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Mar 8, 2009 · In 1979, Rickie Lee Jones became the rock superstar that her lover Tom Waits had never been. In an extract from his new biography, Barney Hoskyns recalls the drugs and envy that blighted...
Aug 11, 2021 · How did Tom Waits write a song that attracted Rod Stewart, Patty Smyth and others to cover it? Was it intentional or accidental? Find out the story behind this pop hit and its impact on Waits' career and royalties.
Users share their opinions and experiences on why Tom Waits is a musical legend, yet not widely known or appreciated. They also mention some of his covers, lawsuits, and influences.
Oct 3, 2015 · Tom Waits lays down his belief in mole democracy and New York City surrealism in a recently unearthed, freshly animated interview on PBS.
Jan 24, 2022 · The Wire creator David Simon reveals how Tom Waits' approval of his show's theme song "Way Down In The Hole" was almost jeopardized by his inability to use a VCR. Learn how Simon and his team had a backup plan and how Waits' song captures the show's mood.
Apr 11, 2021 · In "Last Chance Texaco", Jones candidly recounts her turbulent life, including her brief romance with Waits in 1978. She describes their sex, songwriting and break-up, as well as her struggles with drugs and fame.
Waits, though seemingly non-religious, did once play a benefit concert for Tibetan Buddhist monks, indicating that he's at least sympathetic to their cause. Asked why he did the gig, Waits responded with his classic dark humor, saying: I'm no fool. It's a spiritual insurance policy.
