Werewolves of London

song by Zevon

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"Werewolves of London" is a satirical hit song by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, released in 1978 on his album Excitable Boy. The song is known for its humorous and somewhat macabre lyrics, which depict werewolves in London engaging in various activities. It became Zevon's only major hit single.

The concept of a werewolf, a human who can transform into a wolf or a hybrid wolf-human form, is a figure found in popular legend and folklore worldwide. These transformations are often associated with the full moon. Werewolves have been a recurring theme in literature, film, and popular culture, often symbolizing transformation and the wilder aspects of human nature.1

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…which featured the rollicking “Werewolves of London”—Zevon’s only major hit—as well as the geopolitically inspired songs “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” and “Lawyers, Guns and Money.”
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