Werewolves of London

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » April 15, 2006 5:24 pm

It doesn't seem as if there is enough energy in the studio version. When he plays it in concert, it will be either very good or very very very very bad. Still can't imagine parrothead howling though.

Okra78 · Post by **Okra78** » April 15, 2006 5:35 pm

I like, certainly NOT better than Warren's, but this would be a fun addy to the setlist IMO

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » April 15, 2006 5:47 pm

Okra78 wrote:I like, certainly NOT better than Warren's, but this would be a fun addy to the setlist IMO

We shall see in 3 short days!

Might not be too bad with the help of 30-40,000 of Jimmy's closest friends helping him out

Okra78 · Post by **Okra78** » April 15, 2006 5:48 pm

Or perhaps....Fingers!![/quote]

Touch O Parrotdise · Post by **Touch O Parrotdise** » April 15, 2006 5:50 pm

i'd rather hear him do his own stuff..

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » April 15, 2006 6:30 pm

Okra78 wrote:Or perhaps....Fingers!!

"IF" Finger's is playing, you won't hear the lyrics for the crowd noise for several shows!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 15, 2006 7:07 pm

Touch O Parrotdise wrote:i'd rather hear him do his own stuff..

Same here.
And I can't stand the song.. never heard Jimmy do it, but the Zevon one grates on my nerves.

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » April 15, 2006 7:24 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:
Touch O Parrotdise wrote:i'd rather hear him do his own stuff..
Same here.
And I can't stand the song.. never heard Jimmy do it, but the Zevon one grates on my nerves.

I think WWoL is another of those songs that inspire strong responses of varying types in people. I happen to like it.....it's quirkly....but even I have to admit that it can grate at times if heard too often.

Not sure about JB doing it.....I'll reserve judgement until I hear it.

crawfish · Post by **crawfish** » April 15, 2006 7:28 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:It doesn't seem as if there is enough energy in the studio version. When he plays it in concert, it will be either very good or very very very very bad. Still can't imagine parrothead howling though.

REMEMBER.................its for a "movie soundtrack", a kids movie more or less..................does sound kinda like a nursery rhyme though!

MikeInNOLA · Post by **MikeInNOLA** » April 15, 2006 8:05 pm

crawfish wrote:
jonesbeach10 wrote:It doesn't seem as if there is enough energy in the studio version. When he plays it in concert, it will be either very good or very very very very bad. Still can't imagine parrothead howling though.
REMEMBER.................its for a "movie soundtrack", a kids movie more or less..................does sound kinda like a nursery rhyme though!

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hawkeye315 · Post by **hawkeye315** » April 15, 2006 9:33 pm

SORRRYYY.....I hate that song....

conched · Post by **conched** » April 15, 2006 11:11 pm

Werewolves of London

I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's
Going to get himself a big dish of beef chow mein
Werewolves of London

If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
You better not let him in
A little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again
Werewolves of London

He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
You better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Hmm I'd would like to meet his tailor

Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
saw Lon Chaney, Jr. walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect
Werewolves of London

Harp/drums and music til end. (No, "draw blood.")

Never paid much attention to the lyrics of the song, but always liked the music. The Coral Reefer music is great. Great piano. Love that slide guitar and harp.
Things I learned from searching...

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1287
There is a place called Lee Ho Fooks in London!!

http://www.critiki.com/cgi-bin/location.cgi?loc_id=88
There is also a Trader Vic's in London.

He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Hmm I'd would like to meet his tailor
Supposedly referring to James Taylor.

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » April 15, 2006 11:26 pm

I am sorry, and maybe a bit deranged, I've always thought that the line "A little old lady got mutilated late last night" is just fun to say!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » April 15, 2006 11:28 pm

Thanks Molly for sending it to me.

But.... Uh... well.... ick.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » April 15, 2006 11:33 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:Thanks Molly for sending it to me.

But.... Uh... well.... ick.

Just wanted to share

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » April 15, 2006 11:33 pm

conched wrote:Werewolves of London

I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's
Going to get himself a big dish of beef chow mein
Werewolves of London

If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
You better not let him in
A little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again
Werewolves of London

He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
You better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Hmm I'd would like to meet his tailor

Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
saw Lon Chaney, Jr. walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect
Werewolves of London

Harp/drums and music til end. (No, "draw blood.")

Never paid much attention to the lyrics of the song, but always liked the music. The Coral Reefer music is great. Great piano. Love that slide guitar and harp.
Things I learned from searching...

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1287
There is a place called Lee Ho Fooks in London!!

http://www.critiki.com/cgi-bin/location.cgi?loc_id=88
There is also a Trader Vic's in London.

He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Hmm I'd would like to meet his tailor
Supposedly referring to James Taylor.

Warren sure could pen some strange songs every now and then.
Ever hear Excitable Boy?

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » April 15, 2006 11:38 pm

sonofabeach wrote:Warren sure could pen some strange songs every now and then.
Ever hear Excitable Boy?

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner had some choice lines as well. (Yeah....all three show up on my iPod play lists in heavy rotation!)

conched · Post by **conched** » April 16, 2006 12:11 am

Like most music I buy, I get interested because I hear Jimmy cover a song---like Lawyers, Guns and Money.

So, I got The Wind, Life'll Kill Ya, and I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. It's nice to have that anthology, since it has some great songs with lyrics printed and photos.

So much music, so little time.

If you ever google for Zevon lyrics, this person has done a good job.

http://members.aol.com/zevonfan1/private/ANTHO.HTM

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » April 16, 2006 12:27 am

I love Warren's music...'Think of me for awhile' will make me cry buckets....but the worst nightmare I've ever had involved my dreaming of him. It was 9 years ago....and I can remember it as if it was last night.

Things to do in Denver when Your Dead is another good one.

In someways....JB and WZ are peas of a pod (at least in my mind).....

conched · Post by **conched** » April 16, 2006 12:55 am

Soraya wrote:I love Warren's music...'Think of me for awhile' will make me cry buckets....but the worst nightmare I've ever had involved my dreaming of him. It was 9 years ago....and I can remember it as if it was last night.

Things to do in Denver when Your Dead is another good one.

In someways....JB and WZ are peas of a pod (at least in my mind).....

Listening to Keep Me In Your Heart, which is the song I think you meant.

I do see a connection with JB and WZ. It's good to be reminded of other artists I don't usually listen to.

(I also had to go listen to Seminole Bingo written with Carl Hiaasen.)