#24: Warren Zevon – “Werewolves of London” (1978)
“Werewolves of London,” a notable hit by Warren Zevon, co-authored with LeRoy Marinell and Waddy Wachtel, featured on his 1978 “Excitable Boy” album. Produced by Asylum Records, it climbed to #21 on the Top 40 in May.
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Warren Zevon was surprised by the song’s success, not expecting it for radio play. While sometimes wishing for a hit like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” he appreciates the song’s impact and humor, valuing the recognition it brings.