Werewolves of London
Warren Zevon
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I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of SoHo in the rain He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo You hear him howling around your kitchen door You better not let him in Little old lady got mutilated late last night Werewolves of London again Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair You better stay away from him He'll rip your lungs out, Jim I'd like to meet his tailor Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Aaoooooo Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen Doing the Werewolves of London I saw Lon Chaney, Jr. walking with the Queen Doing the Werewolves of London I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's And his hair was perfect Aaoooooo Werewolves of London Draw blood Aaoooooo Werewolves of London
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Written by: Warren Zevon, Leroy P. Marinell, Robert T. Wachtel
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creator Classification"Werewolves of London" was co-written and performed by Warren Zevon.
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Incorrect Artist ClassificationContrary to what some people may believe, "Werewolves of London" was not a song by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. This misconception might arise from the fact that Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, both members of Fleetwood Mac, played drums and bass on this track, but the song belongs to Warren Zevon.
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Album ClassificationThe song was released as part of Zevon's third studio album "Excitable Boy" in 1978.
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Reception Classification"Werewolves of London" was Warren Zevon's biggest hit single. It reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for six weeks.
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Music Video ClassificationThe song's music video featured Zevon performing the song on a piano in a dark and empty recording studio.
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Song Inspiration Classification"Werewolves of London" was inspired by the 1935 film "Werewolf of London".
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Pop Culture ClassificationThis song has been used in many movies and TV shows, including "The Color of Money", "Rugrats in Paris", and "Dance Dance Revolution".
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Cover Version ClassificationNotable artists who have covered "Werewolves of London" include Grateful Dead, The Flaming Lips, Adam Sandler, and Kid Rock.
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Song Symbolism ClassificationSome interpret the lyrics of "Werewolves of London" as a satire on the predatory nature of Californian high society.
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Trivia ClassificationIn Zevon's original recording of the song, he howls throughout the narrative and also makes passing references to other contemporary pop culture figures like Lon Chaney Jr. and Trader Vic.
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