I love this version. Everyone I ever show this to hates it, but I think its great. Cool take on the song, and everyone is having a good time playing it. What more could you want?
Detractors: nobody will ever come up with a better version than Warren Zevon---it was pure genius. But what are you: haters of ska...and creativity in general? Respect to a different take on it. I like Zevon's more too, but cool off.
Music evolves, changes, and becomes a part of each musician. You are allowed to have different feelings if you are translating a piece of art. If we don't evolve or appreciate new views, we die. I don't like this as I love Warren's version, but I respect it and enjoy it. It's neat! See my channel. I have anything of Warren's I can find on my Warren Zevon playlist, but this is still a great version and Lindley is a superb musician. A true master! Thanks for the video posting!
David and Warren were friends, Ive seen them perform together on stage. Look at all of the videos of David Lindley on You Tube and you will understand what kind of musician he is.
David knows how to entertain! I Love it! I was blessed with seeing Dave play a couple of times in the past two years, and his show has transformed, but he never disappoints.
@JimiBLong, David Lindley and Warren Zevon were good friends, and even played on stage together at times. They were both part of Jackson Browne's talented circle of friends and songwriters.
You should hear Lindley play his Saz or Oud nowawadays. He's talented no doubt!
Could've been passable if he wrote his own lyrics that fit this song rather than pretending it was a cover of Warren Zevon and completely ruining it. (Warren Zevon, I'm sorry this fool did this to your masterpiece).
I've never heard David Lindley play, before now and for the love of all that's good about music, I hope that I never EVER do again!! THAT WAS A HORRIBLE COVER OF A LEGENDARY SONG!!!!!!!
Back again to see and feel and hear. What slacks! I saw him in 1990 in 2 man show Hammersmith with Ry Cooder. It was blinding. This is from album Very Greasy. It's slick and groovy, playing is ace, even if there's a bit too much reggae lite. For some reason it's v. popular in USA. Check out El Rayo X version of Woolie Bully.
Back again to admire the hardware and the hair! Does this swing? Saw Mr Dave in 1990 in 2man show Hammersmith with Ry Cooder. It was blinding. This is from album Very Greasy. It's slick and groovy, playing is ace, even if there's a bit too much reggae lite. For some reason it's v. popular in USA. Check out El Rayo X version of Woolie Bully. Ahhhh!!!!!!Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FYI....back when this was made...the punk music started with this sorta beat and it was excellent fop getting wasted and bouncing around dancing like that...try it...I did
0 if it's acoustic. an electric needs at least one to be amplified. from there is basicly however many the player wants. most guitars dont have more than 3. i prefer 2 on my guitars
This is a different cover reggee sounding. But for all the people that say this guy is shit he is acutually one on the very best session musicians alive and is highly sought after. he can play every string instrument and has played on countless albums with rock stars.
I dont know there version of the song I find isnt as good as the original. It just seems to making it into some retro/disco song. I just seem to like the tone Warren Zevon brought to his own song
channel and tell him what asshole he is because it is closed.
As for "what the hell is this?" and "garbage" let's start a list of albums that David Lindley has made more superb by his contributing his lap steel (although rarely his vocals) -
Runnin' On Empty, perchance?
alonzogarbanzo - wish my name was so cool!
I"ll have to see if anyone on YouTube is already using my next rock band name,
Also Lindley is a favorite, b/c of all the amazing instruments he could just pick up and play! However, I don't like this interpretation of Zevon's song.
Yeah. Hendrix should never have covered The Trogg's "Wild Thing." Joe Cocker should never have covered The Beatle's "With a little help from my friends." etc.
What about "All Along the Watchtower", possibly the best cover ever. Or Stevie Ray Vaughans covering Jimi? Or the Who with Shakin all Over. Covering songs is a tribute to an inspirational artist, even when done badly, as alot are. Great songs can, by getting covered, become something even greater, for the new meanings and feelings the cover provides will open your eyes to new details in the original....
Shit! I recognise Omar Hakim behind the drums, and that's gotta be David Sanborn on sax, but is that also George Duke on keyboards. That's one fucking great band!
how does thinking dave lindley looks and plays like a faggot have anything to do with me being a fanboy. This is not only an insult to Warren Zevon but to reaggae music as well... and wtf is the deal with the gay sex sounds in the middle
David Lindley got his start in Warren Zevons band. He and Warren were close friends until he died. Go to reggae on the river or any other reggae festival and ask about David Lindley and El Rayo-X and you will here nothing but good things and fond recollections of concerts.
Look man, I'm tired of arguing about this video... you make one joke about a song that you think sounds like shit and everyone jumps on you. Lighten up. I just don't like it. At all.
@ptof2 David got his start in Warren's band? That would be news to David. Try looking up Kaleidoscope, the band he and Chris Darrow formed long before anyone heard of Warren.
Let's see-- Lindley, the ubiquitous Sandborn on sax, Hiram Bullock (now deceased) on lead guitar, looks like Omar Hakim on drums... Who am I missing? I don't recognize the keyboard players or bassist... I think this is an interesting take on the tune (ska version), but I'm of course a fan of Z's original.
I never knew David Lindley until YouTube, found out how much done of a musician he is (Jackson Browne). Like Mavis, I hated this version at first - but you have to grow - and it is amusing.
That's your opinion. Zevon and Lindley were close friends and I'm sure Zevon appreciated Lindley's interpretation, as do many other fans of both artists.
tis I who's ever so stupid! I think I did see that 2nd keyboard in past viewing, ,but it is the organist (other to far right is maybe elec piano?) that I am such a fan of---thanks for hippin' me:-)appreciate that!
1. David Lindley was actually performing this song long before Warren released it. It's on the well known 1975 Bryn Mawr tape with Jackson Browne in an arrangement close to this one.
2. As others have said, Lindley played lap steel or violin on many Zevon recordings.
3. This version is kinda weak because Lindley doesn't have his regular band at the time, El Rayo-X. It shouldn't have any sax, but I guess it was mandantory to give Sanborn a solo in every song on this show.
Zevon hired Lindley all the time. Lindley is a rhythm junkie with rock credentials for days. If anybody has prerogative to mess with a Zevon tune, Mr Dave has to be on the list. A worthy experiment, with some entertaining riffs / alt -lyrics. Settle down--it's only rock and roll...
I love the negative comments on this upload ... they are typical of the ignorance on the web. Only people who know and get Mr. Dave and Zevon appreciate this. It's awesome and fun and perfect in both versions. Zevon and Lindley were best friends. The whole point of the song is a joke as it is, yet these haters act as if the tune itself were a sacrament... Hilariously ill-informed and stupid they are. Warren is laughing somewhere at this, I'm sure... Bulldog
i think it helps to "get" this song if u get lindley is havfing a go at it by doing it ska style...to do a cover of this in the same style would be boring,,,,and he does say" i d like to meet liz taylor" funny man and prollyu the greatest or one of em him beck wash allman david phelps(swamismotel) slide guitarists on the planet imho...this sax player is like hilarious.....lindley could play the original backwards and half asleep kudos to zevon and lindley
I like the black guy on guitar, he is having fun playing music. He makes me smile. This version sounds very happy, like summer, beer and just doin' nothing and having fun.
It always cracks me up when people want the cover to sound just like the original...If you're ganna do someone elses song, mess with it! And with as much as Warren and Mr. Dave played together, I'm sure Mr. Z was fine with it!
I love this version. Everyone I ever show this to hates it, but I think its great. Cool take on the song, and everyone is having a good time playing it. What more could you want?
DeadLeopardSikCougar 1 day ago
Detractors: nobody will ever come up with a better version than Warren Zevon---it was pure genius. But what are you: haters of ska...and creativity in general? Respect to a different take on it. I like Zevon's more too, but cool off.
JoelSBradley 1 month ago
a bit reggaeish
mollybella1000 1 month ago
What sort of abomination is this?!
divinedido 1 month ago
gotta love David's vibey guitar.
M0NAD33 2 months ago
Sorry, I have the biggest respect for David Lindley but this cover is just "HORRIBLE"!
WarrenZevonAddict 2 months ago
@WarrenZevonAddict
Effectivement, je n'ai pas reconnu l'originale... Mais c'est David! ;)
ClydeJB2 2 months ago
@ClydeJB2 Et on lui pardonne tout!
WarrenZevonAddict 2 months ago
Ouch, this god awful shit
bodomdweller 3 months ago
suit cover warren is way better
zedix09 3 months ago
im playin thz in band lovev it
Dora7840 4 months ago
Brilliant cover
ggrahamm17 4 months ago 2
just horrible.....
jjnove 6 months ago
The movie "WOLF" with Jack Nicholson was a pretty nice movie :P
ChiefTac 6 months ago
Love this line up, but my lord is it influenced by Zappa or WHAT!!!!
BonesBroken 6 months ago
wtf is this...such a bad cover
guyverunit1 7 months ago
RIP
Hiram and Smitty (William D Smith)
soloing in the hereafter
TheWonderStraw 8 months ago
It's weird but great. Warren obviously approved as they maintained a lifelong friendship.
ChampippleD 8 months ago
Viva El Rayo !!! what a band, this is a treasure, thanks for uploading
emeraldshine 8 months ago 2
The bass player is Jorge Calderón.
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lysergical1 9 months ago
This is so weird that it's good. Did he sing "I'd like to meet Liz Taylor"?
Warjacki 9 months ago
@Warjacki I'd like to meet his taylor.
gulord666 8 months ago in playlist Music Rock 2
don't forget about the drummer OH / he played with weather report, sting etc.. etc....
Who is the bassist ?
jeffaadkins 9 months ago
Music evolves, changes, and becomes a part of each musician. You are allowed to have different feelings if you are translating a piece of art. If we don't evolve or appreciate new views, we die. I don't like this as I love Warren's version, but I respect it and enjoy it. It's neat! See my channel. I have anything of Warren's I can find on my Warren Zevon playlist, but this is still a great version and Lindley is a superb musician. A true master! Thanks for the video posting!
MyMoppet52 10 months ago
And with David Sanborn on saxophone and Hiram Bullock on comp guitar.
Oh my gosh!
dogofman 10 months ago
David and Warren were friends, Ive seen them perform together on stage. Look at all of the videos of David Lindley on You Tube and you will understand what kind of musician he is.
mrwillieike 11 months ago
Or, Jackson Browne was one of their friends...What the Hell does it matter? It was L.A. in the 60's and everybody knew and played with everybody.
"Could've been passable?" Warren loved this version of his song.
Go away and stay there.
DocAnchovy 11 months ago
David knows how to entertain! I Love it! I was blessed with seeing Dave play a couple of times in the past two years, and his show has transformed, but he never disappoints.
@JimiBLong, David Lindley and Warren Zevon were good friends, and even played on stage together at times. They were both part of Jackson Browne's talented circle of friends and songwriters.
You should hear Lindley play his Saz or Oud nowawadays. He's talented no doubt!
mojorayjones 11 months ago
Could've been passable if he wrote his own lyrics that fit this song rather than pretending it was a cover of Warren Zevon and completely ruining it. (Warren Zevon, I'm sorry this fool did this to your masterpiece).
HellbladeHero 1 year ago
At like 1:30 it sound like a gay orgy!
MrBeatlemania4ever 1 year ago
AUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH HUEVOS REDONDOS !!!!
carakenio 1 year ago
This album is fantastic! I was so lucky to have seen Lindley perform twice in a small nightclub. He and his band were simply amazing!
micksmom2 1 year ago
"Told you about the anchovies, George Duke."
zapple100 1 year ago
I've never heard David Lindley play, before now and for the love of all that's good about music, I hope that I never EVER do again!! THAT WAS A HORRIBLE COVER OF A LEGENDARY SONG!!!!!!!
JimiBLong 1 year ago
The black guy is Hiram Bullock. He's an extraordinary guitarist who I first saw playing with David Lettermen's band.
SmoothSkip 1 year ago
Why all the dislikes? I guess people are a little close-minded when it comes to music.... or just covers.
I think this is a fantastic take on it.
HammettSHREDZ 1 year ago
Lol just saw him a couple weeks ago w JB ! He's so cool
WEIR4EVER 1 year ago
LOVE THIS COVER!
ericmgislason 1 year ago
what guitar plays lindley here?
FelixG9 1 year ago
digging davids teisco del ray guitar ; )
Slitherous1 1 year ago
Brilliant cover...almost as good as Lindley's pants.
No point in covering a song if it sounds like the original.
I really miss this show.
normau 1 year ago
sweet version, tonne of fun amazing they could wrangle this out of a 3 chord progression lol
StreetLegal75 1 year ago
its like he made his own song and couldnt come up with any words so he stuck werewolves of london in.
mauricehayes 1 year ago
WTF did he do to the song?
Jakmehauf 1 year ago
This is awesome! This is better than the original I think...
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Back again to see and feel and hear. What slacks! I saw him in 1990 in 2 man show Hammersmith with Ry Cooder. It was blinding. This is from album Very Greasy. It's slick and groovy, playing is ace, even if there's a bit too much reggae lite. For some reason it's v. popular in USA. Check out El Rayo X version of Woolie Bully.
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Back again to admire the hardware and the hair! Does this swing? Saw Mr Dave in 1990 in 2man show Hammersmith with Ry Cooder. It was blinding. This is from album Very Greasy. It's slick and groovy, playing is ace, even if there's a bit too much reggae lite. For some reason it's v. popular in USA. Check out El Rayo X version of Woolie Bully. Ahhhh!!!!!!Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twobirdsatswim 1 year ago
Lame cover.
tpo1956 1 year ago
LOVE THIS!
ericmgislason 1 year ago
Auw-ooh!
singenie 1 year ago
WA HOOO
sandymanmuuray 1 year ago
I always loved Hiram Bullock's guitar style and sound. Great feel to any song. R.I.P Hiram!!!!
coolnewduke001 1 year ago 2
A nice song for the new movie "The Wolfman" :D
ChiefTac 1 year ago
David's also a huge reggae fan, and an incredible slide player for Jackson Browne....this is a fun album..you just have to go with it !
Sooner74112 2 years ago
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what.............................im sorry but this isnt a scratch on the original, its actually quite terrible
Samagorny 2 years ago
@Samagorny
Seems you lack musical sophistication. Just go replay the original and be happy that nothing changes.
TheJascal 1 year ago
imma gonna see him on friday \/\/007!!!
25zeppelins 2 years ago
love this version!
ericmgislason 2 years ago
comedy act? that tall black dudes dancin makes me laugh....lol
tkubecek 2 years ago 2
FYI....back when this was made...the punk music started with this sorta beat and it was excellent fop getting wasted and bouncing around dancing like that...try it...I did
bobdudeaz 2 years ago
great performance thanks for posting
I can't understand these other losers
thanks
stripetuffy 2 years ago 2
man this isn't nearly as good as the david lindley studio version of this song. if i heard this first i wouldn't have ever got into lindley's stuff
Franzhousers 2 years ago
How many pickups does a guitar need?
lierxagerate 2 years ago
@lierxagerate it depends on the type of guitar
willstoner11 2 years ago
0 if it's acoustic. an electric needs at least one to be amplified. from there is basicly however many the player wants. most guitars dont have more than 3. i prefer 2 on my guitars
JD0x0 2 years ago
lindley plays violin anything with strings...watch him with Jackson brownw..underated.
budway1942 2 years ago
Beautiful Teisco de Rey guitar from the 60's.
ishabaka 2 years ago
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take this song off its horrible
hockeyownsirock 2 years ago
RIP Hiram.
coolnewduke001 2 years ago
It would have been easy for him to do just "any old cover", instead he did something different with it, and did it very well too.
He's [Lindley] a brilliant musician (as to be honest this whole band is).
Bit of a talking head groove in parts.
ReallyBigFatLarry 2 years ago
i totally hear talking heads, too...thats funny...davids great
1dudeman2 2 years ago
He is a genius but trully this is crap!
alisterhrae27 2 years ago
i learned all my dance moves from the black guy playin guitar haha
PUNK392 2 years ago
see if you get this joke, this guy's head is as big as jim gilette's hair used to be ...
xblack13 2 years ago 2
This is a different cover reggee sounding. But for all the people that say this guy is shit he is acutually one on the very best session musicians alive and is highly sought after. he can play every string instrument and has played on countless albums with rock stars.
LesSmith45 2 years ago 2
...and he has the COOLEST guitars!
songster22046 2 years ago
Different,but SHIT !
lezzliea 2 years ago
You're just jealous of his pants.
songster22046 2 years ago
LOVE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
ElfHolder 2 years ago 10
Dont know about Omar Hakim, but thats David Sanborn on sax.
Bloody brilliant cover, very original.
hypo62 2 years ago 3
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This guy fkn sucks.....sombody end this pleaseeeeeeeeee!
ryanking909780 2 years ago
Omar Hakim on drums ?
Bronzecaster67 2 years ago
Wierd song :P, but with cool solo's and funny lyrics :D
ChiefTac 2 years ago 2
Good shit maaan <3
lovestrength 2 years ago 3
bra musik <3
David Lindley
tekla1959 2 years ago
not a bad cover. not bad at all
DCOPE5 2 years ago
If I remember right David played on Warrens version of this song as well as many others from him
rteterw 2 years ago
Lindley played on some Zevon tunes, but not on Werewolves. That was Wachtel, McVie, Fleetwood
stuporsession 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure he's playing a Teisco guitar. Crazy. So do I.
PookySharif 2 years ago
I didnt understand a word he says, but its a great song :D
ChiefTac 2 years ago
I dont know there version of the song I find isnt as good as the original. It just seems to making it into some retro/disco song. I just seem to like the tone Warren Zevon brought to his own song
wakeman12320004 2 years ago
Great - very melodic as well as well as edgy reggae beat . The black guy's solo is fantastic - anyone know who he is ?
patrick6662 2 years ago 4
>> he black guy's solo is fantastic - anyone know who he is ?
That is the late, great Hiram Bullock.
scmm42 2 years ago
Really? Wow, I've always heard of him as an amazing player but never heard him!
housemandoc23 2 years ago
Yeah, I have my own substance problems but Hiram let them do him in.
MrFragrant 2 years ago
Yeah Really. Me too.
mavis41558 2 years ago
This is great, one of my favorite songs with a reggae twist...brilliant!
housemandoc23 2 years ago
Welllllllllll
we don't need to go xXMusicJunkiexXxx ' s
channel and tell him what asshole he is because it is closed.
As for "what the hell is this?" and "garbage" let's start a list of albums that David Lindley has made more superb by his contributing his lap steel (although rarely his vocals) -
Runnin' On Empty, perchance?
alonzogarbanzo - wish my name was so cool!
I"ll have to see if anyone on YouTube is already using my next rock band name,
"Cotton Pony."
Happy Spring!!!
mavis41558 2 years ago
"we don't need to go xXMusicJunkiexXxx ' s
channel and tell him what asshole he is because it is closed."
good riddance i say
pretorious700 2 years ago
Great band, great bandleader, great day in the morning.
alonzogarbanzo 2 years ago
a good song for getting up on a sunny spring sunday morning moaning ... :))
CaglioStraw22 2 years ago
Fucking great. Lindley is so awesome...
tattypatty 2 years ago 8
wow what an interesting cover. the two songs sound nothing alike yet they're both cool in their own ways.
suckerdwsp316 2 years ago
Hiram Bullock RIP
Beavoux59 2 years ago
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gay
xXMusicJunkiexXxx 2 years ago
what the hell is this?...way to ruin a great song...tomfoolery
abell88 3 years ago
unclench those uptight butt cheeks and dance sparky
you must be caucasian
pretorious700 2 years ago
negative
i'll dance when i'm damn well ready to...and it sure as hell won't be to this garbage
abell88 2 years ago
Damn I miss this show. I remember watching this when it aired and have not seen it since until now.
I remember enjoying it so much, especially David Sanborn's solo.
Lindley is so cool.
normau12 3 years ago
What was the name of the show?
Also Lindley is a favorite, b/c of all the amazing instruments he could just pick up and play! However, I don't like this interpretation of Zevon's song.
4rainbowed 3 years ago
Pretty decent remake. It's pretty hard to screw up a classic song like this one. Unfortunately, somehow or another, someone finds a way.
F4Dogfighter 3 years ago
Yes they did.
captmicha 3 years ago
Jackson Browne actually did a cover of Werewolves of London too. I wish i could find it
Jpferg31 3 years ago
Lindley also played a lot of slide guitar for Jackson Browne.
This is one of my favorite cover songs!
ravenkiller1 3 years ago
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no this is a shit hole cover...bottom line...al covers suck..no one should remake an already great song
XxSyotosxX 3 years ago
>> no one should remake an already great song
Yeah. Hendrix should never have covered The Trogg's "Wild Thing." Joe Cocker should never have covered The Beatle's "With a little help from my friends." etc.
What a bunch of losers.
scmm42 3 years ago 3
What would be the use of doing a note for note rendition? You picked a good selection of songs to make your point and I salute you.
Efrasnel 2 years ago
What about "All Along the Watchtower", possibly the best cover ever. Or Stevie Ray Vaughans covering Jimi? Or the Who with Shakin all Over. Covering songs is a tribute to an inspirational artist, even when done badly, as alot are. Great songs can, by getting covered, become something even greater, for the new meanings and feelings the cover provides will open your eyes to new details in the original....
JJ27Oslo 2 years ago 2
Yes.
mavis41558 2 years ago
Shit! I recognise Omar Hakim behind the drums, and that's gotta be David Sanborn on sax, but is that also George Duke on keyboards. That's one fucking great band!
Ullprutt 3 years ago 2
>> That's one fucking great band!
That's the house band for the Night Music show. Check out my channel for more clips with this same band and many more fantastic musicians.
scmm42 3 years ago
The guitar player looks like the late Hiram Bullock...David Lindley has so much class!
fridaymiles 3 years ago
Thanks for the feedback, guys. I appreciate it.
Ullprutt 3 years ago
El Rayo-X! What a fun band.
billieredsocks 3 years ago
this is gayer than AIDS. This is more like shitty gay bands... of london.
jonmcroy 3 years ago
Mr. Dave will bend you over and show you what yr missing fannybaws.
And you will like it more than you want to admit.
sleakitweasel 3 years ago
how does thinking dave lindley looks and plays like a faggot have anything to do with me being a fanboy. This is not only an insult to Warren Zevon but to reaggae music as well... and wtf is the deal with the gay sex sounds in the middle
jonmcroy 3 years ago
An 'insult' to Warren Zevon and reaggae (sic) too eh? LOL!!!
Do you have 'issues' with homosexuality perhaps?
'gay sex sounds in the middle'. LOLOL!!!
You fanny.
sleakitweasel 3 years ago
David Lindley got his start in Warren Zevons band. He and Warren were close friends until he died. Go to reggae on the river or any other reggae festival and ask about David Lindley and El Rayo-X and you will here nothing but good things and fond recollections of concerts.
ptof2 3 years ago
Look man, I'm tired of arguing about this video... you make one joke about a song that you think sounds like shit and everyone jumps on you. Lighten up. I just don't like it. At all.
jonmcroy 3 years ago
@ptof2 David got his start in Warren's band? That would be news to David. Try looking up Kaleidoscope, the band he and Chris Darrow formed long before anyone heard of Warren.
onitram1 1 year ago
Jonmcroy thats pretty funny
True also
This shit is fun for those muso musicians, all fucking bastards
angrysamoan666 3 years ago
Dude, shut up. That about covers it.
handmiadenofgod 3 years ago
bra låt <3<3<3
tekla1959 3 years ago
complete shit
waynescooby 3 years ago
As yr moniker suggests Wayne. You don't have a scooby. After a half pint of cider, you will be dancing like a complete fud to this...
sleakitweasel 3 years ago
Very possible indeed
waynescooby 3 years ago
What a great version...and an even better musician Dave!!!!!!!
thompsonlake 3 years ago
to put it politely,it is not to my taste[read into that what you will!!]
gmtdiato 3 years ago
Love it!!! Lindley great! Zevon great! Jackson Great!
lynrowe 3 years ago
scmm42.. great vid...
chuckling at userUK saying it's horrible..
i've seen both lindley and warren zevon sing it live.. they were friends and warren loves lindley's version of his song..
hmmm, should lindley apologize it's not exactly like zevon's?
both have/had a great time with song.. so, methinks not...
"very very greasy" good post!
davidbp4 3 years ago 2
is this even the same song? if so this is horrible
UserUK201 3 years ago
Sorry,I may have marked this as spam,I agree with you.
gmtdiato 3 years ago
Why yes, yes it is the same song in a reggae timing. With added harmonies and a higher bpm. A very very good cover in my opinion.
fergible 3 years ago
Let's see-- Lindley, the ubiquitous Sandborn on sax, Hiram Bullock (now deceased) on lead guitar, looks like Omar Hakim on drums... Who am I missing? I don't recognize the keyboard players or bassist... I think this is an interesting take on the tune (ska version), but I'm of course a fan of Z's original.
rhythmgj 3 years ago
Anyone else kind of feel this is Talking-Heads-a-la-Stop-Making-Sense-esque? Without the pretension, that is.
baulert1 3 years ago
I never knew David Lindley until YouTube, found out how much done of a musician he is (Jackson Browne). Like Mavis, I hated this version at first - but you have to grow - and it is amusing.
accuratedude 3 years ago
sheeeeeite.
squonkness 3 years ago
ruined the original
madantuk 3 years ago
That's your opinion. Zevon and Lindley were close friends and I'm sure Zevon appreciated Lindley's interpretation, as do many other fans of both artists.
eversostupid 3 years ago
wtf is this? because this certainly werewolves of london
UserUK201 3 years ago
not liking it.
thereagauze 3 years ago
David Lindley is a great musician.
I swear him and Jack Nicholson were twins separated at birth.
knuteboy36 3 years ago
Who was Mr Lindleys organist in this period? He is one of my absolute FAVS---so incredible........
cinderellalifestyle 3 years ago
William (Smitty) Smith - but I notice there's a second keyboard player in this video
eversostupid 3 years ago
tis I who's ever so stupid! I think I did see that 2nd keyboard in past viewing, ,but it is the organist (other to far right is maybe elec piano?) that I am such a fan of---thanks for hippin' me:-)appreciate that!
cinderellalifestyle 3 years ago
Hated it at first, but it's kind of growing on me, not too bad actually. WZ would approve i think.
dkshotwell 3 years ago 2
Me too, hated it at first, but it's kind of growing on me.
I especially LIKE David's BURNS guitar!!!!
mavis41558 3 years ago
this sucks.
tacosureme 3 years ago
this is horrible..what a discredit to a great tune...
bozzybone 3 years ago
ohh man old school jools holland lol
Belfire4 3 years ago
Haha... I love David Lindley.
SealSmash 3 years ago 4
I don't like this version at all.
grassingtongreen 3 years ago
Check out the 'Night Hunger' film trailer if you want to see a great werewolf of London...
LycanLover69 3 years ago
No-one's mentioned the Teisco!
beachhutblues 3 years ago
Friggin' great!!! MR. DAVE!!!!
GaryLaroo 3 years ago
Here's a few points:
1. David Lindley was actually performing this song long before Warren released it. It's on the well known 1975 Bryn Mawr tape with Jackson Browne in an arrangement close to this one.
2. As others have said, Lindley played lap steel or violin on many Zevon recordings.
3. This version is kinda weak because Lindley doesn't have his regular band at the time, El Rayo-X. It shouldn't have any sax, but I guess it was mandantory to give Sanborn a solo in every song on this show.
chicofishhead 3 years ago 2
Zevon hired Lindley all the time. Lindley is a rhythm junkie with rock credentials for days. If anybody has prerogative to mess with a Zevon tune, Mr Dave has to be on the list. A worthy experiment, with some entertaining riffs / alt -lyrics. Settle down--it's only rock and roll...
manabozho 3 years ago 2
dave is one of the greatest in the world!
lots os really stupid people making comments...man, you guys are just frying yourself..not knowing who "he" is...go and watch idol tomorrow
WTF
thevintagecloth 3 years ago 3
I love the negative comments on this upload ... they are typical of the ignorance on the web. Only people who know and get Mr. Dave and Zevon appreciate this. It's awesome and fun and perfect in both versions. Zevon and Lindley were best friends. The whole point of the song is a joke as it is, yet these haters act as if the tune itself were a sacrament... Hilariously ill-informed and stupid they are. Warren is laughing somewhere at this, I'm sure... Bulldog
ChestertonsBulldog 3 years ago 2
i think it helps to "get" this song if u get lindley is havfing a go at it by doing it ska style...to do a cover of this in the same style would be boring,,,,and he does say" i d like to meet liz taylor" funny man and prollyu the greatest or one of em him beck wash allman david phelps(swamismotel) slide guitarists on the planet imho...this sax player is like hilarious.....lindley could play the original backwards and half asleep kudos to zevon and lindley
swamismotel 3 years ago 2
may god have mercy upon your soul for what you did to a great song
ElephantRage 3 years ago
Great Song!?!?
Soul74 3 years ago 2
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mavis41558 2 years ago
The singer looks like Roky Erickson
Unabomber2 3 years ago
I like the black guy on guitar, he is having fun playing music. He makes me smile. This version sounds very happy, like summer, beer and just doin' nothing and having fun.
Unabomber2 3 years ago
instead of "I'd like to meet his tailor" it sounds like "I'd like to meet Liz Taylor"...
UltimoMode 3 years ago 2
It always cracks me up when people want the cover to sound just like the original...If you're ganna do someone elses song, mess with it! And with as much as Warren and Mr. Dave played together, I'm sure Mr. Z was fine with it!
johnee77 3 years ago
I agree. Sure the original is classic, but this version is cool as well. Just shows how elastic songs can be. Couldn't imagine hearing it w