Makes me think of the Hunter Thompson quote "“There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.”"
"Frank came to me in a dream... We spoke, well, of many things..." Audience cracks up and Tom looks at them like "did I say something funny?" Love that moment.
Tom waits, Bob Dylan, Leonardo cohen are all up the league in poetic song writing, but what sets Tom apart from the rest is the emotional dimension that he radiates through his voice, performance and perpetual creativity. What a legend!
He clearly respects waits and Dave is not known to be that warm . He wants waits to be comfortable and respects his talent . Waits is humble and dave is enjoying that he is there and helping the interview as best as he can . Shows waits has talent for dave to show love.
@@jeffreycherep8264 Fantastic . And Dave Clearly likes waits very much. Dave does not help along a guest like he made sure to help along Waits unless Dave respects the guest and respects his talent. You can always tell when Dave thinks a guest is a silly trivial entertainer but he respects waits and likes him and his personality . Love it . Waits is so cool.
Tom Waits is so refreshingly out of his mind! He has always been one of my all time favorites! A true original American out of his flipping mind musical and creative genius.
interesting juxtaposition of comments. reads almost as one point. I'd amend the original to, "Tom Waits is so refreshingly IN his mind" Tom tastes out of step becuz we're trained to secede from our minds. he refuses. which makes him intolerable to those comfortably conformingly self-seceded
@@oughtssought1198 I share your sentiments on Tom Waits, particularly that he is IN his mind AND that he's not only tolerable, he is beloved. I've admired him and his quirky perspective since I first encountered him on the Martin Mull/Fred Willard Fernwood Tonight show from the '70s. Whether he played a DJ in "Down by Law" or a prospector in the Ballad of Buster Scruggs, his portrayals were as believable and unique as they were a joy to watch. His music is wholy original and fabulous. Whether he is in reality just an average guy (both his parents were teachers) who's putting on an act, his observations are astonishingly astute and meaningful. He is private and guarded, but so is Dylan and so are many others in the public eye, protecting themselves from endless intrusion. He also seems to be a decent family guy, married for over 40 years, with 3 kids. How any of that makes him intolerable or crazy, to me at least, is what's truly nuts. When the "mainstream" features environmental devastation and endless violence, which is then embraced and viewed as "normal," I prefer Tom's stream...
Tom Waits is like a tourniquet after a bear attack. You only know you need him when it’s perfectly necessary. And respect to Letterman for being the only interviewer who could do this! Extra thanks for compiling this sequence! 🙏💃
so true, Im 69 and never heard of him till I ran across his song " come on up to the House" which I get now in my own space and time . 3 yrs ago i would have not understood the lyrics.
Can you imagine a world in which Tom Waits did not open his fabulous voice and intellect and invite us into the sublime enchantment of grace and beauty. Forgot to post this first comment earlier. Its several several hour later, drunk and happy, fulfilled by world and listening to 'No Visitors After Midnight' . We are going to be OKAY.
George Duvivier on bass on Tom's first appearance is a real treasure. He's one of the all-time great jazz bassists and the fact that so many exceptional jazz musicians (Shelly Manne, Jim Hugart, Pete Christlieb, etc) played with him speaks a lot to his unique talent. He's gone on to other, more eclectic sonic vistas since, but none of that takes away from the majesty of those early years.
I am impressed with his speech. He speaks so well; simple, direct, and eloquent. Nothing in his converstion is extravagant, every word tells, exactly what he wants to say. You can tell he is highly intelligent. Just an exceptional talent. I hope one I can speak this way.
I just watched "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" with my folks on Thanksgiving and I love Tom Waits even more for his character on that film. I really treasure these clips of Tom and I thank Dave for embracing his odd genius when very few would.
Agreed, my favorite part of the movie. I'm about to look up his part in the movie Domino next. I can remember if it was even good. Just popped into my head. On and on it goes. Until Tartaria is back on the map. ✌️
Well I mean he was was a national and world wide star at that time. He was on a lot of TV shows, but yeah Letterman did appreciate him and give him a lot of opportunities to spread his music. But again he was very big back in his day. "Hes Big in Japan" too.
I admire how Letterman has these great people on his show. The first appearance he is a bit uncertain, then he chats with them, maybe they perform, and BOOM Dave is a fan, and Dave is the best fan they can have. He did that with Tom, and Peter O’Toole, and Richard Harris. Kudos to Letterman for enriching all of us with insights into these great people.
I could watch hour upon hour of Tom Waites; telling his stories, singing....he’s an original and age doesn’t fade his charm, or his unique charisma. Watching these clips one comes away with the feeling that David Letterman genuinely liked Waites. Who wouldn’t?
Dave is Great & clever with the lines but Tom Waits has the perfect come back response and Dave loved & respected him. Made sure to have him on his final week. 🤗
There are two kinds of people in this world; those who love Tom Waits and those who don't deserve Tom Waits. Thank you so much for for putting this together. You made my very long bus ride quite enjoyable.
"An old clothes horse like myself." The man is just poetry. My favorite musician, a great actor, and if he put his mind to it, he would be one of America's great writers.
I love you Don Giller. As a kid, I remember Dave as a day time host the summer of my 6th grade year. Chewing on my shredded wheat, I laughed, nearly blowing milk out my nose. Have been a fan ever since. Thank you for taking the time.
I'm with Cathal McFee. Thank you for being you Don Giller and taping and sharing your collection with comedy and music nerds and anyone else that happens on to your videos. Tom and Dave together are awkward, funny, but always interesting. One can see a mutual appreciation between them. The songs performed live are beyond special.
Studio musicians from his first albums, jazz guys, were worried about him. In private life he broke character and had a steady 50 year marriage that started before these interviews. His truly amazing stuff started after.
Man, this show was incredible back in the day....the musical guests, the regular guests, and the other interesting guests. Letterman and crew acting SILLY.
Tom Waits is a true renaissance man - brilliant songwriter and musician, great performer, creative genius, actor, playwright, and on and on. Letterman must have loved him based on the number of times he appeared on the show. One of his best guests!
Thanks for this. I first saw Tom live in 1976 and have been smitten ever since. An American treasure. Musician, poet, and a sharp wit. I hope more get to see this!
When you say the one and only,Tom Waits,you're really saying something. Dude's from another planet. This compilation is excellent, you get to see Dave and Tom,age.
Jah Bless Tom Waits! Thank you my man! You really personified "buy the ticket, take the ride." You really are 1 of kind. I'm glad your still kickin but damn it if I could wish 30 years youth on someone it would be you! Diamond in the rough to be sure.
Songs: 0:32 Frank's 10:31 Nickel 16:18 Tango 26:00 Time 32:16 More Than Rain 36:41 Straight to the Top 45:33 Chocolate Jesus 55:25 All The Wind Is Green 1:09:46 Make it Rain 1:21:10 Lie to Me 1:30:30 Chicago 1:42:05 Take One Last Look
He definitely had a lot of weird-ass, quirky artists on his show when it first began---it really gave the show a genuine underground vibe at the time---this being the early '80s and all.
I loved it when Dave would introduce Warren. He would always say "A Friend of the Show". That had to Warren feel good. He is a great talent & I miss him.
Holly sh!t, I fell upon this gem at midnight. This will be a night well spent! I grew up on his music, but I never saw these images. Thank you so much for posting this!
Grateful to have seen Tom Waits many times in early 70’s at Richard Harding’s club, The Quiet Knight, on Wells in Chicago and another terrific club, Harry Hopes, west of Chicago, in Cary Illinois. Saw Willie Dixon frequently at HH and a particularly memorable show by Ronee Blakely there. Those were the days my friend. We thought they would never end.
I'm 70 years of age and although had heard the name Tom Waits many times over the years I had never knowingly listened to any of his music. Or seen or heard of him at all. Then i came across this. Not so sure I'm into his music but the dry sardonic wit in the chats is pure genius. And to think I only found this because at the close of a BBC interview with Jordan Peterson by Anne McElvoy the only thing they seemed to agree upon throughout the interview was that they both liked Tom Waits!! So I had to look him up. Thanks for whoever posted this compilation!!
Mr. Waits' musical & poetic style is truly a matter of taste, or maybe one of those things you grow to appreciate over time. No question at all, he's funny as heck, if you like "dry" and "irony" (I love both). I saw some of these performances, hit-and-skip over years of watching Letterman. Only NOW are my feeds (musical and otherwise) populating and volunteering with Waits' work. And I've grown to love most of it. One of the remaining artists of "way old stuff," or things styled after that, or an improvement on that.
Tom is somebody that just grows on you. He didn’t start going on these shows until he gained popularity but his best work in my opinion were the albums closing time and heart of Saturday night. Blue valentine and small change were also fantastic. It’s all good in my opinion but I can see how people wouldn’t be into it.
Tom Waits never stops. I reckon he'll keep putting out a few albums out after he passes away of unreleased works.... and then a few new songs after that lol. Jah Bless Tom Waits! May he live another 73 years!
I love that there is almost always a conversation before or after he plays. We can actually see the friendship build between Dave and Tom ("Dave and Tom" makes them sound like just a couple of guys).
HEY I KNOW THIS GUY... I PLAYED ON HIS SEPT 83 LP SWORDFISHTROMBONES HE'S A SMART COOL CAT AND A NICE GUY TO BOOT HIS WIFE IS WONDERFUL ✔️ HE HELPED ME MOVE OUT OF ECHO PARK TO LAUREL CYN, INTO TIMOTHY LEARY'S PLACE ON DUNCAMP PL A BIG PART OF THE HOUSE WAS JUST GLASS WALLS KINDA COOL KINDA CRAZY SO TOM SHOWED UP IN A BROKEN DOWN OLD POWDER BLUE BELVEDERE STATION WAGON BLOWING EXHAUST AND NOISY AS FUCK, TOOK 2 MIN TO FINALLY SHUT OFF A BELVEDERE?!!? NOBODY DRIVES A BELVEDERE?!!? I'M HOPING HE DRIVES A CAR NOW THAT RUNS PROPERLY I LOVE TOM HE'S JUST COOL CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042
@@GuitarlosCarlos you can't even spell my name right and your use of capital letters makes me doubt it more Unless a legitimate source(e.g. Tom Waits himself) comes out and says it, you are under suspicion
Love Tom Waits ... artist. very artistic/funny/intelligent/interesting/n cool/ n hip. Love his music love his stuff n style the way he moves and expresses his emotions n feelings when he’s performing. Simply cool I dig this dude.
Those who claim Dylan can't sing, what have they to say about Tom? IT's taken me a long time to get to him, to overcome my own prejudices, but now I'm here I'm staying.
That was actually sort of emotional, seeing the whole journey. And then for Tom to end with "Take One Last Look at the Place That You Are Leaving." 😭 Getting old sucks. But it's also beautiful. I think Lettermen always liked Tom's unusual wild style. You can tell there's a very genuine fondness there.
Gotta say, wasnt a big Tom Waits fan, but this collection, you see what he could do, and he and Dave just totally click, Dave is in complete awe of Waits usually, so all of this made this collection very enjoyable to watch.
Letterman was the man. Tom is a prophet. Watching the two of them together over and over again is mind blowing, entertaining and hilarious. Gotta be honest. Im grateful for this video/compilation. So I thank you. UA-cam person. Next round is on you. I mean me. Nevermind, stay sober
Fantastic . And Dave Clearly likes waits very much. Dave does not help along a guest like he made sure to help along Waits unless Dave respects the guest and respects his talent. You can always tell when Dave thinks a guest is a silly trivial entertainer but he respects waits and likes him and his personality . Love it . Waits is so cool.
@@MrDougpro He hasn't released a new album since 2011. I wish he'd record something new!! He is INCREDIBLE!! But he was great in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, released last yr on Netflix. He's also in the new Jarmusch film.
The first few times he's shy, but then he quickly decides that each time he comes back he's gonna have a bogus story ready to go.
Down By Law is one of the greatest movies ever!
Letterman is the only person who can ACTUALLY interview Tom.
Jimmy Kimmel could do it cause he's baked enough. 😂
Tom Snyder
@@Chickenandfriends-dj4vtJimmy is an utter retard from a galaxy that shant exist
Tom Waits has the best sense of humour. Not only a brilliant singer, musician, poet, storyteller, actor but also comedian. Legend!
Makes me think of the Hunter Thompson quote "“There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.”"
"Frank came to me in a dream... We spoke, well, of many things..." Audience cracks up and Tom looks at them like "did I say something funny?" Love that moment.
Jeah well that's a difference you only fully see from one end
@BadenPOWER189 -and you only see from the otheR
a quote from 'Nature Boy'...?
"I'll tell you all my secrets but I lie about my past." HA! Great line.
Tom waits, Bob Dylan, Leonardo cohen are all up the league in poetic song writing, but what sets Tom apart from the rest is the emotional dimension that he radiates through his voice, performance and perpetual creativity. What a legend!
Add John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark and I fully agree
@@1015resident I'd say Townes and Tom's music is absolutely perfect, at least for me.
Peter Steele is up there imo
And Rickie Lee Jones...
Lou Reed
Lots of mutual respect between Waits and Letterman.Letterman seems to appreciate and understand Waits and his genius.
I love that Dave seems to genuinely like Tom, and treats him with a lot of respect.
Me too. Their rapport is fun to watch.
He clearly respects waits and Dave is not known to be that warm . He wants waits to be comfortable and respects his talent . Waits is humble and dave is enjoying that he is there and helping the interview as best as he can . Shows waits has talent for dave to show love.
One of my favorite host/guest combos. Along with Conan/Bill Burr,and Craig Ferguson/Billy Connolly or Steven Wright.
@@jeffreycherep8264 Fantastic . And Dave Clearly likes waits very much. Dave does not help along a guest like he made sure to help along Waits unless Dave respects the guest and respects his talent. You can always tell when Dave thinks a guest is a silly trivial entertainer but he respects waits and likes him and his personality . Love it . Waits is so cool.
I love that little tune he does called "Franks Wild Years" ..Wow , Its so profound and amazing .
Tom Waits is so refreshingly out of his mind! He has always been one of my all time favorites! A true original American out of his flipping mind musical and creative genius.
Yeah, if only for the moment that he's tolerable. Dont try living with that though... =P
interesting juxtaposition of comments. reads almost as one point.
I'd amend the original to, "Tom Waits is so refreshingly IN his mind"
Tom tastes out of step becuz we're trained to secede from our minds. he refuses.
which makes him intolerable to those comfortably conformingly self-seceded
@@oughtssought1198 ^
@@oughtssought1198 I share your sentiments on Tom Waits, particularly that he is IN his mind AND that he's not only tolerable, he is beloved. I've admired him and his quirky perspective since I first encountered him on the Martin Mull/Fred Willard Fernwood Tonight show from the '70s. Whether he played a DJ in "Down by Law" or a prospector in the Ballad of Buster Scruggs, his portrayals were as believable and unique as they were a joy to watch. His music is wholy original and fabulous. Whether he is in reality just an average guy (both his parents were teachers) who's putting on an act, his observations are astonishingly astute and meaningful. He is private and guarded, but so is Dylan and so are many others in the public eye, protecting themselves from endless intrusion. He also seems to be a decent family guy, married for over 40 years, with 3 kids. How any of that makes him intolerable or crazy, to me at least, is what's truly nuts. When the "mainstream" features environmental devastation and endless violence, which is then embraced and viewed as "normal," I prefer Tom's stream...
@@fenwayify amen. well said.
and I'm raising a glass in a toast to Fenway Park never becoming "iffy"
Tom Waits is like a tourniquet after a bear attack. You only know you need him when it’s perfectly necessary.
And respect to Letterman for being the only interviewer who could do this!
Extra thanks for compiling this sequence! 🙏💃
Indeed, yes indeed.
so true, Im 69 and never heard of him till I ran across his song " come on up to the House" which I get now in my own space and time . 3 yrs ago i would have not understood the lyrics.
This man must be protected! He is one of life's magnificent mysteries.
absolutely ❤️ 😊
Wholeheartedly. He is a treasure.
Two kinds of folks in the world.
Those who love Waits, and those who will learn…
I'm so proud to be a fan of this brilliant man.
Can you imagine a world in which Tom Waits did not open his fabulous voice and intellect and invite us into the sublime enchantment of grace and beauty.
Forgot to post this first comment earlier. Its several several hour later, drunk and happy, fulfilled by world and listening to 'No Visitors After Midnight' . We are going to be OKAY.
The nickel song made me tear up, the way he sang it was really something man
Me too, man. Such a beautiful song
One of my favorites
Tom is America's musical five-leaf clover...not even supposed to exist, that's how rare he is. A great post, as always...
Well said sir!
I have to say, if I didn’t know you were saying, I’d still
Understand what you meant... 😉 Great comment. I just happened upon Tom.. and here I am.
@@ThomasPBlack I stumbled into the room....much like yourself.
What a wonderful way to capture Tom's unique artistry. 😁👍
I agree. I remember tom when I was a kid in late 70s early 80s My father always played him. Glad I was exposed to his music. Still listening today
George Duvivier on bass on Tom's first appearance is a real treasure. He's one of the all-time great jazz bassists and the fact that so many exceptional jazz musicians (Shelly Manne, Jim Hugart, Pete Christlieb, etc) played with him speaks a lot to his unique talent. He's gone on to other, more eclectic sonic vistas since, but none of that takes away from the majesty of those early years.
I am impressed with his speech. He speaks so well; simple, direct, and eloquent. Nothing in his converstion is extravagant, every word tells, exactly what he wants to say. You can tell he is highly intelligent. Just an exceptional talent. I hope one I can speak this way.
truly unique
Dave: "how would you describe the city?"
Tom: "It's like a big ship, ...and the water's on fire!"
Great line
citizenship. its gnostic.
I met Tom in a bar, i up-town New York. He, hes a cool guy to hang out with.
Seamus, from Ireland.
I just watched "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" with my folks on Thanksgiving and I love Tom Waits even more for his character on that film. I really treasure these clips of Tom and I thank Dave for embracing his odd genius when very few would.
Agreed, my favorite part of the movie. I'm about to look up his part in the movie Domino next. I can remember if it was even good. Just popped into my head. On and on it goes. Until Tartaria is back on the map. ✌️
Well I mean he was was a national and world wide star at that time. He was on a lot of TV shows, but yeah Letterman did appreciate him and give him a lot of opportunities to spread his music. But again he was very big back in his day. "Hes Big in Japan" too.
Where the interviews are just as enjoyable as the songs. Tom and Dave had a long history of enjoying these segments together.
Thank God for this man and all the people that appreciate him in this comment section! Gives me faith in humanity
Tom is genius in lyrics, a voice from some place in deep space, and a heart filled with melodies. Blessings Tom.
Only Tom Waits can be a painter and a musician on stage at the same exact time.
not "only", but yes
A genuine story-teller, the way he paints pictures with his lyrics.
Tom Waits but always on the move...☕
I admire how Letterman has these great people on his show. The first appearance he is a bit uncertain, then he chats with them, maybe they perform, and BOOM Dave is a fan, and Dave is the best fan they can have. He did that with Tom, and Peter O’Toole, and Richard Harris. Kudos to Letterman for enriching all of us with insights into these great people.
I really enjoyed the times he had Warren Zevon either as a guest or just sitting in with Paul & the guys.You could tell that Dave liked Warren.
Toms' humor is surreal, an extra Taco on the combo plate of life. Dave is kinda just along for the ride, and he's no slouch himself.
Nice. Well said.
Great comment
I never knew this man existed and I am happy that I found him
Ditto 🤘 how have we missed him?😋
Right there with you, gives me faith in humanity
Desert island under a rock?
I am glad for you!
I could watch hour upon hour of Tom Waites; telling his stories, singing....he’s an original and age doesn’t fade his charm, or his unique charisma. Watching these clips one comes away with the feeling that David Letterman genuinely liked Waites. Who wouldn’t?
Tom waits is my all time favorite American songwriter. What an absolute genius
Dave is Great & clever with the lines but Tom Waits has the perfect come back response and Dave loved & respected him. Made sure to have him on his final week. 🤗
i love his sense of humour, such a genius and rare personality!
Tom waits is such a badass. So very original .so strange and refreshingly wierd! This man is a genius!
Tom Waits is a national treasure..thanks so much for the music Tom!
he truly is
@mtroy0620 what a blessing t b at him dude told me hoe great u r! Fan from 🇺🇸
Tom had some great hair days
Tom Waits is so amazing. My favorite album of his is Rain Dogs.
Tom is so genuine and funny and charming. One of the greatest American artists of the last two generations.
I concur
I WISH THEY WOULD RELEASE A CD DVD SET OF THIS COMPILATION😊,JUST BRILLIANT.JOHN .C.❤
There are two kinds of people in this world; those who love Tom Waits and those who don't deserve Tom Waits.
Thank you so much for for putting this together. You made my very long bus ride quite enjoyable.
That’s a great quote.
And thanks!
Tom Waits makes me proud to be an American. Not a whole lot does these days but Tom Waits does.
This is perfect for when you're sick and bedridden.
Dope? Good luck bro.
I can't wait til I'm sick & bed ridden so I can really enjoy this
Or in bed with a 6 month old sleeping on your chest.
Tom Waits will be happy to know that
currently sick and bedridden
"An old clothes horse like myself." The man is just poetry. My favorite musician, a great actor, and if he put his mind to it, he would be one of America's great writers.
I love you Don Giller. As a kid, I remember Dave as a day time host the summer of my 6th grade year. Chewing on my shredded wheat, I laughed, nearly blowing milk out my nose.
Have been a fan ever since.
Thank you for taking the time.
This is amazing! You've done a public service with this. Thank you!
I'm with Cathal McFee. Thank you for being you Don Giller and taping and sharing your collection with comedy and music nerds and anyone else that happens on to your videos. Tom and Dave together are awkward, funny, but always interesting. One can see a mutual appreciation between them. The songs performed live are beyond special.
OBSOLUTELY!!!This mix is an international favor!!
indeed!
Agree with the above messages! Thank you for this!
Yeah ! Thanks 👍
Studio musicians from his first albums, jazz guys, were worried about him. In private life he broke character and had a steady 50 year marriage that started before these interviews. His truly amazing stuff started after.
What a wonderful way to relive Waits and Letterman at their best
Thanks , youtube, for seeing my love for Letterman and Tom waits!
Tom Waits has been all kinds of brilliant for over 20 years.
Make that 50 years.
Everything he says could be put over some jazz backing and I’d buy the record every day if a week
Tom Waits can increase your intellect.
Man, this show was incredible back in the day....the musical guests, the regular guests, and the other interesting guests. Letterman and crew acting SILLY.
Tom Waits is a true renaissance man - brilliant songwriter and musician, great performer, creative genius, actor, playwright, and on and on. Letterman must have loved him based on the number of times he appeared on the show. One of his best guests!
Tom's one of the few artists deserving of the title 'genius'.
"attempting to cook my dinner on your stove"
everyone else can just stop trying
Just wow, I can see how Health pulled a bit of the Joker from Tom. Phenomenal
Thanks for this. I first saw Tom live in 1976 and have been smitten ever since. An American treasure. Musician, poet, and a sharp wit. I hope more get to see this!
Tom's a national treasure. One of my musical heroes.
When you say the one and only,Tom Waits,you're really saying something.
Dude's from another planet.
This compilation is excellent, you get to see Dave and Tom,age.
I'm not a Tom Waits "fan," but somehow regularly wind up in tears listening to him.
I love that he got Clooney with the jail joke.
The progression from '83 to 2015 is wonderful and amazing. Love Tom more than bacon.
Jah Bless Tom Waits! Thank you my man! You really personified "buy the ticket, take the ride."
You really are 1 of kind. I'm glad your still kickin but damn it if I could wish 30 years youth on someone it would be you! Diamond in the rough to be sure.
Songs:
0:32 Frank's
10:31 Nickel
16:18 Tango
26:00 Time
32:16 More Than Rain
36:41 Straight to the Top
45:33 Chocolate Jesus
55:25 All The Wind Is Green
1:09:46 Make it Rain
1:21:10 Lie to Me
1:30:30 Chicago
1:42:05 Take One Last Look
Legend!
Thank you...
"My father was an exhaust manifold and my mother was a tree"
- How're you?
- Well, I...amm, Better than Nothing!
He’s himself and he’s extraordinary !!
Waits is a Godsend!
Dave always seemed to have an affinity and a certain affection for quirky songwriters: Warren Zevon, Steve Earle, and Tom Waits.
He definitely had a lot of weird-ass, quirky artists on his show when it first began---it really gave the show a genuine underground vibe at the time---this being the early '80s and all.
Well, I hope humans don't forget Frank Zappa in this content too.
Love zappa
Captain Beefheart
I loved it when Dave would introduce Warren. He would always say "A Friend of the Show". That had to Warren feel good. He is a great talent & I miss him.
"A lot of these things are outta my hands".
Holly sh!t, I fell upon this gem at midnight. This will be a night well spent! I grew up on his music, but I never saw these images. Thank you so much for posting this!
Grateful to have seen Tom Waits many times in early 70’s at Richard Harding’s club, The Quiet Knight, on Wells in Chicago and another terrific club, Harry Hopes, west of Chicago, in Cary Illinois. Saw Willie Dixon frequently at HH and a particularly memorable show by Ronee Blakely there. Those were the days my friend. We thought they would never end.
I am so jealous- truly my all time wish list artist to see. Unfortunately I discovered him too late.
I'm 70 years of age and although had heard the name Tom Waits many times over the years I had never knowingly listened to any of his music. Or seen or heard of him at all. Then i came across this. Not so sure I'm into his music but the dry sardonic wit in the chats is pure genius. And to think I only found this because at the close of a BBC interview with Jordan Peterson by Anne McElvoy the only thing they seemed to agree upon throughout the interview was that they both liked Tom Waits!! So I had to look him up. Thanks for whoever posted this compilation!!
You’re welcome!
Mr. Waits' musical & poetic style is truly a matter of taste, or maybe one of those things you grow to appreciate over time. No question at all, he's funny as heck, if you like "dry" and "irony" (I love both).
I saw some of these performances, hit-and-skip over years of watching Letterman. Only NOW are my feeds (musical and otherwise) populating and volunteering with Waits' work. And I've grown to love most of it. One of the remaining artists of "way old stuff," or things styled after that, or an improvement on that.
Look up his Kentucky Avenue on UA-cam. The live show.
Tom is somebody that just grows on you. He didn’t start going on these shows until he gained popularity but his best work in my opinion were the albums closing time and heart of Saturday night. Blue valentine and small change were also fantastic. It’s all good in my opinion but I can see how people wouldn’t be into it.
Buy Small Change. Start there.
When a musician can make you laugh , cry , and think !
"On the nickle"......that is why Waits brings me to my knees.. listen
Check out his Old Grey Whistle Test performance of that song. It is, in my opinion, the best version. 👍
@@Fern635 listening to it for the second time this morning, you are right, this is excellent. Thank you.
Same. I'm 45 and I still run away from home and join the circus every few years. Big feels.
Tom Waits never stops. I reckon he'll keep putting out a few albums out after he passes away of unreleased works.... and then a few new songs after that lol. Jah Bless Tom Waits! May he live another 73 years!
What a treasure. Thanks for putting this together. Amazing stuff. Tom Waits really is one of the reasons to rejoice in life and humanity.
I love that there is almost always a conversation before or after he plays. We can actually see the friendship build between Dave and Tom ("Dave and Tom" makes them sound like just a couple of guys).
Guys Enjoying Fun
The man had a face that was almost impossible to climb but BOY ! the view from the top was worth it.
Great comment dude.
I could listen to Tom waits tell stories for years
Tom Waits has been a favorite of mine for years. Inexplicably under the radar. If you get a chance give him a listen !
HEY I KNOW THIS GUY...
I PLAYED ON HIS SEPT 83 LP
SWORDFISHTROMBONES
HE'S A SMART COOL CAT AND A NICE GUY TO BOOT
HIS WIFE IS WONDERFUL ✔️
HE HELPED ME MOVE OUT OF ECHO PARK TO LAUREL CYN,
INTO TIMOTHY LEARY'S PLACE ON DUNCAMP PL
A BIG PART OF THE HOUSE WAS JUST GLASS WALLS
KINDA COOL KINDA CRAZY
SO TOM SHOWED UP IN A BROKEN DOWN OLD POWDER BLUE BELVEDERE STATION WAGON BLOWING EXHAUST
AND NOISY AS FUCK, TOOK 2 MIN TO FINALLY SHUT OFF
A BELVEDERE?!!? NOBODY DRIVES A BELVEDERE?!!?
I'M HOPING HE DRIVES A CAR NOW THAT RUNS PROPERLY
I LOVE TOM HE'S JUST COOL
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You played on Down, Down, Down I believe...thanks for your contribution to an amazing record.
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JESS I DOOD MANG
Ya ok there bud
Trent Zimmer
MR. ZIMZER
MY STATEMENT WAS TRUE AND ENTIRELY CORRECT
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@@GuitarlosCarlos you can't even spell my name right and your use of capital letters makes me doubt it more
Unless a legitimate source(e.g. Tom Waits himself) comes out and says it, you are under suspicion
Love Tom Waits ... artist. very artistic/funny/intelligent/interesting/n cool/ n hip.
Love his music love his stuff n style the way he moves and expresses his emotions n feelings when he’s performing.
Simply cool I dig this dude.
I'm right in the middle of this compilation and I must thank you for this generous treat. BIG THANKS
Love, love Tom waits❤️. All music and songs consume me. Love ❤️ that during this sad, bad time music can and does consoles our breaking hearts.
Those who claim Dylan can't sing, what have they to say about Tom? IT's taken me a long time to get to him, to overcome my own prejudices, but now I'm here I'm staying.
One of the greatest artist to ever come on this earth...
Deep bows, goosebumps and tears all over !!!
That was actually sort of emotional, seeing the whole journey. And then for Tom to end with "Take One Last Look at the Place That You Are Leaving." 😭 Getting old sucks. But it's also beautiful.
I think Lettermen always liked Tom's unusual wild style. You can tell there's a very genuine fondness there.
This guy! He's a national treasure... Spread the news!
I don't like all of his stuff, but some of it is pure brilliance; bizarre genius.
The 80s footage is especially great to see again - or for the 1st time. Another wonderful collection. Big fan and what a treat.
or for the last time, we share this moment together and I am grateful for this
Dave says "always a pleasure Tom" and this is one of the few times he isn't just being nice.
I'd love to see a movie made about his life
Gotta say, wasnt a big Tom Waits fan, but this collection, you see what he could do, and he and Dave just totally click, Dave is in complete awe of Waits usually, so all of this made this collection very enjoyable to watch.
Like your comment , I've been a waits fan for 30 years . I get that hes not everyone's cup of tea but its nice to know some people keep an open mind
Letterman was the man. Tom is a prophet. Watching the two of them together over and over again is mind blowing, entertaining and hilarious. Gotta be honest. Im grateful for this video/compilation. So I thank you. UA-cam person. Next round is on you. I mean me. Nevermind, stay sober
Absolutely tremendous, Tom is artistic genius personified.
Fantastic . And Dave Clearly likes waits very much. Dave does not help along a guest like he made sure to help along Waits unless Dave respects the guest and respects his talent. You can always tell when Dave thinks a guest is a silly trivial entertainer but he respects waits and likes him and his personality . Love it . Waits is so cool.
kick ass collection of Tom Waits... A one of a kind!
Tom has such a sense of humor. I have 28 Tom Waits CDs and never knew that!
Thanks for this compilation.
Love Tom Waits, he tells it like it is, and a good interviewer. He’s very entertaining.
Glorious. Thank you for assembling this.
Funny as it started with vinyl discs, then cassettes, then CD...I love you Tom!
First of all, I think you did a great job editing this video. Thank you for uploading this. I can't imagine a better outro for a show than "Time"
Nicely done! So interesting to watch the chronology unfold. Tom Waits is a total original.
Yes,he had his unique style...Hes funny and cool! Whatever happened to him? I dont hear much about him anymore
@@MrDougpro He mostly acts these. Three films in the last couple of years.
@@pearlynx Hes a VERY talented man! Whats he doin these days? I havent heard much about him recently
@@MrDougpro He hasn't released a new album since 2011. I wish he'd record something new!! He is INCREDIBLE!! But he was great in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, released last yr on Netflix. He's also in the new Jarmusch film.
Great chemistry they always had. Thanks for putting em all together!
I have seen him many times in concert omg amazing