The Heart of Saturday Night - Tom Waits
Another one of those records that's built right next to the 1975ish plateau of rock n roll songwriting, chronologically and figuratively. This is his second record and a crowning achievement for Tom Waits and blues balladry. Conceptually, it drinks and smokes in the same hours as a rambling Jack Kerouac and a broken hearted Frank Sinatra. Yes, let's put a new coat of paint on this lonesome ol' town.
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i can attest, haven't been able to put this one down since i got my first copy.
Ahhh how I love "Semi-Suite". Sounds like a great exhale of smoke!
stops in when he can . . .
The JJWalker version of "Looking for the heart..." is pretty awesome too.
Don't have this one, don't think I've heard it. Buying it now on iTunes...
"DYNO-MITE!" JJ Walker? I'd like to watch that YouTube.
Gave it a couple listens and I really like it. Another jewel in my treasure chest. Thanks, Jay!
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