Letterman: Do you know something about life and death that I don’t know? They are witnessing something intimate, rare. The audience-normally noisey and involved-sit quietly, holding their collective breath. They talk, sensitively but openly about the illness and its inevitable outcome. He devotes most of the program to Zevon, who observes, with gratitude and wonder, “David has been the best friend my music has had.” 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. With every passing week, Zevon looks more tired, more haggard. Six string assistance comes from some of the best in the business: Joe Walsh, Ry Cooder, David Lindley. Jim Keltner provides rock solid drumming, whether a rave up or a loss-fuelled ballad. ![]() 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. ![]() They are good solid songs in the Zevon tradition of wit, pith and spit. Jorge Calderón co-writes a number of songs. 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.
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