Interesting live version of this great song, but WOW! I looked up that background story, & it was tragic. beautiful, & amazing - all wrapped up into one!!
I used to cover this song, and Lawyers Guns & Money back when I had a gigging band, and they were always my favorites to play. These days when I try to play Renegade, it chokes me up sometimes. Zevon's music and the spirit that created it will always live on.
I am Sam Guest I was a Renagade in 72 and 73 ! I scored the winning try, against Florida in 73. Mike Mcgwiggin was captain that year! Primo Greppi was an expatriate on that team, Mike Duggan was on that team! My memory has dimmed since then, best time of my life, so far!!!
WARREN BY GOD ZEVON! NO ONE EVER EQUALLED HIM IN MY EYES. NO ONE EVER *WILL* GOLDEN TROUBADOUR. PIANO FIGHTER PAR EXCELLENCE. I SHALL WORSHIP HIM TIL THE DAY I SEE HIM AGAIN. I, TOO, AM A RENEGADE. BUT NOT IN *HIS* IMAGE. NO ONE *CAN* BE. LIVE FOREVER, WARREN.
I second the comment above. Warren was an intellectual. Probably the most intelligent pop songer writer in history. The only one close was Jim Morrison, whose IQ was 140. Warren's was 160. Certainly geniuses like Zevon are misunderstood. But Warren kept his "Individualty" until the end. Ask Hunter Thompson, another genius, and Warren's mentor who is also gone.
Ah, Warren...my Hero, my Legend, my God of Music....I'd be scared of what they tell me I'm facing, if it weren't for you. Thank you for everything, you Renegade, you! I'll be seeing you real soon. My ride's here...
Zevon,J. Browne,J.Taylor and a few more origonals put out music from the heart and soul. Alot of the rest put out a profit driven product no different that McDonalds. Zevon had a way. his way. shame hes gone but these guys will never be gone.
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My goodness. The legend continues. If u don't get goosebumps I don't know what to tell ya . Rip
His ghost lives on through his music live forever
Interesting live version of this great song, but WOW! I looked up that background story, & it was tragic. beautiful, & amazing - all wrapped up into one!!
I used to cover this song, and Lawyers Guns & Money back when I had a gigging band, and they were always my favorites to play. These days when I try to play Renegade, it chokes me up sometimes. Zevon's music and the spirit that created it will always live on.
As a former rugby player I just want to say the story behind the song is fantastic! And only makes all of it better. God bless Warren Zevon.
Can you share the story you speak of? Thanks
This has got to be my favorite song of all time.
This man. Beyond beautiful.This is Usa for me.
Warren was always at his best at the piano. So moving ...
I am Sam Guest I was a Renagade in 72 and 73 ! I scored the winning try, against Florida in 73.
Mike Mcgwiggin was captain that year! Primo Greppi was an expatriate on that team, Mike Duggan was on that team! My memory has dimmed since then, best time of my life, so far!!!
WARREN BY GOD ZEVON!
NO ONE EVER EQUALLED HIM IN MY EYES.
NO ONE EVER *WILL*
GOLDEN TROUBADOUR.
PIANO FIGHTER PAR EXCELLENCE.
I SHALL WORSHIP HIM TIL THE DAY I SEE HIM AGAIN.
I, TOO, AM A RENEGADE.
BUT NOT IN *HIS* IMAGE.
NO ONE *CAN* BE.
LIVE FOREVER, WARREN.
What an amazing performance. Great song, great performance. Warren was a gem.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP ZEVON
Heartbreakingly gorgeous.
So glad I got to see this. Thank you for putting it up. He is my favorite.
perfect example of when less is more ... a violin and the man who "would rather break than bend" ... powerful
I still miss this man.
I second the comment above. Warren was an intellectual. Probably the most intelligent pop songer writer in history. The only one close was Jim Morrison, whose IQ was 140. Warren's was 160. Certainly geniuses like Zevon are misunderstood. But Warren kept his "Individualty" until the end. Ask Hunter Thompson, another genius, and Warren's mentor who is also gone.
Ah, Warren...my Hero, my Legend, my God of Music....I'd be scared of what they tell me I'm facing, if it weren't for you. Thank you for everything, you Renegade, you! I'll be seeing you real soon. My ride's here...
What an overwhelming loss.R.I.P.
unbelievable
Thanks so much for posting this!!!
I want this song played at my funeral.
Great video!
Goosebumps 10 feet tall...
Zevon,J. Browne,J.Taylor and a few more origonals put out music from the heart and soul. Alot of the rest put out a profit driven product no different that McDonalds. Zevon had a way. his way. shame hes gone but these guys will never be gone.
No posts on this in years???
@TravellinMan94 violin is played by Mary Ramsey
a salute to all soldiers south and german who fought for a lost cause
RIP Ahmaud Arbery
Haha what? WZ has been given plenty of recognition worldwide.
Respond to this video... THINK ABOUT IT
'some prayers never reach the sky "
Nice post, wish it was louder though
he had ten years left,we might have less.
Warren at his best, violin is played by Mary Ramsey
@rbello1 NO HE NEVER SOLD OUT
i meant most others music is no different a product than that of a product like McDonalds or Walmart. just profit driven trash.