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  1. On This Day September 30 1985 – Rain Dogs Was Released by Tom Waits

    On This Day September 30 1985 – Rain Dogs Was Released by Tom Waits

    On this day September 30 1985, Rain Dogs by Tom Waits was released. It was his eighth studio album and marked a major shift in his creative direction. Rain Dogs brought together a wide range of sounds including blues, jazz, folk, and experimental elements to tell stories about urban life...
  2. On This Day September 20 1986 – Down by Law Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 20 1986 – Down by Law Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 20 1986, Down by Law premiered in theaters. Directed by Jim Jarmusch, the cult classic followed three men, played by Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni, who meet in a New Orleans jail and form an unlikely bond as they plan an escape. The film stood out for its...
  3. On This Day September 1 1983 – Tom Waits Released Swordfishtrombones

    On This Day September 1 1983 – Tom Waits Released Swordfishtrombones

    On this day September 1 1983, Tom Waits released his seventh studio album Swordfishtrombones. Marking a radical departure from his earlier jazz and blues-influenced style, this album embraced a rawer and more experimental sound. Waits introduced unusual instruments, fragmented song structures...
  4. On This Day August 17 1987 - Tom Waits Released Franks Wild Years

    On This Day August 17 1987 - Tom Waits Released Franks Wild Years

    On this day August 17 1987, Tom Waits released his ninth album Franks Wild Years, a theatrical and experimental work that expanded on themes from his earlier music. Originally developed as a stage play, the album featured a mix of jazz, blues, and cabaret influences, creating a soundscape that...
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    Heartattack and Vine (1980)

    Title: Heartattack and Vine Artist: Tom Waits Genre: Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Heartattack and Vine - 4:50 2 - In Shades - 4:25 3 - Saving All My Love for You - 3:41 4 - Downtown - 4:45 5 - Jersey Girl - 5:11 6 - 'Til the Money Runs Out - 4:25 7 - On the Nickel - 6:19 8 - Mr...
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