Warren Zevon - Hit Somebody (Live Version)
Warren Zevon Live at Cat's Cradle on 2000-12-08
Lyrics:
He was born in Big Beaver by the borderline
He started playing hockey by the time he was nine
His dad took the hose and froze the back yard
And Little Buddy dreamed he was Rocket Richard
He grew up big and he grew up tough
He saw himself scoring for the Wings or Canucks
But he wasn't that good with a puck
Buddy's real talent was beating people up
His heart wasn't in it but the crowd ate it up
Through pee-wee's and juniors, midgets and mites
He must have racked up more than six hundred fights
A scout from the flames came down from Saskatoon
Said, "There's always room on our team for a goon
Son, we've always got room for a goon"
There were Swedes to the left of him
Russians to the right
A Czech at the blue line looking for a fight
Brains over brawn-that might work for you
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
Hit somebody! was what the crowd roared
When Buddy the goon came over the boards
"Coach, " he'd say, "I wanna score goals"
The coach said, "Buddy, remember your role
The fast guys get paid, they shoot, they score
Protect them, Buddy, that's what you're here for
Protection is what you're here for
Protection-it's the stars that score
Protection-kick somebody's ass
Protection-don't put the biscuit in the basket just
Hit some, Buddy! it rang in his ears
Blood on the ice ran down through the years
The king of the goons with a box for a throne
A thousand stitches and broken bones
He never lost a fight on his icy patrol
But deep inside, Buddy only dreamed of a goal
He just wanted one damn goal
There were Swedes at the the blue line
Finns at the red
A Russian with a stick heading straight for his head
Brains over brawn-that might work for you
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
In his final season, on his final night
Buddy and a Finn goon were pegged for a fight
Thirty seconds left, the puck took a roll
And suddenly Buddy had a shot on goal
The goalie committed, Buddy picked his spot
Twenty years of waiting went into that shot
The fans jumped up, the Finn jumped too
And coldcocked Buddy on his follow through
The big man crumbled but he felt all right
'Cause the last thing he saw
was the flashing red light
He saw that heavenly light
There were Swedes to the left of him
Russians to the right
A Czech at the blue line looking for a fight
Take care of your teeth-that might work for you
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
But what's a Canadian farm boy to do
What else can a farm boy from Canada to do
Пікірлер: 29
how wonderful to hear the crowd reacting, hanging on his every line. they all wanted Buddy to score that damn goal.
HE WAS A GENIUS.
@Tearloch
Жыл бұрын
Yes he was .. he had a touch of Twain & Jesus about him .. love him dearly since first he began .. never truly appreciated .. stay safe ..
@sspaay
Жыл бұрын
He was so much fun.
@johnIZaUWL
7 ай бұрын
DAMN STRAIGHT I’m tearing up over this performance 💜😢💜 saw him live TWICE in 89 & 92 it was such an epically beautiful thing seeing him live 🤘😎💜
@victormodjeski4173
Ай бұрын
He was makin out like Charlie Sheehan
One of the best, you are missed Warren❤
One of the greatest song writers
Warren mentions Rocket Richard. He was one of the best hockey players of all time.
Just another piece of greatness from The Kid. Rest In.
This should have 100 million views
Ahh Warren Zevon, the greatest comic of rock n' roll,.... amongst many other things.
"There's always room on our team for a goon..." "Just kick somebody's ass...." "The fans jumped up, the Finn jumped too And coldcocked Buddy on his follow through..." Classic WZ lyrics!!
As a devoted Zevon fan, I feel deflated having never heard this gem before. Thank you for this wonderful gift!. BTW, just recently heard in an interview with D. Letterman that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is unlikely to induct Zevon because their focus groups find his music “frightening” and not “poppy enough”. So thus is the institution totally delegitimized. Otherwise, what a masterful storyteller 😊
@johnIZaUWL
7 ай бұрын
Oh he’ll get in I predict in 2024 💜🙏🤘
@neilb2117
Ай бұрын
David letterman sings on this song album version.
Son, we've already got Room for a "GOON"
There’s a stunning version of Hit Somebody live on the David Letterman show in 2002. Incidentally on the album version of Hit Somebody, it’s David Letterman who sings “Hit Somebody”
There wasn't a theme Warren couldn't turn into a great song. Thanks for posting!
Hey this guys pretty good.
@Tearloch
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha .. no shit
Can you imagine were he still with us the things he'd have to say about us today, with no fear what so ever if the "retribution" king, if he weren't a gutless coward.
Buddy and a Finn goon were pegged for a fight
Came looking for the show from boston's south station in 1995 that I have revisited for years. Assume you're the old channel owner?? guess you got copy righted into oblivion, what a shame. cheers
Who's singing backing vocal? Someone from the audience? I saw this tour and it was a 100% solo show.
The last words in the video of some old feller sayin' "what the hell"?
I played Ice Hockey and Piano ! Warren was the best ! The John Lennon of Canada ? Lyrics , incredible and spot on ! I wasn't a goon or a star , I was 140 lb defenseman trying to clear the crease and avoid slap shots . When I heard this , it brought me back to 1977-78 , my Championship year and 1978-79 my losing season ( 0 - 12 ) and a game I had to be a referee involving two 6 footers who were both goons and hated each other ! It was a long night ! I got hit more as a ref than as a defenseman ! I miss Warren as I miss John Lennon , every time I hear their songs !
@mctavish23
6 ай бұрын
Love this song.