Warren Zevon's Final "Late Show" Appearance

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Fan Friday Request:
"The 20th(!) anniversary of Warren Zevon's last appearance with Dave is on October 30. I think the world needs to see this extraordinary episode again. Enjoy every sandwich.
Thank you for this channel!
Gene Hofer, Truckee, CA"
(From "Late Show," air date: 10/30/02)
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@namj8145 Жыл бұрын

Just read the interview with Dave about this. He said after the show he visited Zevon's dressing room, which he almost never did. Small talk as Zevon packed up his guitar. Then Zevon passed him his guitar and said take care of it for him. Then Dave just broke down and sobbed openly. What a moment.

@zachdrejza8515 Жыл бұрын

Love this story. I thought I’d seen a video of Dave telling it but I haven’t been able to find it again.

@martinwilletts2042 Жыл бұрын

@@zachdrejza8515 type in Dawes desperados under the eaves.. they played it on a letterman show few yrs ago and Dave tells the story on stage

@jamesbushong3457 Жыл бұрын

😢

@davidhardwick3816 Жыл бұрын

@@martinwilletts2042 Thank you for this.

@erikgislason7733 Жыл бұрын

Warren hated ‘small-talk’

@stephenhalvorsen4335 2 ай бұрын

I’ve got terminal cancer and honestly I needed this so much. Just live your life with humour and grace. You don’t need to change who you are ❤

@murielleleblanc4377 2 ай бұрын

God bless you

@melissahoward1019 2 ай бұрын

Hugs, darling

@angrytater2456 Ай бұрын

Wow, how strong of you to share that. If you want to talk, I'm here. What type?

@paulrummery6905 Ай бұрын

Love & strength from Australia mate. All the best with your tough journey.

@DaBoot72 Ай бұрын

Enjoy every sandwich brother

@jimmycoleman5853 Жыл бұрын

His hair was perfect

@nickyurick8313 Ай бұрын

Was literally thinking the same! I hope I can still have hair like that in 20 years, partly just for the lyrical reference 😂

@PD-hv4js Жыл бұрын

"Dave's the best friend my music has ever had!" What a compliment from a dying man!

@dynagaming2693 9 ай бұрын

This interview has always struck me as one of the few instances where you see someone who’s fully accepting of what lies ahead, and embracing the rest of their life fully. When he says, “You enjoy every sandwich” it actually hits quite hard because it’s something everyone takes for granted. Something so seemingly insignificant but yet so insightful.

@michalpowell3549 7 ай бұрын

Mr Zevon you are in my heart for a while

@textygirlredux 3 ай бұрын

Truth telling unto death. He was brilliant. Soulful.

@NilsFerry Жыл бұрын

Enjoy every sandwich.

@43cjd 2 ай бұрын

So simple and so true.

@NilsFerry 2 ай бұрын

@@43cjd I'm making a presentation next week to open a museum cafe named "Enjoy Every Sandwich" in Kyoto, JP.

@cnorh1424 Ай бұрын

Always..

@DrinkerOfWindex Күн бұрын

The way I always do

@dbcotton24 Жыл бұрын

I have been a life long WZ fan. When I found out this was happening I managed to get tickets to this show. I was in the balcony (far right facing the stage) This was a truly remarkable show and I'm forever grateful I got to be in the room when it happened. Dave understood Warrens' genius and gave him airtime when no one else would. So many reasons to love David Letterman. His honor and respect for Warren by dedicating an entire show to him speaks volumes. I thank them both.

@davidhuxtable8870 Жыл бұрын

I was also at this show. I had no idea what was going on-the interview felt like I was witnessing a personal moment between two old friends, it was awkward to be part of an “audience” for it. In retrospect, I appreciate being there for it, but at the time I was surprised I was nearly falling asleep sitting there during the musical portion. I do seem to recall the next night was a Halloween show with Jerry Seinfeld and Foo Fighters. It took a while for me to appreciate being there for this show.

@MayJunemom Жыл бұрын

Dennis what a great memory for you! Glad you were there. I am jealous...Warren was such a great songwriter and Dave absolutely knew his talent.

@rjonzun5828 Жыл бұрын

Wow great stories. Thanks. You could tell how much Dave loved Warren, too. I remember watching this one when it first aired.

@asadmehmood8244 Жыл бұрын

What a monumental event... I envy you, buddy 😇

@mobucks555 Жыл бұрын

The energy of this crowd really stands out. You are very lucky to have been there.

@scarpad Жыл бұрын

I can't believe he passed in 2003. My wife died in 2010 from cancer, she faced it alot like warren with composure and a quiet dignity until the day i watched her die. I don't think i could do the same. Cancer is a terrible thing

@bunnycox1046 Жыл бұрын

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...BEING THERE FOR HER WAS A GIFT YOU GAVE HER

@user-jd6nn2wm3m 5 ай бұрын

my sister Died of cancer in 2010- one of the last things she told me was “I’m going to miss you”

@JayeBaileyLowberg-uf8zu 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my husband(not from cancer)but many diseases. I feel that people who are devastating ill & still smile & care about everyone is an angel.

@JayeBaileyLowberg-uf8zu 4 ай бұрын

He was an angel among us.

@kylelooper2156 8 ай бұрын

Dave did this right. They spared no expense. It was a tribute to Warren, and his goodbye to the US. It's truly a moment. RIP Warren.

@keefriff99 Жыл бұрын

Warren’s swan song Keep Me In Your Heart still wrecks me whenever I hear it.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

We totally relate.

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

Same. Misty eyes everytime.

@deborahpatton9541 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Some days I can listen and some days I can't.

@hanksta34 Жыл бұрын

"Searching for a heart" also does it for me.

@christopherhelton6999 Жыл бұрын

@@hanksta34 The live acoustic performance from Learning to Flinch is one of my favorite recordings of all time.

@altarofkubrickfloyd Жыл бұрын

Zevon was the most underrated singer/songwriter of his era. Hard to believe this was 20 years ago. RIP.

@christopherhelton6999 Жыл бұрын

Underrated among the public, absolutely, but his fellow musicians knew what his worth was. Jackson Browne was practically in awe of him. There's no better example than his story of how he came to Warren's home to check on him, and Warren was sitting on the stairs, positively wasted. Jackson decided the best way to get him out of his headspace was to write a song with him. They wrote "Tenderness on the Block" that night. An incredible song.

@patfromamboy Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of him but I’m going to read about him after seeing this.

@Aforg209 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree, very underrated

@jkaugust3586 Жыл бұрын

Never underrated to his fans

@asadmehmood8244 Жыл бұрын

"I don't feel as bad as they say I am"... A legendary quote from a true legend. R.I.P. Warren Zevon

@arthurlevine1840 Жыл бұрын

Paul: "Why should we do what HE wants to do??" is actually a very funny line.

@user-rm9zx7ln9i Жыл бұрын

It's not just funny, it's so damn perfect. Unfortunately for Paul, it was probably his best line.

@mikejettusa Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@skoshow8418 Жыл бұрын

Seeing how he faces his end you can’t help but keep Warren in your heart for a while

@proudinfidel7658 Ай бұрын

Nice play on words! Thanks

@aaronnelsonmusic5971 Жыл бұрын

Warren was so unashamedly sincere even in his sarcasm. For that, he'll always be one of my heroes.

@davewanamaker3690 6 ай бұрын

He seems like he had a deep philosophy of life's meaning. I think he would have been an interesting teacher of how to understand life.

@clayflowers2675 2 ай бұрын

I’m crying. Miss him a lot

@ellencooney5563 2 ай бұрын

@@davewanamaker3690 He still is. See the Cross, and be willing to carry one.

@ellencooney5563 2 ай бұрын

@@davewanamaker3690 said the eager student of life.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

No jokes on this post for us. The emotion attached to this particular performance is so heavy. The music cuts through it, but knowing the story around it, the guitar being gifted after behind the scenes, and the immense history with all of these titans of art, well it’s just so heavy. Thanks for the memories Warren and thanks for helping provide them Dave & Company.

@darkcnotion Жыл бұрын

❤❤👏

@jessestreet2549 Жыл бұрын

"enjoy every sandwich"

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

@@jessestreet2549 My motto of my life ...

@jessestreet2549 Жыл бұрын

@@msnider44 yeah. even the ones on white bread with no mayo.

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

I gotta have some mayo, though ... 😉

@MrDdesantis Жыл бұрын

This is one of the saddest but most wonderful interviews I have ever seen.

@ezekielbrockmann114 Жыл бұрын

That 'mutineer' song is something special too!

@johnlwagner1 Жыл бұрын

Dave is the reason I'm a Warren Zevon fan. My biggest regret to this day is not going to see Warren play 10 minutes away from my house on his last tour.

@jimschleich8753 Жыл бұрын

To quote Gilbert Godfrey "YOU FOOL!" But seriously, I never saw him perform either. Such an amazing talent!!

@ROOKTABULA Жыл бұрын

I could have seen Van Halen in 85, my fave band, and I didn't make the 4 hour trip because I had an exam the day after the show. I'll regret that forever.

@jimschleich8753 Жыл бұрын

I just recalled a repressed memory of something I found out years after the fact: Warren played 10 minutes from my house too! And I didn't go because I didn't know!! This is why we repress things!

@garyhamm3956 Жыл бұрын

I've got you all beat. I was at Warren's show at the Vogue in Indy and passed out before he came on stage. My greatest regret...

@jimschleich8753 Жыл бұрын

@@garyhamm3956 since we're in the confessional it took me 2, seated for Willie, and standing out at Old 97s to finally check myself and maintain. The pain means you're learning! Slowly sometimes.

@falloutfreeman627 8 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful and difficult to watch piece of television.

@t0mcat23 Жыл бұрын

"Enjoy every sandwich." This is the best advice ever.

@rongreen8962 Жыл бұрын

Everybody VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Warren Zevon for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

@ellencooney5563 2 ай бұрын

They may not be worthy.

@Dano-MX5 Жыл бұрын

Warren’s and recently John Prine’s passing has left a huge hole in my heart…one that will never be filled.

@afdtk Жыл бұрын

As prickly as Dave could be sometimes, these are the kinds of moments that show us what was really going on inside so much of the time. This is such a rare and true moment between two men, two friends who loved one another.

@paulfbeatty 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully put.

@iancostigan5047 Ай бұрын

Dave is a merry prankster deep down.

@prmaninla Жыл бұрын

This is the definition of grace.

@derrickaubrey2775 Жыл бұрын

I met Zevon serving him as a room service waiter in his hotel room at the Plaza in Edmonton in the late seventies. A great guy and an amazing talent.

@022171 Жыл бұрын

Dave & Warren were kindred spirits. Similar musical taste and similar sense of humor. RIP, Warren.

@alexnutcasio936 Жыл бұрын

Not at all. If Dave were this ill, he'd never disclose publicly what Warren did. Warren was just a good guy, much funnier than Dave.

@asadmehmood8244 Жыл бұрын

"I don't feel as bad as they say I am"... A legendary quote from a true legend. R.I.P. Warren Zevon

@mikeey6804 Жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 Nah, first guy was right, debbie-downer attempt failed.

@bmyra Жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 Oh shut up.

@akiukonmaanaho1025 Жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 Dave went public when he had heart troubles

@Son_of_Aragorn 5 ай бұрын

I may disagree vehemently with Letterman on politics...but I can never say that man doesn't have a heart of gold. He was so gracious to put Zevon on like this. Pure class.

@MOranstock 3 ай бұрын

Letterman was a huge fan of his ❤

@ekimnamdets6946 3 ай бұрын

Zevon is still a treasure.

@glennbarnes9245 10 ай бұрын

Warren died 20 years ago today. What an amazing musical legacy. Enjoy every sandwich

@kenneymitchell1186 Жыл бұрын

I was a young man from ohio in LA standing outside of Trader Vicks and Warren's words came to me "AND HIS HAIR WAS PERFECT"! 1976 when I was an excitable boy.

@joeloaks 11 ай бұрын

4:26 "Daves the Best Friend my Music has ever had" What a statement and what an impact it had on David. I'm sure it was hell to hold his composure after that proclamation. My hats off to both of these gentlemen.

@artlover1477 4 ай бұрын

I agree Joe. Dave responded with an uncomfortable giggle, but It was his way of not showing his emotions.

@maried.5967 Жыл бұрын

I'm 25 years old and my dad introduced him to me. I still have the cassette tapes. His music truly resonates with me and the irony in some of his pieces is amazing. Just this past month I've been introducing zevon to my 1 and 3 year old. Her favorite being werewolves in London just like me at that age. He will always be alive in my household.

@andreo.7633 Жыл бұрын

💙

@NewMexicoMister Жыл бұрын

Right on sister thanks for keep the Warren Zevon love goin'!

@Grayfox-vu9kz Жыл бұрын

That’s my 3 year old favorite lol

@someoneelse101 Жыл бұрын

My son and nephew both loved Werewolves to the point where my mam (RIP) had it on repeat in the car. It was either that or Gorilla You're A Desparado

@skyluke9476 Жыл бұрын

Amen. I’m 26 it’s our job to keep him alive. He’s easily the most underrated musician of all time. He makes me cry more than anyone I can think of.

@neilpowell5285 Жыл бұрын

He was so brave about his journey into the night. I hope I have that tenacity when my time comes.

@kstepko Жыл бұрын

Dave has always been a masterful interviewer: the perfect blend of lighthearted and genuine.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

100%.

@vanessawhitneypro Жыл бұрын

Yes. You can see here how much he loved Warren. Dave was always amazing, but his last 5-10 years on TV were special.

@asshat23871 Жыл бұрын

and sarcasm

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

His show on Netflix when he interviewed Kim Kardashian is one of his best one on one's I've ever seen.

@Hqhq-01 6 ай бұрын

I loved his show. I really looked forward to Late Night, it had just the perfect level of lunacy and unexpectedness, you never knew exactly what was going to happen. They had such great guests and musical acts and Dave was a really good interviewer.

@vincentvangoatse2962 Жыл бұрын

This is why television was invented. A beautiful tribute that could only happen on the small screen.

@travisfox8898 Жыл бұрын

Sincere thanks for uploading this. One of the most emotional nights of television. Became a lifelong Warren Zevon fan after this night. The interview was touching, but those performances are just legendary!

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

Without doubt.

@rocketreindeer Жыл бұрын

I've never been able to forget the enjoy every sandwich thing. And it has helped me when I've struggled. Also remember Warren's relaxed humor talking to Dave, which makes it even more meaningful.

@courk23 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@jessestreet2549 Жыл бұрын

At 72 my tomorrows are running low. Warren's grace and courage are impressive. I intend to "enjoy every sandwich", even the ones on white bread with no mayo.

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

@@jessestreet2549 72 years old is the new 62 years old nowadays 🙂- your tomorrrows' are NOT running low ...

@ericynot Жыл бұрын

@@msnider44 I don't know how old you are and don't wish to start an argument, but I've just turned 73 and the thing I've noticed most in recent years (besides aches and pains and stiffness that didn't used to be there) is that weeks now seem to go by like days once did, and years now seem like months. It's very peculiar -- .not a problem, just odd. And it definitely makes you feel like the train is rolling into the station earlier than you once anticipated.

@georgelee4891 6 күн бұрын

I have probably watched the final show 25 times. Warren is an example of someone who faced his end of life with grace and dignity. I truly love all things, Warren Zevon. I already told my family that on my funeral pamphlet I want it to say, “My Ride is here.” Enjoy every sandwich

@Don-zo4vx Жыл бұрын

Warren never sang to us. He spoke to us in his own eloquent language. A truly gifted man.

@pauld205 Жыл бұрын

The fact that dave set aside this much of the show says everything. I'm touched....

@RobMacKendrick Жыл бұрын

The friendship between these two guys is palpable. This interview is a joy to watch. Warren -- patron saint of my college years, through grad school -- had such steely courage in the face of this. "My Ride's Here" is an unusual song; I'm constantly aware that it's his good-bye letter, and am deeply touched every time, but it doesn't make me cry. More like raise a fist, like Warren was doing. I hope when my turn comes, I'll have half the class.

@nomanmcshmoo8640 6 ай бұрын

Over 22 years now. Good God, how the time flies.

@privatepenguin3137 6 ай бұрын

I was lucky enough to be in the audience for two Letterman tapings over the years...but man, I would've given a year's salary to be in the audience for this night. R.I.P. Warren....man, 20 years already. Enjoy every sandwich.

@davidziemann9653 4 ай бұрын

I hope everyone in the audience that day knew what they were witnessing. One of the greatest talk show/late night moments of all time.

@basicbrewing Жыл бұрын

So generous of Dave to provide such a platform for an under appreciated talent. RIP

@aabb76239 Жыл бұрын

It is gentlemen like Warren willing to candidly share their human experience that influence how you might choose to handle yours.

@jman5925 Жыл бұрын

My only time in the audience at the Ed Sullivan Theatre was for this very show. Warren was the only guest (very rare) and his humour helped put everyone at ease. Remarkable memory.

@davewanamaker3690 6 ай бұрын

Dave conducts a very touching interview. Those two had a friendship connection.

@scottarivett496 Жыл бұрын

I remember the episode well. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen a talk show do, or any show. Lots of heart shown by Letterman and the Late Night crew.

@codyfairbanks7P269 12 күн бұрын

Warren is incredible. His musical capacity to change the world is incredible. And deserves to be spread throughout the world. Thank you for your incredible contributions to this world Warren. I will keep you in my heart.

@westleywest7259 Жыл бұрын

Rare to see David seem truly moved. ❤️

@johnnevo7781 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq, you hit a Home Run with this. SO happy I found it. Wow, the first song is Great Great Great! Great work KZfaq. God Bless Warren Zevon.

@brothersvilleknife Жыл бұрын

I love how he turns around and smiles at Paul near the end of Roland.

@ROOKTABULA Жыл бұрын

20 years...... I never listened to Zevon much before this broadcast but I was just reading an article about this show and when I saw reference to The Mutineer I instantly recalled this performance in my mind's eye and in my ears. _Decades are years and months are minutes._ Damn straight.

@Two4Brew Жыл бұрын

Good Gods this speaks to me so much, 2 march will make 7 3/4 year post-surgery for pancreatic cancer for me. I am still here and still clear. I lost my dad to lung cancer on 25 FEB 2010 and my mom to colon cancer on 30 SEP 2020. It also looks like Letterman spared no expense.

@johnhalek9664 Жыл бұрын

What a nice thing Dave did for Warren they did care about each other .

@charliejg Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see Warren live. He did a solo show in a small bar in Allentown, PA back in the 90s. I watched him from just a few feet a way. I will never forget it.

@asadmehmood8244 Жыл бұрын

"I don't feel as bad as they say I am"... A legendary quote from a true legend. R.I.P. Warren Zevon

@phatpurrly Жыл бұрын

Excitable Boy was one of the soundtracks of my early adult years. Warren Zevon will always have a place in my heart. What a lovely gesture by David.

@dongiller Жыл бұрын

During the first song, “Mutineer,” Bruce Kapler, playing flute, had trouble reading the score because he was tearing up.

@Drew_D Жыл бұрын

I can understand why. 😢

@dstnyisurs Жыл бұрын

I thought I could tell something was up on a couple of the notes. It sounded like he was having issues keeping his embouchure - that makes sense if he was getting emotional

@bigchief124 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine looking at my best friend who is slowly letting his body betray him and watch him perform a song for me. Warren, thank you. To his family, I hope you're doing alright. Thank you, Dave, for this. Your heart is almost bigger than Warren's will to try to carry on. May you rest.

@someoneelse101 Жыл бұрын

I witnessed it with my own mother, while not the same lung cancer type. And she had quit smoking months prior to diagnosis

@rross47 Жыл бұрын

I have tears. I loved Warren Zevon in the ‘70s. Now I have huge respect for David Letterman. What an incredible show this was and my favourite WZ song is also RTHTG. A wonderful man taken too early.

@phatpurrly Жыл бұрын

Funny thing. I get out the Thompson raisins to put in my oatmeal and every time the chorus rings out in my mind and sometimes I sing out.

@dougmorey5131 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has has a few gins in a Mombasa bar room, this song means a great deal to me. My guess it is that it was the street side bar at the old Castle Hotel. It has the feel of a place where soldiers of fortune, journalists, big game hunters and rogue pilots would hang out. The ceiling fans never stop swinging and the gin still flows. Worth a visit to soak up the vibes.

@dinosaursr Жыл бұрын

´Enjoy every sandwich’ - Warren Zevon

@mvp019 10 ай бұрын

Such a powerful interview by Warren - so poignant, and I hope I can face the end as well and bravely as he did.

@erinfilbert9462 Жыл бұрын

One song for the Host, one for the Audience, and one for the Songwriter. Like a Cohen Brothers film, the price for admission to understanding this set is high. And SO worth it!

@terminallumbago6465 Жыл бұрын

Which was which?

@erinfilbert9462 Жыл бұрын

@@terminallumbago6465 Genius for himself, Roland for Dave, Mutineer for his audience.

@zanerichards4305 Жыл бұрын

The whole performance is totally Zevon, which is to say awesome, but when he starts playing Roland now that song is absolutely genius. I love that David wanted him to play it.

@jongibson2205 Жыл бұрын

I have loved and listened to Warren Zevon's music for nearly 50 years now. "Carmelita", "Back Turned (Looking Down the Path)", and "Tenderness on the Block" still give me chills whenever I play my original vinyl LPs (which I do at least monthly). I try to remember to watch his final David Letterman appearance on KZfaq at least once a year. There will never be anyone else quite like Zevon....

@timtonner946 Жыл бұрын

Feel really fortunate to have seen Warren perform at Williams College in the fall of 1982. Still have my ticket stub.

@jeffgoodwilling9479 Жыл бұрын

His music was one of a kind. It's 2023 and I miss him.

@erichanson4538 5 ай бұрын

"Why should we do what he wants to do?" -Paul 😂😂😂

@davidziemann9653 4 ай бұрын

I love Paul and it's amazing how much he's been involved with in his career. Back in the day I thought he was just the guy who led the band for Letterman's show...little did I know!!!

@silasmarner7586 Жыл бұрын

Normally, and almost always, I think Dave Letterman is a so and so this and that.. but man, you support a guy like Warren Zevon so consistently over the years, good AND bad, and ya know, he's alright by me. Letterman supported his homie when the chips were down.

@bondojoe8161 Жыл бұрын

I miss Zevon's wit. The last statement that I remember from him was that he wanted to live long enough to see the next James Bond movie. He did.

@ncc74656m Жыл бұрын

Thanks for finally posting this at full quality. This was a special episode, and it really looked like Dave was struggling to hold it in at times. Miss you, Warren.

@freds.6108 Жыл бұрын

What a classy send-off. “Enjoy every sandwich” 👏👏👏

@keithsaulsbury4304 7 ай бұрын

Warren handled himself with such grace and dignity in his final days it is truly remarkable to watch. how he maintained his sense of humor I don't know. he was an incredible human being.

@lufteze2916 Жыл бұрын

I'm 28 years old now, from the country that's so far away from Usa. and he is always on my side when I'm having hard times

@johnathancross7465 5 ай бұрын

Warren Zevon was real and did not beat around the bush. R.I.P Warren Zevon one of the best ever.

@kprimm1967 Жыл бұрын

He seemed like a very cool guy. Super talent. I'm sorry for you Warren. Thank you for your music.

@rickbowman21 Жыл бұрын

Became aware of him because of the music of Linda Ronstadt. So brilliant.❤️

@robertcormier242 Жыл бұрын

We just didn't loose a artist singer song writer.....we lost a KING. R.I.P. KING ZEVON

@jmthomas3462 Жыл бұрын

"Why should we do what he wants to do?" LOL that's the funniest thing Paul's ever said and it barely got any laughs

@seanwinkel8890 Жыл бұрын

This performance of Mutineer brings literal tears to my eyes.

@pennypcc Жыл бұрын

I've been a fan since hearing "Werewolves..." in college. Never stopped being one. Such a songwriter, with lyrics that work on so many levels!

@vanessawhitneypro Жыл бұрын

Love Him. Loved This. Watched it the night it was on and I cried like a baby. What a legend. Miss you, Warren Zevon.

@davidrice3337 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about Stevie Ray Vaughan - I wrote a song - one part of a verse i ask God - " Don't you have enough guitar pickers and I'm still mad - &there ain't an act you could possibly imagine - short of giving me a reason ...."

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

@@davidrice3337 My gosh, in 1991, at 13 years old, I was SO obsessed with SRV. And then to me as a youngster teen, he was suddenly ... gone. Still devasting to me to this day that he's no longer with us. His covers of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" brought me to my knees, because I wasn't alive when Hendrix died. Dammit, did I love SRV soooo much.

@davidrice3337 Жыл бұрын

@@msnider44me too - the hardest part is that he was in such a good place - Buddy Guy wasn't crazy about the pilot - he asked him if he knew what he was doing - Just a horrible thing to happen to such a beautiful soul

@msnider44 Жыл бұрын

@@davidrice3337 Sort of like my high school basketball teammate / classmate / neighbor / friend from Lower Merion High School in Philly, both of us living a couple blocks away from each other in Wynnewood, PA, playing one-on-one bball at the local park bball courts: Kobe Bean Bryant. I'll NEVER get into a helicopter after that one. And ... he died on my birthday.

@harpomarxist4185 6 ай бұрын

This is one of my goto places to cry like a baby.

@donleblanc7223 Жыл бұрын

What a moving tribute to an amazing person. Very touching, yet humorous, at the same time considering the diagnosis, R.I.P. Warren.

@tessa4668 Жыл бұрын

Miss him so much. Thankfully he left us a body of amazing work to cherish.

@chinookvalley Жыл бұрын

It's all I can do to keep listening to this. My throat is collapsing, my heart is heavy. To all the ones who have gone on before... RIP. If there's a heaven, I envy those who are there with WZ. If there's not, then thanks WZ for the heaven you gave us here on Earth.

@michellemcmanus1 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@timb1319 2 ай бұрын

Induct Warren into the hall of fame!!!

@josephtallman9158 Ай бұрын

I lost my father in 2021 and Warren Zevon was a brilliant musician we both loved. I just found out about this broadcast today. What a beautiful, tragic moment in television history. Warren might be gone but his soul and his art is eternal. Thank you and to everyone out there, enjoy every sandwich 😢😢

@brycewilson1909 Жыл бұрын

22:03 that look between Paul and Warren....just some dudes jammin' out. love it. RIP legend.

@Mister_Holdsworth Жыл бұрын

Looks like he was looking for who it was singing off key.

@gtoger Жыл бұрын

I wasn't cool enough to know Warren Zevon's music without the introduction on the show. It's amazing that I don't remember this in standard definition. But this is a good reminder to enjoy every sandwich.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@jimschleich8753 Жыл бұрын

Technically it's "indoctrination" to Warren, not "introduction".

@MrTurboparker Жыл бұрын

Still makes me cry every time I watch this.

@robwahl6288 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this segment to come up. I am so glad the entire time with Dave was posted!

@asmcriminaL Жыл бұрын

My dad died from lung cancer on October 28, 2021. No one knew he had lung cancer, he just felt really sick and went to the ER. They did surgery on him(his heart had fluid around it). He was in ICU after the surgery. They then discovered lung cancer. My dad never woke up.

@karlfonner7589 Жыл бұрын

May rest in peace

@matteowatteo1296 Жыл бұрын

Gallows humor. Warren was simply amazing. Lived his life on his own terms because it was his. What a tough conversation to have.

@amherst88 Жыл бұрын

A one-of-a-kind musician and songwriter, been a fan since '78 when there were a lot of great ones but he was in a class by himself. Our great loss, wonder if there's some serious partying going on somewhere, Mr. Zevon, Mr. Prine . . .

@zekelucente9702 Жыл бұрын

I was a Zevon fan and this appearance is really something as he died less than a year later. I just went and listened to him sing Dylan’s Knockin on Heavan’s Door and it is so poignant.

@ezekielbrockmann114 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation, Zeke!

@martylindsley3910 5 ай бұрын

I remember watching this episode when it first aired. I was already a big Warren Zevon fan. It was heartbreaking to hear that he was facing his end. It takes a big person to handle the situation the way he did. This is easily one of the most iconic episodes on any late night show ever. If you read the Wikipedia story about this episode, you'll see that David is trying to get Warren inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I hope he succeeds.

@jwaldhelm Жыл бұрын

I still miss him a lot.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

We are so grateful his music lives on.

@bradray3893 Жыл бұрын

Such great friends being so courageously human and compassionate together facing incredible tragedy. True greatness. RIP Mr. Second and thanks for all the great music and showing us such courage in your final days.

@maddoxtube5837 7 ай бұрын

Zevon was indeed a genius, and I appreciate very much that David Letterman recognized that.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

One more thing: at the end of Mutineer, it appears he’s looking right at Dave. Also, while not entirely Dave related, Warren’s appearance on ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ not just the musical performance but all the bits around it should make most who enjoy this channel smile really big. Great stuff.