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Bobby's Songs Part 1: Warren Zevon's "Lawyers, Guns, and Money"

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Over the years, Bob Dylan has left more than a few hits regarding his favorite music. From Public Enemy to Jenny Lewis to Tom Waits, Bob has left little doubt as to what he's listening to. A trail of breadcrumbs has been left in interviews, Bob's radio show  Theme Time Radio Hour , and in his memoir Chronicles Volume I . Accordingly, go ahead an plug your headphones in, and remember to keep the bass and treble at bay: it's time for part one of the series "Bobby's Songs ". Today, we're checking out Warren Zevon's hit tune " Lawyers, Guns, and Money ".  Here, we have a true fist raising rock n' roll tune, apparent right from the start. It sounds like Springsteen, but don't be fooled:Warren Zevon is a smartass, not earnest and eager like Bruce. In some way, one gets the sense that Zevon's a music prodigy who's above it all. Over this rollicking guitar riff, Zevon invents an amazing phrase-"Send lawyers, guns and mone...