Warren Zevon Albums Ranked

[@1tishhead]

One of my most memorable concert experiences: Warren at the Roxy in West Hollywood. Of the hundreds of concerts I've been to, this may have been the only true extra encore I've seen. The House lights and house music had come on but people wouldn't stop clapping and pounding. Warren appeared truly touched. I sure wish I remembered what he played. We have been feeding a neighborhood stray cat for about 5 months. We named him Warren because the first time we became aware of him, he was howling around our kitchen door. That night he also bit my leg in the dark, so we know he's an excitable boy. And his hair is perfect.

[@bacarandii]

"Look away down Gower Avenue..." I moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and lived there eight years. The whole time I felt like I was living in a Warren Zevon record (or Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye") and when I would visit the Astro Burger on Gower and Melrose (next to RKO/Paramount/Desilu) I would sing "Desperados Under the Eaves" from his self-titled album -- which also includes the immortal lines: "And if California slides into the ocean/Like the mystics and statistics say it will/I predict this motel will be standing until I play my bill." I drove from Seattle to LA, mostly down Highway One, blasting "Sentimental Hygiene," which was his most recent album at that time. He was good company. Thanks for the memories...

[@mazzysmusic]

You got it. LA✌🏼🤷🏻‍♂️✌🏼

[@Cap683]

The Hunter Thompson of rock and roll.

[@blindboygrunt7711]

A friend of Hunter, as well

[@martinbuoncristiani2829]

So long Norman! Ha! Great story. Zevon is one of my top 5 favorite songwriters. I totally agree...the first Asylum album is a perfect album. When Warren died, Bob Dylan covered two of his songs (per show) on his then current tour...Accidentally Like A Martyr and Mutineer. That pretty much says it all.

[@schumi9xwdc]

Bob performed Boom Boom Mancini also

[@Dudleydorad]

When I heard " so long Norman." I thought the girl had mistaken his name (Norman instead of Warren). Idk, it just seemed like something that might occur on a one- night stand. Warren...Norman... sound alot alike.

[@DanSPsych67]

Great Ranking!!! Mazzy!! I Remember Back In 76... There Was A Mention In Rolling Stone. About This New Artist, Making His First Record... With All His Friends ... Browne And All Those Guys!! I Was Intrigued!! Anyway I Had Had A Big Move At That Time!! missed The Album!!! So Year Later Finally Settled!! Had A Decent Stereo!! Went Record Shopping!! lo And Behold!! found The Album!!! Remains 1 Of Favs To This Day!! Always Followed The Man Through The Years!! Saddened!! Touched!! When We Lost Him.. Peace.. Dan The Vinyl Man!!!

[@OWlsfordshire]

Lawyers, Guns, and Money is such a fantastic song too. He makes it sound so dramatic and hilarious.

[@neilbruce4201]

Excitable Boy takes me straight back to drunken, debauched nights at a pal of mine's place in North London, laughing and rocking around, much to the horror of our lady friends. He'll rip your lungs out, Jim !!

[@robertgallagher2484]

One of my son and I had the opportunity to see Warren right after Life Will Kill You came out and he was playing at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville Fl and of course the second or third song he played was Play it all night long in the home of Lynard SKinner. Awesome song in Sweet Home Alabama's hometown.

[@jeffwhitehead6268]

I don’t think one can truly appreciate Warren until they’ve logged some hard miles themselves. This ranking will help me explore beyond the first three albums, thanks Mazzy!

[@briankorbelik2873]

My best friend and I were lucky enough to run across Warren's first (technically second) album in 1976 when we were 20 and we were hooked. We lived not all that far from Hollywood, West Hollywood, and we wen't to every show that we could. Turns out that "Stand in the Fire" was recorded over two nights, and we recognized something he said one of those nights, my friend and I looked at each other and we uttered, "Hey, we were there!" And fore whatever it's worth Warren, I still love ya. My friend is gone as well, and I really miss both their asses.

[@mazzysmusic]

Cool story ✌🏼

[@KneeAches]

Yes definitely Warrens first two over any Eagles! Excitable Boy is in my top 20-25 all time LPs. The father-daughter dance at my daughters wedding was Tenderness on the Block.

[@dafyddrichards1238]

Well done giving Warren Zevon the head’s up( or should that be headless up?) Excitable Boy is probably one of the few albums that my wife and I love equally. Waddy’s playing on Johnny Strikes up the Band is scorching!! Not a duff track on it. Such strong diverse songs that could only have been written by him. I would love to do a trolley dash in your music room- just 1 minute and I’d be very tidy. Keep on keeping on bring interesting, quirky and nearly always bang on the money.

[@bobbob1221]

Thanks for this ranking. Zevon has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters. I saw him once. Randy Newman opened for him.

[@bobbob1221]

Or, was it the other way around? I don't remember now.

[@mazzysmusic]

I would I Imagine Zevon opened but maybe not 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@2trainsrunning]

So many great songs. Werewolf still tickles (Lon Chaney AND Lon Chaney Jr!) - thanks for shuffling the deck Norman. For the record, Dylan was doing those covers in 2002, the year before Zevon died.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Wonderful video. Big fan of the man. “Stand in the Fire” is one of the truly great live albums. I has the fortune of seeing him live at Slim’s in San Francisco. Amiee Mann stood right next to me during this show. Great performance by a great talent. The debut and the one with R.E.M., Sentimental Hygiene, were my two favorites. Great stuff, Mazzy!

[@mazzysmusic]

Missed him at Slims 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mikebruce3933]

I've really only got right into Warren's music in the last couple of years and I'm so glad I have. He manages to write deeply emotional songs back to back with acerbic observational pieces next to songs that are almost laugh out loud funny, I would say without being novelties. How he excels at all of those styles I'll never know. His legacy lives on. At recent UK gigs, Hannah Aldridge and Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes played a fantastic version of Carmelita ❤️ As an aside you might want to check out Hannah Aldridge and Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes in their own right. 😊 I'm away now to try to track down that double version of Stand In The Fire.

[@andrewskivington6453]

Yeah, my guilty hand is raised. Only found out about him in earnest from watching Californication - my landing pad was that I'll Sleep When I'm Dead release - but boy, he left behind some wonderful music. Great video as always Mr M.

[@brettsmusicreviews2641]

Each year on Sept 7, I hold what I jokingly call a "Zevon-a-thon" and play Warren's music all day, and only Zevon. I even take the day off work! :) His music has meant so much to me over the years and it's hard to put into words. I tried - I actually have a ranking video for his albums, and my order is quite different from yours. I love this video, so well thought-out, so insightful. I've come to realize that there's no right or wrong answer to our favorites because it's all subjective, it's all about what means the most to us. Thank you for putting this up!

[@mazzysmusic]

Well that a good holiday idea ✌🏼

[@msmmagnum]

Thank you Norman for sharing and turning me on to Zevon I had him pegged as a one hit wonder, but after watching this video and your video on Excitable I purchased the 1st LP and the MOFI and I love them 😊 bit late to the party but better late than never

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Zevon helped to expand the songwriter's art much like Dylan. Not all songs about relationships and breakups. But he was capable of beautiful love songs and ballads too. Good overview, Maz.

[@thelonestranger4226]

Hi Norman-this video further enhanced why for the longest time I was wrong to have wrote Warren Zevon off as just the Werewolves Of London guy and nothing more. The last year or so,I've been able to track down his back catalogue and the I'll Sleep When I'm Dead book,and now I can rest a lot easier. No need to say anything about Hindu Love Gods as other posts have done it for me but I will say the more I find out about him,there's a killer documentary busting to be made and those who are keeping him from being in the RNRHOF don't deserve to enjoy every sandwich. Thank you.

[@mazzysmusic]

Agree agree

[@davidburne9477]

Hear me on Learning to Flinch, at The Big Ticket in Adelaide on ‘Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me’ during the extended Ovation guitar intro, shouting out “Go for it” from about a metre away from him. What a great gig that night, even the irony of his Roland keyboard failing during the start of ‘Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner’ and Warren moving to guitar and fiercely and furiously rendering the song with unrivalled vigour.

[@mauricemorning]

My favorite Warren Zevon songs: 1. Renegade (by far his greatest song) 2. Searching For A Heart (his best ballad) 3. Splendid Isolation (rocker with great lyrics) 4. Boom Boom Mancini (gotta hear it from time to time) 5. Werewolves of London (obvious but groundbreaking) My introduction to his brilliance was Transverse City although I had heard Werewolves of London and When Johnny Strikes Up the Band. To my knowledge Run Straight Down is the only rock song that mentions entropy and the line " Pretty soon there's not a creature stirring except the robots at the dynamo" is equalled only by the unredoubtable " When you go on camping trips you're stuck right out in nature" from In the Days of the Caveman by Crash Test Dummies.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

"We made mad love,shadow love,random love and abandon love. A ccidentally like a martyr."

[@martinbench3657]

I was so late to the party , I didn't get an album until Sentimental Hygiene and then i had to back track

[@davebrown9725]

Right there with you, someone at a new job I got in the mid-80s had a cassette of SH, and I have been hooked ever since.

[@Dudleydorad]

We are 100% in agreement on WZ (1st Asylum record) being the all-time greatest! From the moment I got it I fell in love with it and couldn't put it down. Immediately I thought of Sunday school when I heard the piano on Frank & Jesse James. I still enjoy this record as much as when I first got it. By the way Jackson Browne is one of my all-time favorite artists and I have to throw in a comment that I believe Jackson's second album For Everyman is also one of the greatest records I have ever purchased, by any artist. Jackson's songwriting along with Warren's makes the Yin to Warren's Yang, then add in all of the L.A. country rock community to make those albums the best ever!

[@bobburroughs6241]

Wonderful review of a fine artist. Sentimental Hygiene my late intro to him and a favourite album. 'Even a Dog' composed by 3 members of REM who back him on this album.

[@stonefree67]

Only have one album with Mr Zevon,Sentimental Hygiene,but wrote down three more albums to my wishlist after this really interesting video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these albums,much appreciated! Cheers.

[@edwardrussell5989]

A brilliant revue of Warren Zevon’s catalogue. Well done Mazzy Your ranking very similar to my own . Maybe swap The Envoy for Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School given I love the second side especially Charlie’s Medicine and Looking For The Next Best Thing.

[@tcoggan]

Great run through of a great artist, thanks. I would have ranked Transverse City higher. (Someone in the comments section on Amazon called it "the ugly duckling " of Warren Zevon's records. I guess there's no accounting for taste.) On songs like "Run Straight Down", "Gridlock" and "Down in the Mall" Zevon's social commentary is at its sharpest, dealing with issues like environmental destruction and commodity fetishism. And some great electric guitar-driven rock. Of course having people like David Gilmore and Neil Young playing on these tracks helps.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you. A favorite artist of mine ✌🏼

[@Nhamp2000]

Loved TC. Still holds up today. My personal favorite track is Splendid Isolation. Upbeat tempo, crushing lyrics.

[@tcoggan]

Might be a little perverse, but my favourite Zevon track is Model Citizen. Talk about a savage journey to the heart of the American Dream. @@Nhamp2000

[@Nhamp2000]

​@@tcogganGood pull. That's an underrated track off of another underrated album.

[@davebrown9725]

Another guitarist left off your mentions, Warren sent Transverse City off to Jerry Garcia to noodle on (2 tracks). The first three tracks are such a great set, with JD Souther and Chick Corea. Must also mention Waddy Wachtel, Jack Casady, Jorge Calderon, David Lindley. Warren always pulled talent.

[@bilguana11]

I bought his first record just because Jackson Browne produced it. I have never heard of him. I still love it. Thank you.

[@dennisperry6085]

Thank you Mazzy for going back to Warren’s catalogue and helping me to re-investigate, explore and renew my appreciation for particularly Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School and Sentimental Hygiene (I always loved the first album and Excitable Boy plus Stand in the Fire)…nothing like the original releases on Asylum Records

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you for watching ✌🏼

[@alcornwest]

Love this guy... so thankful I got to see him once, at least! It was an amazing show. Thanks for the review of his work.

[@rickgougeon5216]

Watched the rankings last night. I went through a period in the early 80's where I listened to the "Warren Zevon" album every Sunday eve. It was an unwinding from the week and to get ready the the next week coming up. It is easily my favorite Zevon LP and holds a strong position on my desert island list of the top 10 albums I would take with me. Thanks for the thoughtful review.

[@gweppner4006]

Thanks Maz! Big Warren fan here and ex-Angeleno.✌️

[@scotterrebo995]

Great video Norman. Warren was a legend! Being from the middle of Kansas never got to see Warren, but his records live on!

[@nickh.4722]

While watching, I quickly have to stop and write this comment, because I‘ve just remembered something: All those years ago (see what I did there?) when I started to watch VC vids on KZbin, I actually subscribed to your channel because you featured Warren Zevon in one of your videos. So to watch this ranking is a lot of fun. Thank you. I‘ll continue watching now.

[@richardmiglioranza4004]

Thanks Mazzy, what a wonderful artist. His self titled lp in the top 5 greatest rock albums of all time for me! I watched his final appearance on Letterman after watching this. Hard not to get emotional, Incredible!

[@scotmorrell5637]

So morbidly dark, and so cleverly humorous. Sometimes in the same song. Twelve studio albums. The best of which are some of the best records by any artist of any time. His less stellar albums would be career highlights for most artists. Thanks for the video. The rankings don’t really matter - the consistency of the work does.

[@PhilBaird1]

Beautifully done Norman and I agree with everything you say. The only difference for me would be Mutineer, which I think is a fine album and one of his best. His most personal and intimate record with beautiful songs like The Indifference of Heaven and the title track. I love your memory of playing the debut and then going off for the Last Waltz at Winterland Ballroom. Warren would approve.

[@thomasnelson5758]

I just got the deluxe Run Out Groove Stand in the Fire reissue off Discogs because Stand in the Fire is one of my favorite albums of all time (also my favorite Zevon record by a mile), and it's so satisfying to see it get the double deluxe, full on, gatefold treatment it deserves. I would listen to days worth of recordings of those Roxy concerts, to me that was Zevon at his absolute peak as a performer. Enjoyed the video

[@hasseelmerson]

I also love Warren Zevon and have heard all his albums. The first I heard was Wanted dead or alive and it is something with first love. I think that album is great Greetings from Sweden.....

[@tyesmith9661]

For what it's worth I so much enjoy your ranking videos, second only to your videos that put the albums (music) in a historical perspective using the stela of your life.

[@marilynnbaroque3280]

Hi Mazzy: So happy you did the Warren Zevon Album ranking. This is an artist I have overlooked. Really enjoy discovering his music. OK, I am streaming to hear these tunes. I hope a CD or Vinyl box set will be released soon. Also appreciated your CD video, your box sets are fantastic. Glad you have a Joni Mitchell collection. This is a compliment, I fall asleep watching your videos Sometimes, it is so good to listen to your musical journey. Matches mine sometimes especially Jefferson Airplane. A comfort zone You are the best music video critic. Take Care. :-)

[@dantallman5345]

Very nice summary Norman. Huge WZ fan. Was a casual fan in the 70’s and 80’s but Life Will Kill You really sold me. My “essential WZ “ compilation is pretty much your top-3 albums plus a few from The Wind. Will have to expand this I think. Glad you mentioned the biography by Crystal Zevon as it adds context to some of his songs. Warren instructed her to tell all, good, bad and ugly and so she did.

[@prdeal]

Oh man - what a great ranking of one of the greatest. We all seem personally invested in Warren and always have. Strange relationship. French Inhaler from Learning to Flinch - kills me. So long Norman. Gonna Play It All Night Long now. Thank you

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah. He’s a very fave of mine. Would love a flinch vinyl version ✌🏼

[@rachelsghost]

Classic Mazzy! You hit all the right notes. I didn't expect your number 1 Zevon to land where it did. I won't give away the plot here but my list closely mirrors your own. Warren's humor is first rate. I really enjoyed the personal touches and anecdotes which are trademarks of your delivery. "Very" enjoyable watch. Thank you, Mazzy and RIP Warren.🥰

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you Rachel. Love this guy 🌟

[@philmole1209]

His #1 and 2 are also mine, and in same order.

[@rachelsghost]

@@philmole1209 You get extra Mazzy points for that, Phil 😊👍

[@Jkel913]

One of my favorite videos of yours, Mazzy. (And I have a lot). Thank you for this extensive overview and for really turning me on to this great artist. Only knew the two “hits” (for lack of a better word) from “Excitable Boy” (you know the ones)….You’ve now opened the doors for me to so much more. I got the OG’s of the first three and am loving them. More to follow because of you. Thank you for this and all you do. We love you, Mazzy.

[@musiconrecord6724]

I love these videos that cover an artist with whom I am less familiar, and because of your excellent commentary encourage me to explore further. Bad for my wallet, though......

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you. Keep watching keep spending

[@recordcollectornews]

This is why I love your channel. You turn me onto music I didn't know I needed.

[@mauricemorning]

I forgot to mention thank you for this wonderful informative video. I would like to add That I saw him once in a small club in San Francisco and was amazed at what a hamfisted guitar player he was but how comfortable he was on the piano.

[@northcarolinavinylpicker]

Loved it. I need warrens 1st lp. I have his second. Every time I watch a video of yours I add a album to my want list

[@mazzysmusic]

🕺💲

[@MartinFGayford]

I actually think Mr Bad Example is one of his best. Every song is really strong and there are some beautiful melodies. Mutineer has some good songs - notably Mutineer and The Indifference of Heaven - but the production is (intentionally) challenging. Still, it's an oddly beautiful album. By the way, Mutineer is the only WZ album never released on vinyl - Mr Bad Example had a German LP release in 1991.

[@gordonmcilroy6352]

Thank You Norman I fell in love with Warren Zevon the Album at age 18 in 1976 . There was a used record shop called The Swap Shop on Osborne in Winnipeg. I picked it up knowing nothing about him but I saw that Jackson Browne produced it. It and he was an original that gets richer on every listen. In my top ten of all time So long Warren🎶❤️

[@TurboYeti72]

That perfect mix of musicianship, humor, and poetry.

[@PirateNovelist]

Just stumbling onto this. Wonderful video and great thoughts. I basically echo the same, but sometimes Bad Luck Streak sometimes gets my #1. It really depends on my mood of that day. I often mention Hindu Love Gods when talking about Zevon because I love that side project so much.

[@MrMojoRisin]

Hi Norman. I only know Werewolves Of London, but I really enjoyed the video. I must check out his albums.

[@thomasmoher9089]

My only Warren Zevon show was one for the books. He opened for The Dead @ Folsom Field on their 15 yr. anniversary tour. His hair was perfect.

[@mazzysmusic]

🤠

[@margaretfogler1848]

I love Warren Zevon's music. My first purchase was Life'll Kill You - what a great album. I really thought it was his last based on his story. I bought Stand in the Fire and listened to it as I drove to meet my niece the day she was born. A few tracks on Learning to Flinch were recorded at Bogart's - a club in my city. You brought up some great memories. I need to get back to listening to him.

[@onsenkuma1979]

Mazzy, love your channel. Our tastes are remarkably similar (e.g. your SF psychedelic countdown - I too have altered between 'Surrealistic Pillow' and 'Electric Music...' as the all-time number 1, but more often give the nod to CJ & The Fish). Anyway...before I hear your list for Mr. Bad Example... Top 5 countdown: 5. Sentimental Hygiene (for 'Detox Mansion' and 'Bad Karma' - otherwise has that dated, cavernous '80s production sound) 4. Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School 3. Excitable Boy (ahhh...'Lawyers Guns and Money') 2. Life'll Kill Ya (well, that's what he said) 1. Warren Zevon (an extraordinary 'debut')

[@revkarl]

Nice timing. Mazzy. My five cd set (that's right, people, I said CD) of Warren Zevon's first albums arrived in the mail this afternoon.

[@mazzysmusic]

Any format that works for you. It’s the music 🕺

[@jeffreylind3739]

Fantastic review of a consummate artist. I remember how popular his first two records were back in late 70s. I was affiliated with a local College radio station in central Massachusetts then, even though I was not a student, and those two LPs got lots of airplay on my and others radio shows. The original pressings have full, sweet sound. One of my favorites is Lawyers, Guns & Money. I picked up a beautiful test pressing of "Stand In The Fire" with the order sheet a few years ago- sounds great as well.

[@andynewzealand]

Thanks Mazzy for a great run down of one of my favourite singer/songwriters. Now probably my favourite of all 20th century classical composers is Aaron Copeland, but until you mentioned the influence he had on Warren I never connected the musical dots. Shortly after watching your video I put on my what I consider his best work (like you)- his self-titled 1976 "Warren Zevon". And from those first piano notes and little keyboard connecting interludes that run throughout "Frank and Jesse James" there was that pure Coplandesque phrasing and chord progressions. The same could be said for the beautiful string arrangement that begins what is my top personal best track on the album; "Desperados Under the Eaves. Made me enjoy it even more. As an artist he was somewhat neglected in New Zealand quite possibly as the below Kiwi correspondent states because the musical powers that be at the time didn't know how to market him - "Werewolves" was certainly huge (as it was in the rest of the world) and "Excitable Boy", both as single and album did very respectably in the local charts. But many of his later albums never made to these shores until much later after their initial US release dates. The great live "Stand in the Fire" did not make here until 2007! (fortunately in extended form) though I probably purchased it from Amazon US or UK at that time. Anyways thanks Mazzy for connecting those dots for me. Peace, Andy.

[@mazzysmusic]

And Warren studied with Stravinsky ✌🏼

[@andynewzealand]

@@mazzysmusic Not a bad thing to have on your musical C.V. Mazzy.

[@Labor_Jones]

Guest who Visit love Zevon as back-round music. It's great music. my Recent Experience.

[@jasonarsenault3791]

Super cool. Definitely needed a proper intro / education for Zevon. Thanks Mazzy.

[@briankorbelik2873]

I have to pretty much agree with everything that Norman has to say on this. Great minds think alike, my friend.

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Love Zevon. Left too soon. Never be afraid of going to the doctor!

[@egrorian1]

As a new fan of just a few weeks, much appreciated, thank you! 👍

[@mazzysmusic]

Welcome and thank you ✌🏼

[@quint150]

I saw Warren years ago at a free concert in downtown Houston when they used to have such things. It was just him switching from piano to guitar. Fantastic show

[@KneeAches]

Thanks Mazzy: love Warren. Saw him around 1978. Excellent show. It hurt to lose him.

[@lauraplotkin8548]

Great video. I love your self-proclaimed WZ “completist” status. Did you get it on some of his book sales that Crystal sold? My prized pieces include a couple books that had photos and signed receipts by him tucked inside. Stars are just like us! They get their tires changed. 😂

[@hubtunes9607]

I have not read the book. Might put that next on my reading list. Thanx for the reminder. Stay well. 🎶☮️🎶

[@tmiejan25]

Warren was a go-to artist for me and the group of guys who began hanging out and blasting great music in high school. We went out to an abandoned train bridge after dark and played Nighttime in the Switching Yard on the car stereo. The dads of two of my friends worked for the railroad and my grandfather and uncle worked for Union Pacific out in western Nebraska. Yes discoish but we liked what Warren was telling us: “the midnight train runs both ways.” Thanks for the Warren love, Mazzy.

[@mazzysmusic]

Wow. Cool story. ✌🏼

[@DavidLineman]

I have every one of these records! But sadly, only three signed. Nuggets in Kenmore Square of Boston is where it all happened. In the shadow of the large CITGO sign, just steps from the now-defunct Rat (The Rathskeller) and Pizza Pad. It had all of the rare LPs. I met Warren once when he was playing in Houston at this tiny club in the 1980s. I went there in person to buy tickets for the evening show and walked dead into a live rehearsal (Warren line?). I was literally the only person there for a three or four song set besides the Band. After this, I sped home and grabbed 3 LPs and returned before he left . He signed all of them (including Dead or Alive). He was super humble and super gracious. The show was amazing. The memory was forever. I miss the man.

[@OWlsfordshire]

I also only knew him from Werewolves of London. Couple weeks ago I was randomly searching for the darkest songs and came across Excitable Boy. So many great songs on that album. Id also heard a cover of My Shits Fucked Up, but had no idea it was a cover.

[@boomitchell989]

It's time for the Rock & Roll Hall Fame to induct Warren Zevon!

[@OMW66]

I love Warren. This was a nice way to spend a half hour. Great, Norman.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you for watching ✌🏼

[@OMW66]

@@mazzysmusic I watch every show. It’s a favorite of mine.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Love Zevon - great overview. Also love that one off with R.E.M. - Hindu Love Gods

[@mazzysmusic]

I totally forgot Love Gods. I wouldn’t have ranked it but I should have showed it at the beginning ✌🏼

[@geoffevans6164]

Great memories! Saw him during my honeymoon @ May 17, 1980 in Memphis. Same band as Stand in the Fire. They all carried Warren out as a mock corpse at the end of Jungle Work! Also saw him as a solo act inSan Antonio @1995. Virtually the same order I would have named. 3,2,1 absolutely on the money! Why no Hindu Love Gods? Wanted Dead or Alive? Or the lyme & cybelle first sessions? They would all have been at the bottom of course. Thanks

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Being a Ronstadt fan. Her renditions of Hasten Down the Wind, Mohammed’s Radio, Carmelita, Poor Poor Pitiful me are fantastic. Although I do think Dwight Yoakum version of Carmelita is wonderful also. As always enjoyed the video. Btw. Phil Everly sang harmony on zevons Hasten Down the Wind. :)

[@mazzysmusic]

Love Linda ✌🏼

[@Jack-oi6uz]

Great introduction to a versatile artist

[@michaelbroad6009]

Mr Bd Example was released on vinyl, I managed to get a copy many years ago, hard to find. I'm sure it will get a reissue. Mutineer as well as Learning to Flinch to my knowledge have never been released on vinyl, hopefully that will be rectified soon. Sentimental Hygiene is my fave, great rockers and two amazing ballads.

[@eltonmusicfan]

Great overview. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@regaltip8A]

Good choices but I would have Mr Bad Example in my top 5.

[@dboy6896]

I'm getting couple of those that I'm missing now! Wow, you went to the Last Waltz on TG and saw Joni there among the other greats. She was great from Newport RI... did you see any of that? Love YOU Norman!!

[@julianagriffin1468]

Also a huge Zevon fan! Thanks for this and finally subscribed. Thoughtful and well presented. Btw I have Mr Bad Example on vinyl; it's a German issue and one of my favorites; especially "Suzie Lightning"

[@mazzysmusic]

I just looked. Pricey. Hope both those records are issued on vinyl again

[@hallaiged]

''We get therapy and lectures We play golf in the afternoon''🔥🕊❤

[@fairenoughthenwhat]

I love Warren and defy anybody not to move to songs like Night time in the Switching yard when its playing. I've probably listened to Excitable Boy 1000 times over the years. My Ride's Here is a more recent album that gets a workout on my stereo. Also a great one from the tribute album genre is Enjoy Every Sandwich. Such a brilliant song writer.

[@TBlev215]

Only found out about Warren after his death, but I was fortunate enough to meet Crystal and Ariel, who both signed my copy of I’ll sleep when I’m dead, and they were kind enough to give me one of his books on Stravinsky that still has the bookmark in the place where he stopped reading.

[@fts81]

curious, I'll lwatch this shortly!

[@RandyforRoyals]

Warren is one of my all-time favorites as well. Transverse City is the one Zevon album I didn't really connect with, but it does have a couple of great songs. Someone said "My Ride's Here" is the most joyous song ever about death. I never liked the mix on Learning To Flinch. I thought the voice needed to be higher in the mix and the instruments turned down. Love Stand In The Fire with "Werewolves of London" (Brian DePalma again). I have an original, I need to get the full concert version. Life'll Kill You is a great album. Your top three would be my top three. "Desperados Under The Eaves" is one of my all-time favorite songs. Great ranking.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah Flinch should be remixed. I agree but it’s really powerful. So long ….. 🗣

[@schumi9xwdc]

I Love Transverse City, it is a futuristic Lament , with great guest players!

[@colleenholmes1629]

Oh, my! So long, Norman. Now that’s a memory.

[@mazzysmusic]

Yup✌🏼

[@cryzCruze]

@Norman Maslov there actually is a Mr. Bad Example German pressing. Just found one.

[@yourpalfranc]

"Carmelita" alone is enough to justify your #1 pick, and "Hasten Down the Wind" just solidifies it!! Linda Ronstadt did them both better, but they were both songs that were just made for her voice and style. Plus, I'm unapologetically a Linda Ronstadt nerd. Great video, Mazzy! I've always loved Zevon and I own #1 and #2. I'm going to be looking out for several more titles from his catalog thanks to your review. Cheers!! ~Frank

[@sspaay]

Nope. Warren's versions of both songs were better. He wrote them. He felt them.

[@colleenholmes1629]

I completely agree with you about your pick fir number one.

[@DarkSideOfThePepper]

Leland Sklar's KZbin channel is awesome

[@larsteglbjaerg6293]

Did you say that Warren wrote Knocking on Heavens Door?!! Come on!

[@keithulrich1235]

I bought the first Warren Zevon album on Asylum at Rubato Records in Bellevue mainly because it was produced by Jackson Browne but it’s one of my favorite albums of all time. Enjoy every sandwich!

[@Cpayne30]

I'm not familar with his whole catalog but Excitable Boy and the debut are two of my favorite records. Cannot pick between the two!

[@GaryBurnett-u7d]

Best album for me.."Bad luck streak in dancing school" is brilliant..and Linda ronstadt on it too...