On October 30, 2002, the beloved Warren Zevon made his final public appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, ultimately succumbing to lung cancer within a year of the performance. Now, as David Letterman ends his tenure as host of the program in less than a month, it’s only fitting that someone should take a moment to honor both Letterman’s and Zevon’s respective legacies in the entertainment industry.
Backed by only two other musicians, Jason Isbell performed a cover of Zevon’s “Mutineer.” Isbell recorded the cover on his new EP, Sea Songs. The heartfelt performance saw Isbell trading harmonies with his wife, Amanda Shires.
You can watch the full performance below: