The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Werewolves Of London
Various Artists Lyrics
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Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was looking for the place called Lee Ho Fook's
Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein
Werewolves of London
Werewolves of London
You hear him howling
Around your kitchen door
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again
Werewolves of London
Werewolves of London
He's the hairy handed gent
Who ran amuck in Kent
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
Better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
I'd like to meet his tailor
Werewolves of London
Werewolves of London
Well, I saw Lon Chaney
Walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw Lon Chaney Jr.
Walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw a werewolf drinking
A pina colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect
Werewolves of London
Werewolves of London
Werewolves of London
Draw blood
The lyrics of Werewolves of London, sung by Various Artists, describe the sighting of a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand meandering through the streets of Soho amidst the rain looking for Lee Ho Fook's place. The singer warns the audience not to let the werewolf inside their kitchen door since the creature is said to be dangerous enough to mutilate old ladies, which happened again the previous night. The song then switches to describe other places where the werewolf has been sighted, including Kent and Mayfair. The lyrics also pay homage to Lon Chaney, an American film and stage actor, famous for his roles in The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The lyrics of Werewolves of London can be interpreted in various ways, depending on the listener's perspective. One interpretation is that the song is a depiction of urban legends and horror stories often associated with big cities like London. Additionally, the use of a Chinese menu and a pina colada signifies the diverse cultural influences in London, highlighting the city's multiculturalism.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
I saw a werewolf carrying a Chinese takeout menu in his hand.
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
The werewolf was walking around Soho, a neighborhood in London, in the rain.
He was looking for the place called Lee Ho Fook's
The werewolf was trying to find a specific restaurant called Lee Ho Fook's.
Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein
The werewolf was planning on ordering and eating a large serving of beef chow mein from the restaurant.
Werewolves of London
This phrase is repeated several times throughout the song and serves as the chorus.
You hear him howling
The werewolf's howling can be heard from nearby.
Around your kitchen door
The werewolf is in close proximity to the kitchen door.
You better not let him in
It's not safe to let the werewolf inside the house.
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
An elderly woman was attacked and mutilated by a werewolf the previous night.
He's the hairy handed gent
The werewolf is a man with hairy hands.
Who ran amuck in Kent
The werewolf caused chaos and destruction in the county of Kent.
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
Recently, people have reported hearing the werewolf's howls in the affluent Mayfair area of London.
Better stay away from him
It's best to avoid any contact with the werewolf.
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
The werewolf is a dangerous creature and could easily harm anyone who crosses its path.
I'd like to meet his tailor
The singer is curious about the werewolf's clothing and would like to know who made it for him.
Well, I saw Lon Chaney
The singer is referencing Lon Chaney, a famous actor who played werewolves in films.
Walking with the Queen
Lon Chaney was walking alongside the Queen, an imaginary scenario.
Doing the werewolves of London
Lon Chaney and the Queen were performing the werewolves of London, which is likely a dance or a play on words.
I saw Lon Chaney Jr.
The singer is now referencing Lon Chaney's son, who also played werewolves in films.
A pina colada at Trader Vic's
The singer saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's, a popular restaurant chain in the 70s.
His hair was perfect
Despite being a werewolf, this particular character's hair was well-groomed and looked good.
Draw blood
This phrase is repeated several times towards the end of the song and serves as a warning that the werewolves of London are dangerous and capable of causing harm.
Writer(s): Warren William Zevon, Leroy P. Marinell, Waddy Wachtel, Robert T. Wachtel
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@476AD
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@steve-o6413
Ahh-Woo I've got a Chinese Menu in my hand, we have Chinese on the Menu lol. Happy Halloween..!
@steelyman08
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@davidandrews9856
@@steve-o6413 He was looking for the place called Li Ho Fux!!😂
@randywalters8382
My daughter hates this song I play it loud and proud I tell her that when I'm dead and gone she'll hear this think of me and smile
@theenzoferrari458
Lmao. :]
@kimberlybyars3974
Totally! I tell my son the same!!!!!!🦇
@alexandriahinealvarado2125
Hola, me hija loves this song. Thank u for sharing though no sarcasim I'm sure ur baby girl loves u so much. U an amazing daddy for share this song wit her. I wonder if anyone else shared favorite part of this beauty song........? Give hint he Wu sittin at bar dios te bendiga 💒 pray all of u tha best keep jammin enjoy life