Warren replaced Paul Schaffer on Letterman a couple of times. Here's a snippet from one of those shows. Feel free to sign this petition: www.warrenzevon.com/petition/p...
Irreplaceable, irrepressible, incredible...The greatest, most talented, gifted rock musician to ever grace a stage. Warren Zevon is more than a legend, he is an Absolute. The apex. None better. None more talented. None more amazing. None more deserving of our appreciation. And a lousy, goddam 200+ likes? Well, what can I expect, in a world where ...*things* like the Kardashians have the entertainment press spellbound, and one "rock" song sounds just like the last one you heard. If THAT'S entertainment, I think I'll take up macrame. Rock the Pillars of Heaven, Mr. Bad Example! Save me a front row seat, cuz nobody lives forever.1
I don't expect people to know who he is, though they definitely know his lone hit without knowing the name behind it. Brilliant as he was you're not going to get a ton of airplay singing about murder, corruption, and war, and injecting black humor into everything.
Thanks so much for posting this. I didn't know WZ had been on letterman so much until his last visit on the show. I've loved his music for ages. Mostly listened when my husband would put something on in the car. Then I heard he had cancer and was so so sad. Anyway, I'm glad I can see the old videos now because I missed out the first time. Miriam
Great rapport .. loved Mr Zevon since he started .. Dave got past his ego and is a very good man and human being .. I listen to Warren or sing and play one of his songs most every day .. Like Mr Lennon, Z is ever in my awareness .. and like Mr Prine & Mr Nelson .. He is Always On My Mind ..
What a refreshing relief from Shaffer!! Would that Dave could dump Paul and find someone who isn't just musically gifted like Paul, but also able to contribute something useful and humorous to the show, without being an obnoxious interruption like Paul.
Irreplaceable, irrepressible, incredible...The greatest, most talented, gifted rock musician to ever grace a stage. Warren Zevon is more than a legend, he is an Absolute. The apex. None better. None more talented. None more amazing. None more deserving of our appreciation. And a lousy, goddam 200+ likes? Well, what can I expect, in a world where ...*things* like the Kardashians have the entertainment press spellbound, and one "rock" song sounds just like the last one you heard. If THAT'S entertainment, I think I'll take up macrame. Rock the Pillars of Heaven, Mr. Bad Example! Save me a front row seat, cuz nobody lives forever.1
I don't expect people to know who he is, though they definitely know his lone hit without knowing the name behind it. Brilliant as he was you're not going to get a ton of airplay singing about murder, corruption, and war, and injecting black humor into everything.
I miss Warren Zevon. Gone way too soon. Loved his turns on Letterman. Now if only someone would post Warren doing "The Hockey Song" on Letterman!
R.I.P. Warren....and Hunter while Im at it
God, I miss Warren....
Jakub Zahálka So do I, fellow Zevonite! So do I!
I loved Warren Zevon more than most people can even imagine
I seen him 25 times
Thanks so much for posting this. I didn't know WZ had been on letterman so much until his last visit on the show. I've loved his music for ages. Mostly listened when my husband would put something on in the car. Then I heard he had cancer and was so so sad. Anyway, I'm glad I can see the old videos now because I missed out the first time.
Miriam
Considering he and Hunter S. Thompson were very good friends, I'd say so.
What a legend.
Swallowing music! awesome. These two had chemistry.
Warren Zevon...always the coolest guy in any room. RIP legend.
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting!
That was hilarious. :D Thank you so much for posting this.
Great rapport .. loved Mr Zevon since he started .. Dave got past his ego and is a very good man and human being .. I listen to Warren or sing and play one of his songs most every day .. Like Mr Lennon, Z is ever in my awareness .. and like Mr Prine & Mr Nelson .. He is Always On My Mind ..
Sure, the new guys can do a spit take. But nobody can do one like Warren could. Yr not alone, dublinboyo. We all miss Warren Zevon.
Weekend At Bernie's Paul. 2:30
nice how he played lawyers guns and money for the celebrity trouble section! I signed the petition by the way
they make a awsum couple together, u don't think that paul is missing. Bang good jobb warren
RIP warren...
good stuff!
can someone post the letterman tribute to warren zevon the day after warren passed? it was a really nice moment.
I'm looking for it too.
Aaawww... Warren! :-)
I've been told I look like Warren Zevon.
What a refreshing relief from Shaffer!! Would that Dave could dump Paul and find someone who isn't just musically gifted like Paul, but also able to contribute something useful and humorous to the show, without being an obnoxious interruption like Paul.
Where was Paul this time
Seemed. And yes, he had.
Guess there are five pinheads who don't have a sense of humor ...
Good to see no one has disliked it in 9 years then
ha!
Didn't think Bill O'Riley would go as Boogiebabe on the youtubes.
Surfin and Shoplifting
Um...they say that it in the clip..did you actually watch it?
Warren Zevon was a far bigger star than David Letterman will ever be. He is missed.
Not bad for a beginner.
He's fucking DEAD?!?!?!?!?
Zevon shouldn't have stooped to this. Too cool to be letterman's sidekick.
Zevon was an abusive creep.
Possibly