<<tom waits is an artist whose work could really benefit from being covered more. >>
I love TW covers ALMOST as much as I love Joni covers, and thankfully Tom's been given
his due regarding covers, unlike Joni (in terms of tribute collections). This year's
release from John Hammond, Waits covers with TW producing and helping out on several
tracks, is one of my faves for the year!
<<and i just recently saw 'one from the heart' for the first time (sucked) and what an
amazing soundtrack, by waits and crystal gayle (remember her?)>>
It was supposed to be Bette on that soundtrack as well, but it didn't work out. No
matter, because TW and Gayle are great together!
Also, while I'm thinking about TW covers, I went last night to see Glen Phillips, and
it was a great show. He was the lead singer/songwriter for Toad the Wet Sprocket, did
all of their hits, some stuff off his new solo record, and an acapella version of TW's
"Johnsburg, IL". Nice stuff!
Bob
NP: DMB, "Captain"
