Warren Zevon (Collector's Edition)

Warren Zevon - Warren Zevon

Carmelita borrowed heavily from The Rolling Stones’ earlier song of drugs desperation, Dead Flowers, but managed to say twice as much in half the time. (Record Collector)

Hughesy's assessment:

Outstanding.

Track listing: Frank and Jesse JamesMama Couldn't Be PersuadedBacks Turned Looking Down the PathHasten Down the WindPoor Poor Pitiful MeThe French InhalerMohammed's RadioI'll Sleep When I'm DeadCarmelitaJoin Me in L.A.; Desperados Under the Eaves 

Collector's Edition bonus tracks: Frank And Jesse James [Solo Piano Demo];  The French Inhaler [Solo Piano Demo]; Hasten Down The Wind [Band Demo]; Carmelita [1974 Demo]; Mohammed's Radio [Solo Piano Demo]; Backs Turned Looking Down The Path [Take 1 - 1/28/76]; Join Me In L.A. [Take 2 - 11/20/75]; Poor Poor Pitiful Me [Alternate Version]; Frank And Jesse James [Alternate Version]; Mohammed's Radio [Take 2 - 11/6/75]; The French Inhaler [Take 1 - 1/13/76]; Carmelita [Alternate Version]; Deperados Under The Eaves [Take 2 - 1/13/76]; Mama Couldn't Be Persuaded [Live WMMS 10/13/76]; I'll Sleep When I'm Dead [Alternate Version]

Classics: Poor Poor Pitiful MeThe French InhalerMohammed's RadioCarmelitaDesperados Under the Eaves 

Almost there: Frank and Jesse JamesHasten Down the WindI'll Sleep When I'm Dead

Worthwhile:Mama Couldn't Be PersuadedJoin Me in L.A.

Solid: Backs Turned Looking Down the Path

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