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"Werewolves of London" is a song by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, written by Zevon, LeRoy Marinell and Waddy Wachtel. It first appeared on Excitable Boy (1978), Zevon's third studio album, then it was released as a single by Asylum Records in March 1978, becoming a Top 40 US hit, the only one of Zevon's career, reaching No. 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May.
- January 18, 1978
He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent. Lately, he's been overheard in Mayfair. You better stay away from him. He'll rip your lungs out, Jim. Huh, I'd like to meet his tailor. [Chorus] Ah ...
Nov 1, 2020 · Learn how the late songwriter created his biggest hit ever, a humorous tale of a fashionable British werewolf, with input from Phil Everly, Waddy Wachtel and LeRoy Marinell. Discover the song’s musical influences, lyrical details and cultural impact.
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May 13, 2020 · Learn how a horror film and a pop song by The Everly Brothers sparked Zevon's 1978 hit about a dapper beast in London. Discover how he wrote and recorded the song with Jackson Browne and Fleetwood Mac.