Still Missing Warren

Jan

Today (Jan 24, 2008) would have been Warren Zevon’s 61st birthday. It’s hard to believe that he’s been gone for over 4 years now. Anyway, in celebration of Warren’s birthday I present you with the following video from the Late Show with David Letterman.

The news of Warrens terminal cancer diagnosis had recently come out and Warren’s old pal Dave Letterman dedicated an entire show to his friend, giving him the whole hour. This was the show where when he was asked by Dave how his work now (as he worked feverishly to complete one last album with the time he had left) compared to before, when he assumed he was healthy Warren replied:

You’re reminded to enjoy every sandwich and every minute of playing with the guys, and being with the kids and…

I never get tired of seeing this, despite how heart wrenching the reality of it is.

Thanks for posting this, Greg. I liked the quote and loved the video. The world truly is lesser place when you lose artists the caliber of Warren (Fucking) Zevon.

JW, on 1-30-2008 @ 11:51 am |

I remember watching Dave that night with you as a big lump was in our throats just thinking of losing Warren and his fabulous talent. I enjoy his music so very much but every time I listen to a CD of his (especially his last one) that same lump rises and my eyes are a little misty.
Thank you for reminding me to enjoy every sandwich, sometimes I forget.

KM, on 2-6-2008 @ 12:14 pm |

What’s up with the casual profanity, JW?

Been hanging around me too much? Thanks for the kind words, and you are right, the world is diminished by his absence.

KM I too remember that like it was yesterday. I’ve gotten to where I can listen to most of his music and enjoy it for what it is, but the VH1 special, and his swan song, ‘The Wind’ are still very hard to watch/listen to.

Greg Evans, on 2-7-2008 @ 12:43 am |

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