Most of his songs are essentially lullabies. If he sang them with a nice voice they would be absolutely cheesy. He knows he must camouflage the songs so that they have depth and pass muster with sensitive listener.
A great thing about Tom is that he seems to perform in a manner that pleases him in the moment. That means you can hear his recordings and listen to a number of performances of the same song yet they don't always sound the same.
The Master in his element. One of my favorite songs. Someone once said to me there are no Tom songs you don't like, only ones you don't yet understand.
"...one is never completely certain when you drink and do drugs whether the spirits that are moving through you are the spirits from the bottle or your own. And, at a certain point, you become afraid of the answer. That's one of the biggest things that keeps people from getting sober, they're afraid to find out that it was the liquor talking all along." Tom Waits on drinking.
What a fine way to explain whats make me sobbing over and over. Have listened to Mr Tom For moore than 30 years now , seen him live on "Raindogs" And he´s lyrics pretty much defeny my lifestory..
There's actually a Cookie Monster mashup of God's Away on Business and Hell Broke Luce. If you haven't already seen them you should check them out - they're perfectly done.
WOW! Check out the drum player, don t recall his name ( anyone ? ) but when he appears on this video; please look at his eyes and his face expresions, i mean the guy plays with Tom and he is just triping out with the song and blowned from Tom s performance just like anyone of us!
I was pretty stunned to find out that Tom Waits is a native of Los Angeles, that's the last place i ever would have expected him to hail from... I'd be honored if some Waits fans would take a listen to my acoustic keyboard & vocal CZcams performance of THE HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital enhancements. Peace out and stay safe.
I like live versions of any singer. It is just so raw, but then again I have an extensive vinyl collection and love the imperfections. Mr. Waits is my fav live singer by far. I am sorry I do not have him on vinyl.
To the unfortunate soul who cannot read the room, screaming CHOCOLATE JESUS, as delirious fans tend to do at these shows, may you find patience and peace, and listen to Frank's Wild Years some more for solace.
@brin3535 i shot myself in the face twice, and it still sounds great! a highly unusual voice,great music,and class a lyrics to top it all off,whats not to like?
kowtpr187 Soa estranho, mas eu gosto pois é original, não conheço nenhum outro cantor com esse estilo, um grande exemplo dessa jeito é Bob Dylan que a pesar de não ter uma voz boa, é original e todo mundo o conhece pela voz
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its 1 am and I am going through a Tom Waits binge..this man has been with me through the thick and thin..
Funny you say that, I'm in cottage country at 1:19am listening to this while I watch the meteor showers
It's 2:26
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I will hold on, Tom. Forever.
How does a man who sounds like he smokes tires and drinks gasoline make such beautiful songs?
It is in a good manure that the best strawberries grow.
Simple .... he is pure genius !
Because his voice comes from his throat and from the depths of hell, but his lyrics come from his soul.
He’s a storyteller 👍
Most of his songs are essentially lullabies. If he sang them with a nice voice they would be absolutely cheesy. He knows he must camouflage the songs so that they have depth and pass muster with sensitive listener.
A great thing about Tom is that he seems to perform in a manner that pleases him in the moment. That means you can hear his recordings and listen to a number of performances of the same song yet they don't always sound the same.
For the last 30 years this song keeps me going on. Of course it is Tom, but also the BASS. Those bass beats keep me on track.
It’s only 21 years old....
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@@richardmcgowan7344 Probably just felt like 30 years due to it being released in 1999
Simply magnificent, close your eyes, listen closely, this will ease your soul
The Master in his element. One of my favorite songs. Someone once said to me there are no Tom songs you don't like, only ones you don't yet understand.
Very true, could be said of all good songs
Tender Tom sings from a broken heart. Love you Tom. Thank you
I saw him in NYC on this tour! My most favorite concert of my life, and I went to quite a few.
"...one is never completely certain when you drink and do drugs whether the spirits that are moving through you are the spirits from the bottle or your own. And, at a certain point, you become afraid of the answer. That's one of the biggest things that keeps people from getting sober, they're afraid to find out that it was the liquor talking all along." Tom Waits on drinking.
What a fine way to explain whats make me sobbing over and over. Have listened to Mr Tom For moore than 30 years now , seen him live on "Raindogs" And he´s lyrics pretty much defeny my lifestory..
matseman46 amen
The best Death Metal vocalist evarrrrrr! =D
watching in jan 2021 still kicking same as it did years ago [hope am still about to listen in 2031 ha ha ]
I love this. Thank you for sharing.
Tom outdoes himself with every performance
Love this version of Hold On
Truly a one of a kind, amazing and original artist
This song cures my soul every time ..
Good ol' Tom. Always unloading some extra gravel off the truck for the live performances.
Tom's voice, (especially in this live version) brings me great comfort.
YES INDEED!!!!
Stealing a living.
Still sounds great thanks for the post live Waits is always a real treat
Thank you for sharing this
Just checking to see if this song still kicks the living shit out of me. Yep.
Just beautiful. ♥
The Bass part always brings this song home for me. Perfectly played.
This is amazing:)
genius - love it tom
love Tom Waits. but I couldn't stop imaging Cookie Monster while he sang
Ha ha ha ha ha me too!!
Lol
Love him too, IMMENSLEY!!!! But, YOU,RE RIGHT!!!!! LOL!!!!!
Man, a parody video of cookie monster singing this but using this same audio track would be fucking hilarious.
There's actually a Cookie Monster mashup of God's Away on Business and Hell Broke Luce. If you haven't already seen them you should check them out - they're perfectly done.
Walking Dead season 3 episode 11 brings me here
What's not to like? Tom Waits and his Cookie Monster like voice.
There's something oddly soothing in his mix of gargly voice and sweeeeeeeet guitar pickin'.
Amazing!
Fantástico! :)
ooh ooh ooh .... I had one just like that Martin....a bute!
Still sounds great live Waits is always a real treat
great sounds n timbres
Love that lead guitar
ESTÁ MUSICA É LINDA DE MAIS. 👍BANDEIRA DO BRASIL.
Forever amazing
Lovely Song ❤❤
WOW! Check out the drum player, don t recall his name ( anyone ? ) but when he appears on this video; please look at his eyes and his face expresions, i mean the guy plays with Tom and he is just triping out with the song and blowned from Tom s performance just like anyone of us!
That's his son
If you live it up you won't live it down!
I was pretty stunned to find out that Tom Waits is a native of Los Angeles, that's the last place i ever would have expected him to hail from... I'd be honored if some Waits fans would take a listen to my acoustic keyboard & vocal CZcams performance of THE HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital enhancements. Peace out and stay safe.
It's more amazing than you think. Whittier!
Strong, strong song!
Love you Tom!!!
Why the fudge haven't I seen this?!!! Its fucking amazing. Tom is Tom as usual....I watch his Letterman All The World Is Green performance. Amazing
Smokey plays the solo really nice, I love this version
Love these vagabond tunes, Burma Shave, Thunder Road.
As I've felt before, great beauty doesn't have to be pretty.
Flipping awesome 👍👍👍👍
underrated singer !!
Saw the mule variations tour.. sept 99 at the beacon on broadway n.y.c...to dance like that 10 below..
Beautiful!! The musical answer to Charles Buchowski!! Love u Tom
I like live versions of any singer. It is just so raw, but then again I have an extensive vinyl collection and love the imperfections. Mr. Waits is my fav live singer by far. I am sorry I do not have him on vinyl.
I sang like an octave above him and got goosebumps
Well go ahead nad call the cops
You don't meet nice girls in coffee shops.
Love it!!
the. best. of !!!
.... thenk. youth .
very good!
Sung in the key of the Cookie Monster?
Got to hold on, hold on...RAWR!
i like this live version. almost an HYnm
New to Tom Waits, are we?
This big blue world !!!
Il est allé loin et profond, en toutes choses : ça se voit, s'entend, et se ressent.
here come the Walkers!
Epic death metal vocals
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Waits empezó cantando como en el álbum , después reaccionó y la transfotmó
Great
come to ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Insta like!!!
there is nothing this man can't do
Check out a song called "Nirvana",it is a Bukowski piece set to waits music,its great!
Who is that on guitar? Ribot?
One of those songs you can just relax and play guitar to. Hang on to notes and phrases longer or not, it just works.
Country heavy metal for y'all
beautiful
think he smoked a pack of reds and drank a bottle whiskey before this performance....but I still love song!
To the unfortunate soul who cannot read the room, screaming CHOCOLATE JESUS, as delirious fans tend to do at these shows, may you find patience and peace, and listen to Frank's Wild Years some more for solace.
@ShaneMacgowanFan93 this is very true,but the show must go on i guess,each to their own!
Me in the shower than my throat gets scrtatchy after a verse fu lu
That's the walkers singing if you know what i mean lol
What happened to all the Cookie Monster comments?!?
I think that's a Martin guitar, but what model???
Looks like it's a D-15M
000-15M, or 00-15M
@brin3535 i shot myself in the face twice, and it still sounds great! a highly unusual voice,great music,and class a lyrics to top it all off,whats not to like?
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Лучше Тома может быть только Билли Новик,исполняющий песни Вэйтса.
I smell vocal chords burning,,,,, 😲😲😲
Moh yesss
tom waits for no man tempus fugit for john charles hooton
I think there's plenty of autotune bullshit on CZcams you can listen to. If you need a link, ask the closest 12 year-old.
Why does this version sound like the Cookie Monster
wtf this is black dahlia murder style...or well i find voice way to heavy then its on record, like an orc xD but its still nice song!
the voice is heavy? thats what unique about Tom.
bangon son it's more the fact that I find it way different then it is on the record version, i am used to heavy otherwise ! still this is great song
bangon son
it sounds terrible...and he does the same thing when he does bottom of the world and other songs....No cookie monster mr waits....thank you
kowtpr187 Soa estranho, mas eu gosto pois é original, não conheço nenhum outro cantor com esse estilo, um grande exemplo dessa jeito é Bob Dylan que a pesar de não ter uma voz boa, é original e todo mundo o conhece pela voz
1 person doesn't appreciate life.
Walking dead brought me here
Hold On....Rick and his team will win this fight against the governor the only thing what they have to do is Hold On so are we.... xD
A parlor guitar
🤣...cookie monster
Catastrophic
I prefer Tom's (whisper) voice on this tune....his grumble voice works better on Rain Dog type tunes..
@ShaneMacgowanFan93 you misspelled the word IDIOTS!!! You used too many letter!!! :3
lol