The Rare Songs: 50. Lawyers, Guns And Money

Garrett · 13 Jun 2003, 18:09

Rare Songs: Lawyers, Guns And Money

"Lawyers, Guns And Money" is a song, which was written by Warren Zevon. It appeared as live version on the Storytellers CD in late 1998. I think it's an average good song with cool lyrics. Meat sings it perfect. His voice sounds very strong here. I never know, if another version of that song exist, but I guess no.

7/10

evil nickname · 14 Jun 2003, 11:20

Since it also appeared as a b-side on the "Did I Say That" single, I don't consider it to be "rare". Available on two items, so you must be able to get hold of it, one way or another.

But it's decent, nothing special to me. 7 seems right.

White of High · 14 Jun 2003, 13:39

I think the sytle of story's as same as in Life Is A Lemon! But that's so much better! I really don't like it. Very average! A question: On Did I Say That is it same like on Storytellers CD?

My score: 6

Average: 7.45 (74.5/10)

evil nickname · 14 Jun 2003, 14:03

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Originally Posted by on the 'Did I Say That' single someone

"Lawyers, Guns and Money" originally appeared on the Meat Loaf album Storytellers released in North America on Beyond Records"

Sapphire Lady · 14 Jun 2003, 18:50

It's a good song but it's very un-Meat Loaf-like (if there is such a word).

7/10

Michel · 15 Jun 2003, 09:35

Classic Rock 'n' Roll, like Johnny B. Goode and Tear Me Down. Meat likes these songs. I also like it when Meat is performing these songs.

Great music.

My score: 8

Bren · 15 Jun 2003, 13:25

Confession time ,i hated this song the first time i heard it ,did nothing for me whatsoever

.i've listened to it a lot since, and believe it or not i actually like it now, it kind of grew on me, now it makes me smile.
don't know how i'd rate it though'. get back to you on that one.

Fire Ball · 15 Jun 2003, 19:39

Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10

ML

Vickip · 15 Jun 2003, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Ball

Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10

ML

It's a fun song ... but it's one you have to see performed live with the theatrics (if you know what I mean ML). Hope to see you sing it again on the upcoming tour ! I'd give it an 8 out of 10 :)

Vicki

Sue K · 16 Jun 2003, 02:22

i know what you mean vicki! wasn't it just the best at allentown???

anyroad...LAWYERS is one of those i hit the repete button on..when i'm having one of THOSE days...OUT THERE at work...

besides..i've NEVER heard ANYone say "s-*-*-t" so sexily as Meat does...lol...

i have NO idea how to rate it...but i LOVE it.. :-) ...

tink...XO

Vickip · 16 Jun 2003, 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by tink

i know what you mean vicki! wasn't it just the best at allentown???

anyroad...LAWYERS is one of those i hit the repete button on..when i'm having one of THOSE days...OUT THERE at work...

besides..i've NEVER heard ANYone say "s-*-*-t" so sexily as Meat does...lol...

i have NO idea how to rate it...but i LOVE it..

...

tink...XO

Definitely tink !!
It's just one of those fun songs you can really get in to .. if you know what I mean

So based on the theatrics and sheer fun of the song ... I'd rate it at least 10/10

And Meat .... I hope you can keep it on the songlist for the upcoming tour

Vicki

sherrie87 · 16 Jun 2003, 03:43

The mighty, mighty Fire Ball wrote:

Quote:

Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10

Perhaps I'm having a brain lapse (spent all day at the beach, so it could happen!), but I can't for the life of me determine what "LD" and "AFL" stand for. It's probably very simple, and that's why I can't pull it up in my sun addled brain!

Sherrie

Vickip · 16 Jun 2003, 04:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

The mighty, mighty Fire Ball wrote:

Quote:

Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10

Perhaps I'm having a brain lapse (spent all day at the beach, so it could happen!), but I can't for the life of me determine what "LD" and "AFL" stand for. It's probably very simple, and that's why I can't pull it up in my sun addled brain!

Sherrie

Hi Sherrie !

I don't know what LD stands for either .. maybe Lighting Director

But I'm sure AFL definitely stands for Anything For Love :)

Vicki

sherrie87 · 16 Jun 2003, 04:14

Vicki wrote

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But I'm sure AFL definitely stands for Anything For Love

Thanks Vicki, I am clearly an idiot. Why did I not immediately know that? I'm off work for the summer (big benefit of working for a school!) and I haven't had to do any heavy duty thinking in weeks- my mind is starting to atrophy, I fear.

Sherrie

Bart · 17 Jun 2003, 11:05

Now we know why he sings this song. To get his voice ready. And i think that';s the problem with singing live for tv shows. He is not able to get his voice in good condition. That's why he sounds (sometimes) badly. His explanation clears some things up. He has the best voice but clearly not the easiest one.

Sue K · 17 Jun 2003, 11:22

i thought i heard one time that Meat tuned up his voice by singing THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER...it is a difficult song...i wonder if that is true..that he at one time used to do that...anybuddy else ever read/hear that?

i figgered that's why he did SUCH a fine job of it at the all-star game back in 199-something or other....

tink...XO

White of High · 17 Jun 2003, 12:44

I've heard it but in very bad quality...

Rushour · 21 Jun 2003, 02:37

This is also one of these songs that is quite good, but when you listen to it again and again, it's going to become better and better. i give it a 8/10.
Rushour

Dave · 08 Sep 2003, 13:05

...say a prayer for the fallen angel...

The songwriter of Lawyers, Guns, and Money, Warren Zevon, passed away yesterday after a fierce battle with cancer.

ROCK ON ZEVON & FIRE BALL!!!

Sapphire Lady · 08 Sep 2003, 14:33

That's very sad news.

Crystal Eyes · 08 Sep 2003, 18:34

That's truly sad to hear. It's hard to express sorrow in a message like this but I really do feel it.

Vickip · 09 Sep 2003, 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire Lady

That's very sad news.

Yes it is ...

but at least he isn't suffering any more ...
Vicki

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 01:35

I only heard this song done by ML once, live. It was on the ML and friends just having fun for the summer tour. I've never been a big WZ fan but thought ML did a good cover version of a "fun song". Having read his reason for including this song I would have to rate it slightly higher than ML himself at 7/10 for a one off listen that I enjoyed.

Tasha · 01 Dec 2003, 12:27

Nothing special. I've only heard it twice - both times at a live concert.

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Ball

Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10

ML

Whatever the reasons are Meat does sing this song... I have to say that the first time I heard it... I LOVED IT and listened to it repeatedly again... and again... and again... and once I heard it live... oh-good-lord!

and some of you know what I'm talking about...

and believe me, it has nothing to do with the lyrics!

maybe 6.5 for the lyrics/music but
11/10 for Meat's performance!

nb: I know, it's 6.55 a.m. and I haven't slept yet... but I'm sincere!

13 Jun 2003, 18:09	#1
Garrett Super Loafer Join Date: 30.05.2002 Location: In the room at the top Posts: 291	The Rare Songs: 50. Lawyers, Guns And Money Rare Songs: Lawyers, Guns And Money "Lawyers, Guns And Money" is a song, which was written by Warren Zevon. It appeared as live version on the Storytellers CD in late 1998. I think it's an average good song with cool lyrics. Meat sings it perfect. His voice sounds very strong here. I never know, if another version of that song exist, but I guess no. 7/10

15 Jun 2003, 19:39	#8
Fire Ball Himself Join Date: 05.02.2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,044	LGAM Billy my LD does not like this one it's ok but = to the others he gives it a 5 of /10 ....... I liked it live it helped get my voice ready for AFL 6.5/10 ML

14 Jun 2003, 11:20	#2
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Since it also appeared as a b-side on the "Did I Say That" single, I don't consider it to be "rare". Available on two items, so you must be able to get hold of it, one way or another. But it's decent, nothing special to me. 7 seems right.

14 Jun 2003, 13:39	#3
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I think the sytle of story's as same as in Life Is A Lemon! But that's so much better! I really don't like it. Very average! A question: On Did I Say That is it same like on Storytellers CD? My score: 6 Average: 7.45 (74.5/10)

14 Jun 2003, 18:50	#5
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	It's a good song but it's very un-Meat Loaf-like (if there is such a word). 7/10

15 Jun 2003, 09:35	#6
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Classic Rock 'n' Roll, like Johnny B. Goode and Tear Me Down. Meat likes these songs. I also like it when Meat is performing these songs. Great music. My score: 8

15 Jun 2003, 13:25	#7
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	Confession time ,i hated this song the first time i heard it ,did nothing for me whatsoever .i've listened to it a lot since, and believe it or not i actually like it now, it kind of grew on me, now it makes me smile. don't know how i'd rate it though'. get back to you on that one.

16 Jun 2003, 02:22	#10
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	i know what you mean vicki! wasn't it just the best at allentown??? anyroad...LAWYERS is one of those i hit the repete button on..when i'm having one of THOSE days...OUT THERE at work... besides..i've NEVER heard ANYone say "s---t" so sexily as Meat does...lol... i have NO idea how to rate it...but i LOVE it.. :-) ... tink...XO

17 Jun 2003, 11:05	#15
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Now we know why he sings this song. To get his voice ready. And i think that';s the problem with singing live for tv shows. He is not able to get his voice in good condition. That's why he sounds (sometimes) badly. His explanation clears some things up. He has the best voice but clearly not the easiest one.

17 Jun 2003, 11:22	#16
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	i thought i heard one time that Meat tuned up his voice by singing THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER...it is a difficult song...i wonder if that is true..that he at one time used to do that...anybuddy else ever read/hear that? i figgered that's why he did SUCH a fine job of it at the all-star game back in 199-something or other.... tink...XO

17 Jun 2003, 12:44	#17
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I've heard it but in very bad quality...

21 Jun 2003, 02:37	#18
Rushour Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.06.2003 Location: Graz/Austria Posts: 30	This is also one of these songs that is quite good, but when you listen to it again and again, it's going to become better and better. i give it a 8/10. Rushour

08 Sep 2003, 13:05	#19
Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	...say a prayer for the fallen angel... The songwriter of Lawyers, Guns, and Money, Warren Zevon, passed away yesterday after a fierce battle with cancer. ROCK ON ZEVON & FIRE BALL!!!

08 Sep 2003, 14:33	#20
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	That's very sad news.

08 Sep 2003, 18:34	#21
Crystal Eyes Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: In the clouds Posts: 649	That's truly sad to hear. It's hard to express sorrow in a message like this but I really do feel it.

17 Sep 2003, 01:35	#23
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	I only heard this song done by ML once, live. It was on the ML and friends just having fun for the summer tour. I've never been a big WZ fan but thought ML did a good cover version of a "fun song". Having read his reason for including this song I would have to rate it slightly higher than ML himself at 7/10 for a one off listen that I enjoyed.

01 Dec 2003, 12:27	#24
Tasha Rookie Join Date: 08.11.2003 Posts: 14	Nothing special. I've only heard it twice - both times at a live concert.