Tom Waits Collection on Letterman, 1983-2015

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Here are all of Tom Waits' Letterman appearances.
The Bird Network Years:
1. December 21, 1983. Tom performs "Frank's Wild Years," chats with Dave, then performs another song, "The Nickel."
2. February 6, 1986. "Tango Til They're Sore," chat, and "Time."
3. October 16, 1987. Chat, then "More Than Rain."
4. October 5, 1988. "Straight to the Top" and chat.
Late Show:
5. September 27, 1999. "Chocolate Jesus" and chat.
6. May 8, 2002. "All the World Is Green" and chat.
7. September 28, 2004. Chat, then "Make It Rain."
8. November 27, 2006. Chat, then "Lie to Me."
9. July 9, 2012. Chat, then "Chicago."
10. May 14, 2015. Chat, then "Take One Last Look at the Place That You Are Leaving."
Note: The graphic card date that had Tom' first LNwDL appearance as "February 21, 1983," is incorrect; that was actually the date when Sly Stone appeared on the show. The date as I have above, December 21, 1983, was Tom's debut appearance. Notice the Christmas decorations in the studio.
What probably happened was that someone wrote down "12-21-83," but the person who typed in the date didn't see the "1" in front of the "2," thus the month February ("2") instead of December ("12").

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@Chickenandfriends-dj4vt Ай бұрын

Tom Waits has the best sense of humour. Not only a brilliant singer, musician, poet, storyteller, actor but also comedian. Legend!

@jaywhy3178 22 күн бұрын

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.”"

@k1ll8oi62 2 жыл бұрын

Letterman is the only person who can ACTUALLY interview Tom.

@Chickenandfriends-dj4vt Ай бұрын

Jimmy Kimmel could do it cause he's baked enough. 😂

@natet5959 2 ай бұрын

Lots of mutual respect between Waits and Letterman.Letterman seems to appreciate and understand Waits and his genius.

@rikmurray7405 2 ай бұрын

Two kinds of folks in the world. Those who love Waits, and those who will learn…

@gavl1p 4 жыл бұрын

"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.

@BadenPOWER189 Жыл бұрын

Jeah well that's a difference you only fully see from one end

@SR91313 8 ай бұрын

@BadenPOWER189 -and you only see from the otheR

@trippinbilli6697 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@1015resident Жыл бұрын

Add John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark and I fully agree

@FatGucciBaby Жыл бұрын

@@1015resident I'd say Townes and Tom's music is absolutely perfect, at least for me.

@cloudbloom Жыл бұрын

Peter Steele is up there imo

@1TigerJo Жыл бұрын

And Rickie Lee Jones...

@rufus_the_cat Жыл бұрын

Lou Reed

@johnl1685 Жыл бұрын

"I'll tell you all my secrets but I lie about my past." HA! Great line.

@ApotropaicV 2 жыл бұрын

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! 🙏💃

@Changelingheart 10 ай бұрын

Indeed, yes indeed.

@spiritofMongan 7 ай бұрын

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.

@peterb9407 2 жыл бұрын

The nickel song made me tear up, the way he sang it was really something man

@dynamitebandito2172 Жыл бұрын

Me too, man. Such a beautiful song

@TheWizardYeof 2 ай бұрын

One of my favorites

@Hyperiss Жыл бұрын

This man must be protected! He is one of life's magnificent mysteries.

@kathleensalazar5222 10 ай бұрын

absolutely ❤️ 😊

@Missjunebugfreak 2 ай бұрын

Wholeheartedly. He is a treasure.

@dand900 4 жыл бұрын

I love that Dave seems to genuinely like Tom, and treats him with a lot of respect.

@Missjunebugfreak 4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Their rapport is fun to watch.

@joshm2690 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite host/guest combos. Along with Conan/Bill Burr,and Craig Ferguson/Billy Connolly or Steven Wright.

@joshm2690 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@joshm2690 3 жыл бұрын

I love that little tune he does called "Franks Wild Years" ..Wow , Its so profound and amazing .

@DD-sr9xm 4 ай бұрын

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.

@peterzinia3767 Ай бұрын

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.

@van5829 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

truly unique

@kibblesnbits9146 4 жыл бұрын

Dave: "how would you describe the city?" Tom: "It's like a big ship, ...and the water's on fire!"

@Resenbrink 3 жыл бұрын

Great line

@theservant2646 2 жыл бұрын

citizenship. its gnostic.

@laughing-cat 3 ай бұрын

Down By Law is one of the greatest movies ever!

@alonespirit_1Q84 3 жыл бұрын

A genuine story-teller, the way he paints pictures with his lyrics. Tom Waits but always on the move...☕

@mnetzer6777 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for this man and all the people that appreciate him in this comment section! Gives me faith in humanity

@DavidEinAustin 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@stephencarlsbad 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if only for the moment that he's tolerable. Dont try living with that though... =P

@oughtssought1198 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Wolfgang_Amadeus_X_Machina 2 жыл бұрын

@@oughtssought1198 ^

@fenwayify 2 жыл бұрын

@@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...

@oughtssought1198 2 жыл бұрын

@@fenwayify amen. well said. and I'm raising a glass in a toast to Fenway Park never becoming "iffy"

@owengreene382 11 ай бұрын

I met Tom in a bar, i up-town New York. He, hes a cool guy to hang out with. Seamus, from Ireland.

@monicaacinom9412 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@stevenbanks1548 Жыл бұрын

Tom waits is my all time favorite American songwriter. What an absolute genius

@RU-zm7wj 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@youmothershouldknow4905 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Well said.

@mnetzer6777 Жыл бұрын

Great comment

@nebulae87 3 жыл бұрын

Only Tom Waits can be a painter and a musician on stage at the same exact time.

@oughtssought1198 2 жыл бұрын

not "only", but yes

@andan04 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Waits makes me proud to be an American. Not a whole lot does these days but Tom Waits does.

@joshuap1227 4 күн бұрын

Tom waits is such a badass. So very original .so strange and refreshingly wierd! This man is a genius!

@geekay1349 5 жыл бұрын

Tom had some great hair days

@wolcamophone4783 3 ай бұрын

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.

@pepurrjet 3 жыл бұрын

Just wow, I can see how Health pulled a bit of the Joker from Tom. Phenomenal

@johnnycaspar42069 3 ай бұрын

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.

@PLA5207 4 жыл бұрын

Tom is genius in lyrics, a voice from some place in deep space, and a heart filled with melodies. Blessings Tom.

@jimmiv5449 3 ай бұрын

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. 🤗

@ztoxtube 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Peppersfirst 4 жыл бұрын

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. ✌️

@jacobcasmus1882 Жыл бұрын

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.

@otley2006 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew this man existed and I am happy that I found him

@duchessofdark 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto 🤘 how have we missed him?😋

@mnetzer6777 Жыл бұрын

Right there with you, gives me faith in humanity

@kevinclick9026 Жыл бұрын

Desert island under a rock?

@TheDavejmcknight Жыл бұрын

I am glad for you!

@ErichPobatschnig 4 жыл бұрын

"attempting to cook my dinner on your stove" everyone else can just stop trying

@NormanFinkelstein9863 4 ай бұрын

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.

@NevadaBoss 5 жыл бұрын

Tom is America's musical five-leaf clover...not even supposed to exist, that's how rare he is. A great post, as always...

@lionbear7706 4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir!

@ThomasPBlack 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasPBlack I stumbled into the room....much like yourself.

@StonefieldJim4 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful way to capture Tom's unique artistry. 😁👍

@niewissen9912 3 жыл бұрын

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

@runronnierun7213 8 ай бұрын

"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.

@dvhughesdesign 7 ай бұрын

Where the interviews are just as enjoyable as the songs. Tom and Dave had a long history of enjoying these segments together.

@gavinwieland3707 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Waits is so amazing. My favorite album of his is Rain Dogs.

@frank2778 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@omarsoliman2355 Жыл бұрын

Tom Waits has been all kinds of brilliant for over 20 years.

@mollydooker9636 11 ай бұрын

Make that 50 years.

@kupsingh 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Missjunebugfreak 3 жыл бұрын

Tom's one of the few artists deserving of the title 'genius'.

@pickled_pigface5189 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dongiller 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great quote. And thanks!

@HoganHayes 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful way to relive Waits and Letterman at their best

@L.A.W.Studios 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Waits is a national treasure..thanks so much for the music Tom!

@mtroy0620 Жыл бұрын

he truly is

@kathleensalazar5222 10 ай бұрын

@mtroy0620 what a blessing t b at him dude told me hoe great u r! Fan from 🇺🇸

@blackbluestudio6338 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@miks48 5 жыл бұрын

Tom is so genuine and funny and charming. One of the greatest American artists of the last two generations.

@juliehobbs7938 Жыл бұрын

I concur

@iindacrowther9559 3 ай бұрын

I WISH THEY WOULD RELEASE A CD DVD SET OF THIS COMPILATION😊,JUST BRILLIANT.JOHN .C.❤

@stanhuskey1416 4 жыл бұрын

Waits is a Godsend!

@xhippy4682 4 жыл бұрын

The progression from '83 to 2015 is wonderful and amazing. Love Tom more than bacon.

@Tom__Wolf 5 жыл бұрын

i love his sense of humour, such a genius and rare personality!

@alternatingcurrent8030 5 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for when you're sick and bedridden.

@deepcreep98 5 жыл бұрын

Dope? Good luck bro.

@j.j.spliffstar9633 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait til I'm sick & bed ridden so I can really enjoy this

@Peppersfirst 4 жыл бұрын

Or in bed with a 6 month old sleeping on your chest.

@whynottalklikeapirat 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Waits will be happy to know that

@GavinOCo 4 жыл бұрын

currently sick and bedridden

@adamsmith3996 2 жыл бұрын

When a musician can make you laugh , cry , and think !

@StevenSclafani 4 жыл бұрын

"My father was an exhaust manifold and my mother was a tree"

@alonespirit_1Q84 3 жыл бұрын

- How're you? - Well, I...amm, Better than Nothing!

@user-vu8oq4ow4y 4 ай бұрын

He’s himself and he’s extraordinary !!

@lindawhiteside1264 4 жыл бұрын

"On the nickle"......that is why Waits brings me to my knees.. listen

@Fern635 4 жыл бұрын

Check out his Old Grey Whistle Test performance of that song. It is, in my opinion, the best version. 👍

@lindawhiteside1264 4 жыл бұрын

@@Fern635 listening to it for the second time this morning, you are right, this is excellent. Thank you.

@jameshite6268 3 жыл бұрын

Same. I'm 45 and I still run away from home and join the circus every few years. Big feels.

@cfov 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@Missjunebugfreak 4 жыл бұрын

Tom's a national treasure. One of my musical heroes.

@snidelywhiplash 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@theoldanarchist 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! You've done a public service with this. Thank you!

@tjkinsella1111 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jotalagarta 4 жыл бұрын

OBSOLUTELY!!!This mix is an international favor!!

@sunnycj1352 4 жыл бұрын

indeed!

@stitches513 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with the above messages! Thank you for this!

@jean-pierremonnet982 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah ! Thanks 👍

@skjones6654 3 ай бұрын

This is so exceptional, thanks so much for sharing

@jacobcasmus1882 Жыл бұрын

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!

@gloriabermudez4987 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@scrumpymanjack 4 жыл бұрын

What a treasure. Thanks for putting this together. Amazing stuff. Tom Waits really is one of the reasons to rejoice in life and humanity.

@Merlin_Price 5 жыл бұрын

The man had a face that was almost impossible to climb but BOY ! the view from the top was worth it.

@sonicfoxxmusic4281 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment dude.

@j1thom 4 жыл бұрын

"A lot of these things are outta my hands".

@jacobcasmus1882 Жыл бұрын

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.

@timaltoft3612 4 жыл бұрын

This guy! He's a national treasure... Spread the news!

@dkonciousblkfemknightman 3 жыл бұрын

That last look song almost had me in tears

@cherylchien3647 4 ай бұрын

I have seen him many times in concert omg amazing

@tay7366 3 жыл бұрын

He always looks like a guy who you find just woken up in a bus stop at 5 am for the third time in a week

@chrysopylaedesign 3 жыл бұрын

A great American Troubadour Poet.... could make you smile, laugh, & break your heart cry, in any given show/album.

@yournostroleeoleeolees. 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

Dave says "always a pleasure Tom" and this is one of the few times he isn't just being nice.

@reaganwiles_art 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@urayoungsterbodybuildingfi9145 4 жыл бұрын

I don't like all of his stuff, but some of it is pure brilliance; bizarre genius.

@Patrick96322 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest artist to ever come on this earth... Deep bows, goosebumps and tears all over !!!

@HS22181 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelbremmer2888 Жыл бұрын

I am so jealous- truly my all time wish list artist to see. Unfortunately I discovered him too late.

@miked5146 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Tom waits tell stories for years

@keevyhazelton3750 Жыл бұрын

i can't begin to explain how fucking much tom waits means to me.

@mont3818 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lolus8974 4 жыл бұрын

Everything he says could be put over some jazz backing and I’d buy the record every day if a week

@mlwsf 4 жыл бұрын

Dave always seemed to have an affinity and a certain affection for quirky songwriters: Warren Zevon, Steve Earle, and Tom Waits.

@alondathomas293 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Drifterella 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I hope humans don't forget Frank Zappa in this content too.

@jakefry6919 3 жыл бұрын

Love zappa

@marine4lyfe85 2 ай бұрын

Captain Beefheart

@peterzinia3767 Ай бұрын

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.

@MackenzieLeighton 3 жыл бұрын

Such a classy move when Letterman asks him to introduce the bass player

@JMSK248 5 жыл бұрын

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).

@chillintwentyfoursev Жыл бұрын

Guys Enjoying Fun

@gregorygarcia7807 Жыл бұрын

Thanks , youtube, for seeing my love for Letterman and Tom waits!

@robotubetwob 2 жыл бұрын

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

@samroberts9910 10 ай бұрын

Legend!

@LiborNovotny9966 9 ай бұрын

Thank you...

@rustbeltprogressive3968 4 ай бұрын

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.

@JEM133 7 ай бұрын

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.

@kevinwood6834 2 жыл бұрын

the performance of On the Nickle is just crushing

@daflotsam 3 жыл бұрын

Tom is a sharp tack in a loose package.

@roel.vinckens 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@knew_man 4 жыл бұрын

it doesn't get much cooler than Tom Waits. but letterman having the man on his show this many times is pretty fucking cool.

@d.fennessy2341 4 жыл бұрын

Pure genius. The chemistry between Letterman and Tom Waits is beautiful to witness.

@oldDNU 4 жыл бұрын

I like how it takes Clooney a few seconds to get Waits's retirement joke, then he loses it. That about sums up Waits's sense of humor and delivery.

@raywest3834 Жыл бұрын

Tom Waits can paint a vivid scene in your mind with half a line; truly a National Treasure.

@jessicastoke777 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm just now going through my Tom Waits phase. Tragical beauty is totally my thing. 💙

@ryanguertin8028 4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Stoke, I think certain artists are timeless. Your timing doesn’t matter, because neither did theirs. I was introduced to his music in the early 90’s, but I was on a Smashing Pumpkins and Leonard Cohen trip. But lately (past two years), it’s been Tom Waits. I love his role in Wrist Cutters.

@Peppersfirst 4 жыл бұрын

I've also procrastinated for years and am here now to begin myself. Thankful for all that we have at our fingertips.

@jacoblott1617 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you on this so hard. Heard the man's name in reverential acknowledge by tons of folks all my life, finally watched No Visitors After Midnight tonight and heard him for the first time. I am so delighted to find such a deep well to drink from. I have a feeling there wont be a single thing i find of his i wont like. He just sounds cool, even when he talks, haha

@mnetzer6777 Жыл бұрын

I've just found this man and I'm 52 yo. This is life changing