"I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's!
His hair was perfect"
One of the wittiest lines ever penned in song.
I saw Zevon put on a fantastic show at a wonderful, now gone showcase in the San Fernando Valley here in SoCal, called "The Palomino" in the early '80s.
Toward the end of the set, a few of his pals came out to play with him, including Jackson Browne.
WZ changed the lyrics to "Werewolves" and sang, "I saw Jackson Browne walking down Sherman Way; His heart was perfect!"
The power of lyrics, poetry, and words! Part of my childhood was spent near The Palomino. I'm very familiar with Sherman Way (and Vanowen, and Victory ... and so on). I used to have some emails with Greg Palast. We used to joke that we were just two GP's from "the valley."
WZ, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Hunter Thompson, David Foster Wallace. All brilliant and a reminder of what we've lost (except thankfully for Laurie Anderson).
As Steven Wright said "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it."
Larchmont! My dad's recording studio was on Melrose right next to Lucy's Adobe Cafe. The last time I was in the neighborhood I had been invited to speak at LA Progressive's Left Coast Forum and stayed nearby. I'm not sure if they've renovated, but when I was there you could still see the remnants of the original studio sign. Marching on indeed. Nice to be marching (virtually) with you Daniel.
I spent many a bacchanalian evening at the old Lucy's El Adobe, and remember that old studio sign. My family's house was on Arden Blvd., just a few blocks to the south. Sadly, Frank Casado (Lucy's husband) passed away many years ago, Lucy herself about five years ago. While rumors abound that it may one day reopen, hasn't happened yet to my knowledge. In my mind's eye I can still see the black and white photos of a young Jerry Brown and Linda Ronstadt on the front windows of the restaurant where they met.
Nice to be marching with you virtually or any other way too, George.
Sometimes just singing "Werewolves of London" is enough!
What about Lawyers, Guns and Money? More apt for the man who would be king.
"I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's!
His hair was perfect"
One of the wittiest lines ever penned in song.
I saw Zevon put on a fantastic show at a wonderful, now gone showcase in the San Fernando Valley here in SoCal, called "The Palomino" in the early '80s.
Toward the end of the set, a few of his pals came out to play with him, including Jackson Browne.
WZ changed the lyrics to "Werewolves" and sang, "I saw Jackson Browne walking down Sherman Way; His heart was perfect!"
The power of lyrics, poetry, and words! Part of my childhood was spent near The Palomino. I'm very familiar with Sherman Way (and Vanowen, and Victory ... and so on). I used to have some emails with Greg Palast. We used to joke that we were just two GP's from "the valley."
WZ, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Hunter Thompson, David Foster Wallace. All brilliant and a reminder of what we've lost (except thankfully for Laurie Anderson).
As Steven Wright said "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it."
Small world, indeed
Of all the gin joints, etc.!
I grew up in L.A.'s Larchmont Blvd. neighborhood.
Right you are about missing those wonderful and impactful artists you noted, George.
But we march on.
Or as Lou Reed would say, "It'll take a busload of faith to get by"!
Larchmont! My dad's recording studio was on Melrose right next to Lucy's Adobe Cafe. The last time I was in the neighborhood I had been invited to speak at LA Progressive's Left Coast Forum and stayed nearby. I'm not sure if they've renovated, but when I was there you could still see the remnants of the original studio sign. Marching on indeed. Nice to be marching (virtually) with you Daniel.
OMG!
Of all the gin joints for sure!!
I spent many a bacchanalian evening at the old Lucy's El Adobe, and remember that old studio sign. My family's house was on Arden Blvd., just a few blocks to the south. Sadly, Frank Casado (Lucy's husband) passed away many years ago, Lucy herself about five years ago. While rumors abound that it may one day reopen, hasn't happened yet to my knowledge. In my mind's eye I can still see the black and white photos of a young Jerry Brown and Linda Ronstadt on the front windows of the restaurant where they met.
Nice to be marching with you virtually or any other way too, George.