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Tom Waits' debut album is a minor-key masterpiece filled with songs of late-night loneliness. Within the apparently narrow range of the cocktail bar pianistics and muttered vocals, Waits and producer Jerry Yester manage a surprisingly broad collection of styles, from the jazzy "Virginia Avenue" to the up-tempo funk of "Ice Cream Man" and from the acoustic guitar folkiness of "I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You" to the saloon song "Midnight Lullaby," which would have been a perfect addition to the repertoires of Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett. Waits' entire musical approach is stylized, of course, and Read Full BioTom Waits' debut album is a minor-key masterpiece filled with songs of late-night loneliness. Within the apparently narrow range of the cocktail bar pianistics and muttered vocals, Waits and producer Jerry Yester manage a surprisingly broad collection of styles, from the jazzy "Virginia Avenue" to the up-tempo funk of "Ice Cream Man" and from the acoustic guitar folkiness of "I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You" to the saloon song "Midnight Lullaby," which would have been a perfect addition to the repertoires of Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett. Waits' entire musical approach is stylized, of course, and at times derivative — "Lonely" borrows a little too much from Randy Newman's "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" — and his lovelorn lyrics can be sentimental without being penetrating. But he also has a gift for gently rolling pop melodies, and he can come up with striking, original scenarios, as on the best songs, "Ol' 55" and "Martha," which Yester discreetly augments with strings. Closing Time announces the arrival of a talented songwriter whose self-conscious melancholy can be surprisingly moving.

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01Ol' 553:55 Tom Waits

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02I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You3:52 Tom Waits

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03Virginia Avenue3:22 Tom Waits

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04Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)3:41 Tom Waits

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05Midnight Lullaby3:10 Tom Waits

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06Martha4:26 Tom Waits

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07Rosie3:56 Tom Waits

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08Lonely3:11 Tom Waits

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09Ice Cream Man3:05 Tom Waits

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10Little Trip to Heaven (On the Wings of Your Love)3:55 Tom Waits

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11Grapefruit Moon4:46 Tom Waits

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12Closing Time3:58 Tom Waits

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Ol' 55
Tom Waits Lyrics

Well, my time went so quickly
I went lickety-splickly
Out to my old '55
As I pulled away slowly, feeling so holy
God knows, I was feeling alive

Now the sun's coming up
I'm riding with Lady Luck
Freeway cars and trucks
Stars beginning to fade
And I lead the parade
Just a-wishing I'd stayed a little longer
Oh, Lord, lemme tell you that the feeling's getting stronger

And at six in the morning, gave me no warning
I had to be on my way
Well there's trucks all a-passing and and the lights all a-flashing
I'm on my way home from your place

And now the sun's coming up
I'm riding with Lady Luck
Freeway cars and trucks
Stars beginning to fade
And I lead the parade
Just a-wishing I'd stayed a little longer
Oh, Lord, lemme tell you the feeling's getting stronger

And my time went so quickly
I went lickety-splickly
Out to my old '55
As I pulled away slowly, feeling so holy
God knows, I was feeling alive

And now the sun's coming up
I'm riding with Lady Luck
Freeway cars and trucks
Freeway cars and trucks
Freeway cars and trucks

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Tom Waits

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Humboldt Gift

Stunning when a poet/songwriter like Tom can capture common experience so well. I mean, has anyone described driving away from a lover's house after spending the night better than:
"As I pulled away slowly/feeling so holy /God knows I was feeling alive"?

"Feeling so holy" so captures it brilliantly!

And then to stay with with scene as the day dawns and describe how the feeling (riding with Lady Luck) makes it seem like he's leading a parade - brilliant again. And then, true to life, the tough of longing hits "Just a-wishing I'd stayed a little longer ...") Kudos!

"Now the sun's coming up

I'm riding with Lady Luck
Freeway, cars, and trucks
Stars beginning to fade
And I lead the parade
Just a-wishing I'd stayed a little longer
Oh Lord, let me tell you that the feeling getting stronger....

All comments from YouTube:

brandi reinhart

1y↑158

I had to look up this song while watching Jon Huber's farewell on AEW. I have to say that even though I'd never heard it before it is now saved to my music playlist and I will always listen to this. RIP Jon. Dont know if your family will ever see this but your in my prayers. 12/27/2020 will be a day that AEW & fans will always remember. This song also reminds me of my father. He's still here an he would love this song.

Anon Omis

We just had the 1 year anniversary and it doesn't get any easier

James Clarke

49w

sang by the eagles

Joseph Porterfield

1y↑4

I have played this song dozens of times since I first heard it Wednesday. (You know what that means.) It has taken root in my head and I can't stop listening to it over and over.

Bruno 149

1y↑966

Wrestling Fans. Today is Wednesday. You know what that means. Fly high Jon Huber.

Beeg Chongoos

18w

Found this song because of him

TS From TX

18w

Wednesday is fo Brodie forever

Phillip Butcher

22w

@Boris Connor 😂😂😂

Boris Connor

23w

Damn right i do. Randomly bursts into your room and hits you with a bunch of paper

Nicholas Stephenson

24w

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

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Frank Rossado

1y↑261

RIP Jon Huber, truly THE EXALTED ONE. Forever in our hearts.

Youngster Official

1y↑102

This brings back memories of my grandpa and Brodie Lee. Both passed this year and both are in heaven right now

TS From TX

50w↑1

Rip to both

Peter Terpstra

1y↑3

Me too youngster my grandpa past away on 29 September and brodie on 26 december

Matt Richmond

1y↑5

My grandma passed away this year also

Robert Going

7y↑247

Hard to believe the people being so analytical about this artists voice. This mans a musician and poet of the highest caliber.

G r a h a m

I like his voice. I don't like people who can barely write their name let alone a line but apparently can "sing".

lmt7816

1y↑1

To borrow Oscar Wilde: they "know the price of everything and the value of nothing."

Judy Nicastro

Love Tom Waits!

MJ Ma

Definitely an artist! I have chills listening to his words. His voice is part of his gift!

triken900

He voice is better than Dylan, Lou Reed and Burt backarac

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Anna

1y↑167

RIP Jon Huber you will be missed. this song made me bawl my eyes out.

Dillon Radke

35w

Same dude

Anna

1y↑3

@Cody Harris I was ugly crying

Cody Harris

1y↑4

Me to 😭

Sage Lemmers

4y↑219

Woke up one morning on a back-breaking tragedy of a couch, and realized all at once that my relationship of three years had turned so toxic I couldnt remember being happy anymore. Went upstairs and told her I was done, and drove home at 5 AM to this. I'll never forget that sunrise, or that feeling of sheer freedom and relief. Cheers, Tom.

Raúl Avilés

1y↑3

Only coment i found before brodie lees death

Roy Ferguson

1y↑4

two years on ( my friend)
are you reading my mail.
does it get better.
Please tell me it does

Tom sock

Glad you got away

Bryson MacDougal

1y↑3

Tom said this song was written when he could only get his '55 into reverse - he drove home in reverse! "Now the lights are all flashin me, trucks are all passin' me..."

서강대 NASDAQ

1y↑6

Hi! I also like this masterpiece. No offense, I’m afraid but your profile picture(Japanese sunrise flag) means like Nazi flag in Korea, China, Russia and All south east Asia. So I want you to know this. I hope you take care in this virus crisis.

nrgins

8y↑46

This song is so perfect. Can listen to it every day for the rest of my life.

Sammy Souths

Go on so.

Jacob Furuto

1y↑160

Everyone here today 12/30/2020, is here for the same reason. Today is Wednesday. You know what that means. Im not ashamed to admit i shed many a tear watching tonight's episode. Fly high Brodie.

Chris Z

1y↑66

Brodie Lee rest easy! His tribute and this song had me in tears! Will be miss by many never forgotten.

Osama Ahmed

1y↑460

Today is wednesday. You know what that means.
"Goodbye for now my friend"

Fruttidoro

1y↑8

Brodie...

King Raymond III

1y↑7

See you down the road

Chris Z

1y↑10

Rest easy Jon will be missed by many!

brandi reinhart

1y↑10

Never goodbye everyone will see him again.

See ya later my friend.

😪😪 To sad that hes gone. 😪😪

Heaven Ascension Dio with The World Over Heaven

1y↑11

yeah yeah yeah

Al Binns

1y↑4

Two weeks on and I am still absolutely rocked by Jon Huber’s passing.

Jacob Snider

5y↑40

This song embodies the drive home after a long half drunken night of visiting a new love. The mix of melancholy and happiness fighting the sleep. Love it.

Anonymous Human

2y↑22

Three years ago to the week, this was playing every other day in my dads car as I drove him back and forth from cancer care. Although I knew what the song meant for us, at the time I kept fighting the inevitable believing we were gonna beat it. We didn’t. But since his passing I’m the only one if his children who doesn’t feel like he’s gone away. He’s been with me the whole time since making his wise cracks and opening doors for me that I couldn’t do on my own before. Thank you for everything.

Jedi32r

2y↑2

God bless you. This song was meant for people like you

krpbdp

5w↑1

This is one of the truly great albums. Each cut is priceless.

Thomas Crow

1y↑5

Thank you Tom ! A Masterpiece of American music History.

John Hextall

9y↑5

This is quite possibly the greatest song ever written. To me, it's about leaving early in the morning after a night with a girlfriend, maybe to go to work, maybe the relationship is over, (maybe you've died in some interpretations,) getting in an old car and driving off into the dawn. Perhaps you could have stayed longer but the feeling of being on top of the world, leading the parade, alone with your thoughts and rising sun in this vintage car is just the most wonderful ever.

gilmour4674

7y↑201

A smooth voice isn't what makes a great song sound great. It's the soul behind it that makes it great. The majority of singers today are into making there voices generic. Tom Waits has an absolutely amazing voice. Generic vocals are shit!!!!!!!

Gary Miller

Can you say "Bob Dylan"?

The Stray Dawgs

You are especially right when it comes to that God Damned autotune that all the dip shit recording "artists" use today. A great melody and great lyrics cannot be beat by electronic bullshit.

Mike Mcnally

I hate the fucking Eagles

Robert Balliet

lobo81865 don’t be so fucking stupid ! Oops to late...........

Richard Gonzales Gonzales

3y↑1

A voice that comes from the gut , from the heart ; from the very soul that stands with its back against the spine , back to back , as it were ; the voice of a burned and bloody ,street fighting Angel ; speaking to God from the ruins of this battlefield cemetery planet ... I hear sadness and anger ... but I also hear a hint of laughter ... and above all else : HOPE ...

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Ferdinand Daniel Escobar

1y↑71

"Goodbye for now, my brother. See you down the road." Rest in peace, Mr. Brodie Lee.

Teddy Bear Blackmon

1y↑72

Here at this classic again after the Brodie Lee Tribute 🔥🔥🔥

Veronica Southern

1y↑10

Wrestlers thru the years pass away, but for some reason Brodie's passing stings a little more, hurts a little more than usual. Special prayers for his wife and their 2 beautiful children.

Mike Volpe

7y↑345

Lost my buddy on 9/11 and can't hear this song without thinking of the hundreds of times we sang this song together at the end of a night of drinking.

lastar3557

1y↑1

@/ Q WWG1WGA, RIP Brodie Lee you are missed, respected, loved by all the wrestling world

John Smith

is your buddy the pilot ?

Dennis Klotz

2y↑1

Mike Volpe, my father didn't die on that day, but he passed away on 9/11 last year. Thinking of him now, and man I feel your pain. God bless you man, and God bless your friend and my father. Hope you're doing well brother. Stay strong.

FGK93

2y↑1

Mike volpe...sad story man

Winston Smith

2y↑3

Matt Fleming so who did you avenge..? I respect the fact that you were in the military etc.. But let's get one thing clear.. 9/11 was not a plan of some dirty homeless santa claus in a cave... You know this tho...

Thanks for your service.👌whether misguided or not the sentiment was there.

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Benjamin

1y↑318

Tell the people who you care about that you love them tonight ok? Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Be like Brodie Lee. The world needs more people like Brodie Lee

Tim Greenwald

1y↑6

This song hits so much harder when I heard that story of how he would drive home right after a show at 3am just so he can make it home in time to have breakfast with his wife and kids.

Brandon Short

1y↑17

The only silver lining to a man passing away so suddenly at 41 like this is that we got to hear through so many accounts just how awesome a person Brodie really was. He sewed so much good will in his life.. safe to say that little Brodie and his bro have one massive extended family watching out for them.

R.I.P Big Rig.

Paperbagman555

5y↑12

you can feel the soul and emotion coming from this song. its wonderful. what a way to open an album

adam defrane

1y↑22

Hadent even heard this song before tonight. Thanks Brodie! ☝️

jimmy predsfan

47w↑1

Something that really strikes me as extra amazing of a tribute song , is knowing as a Tom Waits fan just how protective he is of his body of work, and does not let just anybody use his music for their own purposes. So that means Tony Kahn had to come to Mr. Waits, hat in hand, and tell him why he wanted to use Tom's song, and when told it would be used to make a momento for the sons, widow , friends, and fans of Brodie Led , Tom gave the green light.

Frank Rapley

2y↑4

Tom Waits first three albums are all masterpieces.

Jeronimo Noguera

Maravillosa pieza de uno de mis àlbums preferidos Closing at time, que fue versioneada maravillosamente por Richie Havens.Excelente Waits

Michael Pagnotti

28w↑1

While I was introduced to this through AEW’s memorial for Jon Huber/Luke Harper/Mr. Brodie Lee, this song makes me remember my grandparents.
I lost my grandpa right before the Pandemic and my grandma right as the Pandemic was ending (okay, I know it’s not truly over, but restrictions are being lifted, vaccine’s out, etc.)
Miss them all.

Alejandro1012

1y↑2

i've heard of tom waits for years, but besides seeing some of his interviews and being aware of his fandom, i never actually listened to his music. it was thanks to aew's tribute for brodie lee that i finally listened to tom waits' music. i'm sure that it's because of brodie lee passing away, but i guess this past year's events and everything in general has gotten to me, so i started to shed some tears while listening to this music. it's also because i just feel that this music is emotional on more levels than one. better late than never comes to mind, so i'll start checking out more of tom waits' music in the foreseeable future.

rokndady

One of the most ingenious and identifiable songs ever...thanks Tom...

I am not Bob Dylan

2y↑3

just discovered this amazing poet, i really like his first album, Closing Time, especially this song, shame i don't really feel his other work, probably because the vocal. The first time i hear the album is like listening to Bob Dylan when i discovered him too, both are as brilliant

Gerald van Wyngaarden

It's probably the most accessible album. Newer stuff takes some listening to, but when it clicks, you'll have new favorites (obsessions)

Humboldt Gift

John Wills

5w↑4

Can't believe it's been 1 year since Brodie Lee's passing. Rest In Peace Mr. Brodie Lee ❤🙏

Paul Oakley

6y↑38

I just love this song, all it's versions that is. The Eagles totally nailed it as well.

Steve Peterson

37w↑1

My parents were married 64 years, and my mother went to heaven in 2019.
In the 80s my dad bought a 1955 Studebaker, to commemorate the year they were married.
. . . . forgot about this song, Tom Waits knows how to do it.

heelgill

1y↑1

Few hours into the next day after that AEW tribute show. It was such a spectacular. I just wanted to say I loved every bit of it. So many tributes towards Brodie. Lance with Brodie’s Luke Harper Gear, The Dark Order members with Brodie’s taunts, and the closing video package of his life and career. I was almost in tears watching the package. The photos of him and his kids got to me. RIP Brodie Lee.

Ed Halfen

6y↑19

Raw and real. Thank you Tom for just being you and writing some of the best stuff ever written. This ne and Closin' Time are my two favorites. I think having a song covered must be one of the highest compliments. I like both Tom's and Eagles; no need to compare at least for me...

Isahiyella

7y↑6

I love the piano work on this song, especially the opening cords.

bob bob

1y↑37

This song makes me miss my dad and he's not even dead

Roy Ferguson

1y↑5

I with you , my virtual friend. . Totally. I in Canterbury U.K.
I buy you a beer, my friend

YaroSz.

5y↑2

...wydał tę balladę na swojej pierwszej płycie z '73 "Closing time" mając zaledwie 24 lata,... a takie spostrzeżenia😊

Dustin Jones

1y↑8

Beautiful song 🎵 RIP Luke Harper 🙏 😢

Teresa Estrade

5y↑9

It gives me chills. It'so touching and I don't even know why

Elite Solar Updates

1y↑1

Lost my grandpa on Christmas eve then 2 days later we lose an amazing father,husband,entertainer,and all around human being nothing bad you can say about this man played this song at my grandpas funeral today
Rip Grandpa and Jon Huber

David Berkman

6y↑8

Tom puts his whole being into his music and delivery. Long may he run...

angels4fordy

Tom Waits is more than a voice. Look up the songs he wrote: you will find several favorite. He is a poetic genius!

Eileen Gallagher

3y↑1

Legend! Well done Tom, love this song so much. Thank you 💖

Maria Cecilia SIlva

Temazo!!!
El tiempo pasaba tan rápido
Salí pitando hacia mi viejo Chevrolet del 55
Mientras me alejaba lentamente Sintiéndome en la gloria,
Dios sabe que me sentía solo
Ahora está saliendo el sol..............

The Holy Earth God

14w

Tom does it. Never misses. His mark will be remembered always

Lucky Bishoo

1y↑1

I am listening to this song nonstop for the last 2 days, and every time it makes me melancholic, sad, and sober. I am losing my control over myself every time. RIP Mr.Brodiee

wont do

7y↑120

Always reminds me of the night I met my late wife. June 8, 1985. I dropped her off with the headlights on. I arrived home wearing sunglasses. My Ol 55 was an 81 Honda Accord. The best night of my life. Changed it forever

art cole

2y↑6

It's nice to have a song that reminds you of your wife. I lost mine a few years ago to cancer and I have my songs that reminds me of her. It is a small thing, but it means so much.

Steven Lenarduzzi

Nice........

JabCrossHook27

3y↑2

You got a song lyric right there!

Jaana Isojärvi

5y↑15

This song has been with me ever since my teenage years and has become a theme song for all life changes. it is relevant once again. Hopefully I'm riding with Lady Luck...

Devontez Payton

1y↑6

AEW did an amazing job when choosing this song for Brodie Lee. It definitely suits him. I can also see how this song has touched everyone on here. So I leave you guys with live your life to the best of your ability. Treat everyone around you with dignity & respect. Cherish your time & your loved ones while you're here. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed so make the best of today. Rest in peace to those that we have lost. #RIPBrodieLee

Jackie Blake

2y↑1

As my husband was leaving for his two hour commute, this song came to mind. So bittersweet and so beautiful.

Jon Tongol

Loved the Eagles version of this song as well. The combination of vocals were perfect and did the song justice.

ddk999

1y↑1

The most underrated artist and songwriter in history.

Martin Harrison

6y↑48

the real deal. no videos. no airplay. no hits. but a legend.

Lesley Blundell

5y↑4

Absolutely fab.Great songwriter!

Per Spellman

45w↑1

My good friend and music companion made this in to a birthday song for people who turn 55. We played it live on his big night, and I'm hopefully next. Now I always add it when I congratulate my friends and acquaintances reaching that age. Feel free to grab the tradition.

Kevin Keene

Love this song! Love this album!

Rém's

1y↑3

"Don't cry because he's gone, smile because he has to exist"
Thank you Brodie Lee.❤

Mark Huffman

When I was 14 or so I would sneak out of the house in the middle of the night and take my mother's 1955 Pontiac out for a joy ride, getting home before my parents got up. Never got caught. The most alive I'd ever felt. When I heard this song for the first time as a 22 year old, in 1973, it struck a chord.

Dislike 4 Life

1y↑1

Legends never die

Colin

1y↑95

RIP Luke Harper
RIP Brodie Lee
RIP Jon Huber.

Chris Z

1y↑6

@Zack Kaiser Yea Hopefully the great Lord hears your words!!! We miss you Jon man this one hurts

Zack Kaiser

1y↑8

All I say to saint peter is...Let Him In

Noble Savage

5y↑100

It's been 2 months only since you passed away dad, and goddamn this fucking song brings me tears cause it reminds me of you, and all the booze we had together until 6 o'clock, this always plays on the road home... God i feel so so so lonely and i only wish you had stayed a little longer! I wish all cancer patients to be as strong as he was, be powerful and remember to love life

heelgill

1y↑1

We all just lost Brodie Lee.

Mori kante Yeke Yeke

What was his name?

witsmcgee

2y↑1

I live 6 hours from my dad and I visit him every time I can and we always cap off the night by drinking until the alcohol forces us to go to bed. I get to see him in 2 months. I’ll drink one to you and your dad and be grateful for every second of it.

살크업

Matthew Fogarty you make me cry

Magnus Ericsson

2y↑1

Hope he and my grandpappys rides with Lady Luck...

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Jean Baldridge Yates

9y↑3

my whole past is enmeshed with this song. I love it so much it is impossible for me to articulate, so I just listen

Michael Vinson

5y↑88

Just love this song! I will admit right here and now that I first heard it as a cover by Tom's label mates on Asylum Records (um, the Eagles, the very next year). I won't say it's his best song, blah blah blah...
I WILL say that any guy who has slept over at a new girlfriend's (or fling's, or future wife's, or long-time crush, or whatever) for the FIRST time...and then had to wake up early for whatever reason and leave...the feeling of love, longing, mission accomplished, the new day's dawning that represents also the burgeoning of a new relationship, or what have you...well, I just want to say that this song captures that indescribable feeling as well as words and melody possibly could. 'Nuff said.

Sharon Douglas

@Michael Vinson Gentlemen...it resonates with women too. Sometimes we are the ones leaving. ;)

Brandon McGovern

3y↑1

You nailed it with that man!

Justin Gaynor

4y↑1

Nailed it, brother.

Sarah Beacom

Thank you! I like Robert A. Heinlein, read some of his sci-fi books, etc. Great story!

smartalek180

5y↑6

If you like this song -- and especially if you prefer the original to the Eagles' cover -- there's a story you might like to read.
It's called "The Man Who Travelled in Elephants," by Robert A Heinlein.
(If you're familiar with his scifi masterpieces, this one's... different.)
Here it is -- but make sure there's a box of tissues nearby, before you start reading (no, it doesn't matter how big, strong, or manly you are, kay? trust me on this):
.
https://maggiemcneill.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/the-man-who-traveled-in-elephants.pdf

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Lisa O. Davis

6y↑26

I LOVE that man, a true artist!

Sonia Alboresi

6y↑4

me too

Randy Stone

I had this on my 8track while I was driving 40 miles on the highway to work. At 6am. He nailed it .

rufio777

I always go back to this one because it reminds me of the days where it was me and the boys against the world. We're still battling I tell ya' but now our armor is a lil tougher. Cheers and good luck! 💘

hey im moony

10y

I know I'm just gonna preach the choir or disturb the dogs but what I enjoy the most about Mr. Waits is that he doesn't just touch the soul, he pounds it with stones, soaks the wounds in bourbon, and leaves it to sleep in the bar during last call.

audrey Thomas

Quelle magnifique chanson, transportante ❤️

Artemis Valkyrja

Hermosa canción.

elizabeth pinkerton

Have just found this I love this song its wonderful as was the whole album. Always makes you sorta sad but good.

Dominika Sarlinska

6y↑341

I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.

ricky canady

Profound shit right there...

chicken2jail

@Joanne Gavaghan https://www.amazon.com/beautiful-melodies-telling-terrible-things/dp/B07PDT2GL6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?dchild=1&keywords=i+like+beautiful+melodies+telling+me+terrible+things+lyrics&link_code=qs&qid=1570739372&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-2-fkmr0

Joanne Gavaghan

2y↑1

@chicken2jail wait, where?? I need that.

chicken2jail

I literally have this t-shirt.

Bob Custer

@joe bufallo Joe--I don't think what Dominika was saying about"terrible things" applies in any way to this song...Tom Waits says elsewhere on you tube the song evolved from a friend of his who needed gas money, a man who had to get a underage girlfriend home in his car , "Ol 55" a car that only reverse gear was functioning...

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DrCerebro

Recently i had a night where i literally couldn't sleep... Then as the sun was coming up i listened to this song... God that was beautiful

Nhap Santos

1y↑90

RIP Brodie Lee. I'm a wrestling fan from the Philippines.

JamStar_Ent

1y↑1

Rip 🙏. This song will live forever in his memory

killer 7

1y↑1

rip Jon Huber, truly a legend that will be remembered by wrestlers and fans alike, rest easy man

mark1952able

God knows we are fortunate to experience such a great artist!

Chase Lambright

1y↑37

“I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself... My name is Brodie Lee and I am the Exalted one.”
RIP Brodie

Dane Logan

One of my all-time favourite songs ever

Glen Bolofsky

25w

magic in the lyrics - magic in the song - its one that could have been written 100 years ago, played in saloons or anywhere there was a piano. Wish Mozart could have taken this charming, and deeply immersed sounds; he would have also had fun with it

Brendan Divall

4y↑1

I love everything about this song, from the opening chords to the rhyme of quickly with lickety splitly. that's up there with Rhyming Simon

Tim King

He makes people think it's about love and hooking up, but it's about death. The Ol '55 is actually a funeral hearse. I read he wrote this after his father passed away. Tom Waits is a Genius.

Matthew Wohlfarth

3y↑1

I just turned 55 and this is a song about how fast your life moves. Enjoy every moment.

zero dark

1y↑9

RIP Jon Huber, Always in our hearts

Karen Mello

Fantastic, true artist who performs and does it without all the b.s

Jerry Sullivan

WOW!! I was crusin' the great plains and Rocky Mountains when this great tune entered my life. '74 perhaps, I was just a kid on the run from the war that had derailed my life, but I was alive and still doing it!

David Ingram

10y↑1

Awesome chord progression, lyrics, melody. he should be on mt rushmore

Jordan Keller

I've always been a fan of the Eagles cover. In fact, I hadn't even known it was a cover until a friend told me so recently. Thought I should check out the original version.

I might prefer the Eagles version, but that's only because they have been one of my favourite bands since I was young. I'm used to their version.

That said, I really enjoy this version. It's great, its got more of a timeless feel than the cover.

Brian Sheehy

6y↑1

I bow my head. Utterly amazing song

Kevin Driscoll

Beautiful in its own way!

Money Mark

1y↑1

"You are not the first out of touch old man not to believe in me, but you certainly will be the last"
Rest In Peace, Brother.

John Crafton

2y↑1

When I first started hanging with this one girl, who I somehow tricked into marrying me a few years later, we would stay up all night long and I would have to drive to work before the sun was up and this song fully recreates that time for me, thank you Mr. Waits.

VintageWrestling

1y↑3

What a perfect song for the tribute video. RIP Brodie Lee

Rawezh Ibra

3y↑2

His songs forge memories.
He's been my favorite singer since I heard him the first time on youtube, 2016.

Leeya Shaw

2y↑4

I used to listen to this song every morning on my commute a couple years ago. I knew then in my heart that it was time to get divorced. Thank you for always being there for me, Tom.

Jacky Martin

I love this song. It is so moving. It came out the year I graduated from the University of Rhode Island. Then I moved to Cleveland , Ohio. I was riding with Lady Luck journeying from East Cheepeabee, RI .