How Warren Zevon’s Joke Song “Werewolves of London” Became His Only HitProfessor of Rock Warren Zevon was told by one of the founding fathers of rock, Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers that he should write a novelty song about a horror movie icon… So he wrote a total joke song…On...3 years agoHow Warren Zevon’s Joke Song “Werewolves of London” Became His Only HitProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Had to Lock Their Producer Out to Record “Simple Man”How Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” Went from Deep Cut to Rock AnthemHow Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit SingleWhat Happened to Breathe? The Rise and Disappearance of an 80s Hit MachineInterview with Eric Burdon: How “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Inspired Bruce SpringsteenInterview with Steve Stevens: How Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Became an MTV ClassicRevisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1982 – Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t Happen