Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves Of London” Performance Will Entrance You….

Aaooooooooo
Playing a gig in Passaic, New Jersey, Warren Zevon shines in this rare 1982 “Werewolves Of London” performance and you can’t help but rock to the beat. With the iconic piano playing and vocals by Warren, the crowd is up and howling along. Ahoooo, we can’t help it either!
“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…”
Written by Warren and guitarist Robert Watchel, “Werewolves Of London” tells a story of man/werewolf cruisin’ the streets of London, lookin’ for some chow mein and preyin’ on little old ladies… we think it portrays the metaphor of vagabonds in London as hairy and creeping individuals.
Interesting Fact: Jackson Browne produced this track. It features the backing vocals of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie from Fleetwood Mac.
The thing we love most about this hit is its country-esque, almost Skynyrd feel beat and instrument combination, which makes it feel like home almost immediately whenever we listen to it. We figured it would be the perfect song to end All Hallows’ Eve and we hope you have a Happy Halloween!
+ Werewolves Of London Lyrics +
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! (Repeat)
If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
Better not let him in
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again
Asoooooo!
Werewolves of London!
Aaoooooo! (Repeat)
He’s the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent
Lately he’s been overheard in Mayfair
Better stay away from him
He’ll rip your lungs out, Jim
I’d like to meet his tailor
Aaoooooo!
Werewolves of London!
Aaoooooo! (Repeat)
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 pina colada at Trader Vic’s
And his hair was perfect
Aaoooooo!
Werewolves of London!
Aaoooooo! (Repeat)
Draw blood…