This beautiful song from Life’ll Kill Ya speaks of the power of love through the years, and being with the one you love no matter what troubles are faced. “If it’s still the past that makes you doubt/Darlin’ that was then and this is now/Reconsider me.” In album notes at a later date, Warren remarked that in fact “She did–too late.” This plaintive song from 1987’s Sentimental Hygiene album works on two levels: as both a love song asking for a second chance, and as a plea from Zevon himself, on releasing his first studio album in five years.
Emmylou Harris provides lovely backing vocals to assist Zevon’s at times faltering voice. “Will you stay with me to the end/When there’s nothing left but you and me and the wind?” Zevon asks. One of Warren’s most heart-wrenching songs, “Please Stay” was a centerpiece to his final album The Wind in 2003, recorded in the last months of his life. “I’ll take you home to meet the congregation/We’ll all get together in my tent,” Warren promises, but the naughtiness is all in good fun. Warren’s lyrical puns and innuendo take religious themes and symbolism into altogether different territory. Those looking for a little playfulness in their romance should enjoy this bawdy number from 2000’s Life’ll Kill Ya record. Yet it still is worth note for its affectionate words of advice to parents about letting their daughter go out to discover the world of love and romance. Featured on 1978’s Excitable Boy album, it may be one of the lesser-known tracks on this classic record. This lighthearted number about young love likely owes its uncharacteristically sweet side to Jackson Browne’s co-writing touch. It can be heard on the 1980 album Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School. Singing about the end of his marriage to wife Crystal, Warren wonders if he will ever find true love again but seems doubtful, for “No one will ever take the place of you.” Anyone who has ever had their heart broken yet still has feelings for their old flame will find much to relate to in this song. This sad song about love gone wrong features lovely guest vocals by Linda Ronstadt. Bad Examplealbum, the song actually shone best in Warren’s live performances, such as on his live album “Learning to Flinch.” Although the narrator is still “searching for a heart,” he hasn’t given up hope, for he knows that “love conquers all/You can’t start it like a car/You can’t stop it with a gun.” Featured on 1991’s Mr. This slow-rock number has a melancholy feel but still maintains a note of optimism. For those unfamiliar with Warren’s work beyond the familiar hits, the following list of his Ten Most Romantic Songs, joyful, hopeful and sorrowful, should open up a new appreciation for his musical and lyrical genius. The late singer-songwriter penned love songs and ballads filled with heartbreaking honesty and emotion, and delivered them as only he could with his deep and unmistakable voice. Available at Amazon.Īlthough best known for his morbidly witty songs such as “Werewolves of London,” “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” and “Lawyers, Guns and Money,” Warren Zevon could at times prove himself a true romantic at heart.
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Warren Zevon – Original Album Series Collection.