Thursday, September 07, 2006

This day in music history.

September 7, 2003, Warren Zevon died at his home in Los Angeles, California. Zevon died from an inoperable form of lung cancer called mesothelioma. After being diagnosed with the disease (in 2002) and told he only had months to live, Warren decided not to have any treatment and dedicated the end of his life to recording a final album. The album was called "The Wind" and has guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh, David Lindley, Billy Bob Thornton, Emmylou Harris and Tom Petty. In all Warren recorded over 15 albums. He is best known for the song "Werewolves Of London". One of Warrens last interviews was with David letterman. While discussing the subject of death he said "Enjoy every sandwich".
Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon
Shadows are falling and I'm running out of breath
Keep me in your heart for awhile
If I leave you it doesn't mean I love you any less
Keep me in your heart for awhile
When you get up in the morning and you see that crazy sun
Keep me in your heart for awhile
There's a train leaving nightly called when all is said and done
Keep me in your heart for awhile
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Keep me in your heart for awhile
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Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sometimes when you're doing simple things
around the house
Maybe you'll think of me and smile
You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on
your blouse
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams
Touch me as I fall into view
When the winter comes keep the fires lit
And I will be right next to you
Engine driver's headed north to Pleasant Stream
Keep me in your heart for awhile
These wheels keep turning but they're running out
of steam
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-li-li-lo
Keep me in your heart for awhile
Keep me in your heart for awhile