Tom Waits

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Tom Waits

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Born December 7th. 1949, in Pomona, California. Tom Waits first album, "Closing Time", was released in 1973. A contemporary artist, Waits is mostly known for his lyrical and poetical songwriting and raspy gravelly voice.

His own inspiration is rooted in early blues and beat poetry with influences like Howlin' Wolf and Jack Kerouac. Apart from music, Waits also has a strong presence in movies. He has appeared in works by Francis Ford Coppola, the Coen Brothers, Jim Jarmusch, Terry Gilliam, and Robert Altman.

Previously worked as a dishwasher at Napoleone Pizza House in San Diego, California before being promoted to pizza chef.

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

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Clap Hands

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Jockey Full of Bourbon

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Downtown Train

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Singapore

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April 6, 2022

St. Ann's Warehouse

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. Oh Shenandoah([traditional] cover)

  • 2. Take It With Me

  • 1. I'll Be Seeing You(Sammy Fain cover)


March 18, 2022

Troubadour

West Hollywood, California, United States

  • 1. It Rains on Me(Chuck E. Weiss cover)


September 19, 2016

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • 1. You Can Never Hold Back Spring


May 14, 2015

Late Show With David Letterman

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. Take One Last Look


October 27, 2013

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Mountain View, California, United States

  • 1. Raised Right Men

  • 2. Singapore

  • 3. Talking at the Same Time

  • 4. Chicago

  • 5. Lucky Day

  • 6. Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets to the Wind in Copenhagen)

  • 7. Lucinda / Ain’t Goin’ Down to the Well

  • 8. Last Leaf

  • 9. Cemetery Polka

  • 10. Come On Up to the House

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Tom Waits has released 52 albums between 1973 and 2024. Notable releases include Get Behind The Mule (Spiritual), Orphans: Brawlers, Orphans: Bastards. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Tom Waits' most-played tracks include I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You, Clap Hands, Jockey Full of Bourbon, Downtown Train, Singapore. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Born December 7th. 1949, in Pomona, California. Tom Waits first album, "Closing Time", was released in 1973. A contemporary artist, Waits is mostly known for his lyrical and poetical songwriting and raspy gravelly voice.His own inspiration is rooted... Read the full biography on this page.

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