Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London - 10/1/1982 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London
Recorded Live: 10/1/1982 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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[@marty6779]

His adlibs are always fantastic. "I saw Chuck Norris walking with the Queen, and everybody was Kung Fu Fighting"

[@shannonschaerer1010]

It certainly does make THIS version even MORE fun to hear!!

[@jbru9576]

Put him in the rock and roll hall of fame already. The man wrote one of the most incredible albums of all time on his deathbed. He’s incredible. Talent and dedication worthy of the hall of fame no doubt.

[@bobbygriz5648]

The hall of shame and they don't deserve him.

[@drsleep4519]

Until they put somebody smart enough to run the hall of fame

[@heisenberg5371]

@@bobbygriz5648 what do you mean by that

[@bobbygriz5648]

@@heisenberg5371 the rock and roll hall of fame is a joke thats what I mean.

[@LoveFor298Yen]

There’s a chance now!

[@davidcook7887]

There was a time in Soho in London and you could randomly throw your head back and go yahooo. In seconds you could hear yahoos coming from everywhere. Wahooooooo! 😁

[@philjames6206]

No more you would probably be kicked to the kerb by a swat team. Beware, yahooo.

[@vernelee6022]

And this particular night, his hair was Perfect!

[@brendaharper5998]

Absofuckinlutely NO ONE could rock like Zevon, in his early years. Then, in his middle years, he grabbed you by the soul and the cerebral cortex and MADE you THINK. In his later years, he became the Life Teacher, recounting his life, his thoughts, his feelings, and tightened his grip on your deepest self. Then....he wrote and performed "The Wind", reached inside your chest, and took your heart with him when he left. Rocker, teacher, philosopher and by-God incredible example of genius that comes to you raw and unrefined...all these things and more. Rock the Pillars of Heaven, you amazing Renegade, you! I've enjoyed my sandwich, and my ride's here. I'll be seeing you again any day now, Warren. And it's alright....

[@allamericananti-christ666]

Brenda Harper U should've done his eulogy! I've always known this song (who doesn't) but I'm just now getting into exploring the rest of his music. & it's def all good so far. Should've checked it out sooner. But there are ALOT of musicians out there that don't get their rightful due in my opinion & I'm searching them all out. & it takes awhile!

[@HeyBudLetsParty69]

That was deep...

[@Cosmogirl014]

Well said !! Warren sure did all that and then some. EnJOY every sandwich is right.

[@gluserty]

Brenda, I think you described Warren Zevon well. You may have his mind and deep gifts too!

[@seancurrey.6260]

Brenda Harper he was brilliant an his music lives on RIP He had it all he was a genius an his music bought that out . on ya Rocken with Bon .;)

[@defiantone8556]

And on that note, RIP Warren Zevon. We miss you.

[@cartman3119]

Yes it is. Every time I come home and relax after a 10 hr day, crazy LIVE Warren makes me happy this shit is here for my picking.

[@Chernball1]

I was at this exact show .. only seen Warren once and it was one of them shows that you just never forget !! Absolutely Amazing !!

[@9929kingfish]

You must be old as dirt.

[@SteevyJ12]

Lucky guy. I'm sure it was unforgettable. ❤️ Warren Zevon

[@paulhenson4434]

Poor poor pitiful me never was fortunate enough, God Bless

[@cchmlfa]

Was that a young George Thorogood on lead guitar ?

[@fractuss]

Sorry I never got to.

[@BilnBax]

I went to London last year and stood in front of the former Lee Ho Fook's........just for Warren !

[@johnscottyward4588]

This guy must be the MOST UNDERRATED singer/songwriter EVER!

[@seancurrey.6260]

John Ward he was he wrote many songs for other bands that became big hits ... Such a shame.

[@adrianburnette176]

John Ward for real man one of the greatest

[@brandiemack8524]

I love mune 🎮 t

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

John Ward Yet he’s overrated among anybody who ever played an instrument.

[@H.C.Q.]

Yes, he and Meatloaf for sure.

[@theteacher8528]

Did not know much of Warren's (considerable) talents before I saw him perform in a small club in my hometown - Brisbane, Australia - in the mid to late 1980s. He move effortlessly between 4 instruments and yet his voice was the the force de jour. He left more than a favourable impression as a talented singer song writer. Sadly, gone long before his time. Thanks for the memories.

[@horsesensemusic2020]

Ahoo - Werewolves of everywhere. How does R&R get better than this?

[@davidcoleman757]

Now THIS is what rockin' sounds like. What an absolute genius Warren was.

[@patrickquirk-qz8ri]

All the band great!

[@susieinthecountry4434]

some found out about him too late;(

[@johnogrady5666]

Hello 1978....from us here in 2024... many memories..

[@maxhall1534]

Year of my birth. 🎉

[@Voyageur314]

It sure was fun back then!!

[@susieinthecountry4434]

@@Voyageur314 yeah but we have to look back to realize it, sadly

[@angeloiodice9304]

Warren, ain’t holding nothing back. He gave it all. RIP, rocker.

[@eamonstafford2056]

Another talented musician that has departed way too soon!! RIP Warren

[@Botulizard]

What a gloriously weird dude. To me it's no wonder that he was such a good friend of Dave Letterman's.

[@nancybarnes29]

he was tricky enough to leave you a trail likr bread crumbs running through his songs,, my head misses his.

[@GarySage2green4war]

He was also a compadre of Hunter S. Thomson... Would love to know what both would have thought about our current orange nightmare...

[@davidatkins6297]

@@GarySage2green4war not to forget a dearly departed drummer of led zeppelin, infectious laughter and a legend

[@davidatkins6297]

The"werewolf"of london

[@rickbabcock6397]

"`Hit someone " David Letterman

[@damon6852]

The sheer power of Warren is in full flight here!!!!

[@golem3080]

Rock and Roll Hall o Fame just doesnt deserve to have Zevon

[@rorymurray256]

Asking all Warren Zevon fans to VOTE him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Thank You ❤️

[@shannonschaerer1010]

He REALLY should ALREADY be in the R'n'R HOF!!

[@mattcaporuscio6956]

Is it bad that at night during a full moon I play this and howl at the moon

[@minimarvel4554]

Definitely not bad

[@teresascott1721]

does it feel bad

[@thomasforesman3978]

YES IT IS VERY BAD Like GOOD!!!! I DO!!!

[@debstevens2262]

Matt Caporuscio HOWL,baby,HOWL!!!!! Aaaaaaoooooww!!!! You ain't the only one!!!!

[@Heartbeat214]

Yes

[@bustercherry9643]

If only Lon Chaney Jr. had lived a few years longer to see this song written. If he staggered out on-stage about half drunk during the song the place would go crazy.

[@fastguned]

Why did he have to be half drunk?

[@DelmarDrippinsthe3rd]

@@fastguned because that was his general state of being...

[@joshuaf7934]

I'm going to make a good statement. That is THE BEST stage performance I have ever seen. Hands down.

[@gregkraus9539]

u better believe it !!!!

[@kcrexxriley3400]

Love this song! Can listen to it over and over and over again. Warren Zevon ....the best!!!!

[@mitzimathias148]

What a song & performance, never get tired of that song!

[@gregkraus9539]

his band is unbeilvable i mean ,...they had to be on there toes !!! cause idt they new to for sure what was happen next !!! jezz what a great dude !!!!!

[@davidg.9932]

Happy birthday Warren January 24, 1947. R.I.P. We, your fans, miss you everyday..

[@EduardoHernandez-wr1cd]

Wow. Didn't know WZ was born on Jan 24. Same here =)

[@Voyageur314]

Wahooo!

[@edwardcorona2477]

he was one crazy cat..got hammered and just let it rip..Rest in Peace Brother

[@vapormissile]

Amen. Hunter Thompson of music

[@BrinsonMHarris]

vapormissile I like that. Perfect.

[@drewhammond5203]

@@vapormissile good thing they were good friends, too. Hunter and Zevon were known to get fucked up together and wax philosophy

[@elizabethmittelbrunn6733]

Every day I get my Zevon - on! He was so amazing! His music helps me get through everything! Pain.... sickness...stress! I listen to Warren and it goes away... thank you Warren!

[@harrodsongs]

Waoooooh! is a hell of a drug.

[@Heartbeat214]

lol

[@natebalcerak1659]

So is your moronic comment. Suck it 🖕

[@davemiller3090]

whether he was high or whatever he nailed every song during this concert! bad ass!!!

[@peterhoare3219]

Fan of this? Try 'Lawyers, guns and money' Obviously his tune.... It'll rock your little cotton socks...

[@layman1194]

AND I SAW CHUCK NORRIS WALKING WITH THE QUEEN AND EVERYONE WAS KUNG FU FIGHTING....LOL

[@craigthibodeaux4606]

IK,R?

[@chuckie6488]

It's also good aerobic exercise song!!

[@cchmlfa]

More propaganda. Yes, some may have been, in the day, but, not EVERY one was Kung Fu fighting 😂

[@decimated550]

2 :50 great scat about seeing "john hurt and jeff bridges drviing a blood red coupe, driving to mexico, gonna kill somebody in a film or something..." AWESOME RANDOMNESS!!

[@yeahdancetomyrecord]

and what was he saying about james taylor, instead of "like to meet his tailor?" what a personality.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

ugghhh 'He's out in the Berkshires lookin' for James Taylor,' lol. Warren & Co. are rocking the fuck out on this one!

[@brianweber2844]

every one was kung foo fighting

[@Holden_McGroyn]

It's actually pretty close to the live version from Stand In The Fire from the Troubadour. Other than the Troubadour version having the werewolf buying the car it's worded exactly the same. Partial randomness but still pure Warren.

[@ricktodd3513]

This guy is next level with adlibs

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Made me laugh. I wish I could be young again and make comments like that. Thanks!

[@emother33]

One of the BEST performances of this song!

[@JohnLnyc]

He had some of the all time greats play on his records. “Werewolves” had Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on drums and bass and Waddy Wachtel on guitar. Waddy co wrote it.. The song was produced by Jackson Browne. A classic.

[@gregkraus9539]

what an amazing crew !

[@brinsonharris9816]

Knew about Waddy but not Mick & John. No wonder that thing rocks so good! I was in HS when it broke big back in the day. Instant classic. Pep rallies you could count on some Toga! Toga! Toga! & some A-oooooohs too.

[@TheBatugan77]

Keep him in your heart for a while.

[@JillAyn67]

Nice

[@johnathancross11]

Warren Zevon R.I.P is a wonderful genius. He is very very missed.

[@Koldfusion234]

That slide player is a fuckin monster

[@57levity]

John Wood

[@tomuchcrazyness9320]

Alex W. it's John wood

[@MH1000a]

fuckin right

[@Drycreekchickasaw]

N.S. :-)

[@nikshmenga]

Funny thing.....I found the solo terrible! lolz

[@erickranz5492]

You can measure the quality of a performer by their live shows. This is brilliant. I would have loved to have been in the audience that night! Thanks Warren.

[@dianerichardson4217]

Just realized I saw him the night before this in Boston! He SHOULD be in the hall of fame!!

[@SportyOtterPop]

I miss him so, especially at a full moon. Such a uniquely clever, intellectual musician

[@jessestreet2549]

I will NEVER forgive that no talent hack kid rock for stealing the howl.

[@jimjenkins3502]

Full moon you sound interesting

[@danielspiegleman3923]

haha hes out with a vengeance looking for James Taylor that's great!

[@markmoriarty7388]

I can remember seeing Warren Z. on the Letterman show in what must have been a difficult experiance for him because he was so very ill at the time. He passed shortly after that. His wonderful body of work will never be forgotten.

[@johnscottyward4588]

I only discovered the music of this GREAT ARTIST after he'd gone. If I'd heard him sooner I might have got to see him live! DAMN!

[@andrewweitzel6567]

That was freaking awesome, what a showman..Love that song.

[@lindadote]

A talented man, I loved Warren's music and this is great fun, thanks for sharing. RIP Warren Zevon.

[@jacksmedia1402]

David Letterman and Paul Shaffer KNEW they had lightning-in-a-bottle! 🙏🏼

[@johnconway627]

Lead guitarist needs more credit, complete rocking it out!!!

[@peterlyons8793]

Is it Fleetwood Mac?

[@chad9017]

Everybody was Kung Foo fightin' loved the extra lyrics. One of the funniest songs ever. Was cool to see them in concert finally.

[@gregkraus9539]

yep ... here comes ...that dangerous man !!! lol

[@KimberleyBennink]

Agree! That Chuck Norris mention was awesome!

[@birdmantd]

This performance almost makes a Springsteen show look tame by comparison.

[@WichitaGuy56]

Springsteen sucks nuts!

[@Mr_Mojo_Rising]

WichitaGuy56 I don’t even listen to Springsteen nor particularly like him, but I can still acknowledge that he is a music legend and an American icon.

[@WichitaGuy56]

@@Mr_Mojo_Rising An icon that sucks nuts!

[@adamweissman7286]

@@WichitaGuy56 Springsteen and Zevon were friends. Why would you show appreciation for Zevon by insulting his friend?

[@birdmantd]

@@adamweissman7286 It's not an insult it's a compliment. I've seen Bruce 5 times live. He was and still is one of the best live performers renowned for giving his all with each performance. To say this performance jokingly makes Bruce look tame is meant to greatest of this performance. I'll say it another way then....I've probably seen 1000 live performances videos on KZbin. This one is without a doubt one of the best.

[@tateckshoul8416]

I'm 12 years old and warren is the best singer I've heard rip

[@DonToto93]

What Jimi Hendrix did with a guitar, this man did with a piano. God-fucking-damn.

[@lupodelupis3672]

Mr. Warren Zevon was great!

[@shanesworld6363]

He kinda looks like a werewolf that didn't finish changing.

[@dustdevl3404]

I was singing along with this one day and my dog barked at me when I got to the Owoooo part.

[@mickfunny4185]

DustDevl340 should have put it on KZbin, get a million views

[@thomasvise140]

😄

[@BWMcT]

"I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand"... One of The Best opening lines ever. "Aaoooooo! Werewolves of London!" I

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yeah, it’s pretty difficult to top that.

[@cadebecker2486]

When I think of American music I think of Werewolves Of London.

[@Reddog5546]

Warren Zevon: "Well, I saw Chuck Norris walking with the queen, and everybody was Kung Fu Fighting". Well, I heard Werewovles of London, and it was just making memes.

[@ejahello4223]

Yeah!!! That's Warren the Werewolf of London!!!❤❤❤❤

[@RummyBurps]

Still one of my favorite tunes

[@cameronmogensen2510]

When you realize that the background is really sweet home Alabama 🫵🏿

[@cahg3871]

That guy playing bottle neck on that Les Paul junior knows what he’s doing.Thats some wicked slide.

[@KeithMay-b7t]

Saw Warren in Bloomington, IN at a small theatre with about 250 others. The whole crowd was singing his songs all night long. It was a great show.

[@SprattyFisherman]

Just resurrected this classic....5 of us doing it on Ukuleles....great fun...specially when we do the howling bit. Absolutely timeless.

[@chad9017]

Hope you're all still Ukalail - in Best wishes.

[@jeanettefung8295]

You all need to eat at Lee How Fook in Philly Chinatown!! We have gone there for 30+ yrs!! loved Warren for 30+ yrs! Real deal Chinese Cantonese food. LEE HOW FOOK in Philadelphia. Love Warren Zevon!! Love Lee How Fook!! ask someone what lee how fook means!!!!!

[@johnhutchins825]

He was one of the originals in what is becoming known as the "Southern Cal Music Cartel". Several others are Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Glenn Frey, JD Souther, and all the rest of the Eagles, etc.

[@bellatordeveritas1638]

That John Wood was an absolute killer!

[@heatheringram6287]

My goodness he was gorgeous. What a talent. A legend. The people who matter, know he's a legend. Screw anyone who thinks different.

[@ScriptOfTheBridge]

I’m 17 years old as of now, and holy shit, what a guy!! Love this performance, Rip Warren.

[@peterhoare3219]

It'll sound JUST as good at 59, trust me...😁

[@dr.davidboisselle7399]

Sublime. One of a kind. Too good for that stupid Rock Hall anyway. Requiescat in pace, Warren Zevon.

[@bobwilsonanchorman]

My daughters favourite song of all time 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧, since she was 6. She is now, 13.

[@00bikeboy]

You must be very proud 🖖

[@hirdy6]

Amazing artist.

[@jamesmingucci3314]

YES!!! NEW JERSEY!!!

[@kaptkewl]

Coked out of his mind.

[@brucegwynn47]

Remember to enjoy every sandwich 🥪!

[@layman1194]

I saw Chuck Norris walking with the queen and Everyone was Kung fu fighting. Lol

[@adeladrake4134]

AND I SAW CHUCK NORRIS WALKING WITH THE QUEEN AND EVERYONE WAS KUNG FU FIGHTING....LOL And on that note, RIP Warren Zevon. We miss you. Waoooooh! is a hell of a drug.

[@thisisnotachannel]

So when is Tim Robbins gonna play Warren Zevon in his biopic? I've been waiting since fucking 1991.

[@belateddrsteve]

That slide guitar solo tho

[@Rainman270]

The slide guitar guy was good. Warren, what can you say ? He was the shit, even though he was sorta on the fringe of mainstream rock.

[@savvygood]

I suckled at the teat of Warren Zevon as a child, thanks to my dad. Wish I could comment on Monkey Wash (my favorite song), but I have to settle for commenting on my second favorite song. This one. I bet all these dudes are all old and wrinkly. Cause, I'm a second generation fan, and I'm headed that way.

[@GuacamoleyNacho]

At first i dont understand why werewolf and this obssession with chinese till the lyrics "this hairy handed gent..." . I am the first one to discover this or just by coincidence Warren uses werewolf. Anyway chinese literal translation for sexual harrassing man or sex perverts is colored wolf. The chinese Color meant the lust for sex. Btw why he said only one werewolf in New Jersey? Surprising if he lived there.

[@fastguned]

Dont know if its the recording or if the band did it but they actually speeded up some 1;09 to 1:;14 and 3:18 to 3;22 --- maybe other places too Yes I am a musician and have a very sensitive ear.

[@dustinwilson9131]

What a fucking G. Underrated and deserves better.

[@10in65]

Werewolves of Austin 🐺

[@ENDERTON2000]

Just had crazy thought- napoleon dynamite (Jon heder) should play him in a movie! Call it "excitable boy"

[@shannonnine13]

Brilliant

[@paulmorgancollings7833]

This man truly was a fuckin fantastic musician. Wow. Sadly missed. I know it's trite, but it's still true, his like will not be seen again. Thanks Warren.

[@czikkanhardt4750]

That "Kung Fu fighting" part, with the "Chinese" piano bit was awesome.

[@ambi-rants7997]

First song I ever karaoke’d. This is the only song I can hit that high note on and not sound like a dying cat.

[@andohish27]

HOLY SHIT WHO'S THE GUY ON SLIDE? ?? Dude can rip!

[@Martinmb4416]

That's John Mayer, dude...

[@bellatordeveritas1638]

John Wood.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Can write a hellava lotta songs with D C & G

[@2tbos]

His cover of Knocking on Heavens Door is the best!!!

[@andreatouhig1091]

Warren Zevon!!..(Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat name!!)..Yaboo sucks to Warewolves!, that name kicks ass!!..

[@The2ndFirst]

That's a tight band. They can deal with Warren. It's seamless.

[@joeysanguine3596]

I saw warren Zevon walking with the queen and his song was perfect

[@nowiknowuryder]

Seen him open for Jerry & company- amazing!!

[@JanMiller-ul9ix]

I think he is incredibly cool. I would like to party with him!!

[@dmarie4696]

who is the slide guitarist?! amazing! wonder if he is still making music

[@mainhathoa3319]

And on that note, RIP Warren Zevon. We miss you. After you hear this version there’s no going back to the studio album version

[@alcoholidaysUK]

John Would is an absolute axe slayer, I’m surprised he’s not been seen on other artists tours..

[@spacecatboy2962]

MAN THIS GUY SHOULD TRY OUT FOR THAT AMERICAN IDOL SHOW

[@giggabyt78]

+TigerShark yep but can dead men vote