Originally Posted By rollingstone

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For most of the Seventies, the singer-songwriter sound embodied by James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King and Crosby, Stills and Nash dominated the charts and the radio, luring thousands of bell-bottomed fans to concert halls. Those acts – as well as Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt and many more – relied on a small, rarified group of backup musicians to shape that tight, gently rocking sound. Anyone who geeked out on liner notes back then will recognize the most prominent names: guitarist Danny Kortchmar, drummer Russell Kunkel, bassist Leland Sklar and keyboardist Craig Doerge – known collectively as “the Section” – plus Waddy Wachtel and stringed-instrument wizard David Lindley. 

Waddy was mentioned in Warren Zevon’s “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” - 
I was working on a steak the other day And I saw Waddy in the Rattlesnake Cafe Dressed in black, tossing back a shot of rye Finding things to do in Denver when you die

rollingstone:

For most of the Seventies, the singer-songwriter sound embodied by James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King and Crosby, Stills and Nash dominated the charts and the radio, luring thousands of bell-bottomed fans to concert halls. Those acts – as well as Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt and many more – relied on a small, rarified group of backup musicians to shape that tight, gently rocking sound. Anyone who geeked out on liner notes back then will recognize the most prominent names: guitarist Danny Kortchmar, drummer Russell Kunkel, bassist Leland Sklar and keyboardist Craig Doerge – known collectively as “the Section” – plus Waddy Wachtel and stringed-instrument wizard David Lindley.

Waddy was mentioned in Warren Zevon’s “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead” - 

I was working on a steak the other day 
And I saw Waddy in the Rattlesnake Cafe 
Dressed in black, tossing back a shot of rye 
Finding things to do in Denver when you die

(via awordoraline)

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Originally Posted By dailydoseofdylan

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“Mutineer” by Bob Dylan

While Dylan often played and recorded songs by others, most of them were  old or traditional folk songs. However, one of the artists of whom he was most fond was Warren Zevon. When Zevon died of cancer in 2002, Dylan took to playing his “Mutineer” live as a tribute. One recording would eventually be included on the Zevon tribute album Enjoy Every Sandwich.

Also, it’s Warren Zevon Wednesday!

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“Carmelita” by Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon Wednesday

I haven’t heard this gem in awhile, so I figured it’s time.

Well, I pawned my Smith-Corona 
And I went to meet my man 
He hangs out down on Alvarado Street 
By the Pioneer chicken stand 

(Source: Spotify)

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Plays: 50

Artist: Warren Zevon
Song: My Ride’s Here
Album: My Ride’s Here
Year: 2002
Theme: Traveling Songs

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“Mr. Bad Example” by Warren Zevon (Live on David Letterman)

Warren Zevon Wednesday

With everyone on Facebook declaring what they’re giving up for Lent (starts today, apparently), I figured I’d post this for all you heathens on Tumblr.

I’m very well acquainted with the seven deadly sins
I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in

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Plays: 79

“I Was in the House When the House Burned Down” by Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon Wednesday

I was in the house when the house burned down,
I met the man with the thorny crown
I helped him carry his cross through town,
I was in the house when the house burned down.

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Plays: 59

Artist: Warren Zevon
Song: Don’t Let Us Get Sick
Album: Life’ll Kill Ya
Year: 2000
Theme: Colds and Flu

Warren Zevon Wednesday Bonus Post!

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Plays: 29

“Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” by Warren Zevon (Live at the Tralfamadore Cafe in Buffalo)

Warren Zevon Wednesday

An epic version of the WZ classic with a gorgeous piano intro. Listen to this if you like Zevon, if you like piano, if you like live versions of classic songs, or if you just simply like music.

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Plays: 99

“Raspberry Beret” by Hindu Love Gods

Warren Zevon Wednesday

I hear that Prince released a new single today. So here’s Warren Zevon’s version of one of his old hits, with his backup band R.E.M. 

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“Keep Me In Your Heart” by Warren Zevon (from Californication)

Warren Zevon Wednesday

Because Californication returned last Sunday and they really appreciate the genius of Warren Zevon.

“Every time I finish a book - whiskey, weed, and Warren Zevon - it’s the little things” - Hank Moody

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