I think this is a grate example of Zevon's excellent story telling abilities. His using a well known outlaw as the protagonist is the perfect example of an anti-hero (whether he intended it or not). It's also interesting that this (the first song on his self titled debut) and Desperados Under The Eaves (the last track on the same album) have identical intros (same key but different instruments) just really is amazing but I'm not sure if that meant anything or not.
I think this is a grate example of Zevon's excellent story telling abilities. His using a well known outlaw as the protagonist is the perfect example of an anti-hero (whether he intended it or not). It's also interesting that this (the first song on his self titled debut) and Desperados Under The Eaves (the last track on the same album) have identical intros (same key but different instruments) just really is amazing but I'm not sure if that meant anything or not.