![]() ![]() Calderon too had reservations, but was soon convinced. “At first I told Waddy, ‘I hope we’re not making a parody of the song,’ ” Calderon says. “He said, ‘No, I don’t think we will.’ And it fit like a glove. He’s believable and quirky at the same time.” Adam sang it once and we were, ‘Oh, my God, this is great!’ He came in very prepared. "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" - Waddy with Jackson Browne in the studio recording.You’ve lived the rock and roll lifestyle and it’s taken a toll.ĭiagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given three months to live, you decide to make an album, to soundtrack your own wake. Jorge Calderón co-writes a number of songs. They are good solid songs in the Zevon tradition of wit, pith and spit. ![]() Yet even though the spirit still burns there’s not a lot of fire in the grate.īacking vocals are important on this one.įilling out the sound. Jim Keltner provides rock solid drumming, whether a rave up or a loss-fuelled ballad. Six string assistance comes from some of the best in the business: Joe Walsh, Ry Cooder, David Lindley. With every passing week, Zevon looks more tired, more haggard. ![]() He clings to a fine line in gallows humour and to his music.Īlthough it costs a lot in energy and precious time, he says ‘Yes’ to David Letterman’s invitation to appear on the famous late night television program. ![]()
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