Warren Zevon - Knockin' On Heaven's Door ( Lyrics )

Track 3 on " The Wind" Album, final studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. The album was released on August 26, 2003, by Artemis Records. Zevon began recording the album shortly after he was diagnosed with inoperable pleural mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the lung), and it was released just two weeks before his death on September 7, 2003. The album was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. "Disorder in the House", performed by Zevon and Bruce Springsteen, won Best Rock Vocal Performance (Group or Duo). Songs from the album were nominated for an additional three Grammys. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" Warren Zevon – vocals Jorge Calderón – backing vocals, bass Brad Davis – electric guitar and backing vocals Steve Gorman – drums Randy Mitchell – slide guitar and backing vocals Tommy Shaw – 12-string acoustic guitar and backing vocals Billy Bob Thornton – backing vocals John Waite – backing vocals    / @donmac