Excitable Boy

Pickers, players & vocalists: John McEuen: banjo; Matt Cartsonis: lead vocal 1, guitar; David Bromberg: lead vocal 2, guitar; Andy Goessling: mandolin

“Excitable Boy” is one of the most morbid songs I’ve heard. It’s a “Knoxville Girl,” “Polly Von,” “Mack The Knife” kind of song. Not that we were looking for something offensive; I just felt compelled to record something dark. This Warren Zevon classic is strangely Zevon fan favorite. It’ll never make it to the Opry!