!
There IS cool music out there challenging lyrics AND music!
Haitus Kayote (if I'm spelling them right) A Neo Soul jazz band all in their mid 20's from Melbourne (Aussie no shit) kick ass & Warren would b FLOORED I assure ya!
No
@garden; settle down, Rorschach
Check out Dawes
Excellent talent. I was lucky too. Even as a youth, I got him. Thanks!
This is rock and roll.
Warren Zevon was a very underrated musician
#1 underrated musician!!!
I'm not aware of the relationship between Zevon and the lead guitarist,, but it is definitely a work of art the song they made
really like warren zevon.
great, tight band here.
This concert is available in full here on UA-cam, if ya'll are interested.
Extremely talented and incredibly underrated!!
Do I ever wish Mr. Zevon was still with us. Wish I could have seen him performed but sadly I did not get into Warren until I was a lot older and he had already passed.
look at 2:02 or really just at any point - there is no moat full of security guards. fans right up on the performer. not anymore these days
MONSTER guitar solo
genius this guy. What an artist, I just got his albums recently and man are they good!
Amazing man
This is awesome!!!!
The one and only. Saw him twice in concert.
Man, so glad my mates dad introduced me to this legend!
My 'Tinder Anthem'. Works sometimes, believe it or not.
Warren Zevon rules. Such a wild lyricist and entertainer.
Man he can play that piano !! Awesome performance !! 💙
I was introduced in 1980/1981 not sure. A true gentleman that loved a good time,I last saw Warren perform at The Ratt in Boston,great show.
The intro to this story is eerily similar to my experience of a Carpathian/Polish-American atheist paternal side and a small town WASP Episcopalian maternal side that my father deserted when I was but 5. The first Christmas after Dad left for his silver dollar queen, my presents nicely arranged under the tree were stomped to bits in anger by an "excitable" child. Many of us identified with similar torments as Warren amidst the same familiar/cultural landscape of the 60's and 70's. His music and stories are ours. God, we miss his art.
what a talent and gone to soon
Fantastic, Miss you Warren.
Favorite Zevon song!
Always great lyrics and what a voice!
Probably one of only two artists for whom I pay attention to lyrics at all (along with Mr. Dylan). He's always got an interesting story to tell.
Well you are depriving yourself of some great lyricists...
That moment when you're like "Fuck yeah! I wanna go see Warren live RIGHT NOW!" And then you remember you can't...
Terrific song and great performance! God bless Excitable Zevon.
Interesting how we choose our guitar "gods." A humble Clapton was right when he said "there's one in every crowd."
I agree ,what makes the likes of Clapton ,Hendrix and all the GREATS is their humility and perseverance!
Clapton is really lucky to be alive. The guy almost died about ten different times. Heroin, car wrecks, record setting alcoholism, seizures, etc.
Hendrix is a tragedy. His live shows in his last year were much better than the previous. It sounds like he was toning it down with the drugs and then one bad night did him in (perhaps lower tolerance).
Hendrix girlfriend of the time was claiming foul play in the the British press, during the 90's.
John Ward Really? What did she say?
runreilly Monika Dannemann claims Hendrix was still alive in the ambulance. She took her own life in 1996 ,however her then husband Uli Jon Roth is alleged to have claimed foul play regarding her death! Hendrix former manager a Mr.Jeffries has been implicated in Hendrix death,ironically Jeffries died in a plane crash! This is crazy stuff! Cross reference Danemann with Etchingham and Hendrix and enjoy the confusion! It' a mind fuck!
Smokin guitar player!
I love the magic this man made I got to see Pete with Arlo and Ronnie Gilbert and Holly near, they were fab, the spirit of this great land, and it touched and moves me 2 this day.😊
I get excited every time I listen to this song! Lol. I really do!
Looks like it was a fun concert to be at.
Sure looks like they're having a pretty good time there doesn't it
It gets better every time you hear it
The band singing soprano chorus was funny as hell.
Saw him once. Unforgettable. Gone way too soon.
Who's the lead guitarist? He's absolutely crushing it.
Who's in the band? Great musicians.
Bass player is Larry Larson, Rhythm guitar is Randy Brown ... I know this because they are both friends of mine. I don't know the rest.
@@bobwhitmore2957 John Wood lead guitar
@@ennoleuchtbergen Do you have any info about John Wood?There's precious little I can find.Great player.
@@Staylogical - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Would#:~:text=As%20recording%20artist-,As%20producer%2C%20engineer%2C%20and%20musician,Fetch%20the%20Bolt%20Cutters%20record.
SLEEP TIGHT,YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST WARREN,GOT YOUR LIVE ALBUM;MURDER AND SLEEZE,LOVE IT,THANKS
We miss you, Warren.
That was good ty
I always thought this song was funny, i always liked its tongue in cheek approach to a tragedy and sort of challenges peoples views. I dont think people really knew how to respond to it when it first came out, lol
Huge tune!!!!!!!
Can anyone please tell me who is playing guitar... absolute face melter...
John Wood
I love this handsome man and his music❤
I am 55 now and I was Jamming on this 25 years Ago
That's some sick shit, right there ... Love it ... Draw blood ...
Great song from a great album by a true musical maverick.
....my kids bought me this album (for Xmas) the year it came out.....Gotta love my kidz...
released 45 years ago today
Love Warren's music.
Get this man in the Rock n Roll HOF!!! One of my favorite lyricist
Warren zevon makes me feel less like dying
Shame the only song Radio Stations seemed to play was Werewolf in Long - Zevon's talent went way beyond that
Truly an Icon! 😓
Warren Zevon back in 1982 during another world tour.
Wow, that guitarist is a bit special.
Not
One
Cellphone.
Just a bunch of people enjoying great music. RIP Warren.
To be fair this was loooong before the average person had a cell phone like today
I can't believe that Sam Hyde time traveled back 40 years to make this recording.
He Can't Keep Getting Away With It!!!
so cool the band is playing into the song
+Jeffrey Jasin who...was .... that ... guitarist? he's playing fast rock but i'ts with a ton of feel and emotion in each note. More expression than 100 metal solos.
Who is that guitarists name? I'd sure love to hear more of his work , in whatever other bands he was in
+decimated550 i'd like to know also !
+decimated550 Warren Zevon - vocals, guitars, piano; Randy Brown - guitar, vocals; Joe Daniels - drums; Larry Larson - bass; John Wood - lead guitar, vocals
I agree, great musicianship
So missed. R.I.P. Warren.
Kick ASS guitar!!!
Riotous rendition of this song! Warren is most definitely saturated for this one… Out of his mind drunk.
Hard to believe he's been gone 21 years. His music will live on until the end of time.
I saw him at the Capitol Theater. Before the show I looked around the crowd.
This live performance is great. The song itself is fun but also twisted, but from the 1:53 mark i really just love all of it.