Songs like the junkie lament, “Carmelita”, Americana-infused “Frank And Jesse James” and rockers like “Mohammed’s Radio” and “Desperados Under The Eaves” made him a favorite of contemporaries (Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Browne, Glen Frey and Don Henley). But in 1976, Warren Zevon (produced by Jackson Browne) provided critical acclaim, if not robust sales. His initial success as a songwriter and recording artist proved elusive as his 1969 debut, Wanted Dead Or Alive did not chart. There he became the band leader for a re-formed Everly Brothers. But late 60’s wanderlust took over and Zevon moved to Los Angeles. Born in Chicago, he moved to California and at one point briefly studied piano with Igor Stravinsky. Warren Zevon forged a career of relentless hard-edged rock music, only matched by his equally reckless lifestyle.
(Warren Zevon – piano, guitar, vocals Zeke Zirngiebel – guitar, vocals David Landau – guitar Bob Harris – synthesizer, piano, vocals Roberto Pinon – bass, vocals Marty Stringer – drums) In the US since the '80s, ROG is reissuing this as a deluxe 2LP set, featuring 4 tracks previously unavailable on vinyl and 6 tracks that are previously unreleased in any format.Warren Zevon – Stand In The Fire – Asylum Records ASYLUM SE-519 (1980)/Speakers Corner Records (2019) 180-gram stereo vinyl, 42:37 ****1/2: It peaked at #80 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1981. Later in 1980, he released the live album Stand In The Fire which was dedicated to Martin Scorsese and was recorded over several nights at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. Which reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the album sold briskly but represented a decline rather in commercial consistency. Featuring a modest hit with the single, "A Certain Girl", Zevon followed Excitable Boy with Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School in 1980. Tracks from this album received heavy FM airplay and the single "Werewolves Of London" reached #21 on the charts. In 1978, he released Excitable Boy (produced by Jackson Browne and guitarist Waddy Wachtel) to critical acclaim and popular success. Produced by Jackson Browne, his self-titled debut album (1976) was his first album to chart in the US, peaking at #189. This launched a cult following that lasted for 25 years, with Zevon making occasional returns to album and single charts until his death in 2003. Despite all this, he struggled to break through in his solo career, until his music was performedīy Linda Ronstadt. Zevon's early music industry successes were found as a session musician, jingle composer, songwriter, touring musician, musical coordinator and bandleader. He also wrote major hits for other artists, including "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "Accidentally Like A Martyr", "Mohammed's Radio", "Carmelita" and "Hasten Down The Wind". His most famous compositions include "Werewolves Of London", "Lawyers, Guns And Money" and "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner", all of which are featured on his third album, Excitableīoy (1978) - the title track also being well-known. Warren William Zevon was an American rock singer-songwriter and musician. Numbered, Limited Edition Deluxe 180g Vinyl 2LP!
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