To complement this collection, this article is worth reading: www.theringer.com/music/2022/10/28/23426969/warren-zevon-late-show-david-letterman-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR0ESi-m8FOF-MoUj2USLacjG7J0KgLI_GdcNCtLJCYEmc6AbFj74PVa_3w
Dave: "What were you doing in Spain?" Warren: "Singing country and western songs in an Irish bar." This will remain one of my favorite exchanges in TV history.
Warren was amazing.I love the many appearances he did on the old LETTERMAN show I miss the eighties and I especially miss WARREN ZEVON R.I.P Warren the world is a fu#ked up place without you
April 2020 and I am watching this for the tenth time. Thanks again. If I had the power to bring anyone back, it would be Warren Zevon and George Carlin.
Thanks for the great compilation. I used to watch Dave on his morning show when I was in college. Yes, he had one. Didn't last long because he probably confused the housewives at home lol. Then I would record his CBS show every night on vhs and watch it the next morning. Continued to do that for a couple decades. I also used to listen to Warren cranked in the car in 1976. Got a stack of his lp's and cd's. I always go to him and John Hiatt when I want to hear some good, actually real REAL GOOD, intelligent music. His final album was tough to listen to, but just as honest and heartfelt and powerful as all his stuff, even though he must have been struggling mentally and physically. This compilation reminds me of all the great music from Warren Zevon AND all the great music Dave showcased.
Warren wrote Roland the headless Thompson Gunner when he was working @ a Club in Spain that was owned by an experienced Mercenary and is based on stories shared by the Owner who had fought all over the world!
The coolest musician/person to ever live. Such a shame that he left us so early, just think of how many more albums he could have produced. Fuck cancer.
But Warren did straighten out his life, and he went to many AA meetings, and for 17 years in a row he quit drinking. What a great musician and great songwriter.
Thank you, David Letterman YOU have given me years of laughter, now Finally I have learned of Warren Zevon . My heart soares like an eagle after listening to him and his music.
I didn't hear of him until I was a late teen but I'm now 30 years old and still gaining more and more appreciation for Zevon. As a kid I liked his "fun" excitable boy stuff but now I find myself appreciating stuff like Carmalita and I Was In the House When the House Burned Down
Thank you for your work putting this together. Great job. "Boom Boom" perfect performance. Can't watch whole video at one time, tears in my eyes won't let me. Thanks again.
Thanks! I wish I had felt confident enough to include Warren’s performance of “Raspberry Beret,” but after UMG struck down the two Prince performances on Late Show, I felt that caution was the best option.
Priceless stuff, Don! I saw Warren's "Apocalyptic Kingston Trio Tour" that he mentions at 36:00, when it played an intimate club on Portland's east side. Sat within spitting distance of Warren, bassist and backing vocalistTimothy B. Schmit (Poco, The Eagles) and guitarist Dan Dugmore (Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor) … three of my musical heroes. They pulled off the most brilliant song segue I've ever witnessed, going from an audience-confounding cover of Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat" directly into those iconic guitar riffs of "Lawyers, Guns and Money." Will never forget it.
Warren will ALWAYS be my God Of Music. The first time, he was up for induction into the R&RHOF was this year-2023. Frickin criminal. .he wasnt inducted. No goddam surprise. I met him once in 1995. He was MINDBLOWING in person. Very kind. I fell madly in love with him...to be honest, I'd been a rabid fan for years..I'll adore him til I die. Gods and Legends never die. ..AND WARREN ZEVON IS BOTH.❤❤❤❤
I've been listening to the Warren Zevon biography "Nothing's Bad Luck." I have been listening to the records and going through videos like this along the way. Thank you Don.
Really appreciate this Don! I didn't discover David until my colicky baby kept me up all hours in 2/83. It was all over after that, Letterman was my new drug, lol. You've no idea how hard it was for me to hold my sleeping baby and simultaneously suppress my belly laughs from watching Letterman!! I would literally be crying I was laughing so hard! Dave made life bearable in those hard days/nights And later he was there for me during even more trying times. So I REALLY appreciate you!
@@mikeyates7931 Warren played Chattanooga once but I was too young to go. A few years later I played on the same stage many times. And every time I played that stage I made a little speech (I was/ am the bass player). "I've never been so proud to stand on the same stage as Warren Zevon". Then we'd play Lawyers or Splendid Isolation or My Shits Fucked Up. I'm still so incredibly proud to have walked the same boards as my hero. Enjoy every fucking sandwich!
I'm a lower levelm musician. I was aware somewhat of Warren Devon. Starting in the early 90s. I was involved in a annual benefit to help fund rehab centers and halfway houses in Louisville. One of my 3 sons was 6. The director ask one year. If I would learn a song called Carmelitta. Well, long story short. I cried with my son. When Warren Zevon died. He's 30 now. We love every sandwich
I was just wondering what the hell I was reading as well, kinda funny it was only 7 hours after you commented on this two year old post. RIP Warren Zevon
Great last show! David’s a boss. Gave him the whole show and I’m sure helped pull in the support band (strings). Even the song reorder worked along w selection! Roland was a perfect ender. And warren’s humor was amazing that night too.
@AlmostReady504 Dave also loved Lou Reed who was also on so many times, but they didn’t have conversations like he did with Warren. Dave had some great taste in music!
What an incredible compilation! Thanks for making/uploading, and I hope this never falls afoul of the damn copyright bots. I'm British and have never watched a full Letterman show, though I've known who he was for some time due to references made in shows like The Simpsons. Zevon is another story, I've been listening to his stuff for as long as I can remember, courtesy of my dad. I hope I get to show this compilation to my dad soon, he'll love it. I myself am in love with the performance of Splendid Isolation in particular. It's a wonderful song, and Transverse City is an underrated album from an already massively underrated musician. Cheers!
Like most of you (I hope) I've had a few mentors on this journey. One mentor once asked me if I listened to Warren Zevon because the writing assignments I turned in reminded her of him. At the time, the only Zevon song I knew was WEREWOLVES OF LONDON and that was because I was in love with Scorsese and Newman, and the first time I remember hearing it was the COLOR OF MONEY. I told her as such, and responded to her compliment with - I will "check him out." 25 years later, I could not be more honored. I think the man said everything I want to say in the way I want to say it, and there is nothing left to say or write. The fact that he had the relationship he did with one of my other mentors from afar (David Letterman) is serendipitous. I hope we all get to hang out sometime.
Can't believe over 20 years now seemed like yesterday. Been a fan of Mr Zevon for 30+ years. I've watched this now 4 times. Miss this human with such unique style
I would love to see a compilation of Warren's appearances on the show when he took Paul's place when Paul went to be with his father. There was a lot of chit chat/insightful banter between he and David as well some songs.
His last Album 1 before last song ‘Discourse in the House’ Warren was helped so greatly by Bruce Springsteens’ great guitarplay and song🎶🌻👌 His Last song here Warren sounds lovely like Bowie singing But above all himself🌹 RIP Musicmen Warren Zevon🌹🌷🌹👌🌞
I watched Dave from his day show and on. There was no better writer on his staff than him. I remember him on Carson in the 70s saying he used the glops if tooth paste from the wall of his sink. And, Ser them out as breath mints. But, even though he got stale the last 6 or 7 years. Having the best band in Night Show History never hurt.
I'd love to see more of the comradery of Zevon and Letterman. I'm curious about when he subbed for Paul. Would love to see a compilation of these appearances.
I recall a clip of Warren and Dave at a table with Warren's bottle of morphine right there, it must have nearer his death. But I remember being so moved by it. Wish I could find it!
Ack! I watched all of this, except for the Last Late Show appearance. I'm now reading his wikpedia. I may start bawling during this one, once I start watching it.
Yea, you get the feeling, Dave really held his breath to get through the interview, before Mutineer. I like Bob Dylan’s rendition of this song. He did it on stage. The same day he heard the news. Respect from Dylan!
That’s what I’m wondering. He’s able to pull clips from guests just talking about him. I’m guessing he pulls from the transcripts and cross searches “Warren Zevon” then finds clips from those episodes. Excellent work from OP. This is incredible.
I loved Dave from day one. He and Paul turned me on to Warren Zevon. Such a gift. Btw my first concert was The Blues Brothers at Red Rocks with Paul in ‘80 I think. Yeah I’m old but Belushi, Ackroyd and the band killed it. Dave is a true legend. His recent interview with Dave Chapelle was brilliant and moving. Keep crushing it Dave. We love you
My favorite part (aside from David's obvious love of the artist) is whenever Paul Shaffer gets to play with Warren he is so f'"ing happy. They knew he would amd will become the TRUE king of rock n' roll.
Paul Shaffer is a musical god. He’s loves playing, and dozens of the greats love playing with him in turn. Ronnie Wood plays a very similar role in the orbit of the rock solar system.
To complement this collection, this article is worth reading:
www.theringer.com/music/2022/10/28/23426969/warren-zevon-late-show-david-letterman-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR0ESi-m8FOF-MoUj2USLacjG7J0KgLI_GdcNCtLJCYEmc6AbFj74PVa_3w
great article!! Brought a tear to my eyes!
ua-cam.com/video/tJHms53I_1o/v-deo.html
That was a nice emotional article.
Dang. I cried after reading the article. I remember seeing Warren on his last show with Letterman. A sad deal. Enjoy every sandwich.
I haven't had a good cry in a while, and i guess this is the trigger I been waiting for. Thank you for this, so much.
I didn't know about Dave giving Warren a whole show when he was dying and stumbled into this video by accident. What a thing. What a thing.
Yeah , Dave was a real class act - we'll never see his like again - just look at the garbage we've got on late night TV now ! ! !
@@mikeyates7931 and now that Norm died… we have no comedians
@@ordinarypete very true
What about Pete Holmes. He is pretty good.
❤️ Dave.
Dave: "What were you doing in Spain?"
Warren: "Singing country and western songs in an Irish bar."
This will remain one of my favorite exchanges in TV history.
This collection is so great! Warren Zevon is incredible, and I miss him so much. He and Letterman are a perfect duo. RIP Warren.
Warren was amazing.I love the many appearances he did on the old LETTERMAN show I miss the eighties and I especially miss WARREN ZEVON R.I.P Warren the world is a fu#ked up place without you
Thanks for posting this superb collection of Warren Zevon clips, needless to say, he's sadly missed.
April 2020 and I am watching this for the tenth time. Thanks again. If I had the power to bring anyone back, it would be Warren Zevon and George Carlin.
Here, here! 👍😄✌😜
I would add Frank Zappa to that list.
@@goodun2974 Absolutely!
Also Tom Petty and Lowell George.
Add Robin Williams
I loved watching Dave’s true love for Warren. Great stuff. Thanks for upload!
Thanks for the great compilation. I used to watch Dave on his morning show when I was in college. Yes, he had one. Didn't last long because he probably confused the housewives at home lol. Then I would record his CBS show every night on vhs and watch it the next morning. Continued to do that for a couple decades. I also used to listen to Warren cranked in the car in 1976. Got a stack of his lp's and cd's. I always go to him and John Hiatt when I want to hear some good, actually real REAL GOOD, intelligent music. His final album was tough to listen to, but just as honest and heartfelt and powerful as all his stuff, even though he must have been struggling mentally and physically.
This compilation reminds me of all the great music from Warren Zevon AND all the great music Dave showcased.
I was introduced to Warren Zevon on Dave's show. I'm grateful for that.
Warren wrote Roland the headless Thompson Gunner when he was working @ a Club in Spain that was owned by an experienced Mercenary and is based on stories shared by the Owner who had fought all over the world!
Tru dat.
Thank you for this great post..Just awesome, was lucky to see WZ a dozen times including talking with him a few times..sorely missed
The coolest musician/person to ever live. Such a shame that he left us so early, just think of how many more albums he could have produced. Fuck cancer.
But Warren did straighten out his life, and he went to many AA meetings, and for 17 years in a row he quit drinking. What a great musician and great songwriter.
And Neil young
Talented and unique musician for sure! But if you read his biography you’ll take back that “coolest person to ever live” statement 😆
@@BrandonHoyt yeah Warren could be a real dick to many people in his life
@@BrandonHoytvery true. I'll sleep when I'm dead.. Great book
Thank you, David Letterman
YOU have given me years of laughter, now Finally I have learned of Warren Zevon . My heart soares like an eagle after listening to him and his music.
It took me 55 years to discover Warren...talk about being cloaked
Is that you, Thaddeus?
I didn't hear of him until I was a late teen but I'm now 30 years old and still gaining more and more appreciation for Zevon. As a kid I liked his "fun" excitable boy stuff but now I find myself appreciating stuff like Carmalita and I Was In the House When the House Burned Down
Thank you for your work putting this together. Great job. "Boom Boom" perfect performance. Can't watch whole video at one time, tears in my eyes won't let me. Thanks again.
Thanks! I wish I had felt confident enough to include Warren’s performance of “Raspberry Beret,” but after UMG struck down the two Prince performances on Late Show, I felt that caution was the best option.
@@caseysheehan3220 not following.
Warren zvon excitable boy
Priceless stuff, Don! I saw Warren's "Apocalyptic Kingston Trio Tour" that he mentions at 36:00, when it played an intimate club on Portland's east side. Sat within spitting distance of Warren, bassist and backing vocalistTimothy B. Schmit (Poco, The Eagles) and guitarist Dan Dugmore (Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor) … three of my musical heroes. They pulled off the most brilliant song segue I've ever witnessed, going from an audience-confounding cover of Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat" directly into those iconic guitar riffs of "Lawyers, Guns and Money." Will never forget it.
andyinoregon a
Thanks for compiling this so well! Great video quality, too!
this video makes the internet worthwhile
Warren Zevon once said, “David Letterman is the best friend my music ever had”.
Except for Jackson Brown...
Warren will ALWAYS be my God Of Music. The first time, he was up for induction into the R&RHOF was this year-2023.
Frickin criminal. .he wasnt inducted. No goddam surprise.
I met him once in 1995. He was MINDBLOWING in person. Very kind. I fell madly in love with him...to be honest, I'd been a rabid fan for years..I'll adore him til I die.
Gods and Legends never die. ..AND WARREN ZEVON IS BOTH.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for this. It is delightful. It might not be appropriate to get teary-eyed at work, but, there you go.
“Excitable Boy” played on national television without a wince. The 80s.
and to promote The Envoy of all albums!
I've been listening to the Warren Zevon biography "Nothing's Bad Luck." I have been listening to the records and going through videos like this along the way. Thank you Don.
Thank you for making this Don. I visit this collection a few times a year.
Just an amazing compilation...and an amazing man. Miss him so much.
Thanks for the upload, Don. I was an *excitable boy* to receive this video notification 😉
Good one .
Thanks for this. I've always known Zevon, but only recently really become a big fan. The final interview is so moving. Thanks again
Really appreciate this Don! I didn't discover David until my colicky baby kept me up all hours in 2/83. It was all over after that, Letterman was my new drug, lol. You've no idea how hard it was for me to hold my sleeping baby and simultaneously suppress my belly laughs from watching Letterman!! I would literally be crying I was laughing so hard! Dave made life bearable in those hard days/nights And later he was there for me during even more trying times. So I REALLY appreciate you!
You’re great for posting this
Balling my eyes out watching this...what a loss! We r keeping you in our hearts forever Warren ❤
Thank you so much for doing this. You've made my year in January. May you have a long and happy life enjoying every sandwich.
Amen .
@@mikeyates7931 Warren played Chattanooga once but I was too young to go. A few years later I played on the same stage many times. And every time I played that stage I made a little speech (I was/ am the bass player). "I've never been so proud to stand on the same stage as Warren Zevon". Then we'd play Lawyers or Splendid Isolation or My Shits Fucked Up. I'm still so incredibly proud to have walked the same boards as my hero. Enjoy every fucking sandwich!
@@JP-jb7ts that's so cool ! And absolutely right : Enjoy Every Sandwich , my friend ! ! !
Thanks for my reminder to enjoy every sandwich.
I have thought about that quote often since I first saw that show
It was an amazing friendship to watch. There last show together was special.
I've been listening to all of Warren's music did not realize how prolific he was God rest his soul
Thanks for putting this video together
I'm a lower levelm musician. I was aware somewhat of Warren Devon. Starting in the early 90s. I was involved in a annual benefit to help fund rehab centers and halfway houses in Louisville. One of my 3 sons was 6. The director ask one year. If I would learn a song called Carmelitta. Well, long story short. I cried with my son. When Warren Zevon died. He's 30 now. We love every sandwich
what did i just read
I was just wondering what the hell I was reading as well, kinda funny it was only 7 hours after you commented on this two year old post.
RIP Warren Zevon
I live in Louisville
Great last show!
David’s a boss.
Gave him the whole show and I’m sure helped pull in the support band (strings).
Even the song reorder worked along w selection! Roland was a perfect ender.
And warren’s humor was amazing that night too.
What a great collection. I remember watching the last appearance on Late Show and was very moved that Dave would dedicate an entire show to him.
Man Dave really loved Warren you can see it you can feel it.
I believe Warren Zevon was Dave's favorite musician
He had a relationship with him for 20 years so clearly, that's true. Dave's favorite since Warren Zevon was the Foo Fighters.
......if you exclude Paul Shaffer and Frank Stallone.
@@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 Sounds like a Norm MacDonald non-sequitor
@AlmostReady504
Dave also loved Lou Reed who was also on so many times, but they didn’t have conversations like he did with Warren. Dave had some great taste in music!
thanks for putting this together
What an incredible compilation! Thanks for making/uploading, and I hope this never falls afoul of the damn copyright bots.
I'm British and have never watched a full Letterman show, though I've known who he was for some time due to references made in shows like The Simpsons. Zevon is another story, I've been listening to his stuff for as long as I can remember, courtesy of my dad. I hope I get to show this compilation to my dad soon, he'll love it.
I myself am in love with the performance of Splendid Isolation in particular. It's a wonderful song, and Transverse City is an underrated album from an already massively underrated musician. Cheers!
Very well said. Appreciation goes out to you.
Beautifully curated; thanks so much.
Like most of you (I hope) I've had a few mentors on this journey. One mentor once asked me if I listened to Warren Zevon because the writing assignments I turned in reminded her of him. At the time, the only Zevon song I knew was WEREWOLVES OF LONDON and that was because I was in love with Scorsese and Newman, and the first time I remember hearing it was the COLOR OF MONEY. I told her as such, and responded to her compliment with - I will "check him out." 25 years later, I could not be more honored. I think the man said everything I want to say in the way I want to say it, and there is nothing left to say or write. The fact that he had the relationship he did with one of my other mentors from afar (David Letterman) is serendipitous. I hope we all get to hang out sometime.
Can't believe over 20 years now seemed like yesterday. Been a fan of Mr Zevon for 30+ years. I've watched this now 4 times. Miss this human with such unique style
Great compilation. Brought tears to my eyes.
Still brings a tear to my eye & joy also... RIP Warren
I would love to see a compilation of Warren's appearances on the show when he took Paul's place when Paul went to be with his father. There was a lot of chit chat/insightful banter between he and David as well some songs.
In time. Don’t ask when.
@@dongiller thank you so much ! "Monkey wash,donkey rinse"
@@dongiller when can I ask when?
I agree!
His last Album 1 before last song ‘Discourse in the House’ Warren was helped so greatly by Bruce Springsteens’ great guitarplay and song🎶🌻👌 His Last song here Warren sounds lovely like Bowie singing But above all himself🌹
RIP Musicmen Warren Zevon🌹🌷🌹👌🌞
Thanks I used to rush home from work to record these bits on vhs, have them call but no way to play them anymore
I watched Dave from his day show and on. There was no better writer on his staff than him. I remember him on Carson in the 70s saying he used the glops if tooth paste from the wall of his sink. And, Ser them out as breath mints. But, even though he got stale the last 6 or 7 years. Having the best band in Night Show History never hurt.
Thank you! Great collection
David Letterman absolutely loved Warren Zevon. He loved him.
You are the coolest! ;-)) Thank you!!!!
Yeah 'e is ; -D
The only honest love affair of the 20th century. Very nice video
I watched it then and was in awe of it all...history Mr. Z and Dave! What a way to say goodbye 👋 miss you both
I'd love to see more of the comradery of Zevon and Letterman. I'm curious about when he subbed for Paul. Would love to see a compilation of these appearances.
I remember the one where he came up with Licked By a Stranger.
@@lawrence142002 And “ Surfin and Shoplifting “ lololololol…now Warren that is song , write that! Lololololol
sooo glad to see you back
this is still the best thing, maybe the only thing that matters on the internet
Goodness! Don Giller never stops amazing. This is a great compilation
Thanks!
Still miss him After such a long long time...
Thanks for this - wonderful
Best guest Dave ever had !!No intelligent talk these days!
This is a lot of Dave to put up with, but in the end it's worth it for Warren.
Used to be a big Letterman fan but soured on him in later years. However, the respect and genuine affection he showed Warren Zevon was pure class.
NEVER LIKED Letterman & his stammering schtick-But Respect how he treated WARREN … 😢
Thanks soooooo !!!! much!!!!! good job!!!!! i miss him so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome tribute to Warren!
The more I learn about Warren the more I realize he's best when I'm in the mood for something really deep and dark. Bottom of the ocean stuff.
Hello Don, good to have you back, please don't scare us like that again. ;-)
Warren is so badass a true artist
Bill Lee. Thats back when honesty was in vogue
I recall a clip of Warren and Dave at a table with Warren's bottle of morphine right there, it must have nearer his death. But I remember being so moved by it. Wish I could find it!
Ack! I watched all of this, except for the Last Late Show appearance. I'm now reading his wikpedia. I may start bawling during this one, once I start watching it.
Yes , love , you will , but it's worth it ! ! !
Trying to imagine a green room with Warren Zevon and Buck Henry.
..if I didnt know it was "Spaceman" Bill Lee talking, I'd swear it was Michael Keaton ! 😁
Fantastic thank you so much on a WZ bender perfect end
Yea, you get the feeling, Dave really held his breath to get through the interview, before Mutineer. I like Bob Dylan’s rendition of this song. He did it on stage. The same day he heard the news. Respect from Dylan!
The legendary Warren Zevon
47:43 is my favorite part. Love that look on Warren's face
Like when he calls him David , so use to hearing Dave
Dave channeled his old Late Night self for this show.
The crap on late night now is ridiculous!
Dang, dude, you must be an even bigger Z-man fan than I am .. How did you know about all these non-public details of his appearances? Excellent job!
That’s what I’m wondering. He’s able to pull clips from guests just talking about him. I’m guessing he pulls from the transcripts and cross searches “Warren Zevon” then finds clips from those episodes. Excellent work from OP. This is incredible.
I loved Dave from day one. He and Paul turned me on to Warren Zevon. Such a gift. Btw my first concert was The Blues Brothers at Red Rocks with Paul in ‘80 I think. Yeah I’m old but Belushi, Ackroyd and the band killed it. Dave is a true legend. His recent interview with Dave Chapelle was brilliant and moving. Keep crushing it Dave. We love you
My favorite part (aside from David's obvious love of the artist) is whenever Paul Shaffer gets to play with Warren he is so f'"ing happy.
They knew he would amd will become the TRUE king of rock n' roll.
Paul Shaffer is a musical god. He’s loves playing, and dozens of the greats love playing with him in turn. Ronnie Wood plays a very similar role in the orbit of the rock solar system.
Freaking awesome! Thanks
Thank you Don. I, of course, knew what was coming. It still stings one’s heart
Absolutely GREAT !!!!
If u can’t take the punches , it don’t mean a thing
Awesome, thank you.
At 6:10, Warren plays Excitable Boy, followed by an interview to about 17 minutes of running time. At 17:25, Warren plays "The Overdraft"
Paul and co. were a tight as hell band.
just thank you . . warren . .
What. A. GENIUS!!! R.I.P.
Warren forget to mention that David Lindley also played on a couple cuts on the Sentimental Hygiene record.
Love between two humans ❤️
46:35 is one of the best bits I've seen from Dave and Paul
WZ one of the great American songwriters of the 1970’s.
Warren Zevon straight up God
Thank you
late night tv at its best