Post Tagged with: "Warren Zevon"

The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist

The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist

Stuck for a Halloween playlist to help while away the minutes between tonight’s zombie apocalypses? Start here.

Why Warren Zevon Shouldn't Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single

Why Warren Zevon Shouldn’t Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single

By the time Warren Zevon died 20 years ago today, he’d created a discography that transcended “Werewolves of London.” Here’s a look back at five gems.

How 'Sentimental Hygiene' Bolstered Warren Zevon's Considerable Legend

How ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ Bolstered Warren Zevon’s Considerable Legend

Warren Zevon didn’t just release his best album since ‘Excitable Boy’ 35 years ago today. He released his best album, period.

Warren Zevon's 'Jeannie Needs a Shooter,' 'Piano Fighter' + Others: Gimme Five

Warren Zevon’s ‘Jeannie Needs a Shooter,’ ‘Piano Fighter’ + Others: Gimme Five

Preston Frazier returns to a handful of favorites by the late Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.

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Warren Zevon’s ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money,’ ‘Stand In the Fire’ + Others: Gimme Five

Let’s return to a handful of favorites – three in the studio, and two on stage – from Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.

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Warren Zevon, “Mutineer,” “Genius,” “Porcelain Monkey” + Others: Gimme Five

Celebrate Warren Zevon’s birth on January 24, 1947 with a look back at a handful late-period classics.

Warren Zevon - Mr. Bad Example (1991): On Second Thought

Warren Zevon – Mr. Bad Example (1991): On Second Thought

This remains a strong, too-often overlooked Warren Zevon album. Yet ‘Mr. Bad Example’ marked the beginning of his career’s second act.

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Warren Zevon found a drunken moment of brilliance with the Hindu Love Gods

Warren Zevon’s one-off collaboration with members of R.E.M. in the Hindu Love Gods was filled with comfy cover tunes. But one of them stood out.

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A glimpse into Warren Zevon’s difficult last days: ‘It was very sad for all of us’

Warren Zevon collected himself for ‘The Wind,’ a devastating farewell released before his death on Sept. 7, 2003. But it was a struggle.

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Warren Zevon, “Mohammed’s Radio” from Warren Zevon (1976): One Track Mind

The Jackson Browne-produced “Mohammed’s Radio” helped introduce Warren Zevon — with a key assist from Lindsey Buckingam and Stevie Nicks.