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** To clear it up, Rock's always been very clear about which part is which. The intro and verses are "Werewolves", the chorus riff and outro are "Alabama". The two songs' chord structures being so similar is what makes the mash-up work.

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** To clear it up, Rock's always been very clear about which part is which. The intro and verses are "Werewolves", the chorus riff and outro are "Alabama". The two songs' chord structures being so similar is what makes the mash-up work.work.
** It's simple. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a lot more famous than Warren Zevon, and many people who've heard of the former have never heard of the latter.
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* How come when people listen to "All Summer Long", they note that Kid Rock [[strike: stole]] used "Sweet Home Alabama", but they ''never'' realize that the majority of the music in the background is "Werewolves of London"?

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* How come when people listen to "All Summer Long", they note that Kid Rock [[strike: stole]] used "Sweet [[{{Sampling}} sampled]] "[[Music/LynyrdSkynyrd Sweet Home Alabama", Alabama]]", but they ''never'' realize that the majority of the music in the background is "Werewolves "[[Music/WarrenZevon Werewolves of London"?London]]"?



** It comes down to the ignorance of the masses. i have heard many people claim that Marifasa Lupina by the Mad Conductor (a song ABOUT Werewolves of London that lifts parts from the original) is a Kid Rock rip off yet no one mentions Warren Zevon.

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** It comes down to the ignorance of the masses. i I have heard many people claim that Marifasa Lupina by the Mad Conductor (a song ABOUT Werewolves of London that lifts parts from the original) is a Kid Rock rip off yet no one mentions Warren Zevon.



** To clear it up, Rock's always been very clear about which part is which. The intro and verses are "Werewolves", the chorus riff and outro are "Alabama". The two songs chord structures being so similar is what makes the mash-up work.

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** To clear it up, Rock's always been very clear about which part is which. The intro and verses are "Werewolves", the chorus riff and outro are "Alabama". The two songs songs' chord structures being so similar is what makes the mash-up work.
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** Not to mention the two riffs are ''very'' similar to begin with and are easily confused if you're not paying attention; something that happens a lot when Kid Rock is on, especially by folks who just like to complain about him to begin with.

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** Not to mention the two riffs are ''very'' similar to begin with and are easily confused if you're not paying attention; something that happens a lot when Kid Rock is on, especially by folks who just like to complain about him to begin with.with.
** To clear it up, Rock's always been very clear about which part is which. The intro and verses are "Werewolves", the chorus riff and outro are "Alabama". The two songs chord structures being so similar is what makes the mash-up work.
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** It comes down to the ignorance of the masses. i have heard many people claim that Marifasa Lupina by the Mad Conductor (a song ABOUT Werewolves of London that lifts parts from the original) is a Kid Rock rip off yet no one mentions Warren Zevon.

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** It comes down to the ignorance of the masses. i have heard many people claim that Marifasa Lupina by the Mad Conductor (a song ABOUT Werewolves of London that lifts parts from the original) is a Kid Rock rip off yet no one mentions Warren Zevon.Zevon.
** Not to mention the two riffs are ''very'' similar to begin with and are easily confused if you're not paying attention; something that happens a lot when Kid Rock is on, especially by folks who just like to complain about him to begin with.
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** He talks about "Singing 'Sweet Home Alabama'" right before he does the riff. He might as well scream, "HEY GAIZ! I'M GONNA PLAY SWEET HOME ALABAMA NOW!!!!! LISTEN FOR IT!!!!!"
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*** Well, sure, but "Werewolves of London" should get more recognition.

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*** Well, sure, but "Werewolves of London" should get more recognition.recognition.
** It comes down to the ignorance of the masses. i have heard many people claim that Marifasa Lupina by the Mad Conductor (a song ABOUT Werewolves of London that lifts parts from the original) is a Kid Rock rip off yet no one mentions Warren Zevon.
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** The guitar from SHA he used is one of the most recognizable guitars in music. It's going to stand out.

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** The guitar from SHA he used is one of the most recognizable guitars in music. It's going to stand out.out.
*** Well, sure, but "Werewolves of London" should get more recognition.
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* How come when people listen to "All Summer Long", they note that Kid Rock [[strike: stole]] used "Sweet Home Alabama", but they ''never'' realize that the majority of the music in the background is "Werewolves of London"?

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* How come when people listen to "All Summer Long", they note that Kid Rock [[strike: stole]] used "Sweet Home Alabama", but they ''never'' realize that the majority of the music in the background is "Werewolves of London"?London"?
** The guitar from SHA he used is one of the most recognizable guitars in music. It's going to stand out.

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