Tom Waits' song Time is used on a newly released promotional clip for the four hour director's cut of Zack Snyder's Justice League, which is coming to HBO Max on March 18.
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Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Monday, February 15, 2021
Southside Johnny's 'Grapefruit moon: the songs of Tom Waits' remastered
Southside Johnny and Pacific Records are releasing a remastered version of SSJ's album Grapefruit moon: the songs of Tom Waits. This remastered version will include a previously unreleased bonus track, Straight to the top.
Grapefruit Moon: The Songs of Tom Waits Remastered is slated for digital release on March 12th, with both CD and vinyl formats thereafter.
Below is the (original) track Walk away, a duet with Waits.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Dutch Dogs list back online
The Dutch Dogs list has been off line for a while, but is now back up and running. The site contains the most comprehensive list of Waits concerts and radio- and tv-interviews available on the internet. A must-have bookmark for all Waits fans and collectors.
Although the list is impressive, it might not be complete, so if you have any additional information about live performances or recordings, do let the Dutch Dogs know.
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Tony Khan buys rights to Ol' 55 as a tribute to Brodie Lee
American businessman and sports executive Tony Khan claims he has bought the rights to the Tom Waits song Ol' 55. The song was used in a tribute to professional wrestler Jonathan (John) Huber, better known as Brodie Lee, who died on December 26, 2020 at the age of 41. In a message on Twitter Khan says he has bought te rights 'in perpetuity' so that tribute 'will last forever'.
Thank you everyone who joined us tonight on #AEWDynamite to celebrate the life of Jon Huber, known to fans as Mr. Brodie Lee. It was a great honor to host his family Amanda, Brodie & Nolan. I bought the rights to Ol’ 55 by Tom Waits in perpetuity so that tribute will last forever
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 31, 2020
Monday, December 07, 2020
Happy Birthday, Tom Waits
On December 7, 1949, Thomas Alan Waits was born to Jesse Frank Waits and Alma Johnson McMurray.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Tom Waits in new Corbijn book
There's one picture of Tom Waits in Anton Corbijn's new book Mood/mode.
That same picture can also be found in his earlier book Tom Waits '77-'11.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Tom Waits on WHQR's American routes?
Radio station WHQR mentions Tom Waits in the announcement of the new season of its a weekly two-hour program American routes.
The program also presents documentary features and artist interviews. Our conversations include Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, B.B. King, Dr. John, Dave Brubeck, Elvis Costello, Ray Charles, Randy Newman, McCoy Tyner, Lucinda Williams, Rufus Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others.
American routes airs on HQR 91.3fm from 6-8pm on Saturday evenings.