This was only after Zevon, who had a phobia about doctors, was told by his dentist that he needed see a physician.

When Zevon was writing the songs for” The Wind” he knew he was dying.

He accepted his fate and even appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” as the only guest shortly before his death.

He was only 56.

One of the great songs from that album and one of my favorites by anyone is “Keep Me In Your Heart“.

As our family prepares for the passing of our loved one it seems very appropriate and poignant.

Shadows are falling and I’m running out of  breath

Keep me in your heart for a while

If I leave you it doesn’t mean I love you any less

Keep me in your heart for a while

When you get up in the morning and you see that crazy sun

Keep me in your heart for a while

There’s a train leaving nightly called when all is said and done

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sha-la  la-la-la  la-la-li  li-lo

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sha-la  la-la-la  la-la-li  li-lo

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sometimes when you’re doing simple things around the house

Maybe you’ll think of me and smile

You know I’m tied to you like the buttons on your blouse

Keep me in your heart for a while

Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams

Touch me as I fall into view

When the winter comes keep the fires lit

And I will be right next to you

Engine driver’s headed north to Pleasant Stream

Keep me in your heart for a while

These wheels keep turning but they’re running out of steam

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sha-la  la-la-la  la-la-li  li-lo

Keep me in your heart for a while

Sha-la  la-la-la  la-la-li  li-lo

Keep me in your heart for a while

Keep me in your heart for a while