Warren Zevon - Dirty Life And Times Lyrics

classic Ry Cooder intro, unmistakable !

Man, if you knew you were going to die, and soon, could you do something as great as The Wind?

"She's from Say one Thing and Mean Anothers ville" Classic Warren

One of my heroes .

Warren you are still alive through us millions of fans rip warren

I first hear about warren when his Blue album was being promoted to radio stations in NY, i got a copy and wore that album out. Then warren played My Father's Place in Roslyn NY. (with Richard Belzer, comedian opened the shows)Love Warren more than anything.

Can't stop playing this

Yessiree! 110% honest. That's our Mr. Bad Example. Was he a Renegade? Absotively! How about a Mutineer? Posolutely! Was he a matchless poet, troubadour, genius and irreplaceable gift to the world? Bet your ass he IS! I say "IS" because he blazed across my life like a shooting star, and lit up the world as he did. Matchless. And left the world so much darker for his leaving of it...but for those of us who knew him and his music, he lives forever on the edge of dreams....Rock the Pillars of the Heavens, Excitable Boy! There'll NEVER be another you!

also spiritual song

I wish I had seen him n concert,I missed out Big time.Rest n peace,Warren

Lorraine Griffin I had the good fortune to see him twice...once, with a full band and another solo. Fantastic in both settings.

I agree Bob Cobb

Hard to find a girl with a heart of gold when you're living in a 4 letter world--so true

good 1 ,Bob

rip friend

"it's hard to find a girl with a heart of gold
when you're livin' in a four-letter world..."--truer words were never spoken.
happen 70th to the original excitable boy...

Miss you buddy. You may not have been the most well-known artist, but despite coming well before my time to listen to and appreciate your music (I'm 24), you'll always a be a reference point for me. You told it like it was, you accepted your flaws, you were despicable in your good intentions, you will NEVER be forgotten. RIP.

im only 24 too he is my fuckin hero!

Zodiac581 I think this artist was pretty underrated to be quite honest.

absolutely phenomenal Warren was a genius

MAYBE I COULD EASE MY WORRIED MIND WHILE I'M WINDING DOWN MY DIRTY LIFE TIMES"

MY SHADOW'S CASTING ME!

Guitar: Ry Cooder
Drums: Don Henley
Backing Vocals: Dwight Yoakam & Billy Bob Thornton

Sven Etan Binkert - Singer/Arranger/Songwriter Warren Ry and Dwight. Now that would have been something to see

Some days I feel like my shadow's casting me. Today has been one of those days; went to visit a friend who is dying of cancer.

Sorry of the news, mate.

That's ok... Some days I feel like my shadow's catching me. LOL.

gr8 song!!!

billy bob i believe, and the master

If she don't love me then her sister will.... excitable boy they all said

He has so many great songs and this is right up there :)

What's with youtube? I can't get to the song.

wonderful.

"ONE DAY I CAME TO A FORK IN THE ROAD AND FOLKS I JUST COULD NOT GO WHERE I WAS TOLD " "WELL MAYBE I COULD EASE MY WORRIED MIND WHILE I"m WINDING DOWN MY DIRTY LIFE AND TIMES"

I want this song to play at my funeral. Those who know will laugh their heads off. Those who don't, well, what are they doing at my funeral anyway?

Werewolves of London was my husband's favorite song- when the day of his funeral came, it came on the radio as all of the cars were parked in front of the funeral home. We all cranked it up loud enough for heaven to hear. The funeral directors said it was one of the most amazing funerals they had ever handled. My husband was a recovering alcoholic who pretty much started killing himself with Zevonesque justice just a year after Warren died. We started our love affair by breaking up with our respective partners/spouses, on Valentine's Day 1978...The radio played Excitable Boy that night, and it continued for 33 years. Play it all night long my friend.

Water from my soul, really grabbed me.I turned 60 this past January one and so many I have known in my dirty life and times.US Navy 1974-1980.A dirty ole Sailor like my daddy before me all of which I am part of every day here in this place.

+Karen Hughes - I bet your husband was looking down and smiling at the great send off he was given.

Bob Cob

"It"s hard to find girl with a heart of gold when were all living in a 4 letter world Warren
i miss Warren he was in new jersey a lot in october i hate this time of year RIP WARREN
I"LL SEE YA SOON

I'm runing up and down the line, with chills running up and down my spine!

" Sometimes i wonder Why i'm still runin free all up and down the line "

"But i've got some weird ideas in my head about things to do in Denver When Your DEAD'

"I'm lookin for a woman with low self esteem."

One of my favorite lines.

For some reason, a couple of women I know thought that was vile, but it's the narrator CALLING HIMSELF AN ASSHOLE.

he was right!

Thanx Sammy for providing me the CD of the song in question.

I've read 'Dirty Life & Times of Warren Zevon', a bio by Crystal Zevon. The library
system carries it. It's really compelling.

I'd live to eventually get all of Warren's CD/albums. Is amazon.com a good place
to start? Thanx.

the wind.

I have, laughed my head off mate!

I love this song, it's painfully honest and open. Six years ago, in a surprise diagnosis, I was told I had cancer, my lymph system was top to bottom tumour, and as things stood, I hadn't got that long on the clock. Anyway, as you might guess I had chemo and then radio, and that was six years ago. I've taken two things from these events: you only get one go on the merry-go-round, enjoy it, and you wouldn't smoke if you'd seen what I've seen.

Miss U Warren :)

the last comment was four months ago? well lets keep it going, oh and isnt prison grove off of lifell kill ya? its off one of the newer ones in anyway

Bob Dylan quotes this song in an interview with John Elderfield about painting from a couple of years ago.

What album is PRISON GROVE off of?

MetroidfanCNC - Thanks mega-tons for offering to upload Zevon's legacy. BUT....I'm con-
fused, THE WIND was one album of how many of Warren's, beginning in 1978 with Exciteable Boy. Some of the postings of THE WIND, had like Part 1 or Part Six, etc.
I need some info on this..... any knowledgeable answers out there.
Just one of the many awesome things about Warren Zevon was his signature voice. No
mistaking that wonderful voice !

One of the greatest song writers I can recall. Miss you, Warren.

Hey Warrant - You live!!!!

@p3i4l7g8 I hope you're still with us and enjoying every sandwich here in this plane. If you've moved on, say 'Hi' to Warren for me and let him know I'll be by to pay my respects in good time.

I've enjoyed Warren for many years now. I sorely miss him but when I play his music( I have all his cds including the latest posthumous releases.) it's like he's right here with me.

Miss Ya Zeeve

Wonderful song with great harmony vocals. Love the old time gospel, Appalachia feel to the song. Pure genius. God, I miss Mr. Z. I will always miss you. Thank you for posting this song.

reminds me of an old christian hymn i used to sing in spanish cant recall at the moment!! AWESOME!!

Started listening to a lot of Zevon again recently and it occurred that he reminded me a bit of the Eagles, whom I have not liked since middle school. I decided to give them another shot - lo and behold, Eagles still suck and Z still rocks.

comment of the year

Best song ever ... by anyone. Miss you, Warren.

I'm lookin for a woman with low self esteem

I love that line-''Shes from say one thing and mean anothers ville''

@zitlight73 Most of his bad behavior was contributed to that demon alcohol.

Since you offerred, Oh could you PLEASE consider posting French Inhaler? I truly love this song, and now there is finally 1 version but was recorded from vinyl. And thanks so much for posting this.

rip warren

thank you

Thanks for this video,I'm in the same boat as Warren found himself,so; I'm going to enjoy every sandwich,as best I can,for as long as I can.
Thanks again man.

My dirty life and times may be second only to Warrens,I love the way Crystal read from the book,every time I watch it I think about all the wild times in Aspen,and all the other good shit,people,and things,that went on.

Ol' Dwight really held back on this one. It's a damned good effort, for all that!

This may be my favorite of his songs. What a great songwriter.