Zevon has written a lot of songs that were recorded by other artists . These include `` Poor Poor Pitiful Me '' ( a top 40 hit by Linda Ronstadt ) , `` Accidentally Like a Martyr , '' `` Mohammed 's Radio , '' `` Carmelita '' , and `` Hasten Down the Wind '' . Other well-known songs written by Zevon have been recorded by other artists , including `` Poor Poor Pitiful Me '' ( a top 40 hit by Linda Ronstadt ) , `` Accidentally Like a Martyr , '' `` Mohammed 's Radio '' , `` Carmelita '' , and `` Hasten Down the Wind '' .