Werewolves of London

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Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon

About Werewolves of London

"Werewolves of London" is a song composed by LeRoy Marinell, Waddy Wachtel, and Warren Zevon and performed by Zevon. Included on Zevon's 1978 album Excitable Boy, it featured accompaniment by bassist John McVie and drummer Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. The song is memorable for its humorous and macabre lyrics — e.g. "I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's, his hair was perfect!" — and the refrain featuring a howled "ah-ooo!!" .

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About this song

Credited to: Warren Zevon
Album: 100 Greatest 70s: Golden Oldies From The 70s · Track 17 of 52
Released: June 26, 2020
Duration: 3:27
On Last.fm: 406,627 listeners on Last.fm

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