Certain observations, even as simple as “when the lights came up at two, I caught a glimpse of you...” feel so singular to a certain kind of L.A. night that only Zevon knows how to write about. Listen to albums and songs from Taylor Goldsmith. When FUV decided to celebrate Zevon as one of our FUV Essentials, on the occasion of what would have been his 72nd birthday, we followed Letterman's wise lead and reached out to Goldsmith to remember Zevon via his choices of "Five Essential Warren Zevon Songs.". Privacy Policy Read all of FUV's Five Essential Albums and Songs here. Known as fiery, intense competitors during their on-court careers, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are now two of the most widely respected voices by today’s crop of NBA stars. CNN's Poppy Harlow and Jeffrey Toobin host this original series, going behind the scenes of the CNN Film RBG. As a record, Transverse City doesn’t seem to get a lot of love, but I feel like it has some of my favorite lyric writing of his whole career. We’ll examine the evidence and possible motives for the crimes. Listen to Taylor Goldsmith Radio, free! I’ve covered this song a few times with just an acoustic guitar and it has really shown me just how incredible the song is. It's one of those examples of a song where you can’t understand how it was written no matter how hard you try. Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. © 2019 Billboard. I should be thinking about the song, right? Shocked by the arrests, this once close-knit and religious community remains divided and unable to cope. I would recommend, if you play guitar, looking up the lyrics, learning the chords and singing this to yourself—and then try to deny that it’s one of the greatest songs anyone has ever written. To think up the line, “I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand,” and think to yourself, “Yes! To simplify subscriber access, we have temporarily disabled the password requirement. DAWES | Billboard Live At-Home Performance. Take a moment to delve into the life and times of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Watch Goldsmith's entire Billboard Live At-Home performance below, and donate to MusiCares here. For the first time we’ll speak with townspeople, psychological experts, respected investigators, friends and members of both families. Former NFL player Steve Smith Sr and co-host Gerard Littlejohn interview your favorite athletes, entertainers, and more, to ask the questions that you’ve always wanted to know, but no one ever asks. This song is also home of one of his best examples of word play: “Burning up, burning out, burning down.”. Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. "I get distracted by my corona wrinkles. About Our Ads This is the first line of a song!” is hilarious and absurd, but also literary and deep on some level that I can’t put my finger on. Posted by Billboard on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Terms of Use Heran Mamo ALL THE SMOKE pairs two of the most outspoken and controversial players of their time. It's Taylor from Dawes and I’m teaming up with Billboard to raise money for the MusiCares Covid-19 relief Funs with a Billboard Live At-Home performance! You may learn if your favorite NBA player would rather fight a bear or 50 ducks, or why a guest made a life-altering decision they’ve never shared before. Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes: Five Essential Warren Zevon Songs: "The French Inhaler," Warren Zevon (1979)When anyone asks me if I have a favorite song, this is often my answer. Expect the unexpected....let’s cut to it. Dawes' fans live for their spirited folk-rock gigs, but in the era of quarantine, Goldsmith slowed things down for a soothing set on his acoustic guitar. His "Time Spent in Los Angeles" felt less earthy like the original synth-tinged tune that's perfect for driving down Pacific Coast Highway and more breezy for a Malibu beachside bonfire. Hear from RBG herself in a new interview, and some of the people who know her best, including her granddaughter Clara Spera, law school classmate Professor Arthur Miller, and equal pay activist and Supreme Court plaintiff Lilly Ledbetter. This song especially. But Dawes has paid eloquent homage to the late musician many times by covering him in concert. The Biz premium subscriber content has moved to Billboard.com/business. And I am pretty sure it’s the only time I’ve ever heard someone mention "entropy" in a song. Two years later in 2018, their neighbors, the Wagners, were arrested and charged with committing the largest massacre in Ohio’s history. In Dawes's intuitive hands, it was a riveting performance. If you can never get enough true crime... On the night of April 21, 2016 in rural Piketon, Ohio - eight members of the Rhoden family were viciously murdered execution style in their homes. Our team will examine the deep ties that connected both families. Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes: Five Essential Warren Zevon Songs: "The French Inhaler," Warren Zevon (1979) When anyone asks me if I have a favorite song, this is often my answer. Barnes and Jackson, who have played alongside two generations of All-Stars, will dish on the latest news and drama from on and off the court without boundaries. TWITTER "It's so weird singing songs... it's like being on stage with a mirror in your face," he told the online viewers who converted their cheering in the comments section.