My goodness, big Zevon fan here. Such a great and underrated songwriter. One of my dearest friends wrote a wonderful book on him a couple years ago if you are interested: https://shorturl.at/nyK69
I feel like a dodo for not recognizing those lyrics! A band I played percussion for used to play "Lawyers, Guns, and Money." But then again, I was busy trying to mesh with the rhythm section. I will also admit to being late to board the Zevon train. I of course knew the hits but it wasn't until maybe 20 years ago or so that I delved deeper into his catalog.
And like Jim commented below, it's also taken me years to fully appreciate Jackson Browne. I still have a ways to go (not to appreciate, but to listen to his extensive discography!).
I'm looking at this week's lyric and am drawing a blank, so it's likely a line from a song of a favorite band!:) Like Brad Kyle, I've always been music first, music second and words third.
This week’s rando lyrics are probably more obscure than they need to be - from a famous old time song - lyrics have been changed by many over time, but I tried to get as close to authentic and original as I could find!
Hey Michael. Nice shoutout to Warren Zevon. I always thought his quirkiness was his strength, but also came to appreciate his musicianship. Same with Harry Nilsson.
As for Jackson Browne, it's taken me the better part of a lifetime to fully appreciate his talent. So I am a late believer. "The Birds of St. Marks" is a great track. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks, Jim - Mr. Browne has been perhaps the most influential artist for me in terms of musical talent and lyrical songwriting. I sometimes think there was a period in LA, somewhere in the 80/90s when the hurricane of music surrounded him as he stood in the center of the eye of the storm. Those days are gone, but what a legend!
My goodness, big Zevon fan here. Such a great and underrated songwriter. One of my dearest friends wrote a wonderful book on him a couple years ago if you are interested: https://shorturl.at/nyK69
Thanks!! I’ll check it out - been a fan for years - interesting character...
I feel like a dodo for not recognizing those lyrics! A band I played percussion for used to play "Lawyers, Guns, and Money." But then again, I was busy trying to mesh with the rhythm section. I will also admit to being late to board the Zevon train. I of course knew the hits but it wasn't until maybe 20 years ago or so that I delved deeper into his catalog.
And like Jim commented below, it's also taken me years to fully appreciate Jackson Browne. I still have a ways to go (not to appreciate, but to listen to his extensive discography!).
I'm looking at this week's lyric and am drawing a blank, so it's likely a line from a song of a favorite band!:) Like Brad Kyle, I've always been music first, music second and words third.
This week’s rando lyrics are probably more obscure than they need to be - from a famous old time song - lyrics have been changed by many over time, but I tried to get as close to authentic and original as I could find!
Hey Michael. Nice shoutout to Warren Zevon. I always thought his quirkiness was his strength, but also came to appreciate his musicianship. Same with Harry Nilsson.
As for Jackson Browne, it's taken me the better part of a lifetime to fully appreciate his talent. So I am a late believer. "The Birds of St. Marks" is a great track. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks, Jim - Mr. Browne has been perhaps the most influential artist for me in terms of musical talent and lyrical songwriting. I sometimes think there was a period in LA, somewhere in the 80/90s when the hurricane of music surrounded him as he stood in the center of the eye of the storm. Those days are gone, but what a legend!