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The Envoy is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. The album was released on July 16, 1982, by Asylum Records . The album's lack of commercial success caused Zevon's label to terminate his recording contract.
- Rock
- July 16, 1982
- 1981
- Record One, Los Angeles, California
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Things got hot in El Salvador. CIA got caught and couldn't do no more. He's got diplomatic immunity. He's got a lethal weapon that nobody sees. Looks like another threat to world peace for the ...
Dec 29, 2023 · The song suggests that the envoy is a representative sent by the President to handle crises effectively. The envoy acts as a mediator, attempting to diffuse tensions and restore harmony in warring nations. Zevon’s lyrics mention Damascus and Jerusalem, two cities historically known for their political strife, further emphasizing the ...
The Envoy by Warren Zevon released in 1982. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. ... Warren Zevon (1976) Excitable Boy (1978) Stand ...
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Warren Zevon guitar solo, synthesizers, prepared piano Leland Sklar bass Jeff Porcaro drums Don Henley harmonies Warren Written in honor of peacemaker Philip Habib, who’d been President Carter's envoy to the Middle East. Mr. Habib sent me a very nice letter of appreciation on State Department stationery.
Jul 16, 2021 · Warren Zevon admitted that his 1982 album, The Envoy, was a challenge to himself, to test “whether he can pull off art, as well as life, straight”, as he put his producer hat on to sing and play on songs he had composed during a recent tour of Europe.