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Warren Zevon’s last Letterman appearance part 4
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@basefree This was 2002. He was, in fact, dying.
This is just good stuff. Good of Dave to devote an entire show to his friend (and surely it was Dave’s doing, probably against the network’s wishes), and good of Warren to gamely come out and talk about his condition with good humor, then perform these excellent songs.
As for the counter-song Schaffer, in my opinion, does blow it at 2:26, recovering quickly, but he definitely misses the phrasing on the first part of the lyric. Now, Zevon was a bit of a perfectionist - to say the least - and this performance is flawless except for the apparent Schaffer gaffe. That said, this four-part footage is a treasure.
looked death in the eye and said fuck it
@WilliamMelvinHicks u fail
Vote Warren Zevon for the rock and roll hall of fame now. One of Americas greatest songwriters. “Keep me in your heart awhile.”
@basefree well, he died in ‘03, and Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon came out in 2002, so I’d say 2002.
@jackdpls Ya, I believe that Letterman recognized the true musical genius that Z was.
God… he just looks like he’s dying here. Warren Z was a man… a man’s man. When was this? Early to mid nineties? For me this is my favorite Zevon song. Love this one and could listen to it all day over and over.
@KangootheRabbit Anyone who ran with the Good Doctor had to be the real deal one character flaw Dr. Gonzo didn’t put up with was phoniness.
@KangootheRabbit Anyone who ran with the Good Doctor had to be the real deal one character flaw Dr. Gonzo didn’t put up with was phoniness.
Warren Zevon ir the Best musican ever!
@PatrioticNewYorker
Actually, Zevon refused chemo and radiation. He is bald here like half the men on earth because of what they call male-pattern-baldness. He balded gradually over the years. He’s already balding in the first Letterman interview. He was a real man, not some punk like StreetLegal75. God bless you Warren.
what a privelege it must have been for paul n the band to play the last “ROLLAND”
@TheBlackycat warren brought my bud on the stage to sing, but he couldnt ‘member the 1st verse to xiteable boy, that was the tralf, bflo,94 or 95 i think
@TheBlackycat warren called my buddy to the stage to sing exiteable boy , but he couldnt ‘member the 1st verse. that was the tralf, 94 or 95 me thinks. another friend of mine recorded that entire show. on audio, but cant find it. bummer.
@StreetLegal75 He didn’t lose his hair naturally. It was due to the chemo and radiation cancer treatments. I’d give him a pass.
@StreetLegal75 LOSER comment you’re probably bald and can’t afford a wig! Why would you even make such a stupid comment. Let the good man RIP.
@StreetLegal75 Stupid comment LOSER!
@StampedeBull Absolutely. A true master.
@Jimlaregina: you’re right, and then again not. Pitty we didn’t get the end, but then again, this was to make clear this was about Warren, as it should. Just my opinion.
@Warren (if the aftermath is connected): Your music will be heard in the millenium to come, man.
The most under rated musician in the history of music, bar none. I miss him.
Too bad it cuts off at the end of the song. I’d like to see the wrap-up.
one word……amazing. in fact fuck that. warron zevon is one of modern days musical greats, he’s just never got the credit he deserved….for what its worth warron, we buried my mam to your most beautiful song. we love you. x
Warren….long may you reign.
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