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TheManWhoWouldBeDead (August 29, 2008 at 10:07 pm)
Good stuff. I wish that more people in my age group would give Waits a chance, but that doesn't seem to happen very often. Still, Tom Waits keeps going, and has a devoted core of fans that allows him to do so. I'm certainly glad of that.
georgerandotti (August 28, 2008 at 1:47 am)
What's strange is, when he started out it was like a tribute to all of those characters. It was like "who does this guy think he is?" And now, 30 years later. HE IS THE REAL DEAL. An American classsic.
doirevomba (August 22, 2008 at 7:27 pm)
To me, Tom is like some beatnik Moses leading the the winos, junkies, assorted misfits and other miscreants to a new land of his astonishing imagination.
pejamo (August 18, 2008 at 6:19 pm)
first Tom Waits song I ever heard - probably '81. He peformed it live on Letterman. Broke my heart. He's American Treasure.
Chinaboatman (August 17, 2008 at 8:21 pm)
Is this the 'tonight In Person' show originally broadcast on the BBC July 26th 1979? It was reshown on UK Arena in 1998 so it seems to me that it is, given the logo in the corner. Am i right? I don't suppose you have more of it? Tom performed such rarely heard gems as Kentucky Ave, Red Shoes, I Never Talk to Strangers and With A Suitcase(!) on this show!
georgerandotti (August 17, 2008 at 1:25 pm)
An American original. Will be studied many decades from now with all of the Musical greats. The other side of the U.S.A. The down-trodden and broken-hearted.
megaplayah (August 17, 2008 at 12:32 am)
its a bit stiff, but the price should be higher than other artists ofcourse. its mr.waits we're talking 'bout.
doirevomba (August 14, 2008 at 8:57 pm)
Listening to Mr Waits makes me feel sorry for the rest. I saw him in Dublin a couple a weeks ago and he lives every one of his songs on stage. There was much bitchin in the press about the price of tickets but what price do you put on such a glorious comet as Tom. Love that man.
warriorprince1010 (August 8, 2008 at 1:07 am)
Mayors do not care, nor did the homeless peoples parents. Thats the truth about the world sadly. But yes an amazing song for anyone who feels some sympathy for the rejected children who end up homeless.
warriorprince1010 (August 8, 2008 at 1:05 am)
Its my fave Tom song also. He is able to look deep into human emotions, a real talent. |
