I place this here because of something that happened, that I will never forget, something that made feel another something. When the below video aired I did not know much about Warren Zevon. On The David Letterman Show Mr. Zevon annouced publically that he had been diagnosed with incurable canmcer and was literally dyeing as we were seeing and listening to him. It was his last national appearence. You can hear the weakness in his voice, but he performed with grace, integrity, and bravery. I was struck by his courage. I dont believe there is any such thing as dyeing with dignity. Death is ugly! The body breaks down, and then your gone. However, this is one of the best displays I have ever seen of living with dignity. TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF Warren William Zevon (; January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003) who was an American rock singer-songwriter and musician. He was known for the dark and somewhat outlandish sense of humor in his lyrics. Zevons work has often been praised by well-known musicians, including Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. His best-known compositions include Werewolves of London, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner and Johnny Strikes Up the Band, all of which are featured on his third album, Excitable Boy (1978). Other well-known songs written by Zevon have been recorded by other artists, including Poor Poor Pitiful Me (a huge hit for Linda Ronstadt), Accidentally Like a Martyr, Mohammeds Radio, Carmelita, and Hasten Down the Wind. Along with his own compositions, Zevon recorded or performed occasional covers, including Allen Toussaints A Certain Girl, Bob Dylans Knockin on Heavens Door and Leonard Cohens First We Take Manhattan. He was a frequent guest on Late Night with David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman. Letterman later performed guest vocals on Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song) with Paul Shaffer and members of the CBS Orchestra on Warren Zevons My Rides Here album.https://youtube/watch?v=MqWqyjUsCAw
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