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1 day ago · Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American musician, composer, songwriter, and actor. His lyrics often focus on the underbelly of society and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice.
2 days ago · One of his timeless classics, “Mr. Siegal,” holds a special meaning both for Waits himself and for his listeners. Released in 1980 as part of his album “Heartattack and Vine,” this song encapsulates the raw emotions and profound experiences that often resonate with Waits’ audience. “I went down to Mr. Siegal’s.
Jun 23, 2024 · One of his remarkable compositions, “$29.00,” released in 1978 as a part of his album “Blue Valentine,” delves into the struggles and dangers faced by a young black girl who finds herself stranded in Los Angeles with minimal resources.
- Mario Alexander
Jun 15, 2024 · The song “Little Trip to Heaven (On the Wings of Your Love)” is a beautiful track from Tom Waits’ debut album “Closing Time” released in 1973. This heartfelt song captures a sense of romance and finding solace in a loved one’s presence.
- Bradley Kelley
Jun 28, 2024 · Waits has never been afraid to get pitch black when the time called for it, and he recognised that kind of darkness when listening to Nick Cave on ‘Red Right Hand’, a seedy tale that could’ve quite easily been cut from Waits’ famed Island trilogy.
Jun 29, 2024 · Tom Waits — ‘I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.’
Jun 13, 2024 · Tom Waits is as much of a vocal chameleon as he is a singer, but one of the inspirations behind one of his most twist songs didn't even come from a musician.
