Funny, a few artists make a stronger connection to my younger years than others; Tom Waits is one. Saw him at an intimate little concert bar in Denver, twice I think, about the time of this performance. His gravelly voice, poetic lyrics, and bare bones shows, all made a connection. Mind you, I don’t really miss those years...I just remember them.
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January 31, 2020, 03:50 PM
oddball
I realize Tom Waits, like Dylan, can be an acquired taste. I have always loved his music, from his early albums, like The Heart of Saturday Night, to his later ones like Rain Dogs, Franks Wild Years. I have seen him in concert three times in the late 80s and early 90s. This clip represents the kind of shows he used to perform.
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January 31, 2020, 04:47 PM
rebut10
I only saw him live once in the early 80s at a small venue in Harvard Square. I had a few (maybe 3) of his albums. I always liked Nighthawks At The Diner best. Here's a cut. (I couldn't find another way to post it but there is a "skip ad" option)
Live free or die... Don't tread on me... Molon Labe... Take your pick.
February 01, 2020, 10:00 AM
nhtagmember
my favorite Waits tune is 'No Regrets'
[B] Against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC
February 01, 2020, 05:10 PM
TMats
quote:
Originally posted by nhtagmember: my favorite Waits tune is 'No Regrets'
Can’t tell if you’re joking...”No Regrets” is Tom Rush.
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February 02, 2020, 12:48 AM
thunderson
I can't think of Waits without thinking of this song in particular. I think it is masterful.
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February 04, 2020, 10:04 PM
nhtagmember
oops...my bad
was thinking of Tom Cochrane...
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February 05, 2020, 06:29 PM
arfmel
I have always enjoyed “Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis”.
February 07, 2020, 08:24 AM
Eponym
I like many of Tom Waits' tunes. My favorite favorite is "Downtown Train".
February 08, 2020, 09:26 AM
NK402
I like "Old 55" and "Looking for the heart of Saturday night" but my favorite is "Better off without a wife" "Don't have to ask permission If I wanna go out fishin Never have to ask for the keys". Great line!
February 10, 2020, 08:43 AM
MRMATT
"...hash browns, coffee and a roll..."
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