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TOM WAITS

The Early Years Vol 1 & 2





Old Shoes (original take)..so beautiful...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuDuloOo ... re=related

I love early Tom...Closing Time & Heart Of Saturday Night lps.


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HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT...the definitive Tom Waits

Shiver Me Timbers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... ux2qnnslac

LOOKING FOR THE HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2e5ge9K ... re=related

San Diego Serenade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGRyJ0SV ... ure=relmfu


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Ol' 55....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PejBkU4- ... re=related

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Jersey Girl..did Springsteen channel Waits?
Ol' Tom's original is just...perfection...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw5JkJQgYsM&

Tom waits is amazing, i have everything (mostly) hes ever done... such an artist and such a voice

A living legend. This guy has an unique, highly improbable style if you're thinking in success in the global music business.

Tom is admired here in Portugal.

My first impressions about Tom Waits? I thought someone had put the vinyl in wrong speed! The second thought? I'm listening to some non commercial, author music, made at best to some hundreds of people to listen. Then I realized this guy was big in audience and giant in talent. It's great to see how true talent is so widely recognized and how this guy keeps maintaining a healthy attitude facing "fame".

First album I listened: Raindogs! So, "Jockey Full of Bourbon, Tango Till They're Sore, Diamonds & Gold, Hang Down Your Head, Time, Rain Dogs, Blind Love, Downtown Train among others. I was petrified. Amazed. I went back to listen to other albums. I still have some particular feelings about this one. Also, the was very impressed by his live performance skills Big Time. Great!

Another one is the first time I listened to Chocolate Jesus. It was in a kind of modern circus in Toulouse, France. A couple was performing synchronized dance under this music on a climbing wall! No kidding! I recognized Tom's voice but I didn't knew already the music. I probably eat some flies given the time I had my mouth open. What a great introduction to another favourite song of mine (a truly candy item)!

One of my favorite artists....here is a tribute by Over The Rhine...a really fine band--check out more of their youtube plays.

Don't Wait For Tom..a lot of Waits/song references throughout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZzpWWs9rpg

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Chocolate Jesus...his intro about immaculate confection--fun stuff...brilliant live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfamPW3Eaw

God's Away On Business...this style would fit quite well in Nightmare Before Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9mhsW5a ... re=related

Bottom Of The World...live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atI-yDxf ... ure=relmfu

HOLD ON...on of my faves...nice video from ol' Tom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5jV4lH ... ure=relmfu

Hold on is one of my favorites to! The piano has been drinkin' was the first one i heard. I was drunk too! I loved the song on the spot!
One of my long time favorites too is Alice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEj-mrwwaxo
What a great jazzy sound. A silky sound..... so sweet....
Having goosebumps right now!

For all those who love Tom's music, some of of the tracks James already shared and many more. Here:

Top Tracks for Tom Waits
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=AL ... np1W_t39Ml


Isn't it amazing? The order is kindo of irrelevant but nº 100 is "Small change".

Tom is a genius.

Silver Forest wrote:For all those who love Tom's music, some of of the tracks James already shared and many more. Here:

Top Tracks for Tom Waits
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=AL ... np1W_t39Ml


Isn't it amazing? The order is kindo of irrelevant but nº 100 is "Small change".

Tom is a genius.

Very good, SF! This list is pretty cool.

From the list is a favorite from "The Early Years"...& a real favorite on the "Closing Time" LP too.

I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCScGlX- ... plpp_video


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from the album..."1,2,3,4..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSe2k3P8wRE

What an artist! What a performer!!!! I Love the VH1 Storytellers. I love more the talking part then the music!!!!! If you understand what a mean saying it... I really love that little storys he make up for the songs. What an entertainer.
You guys remember that Coffe & cigarettes thing with iggy pop? "... tom waits for no man".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49tTzEifY6M

nelson8874 wrote:What an artist! What a performer!!!! I Love the VH1 Storytellers. I love more the talking part then the music!!!!! If you understand what a mean saying it... I really love that little storys he make up for the songs. What an entertainer.
You guys remember that Coffe & cigarettes thing with iggy pop? "... tom waits for no man".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49tTzEifY6M

Yeah, that one is a hoot!