The Guitarists of Tom Waits. From Closing Time to Bad As Me.

Finally completed! This video traces the contributions of every guitarist who played with Tom throughout his recording - and touring - years.
If you've already watched Part 1, click here: 16:37 for Part 2.
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He sounds like no one else. But it's not merely that voice. It's the whole soundscape he has constructed around his characters, with the help of many outrageously original musicians.
This week I'm digging deep into the history of Tom's recording and touring careers in an attempt to fathom where he found such wonderful, quirky, genre-defying artists with whom to create albums the likes of which we've never heard!
Errata:
The wonderful Duke Robillard joined Tom for the Orphans Tour in 2006. And I'm mortified that I didn't include a mention of the great man!
Mike Knowlton plays the melody heard at the beginning of First Kiss. Source - Mike Knowlton
Brett Gurewitz plays on The Return of Jackie and Judy which was originally recorded for the Ramones tribute album We're a Happy Family. Source - Album liner notes (Thanks Jorge Farah for bringing this to my attention.)
Apparently Dave Alvin actually plays on Sea of Love (Not All the Time, as I had proposed). Source - commenter Richard Haslop - thanks Richard.
PDF Tabs of my transcriptions may be found via my Patreon.
Join me as I learn about:
Shep Cooke
Peter Klimes
Ray Crawford
Roland Bautista
Alvin Shine Robinson
Fred Tackett
Carlos Guitarlos ‪@GuitarlosCarlos‬
‪@marcribotmusic‬
Chris Spedding
Keith Richards
Robert Quine
G.E. Smith
Morris Tepper
David Phillips
Larry Taylor
Joe Gore ‪@joe_gore‬
Smokey Hormel
Larry LaLonde
Myles Boisin
Harry K Cody
Ron Hacker
Dave Alvin
Waddy Wachtel
Brett Gurewitz
Mark Linkous
Mike Knowlton
David Hidalgo
‪@OmarTorrez‬
‪@WillBernardMusic‬
Sullivan Waits
And of course, Tom himself!
Includes discussion on:
Closing Time
The Heart of Saturday Night
Nighthawks at the Diner
Small Change
Foreign Affairs
Blue Valentine
Heartattack And Vine
Swordfishtombones
Rain Dogs
Franks Wild Years
Bone Machine
The Black Rider
Mule Variations
Blood Money
Alice
Real Gone
Orphans
Glitter & Doom
Bad As Me
#tomwaits #MarcRibot #JoeGore #SmokeyHormel #Davidhidalgo #Tabs #guitar #guitartabs #bonemachine #mulevariations #realgone #swordfishtrombone #raindogs

[@joe_gore]

Danny! Wow, what an extraordinary video, and not just ‘cause you said nice stuff about me. BEAUTIFUL work on your part! It’s funny - I’ve worked for guitar mags since roughly the Pleistocene, and I’ve interviewed more guitarists and transcribed more of their music than I can remember, so it’s a bit surreal to see myself subjected to the same treatment. When people cover “Goin’ Out West,” (as Queens of the Stone Age did, for example), they usually split the opening figure into two parts, as in your transcription and performance. But, as you note regarding the Arsenio version, I played them simultaneously. (It’s not hard - it falls right under your hand. Plus I almost never use a pick, so that fingerstyle stuff comes naturally.) The distorted part happened to be recorded as a separate take, but you never hear more than one guitar at once, so you can totally play the entire song on a single guitar, clicking on the fuzz as needed. (KIller fuzz tone in your video. BTW!) You quoted me accurately, but I was wrong when I said I plugged straight in an amp, ‘cause obviously I clicked on a fuzz for the heavy parts. But the clean part actually is guitar and amp only.) I loved your comments about Larry Taylor. Besides being a great player, he was a lovely, kind man. I really miss him. Same too with your words about my old pals in Primus. Tom generally hates bass guitar - I’m pretty sure that Les’s performance on Bone Machine is the first time Tom recorded with electric bass. FWIW, Les was my connection to Tom. Believe it or not, Les was a roadie for a band I was in in the ‘80s. I’ll always be thankful that he recommended me to Tom. I learned so much from your video! Now, I’m off to watch it for a second time. Thank you!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Well! This has made my day - nay, YEAR! I'm stupendously flattered that you found time to watch and especially to write this great response! All those guitar mags that I still have, hoarded around my home - and here's the man himself, sharing more glorious insights! You know, when I saw that Arsenio performance I knew instantly you'd recorded it that way. No idea why it didn't occur to me at the time. That's a great insight about Tom's dislike for electric bass. It totally fits, of course. One question - was I on the mark regarding the solos from Lie to Me and 2:19? That's your work, yeah? Thanks again for your generosity here, and for ALL the amazing beauty you have shared with the world through both your playing and your editorial endeavours!

[@mikaeldk5700]

@@dannyeddyguitarYour Hoist That Rag solo is absolutely awesome. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

@@dannyeddyguitar He done shone his light upon thee with one, Supa Dupa response-comment - there shan't be another! Go forth and nourish thine self on the nugget thoust was't gi'en, for Mr Sir Danny Eddy, Esq., shall be bestowing nay more thoust 's way! 🧐😤. (Lol! - I amuse me!🤣)

[@barriestyles-gw3qd]

Great video, the best! You're a great player yourself, Tom waits is a special and great genius. Thank you.

[@dadassery8506]

The joe gore! Even the comments on this video are cool.

[@markknoop777]

This is probably one of the best guitar videos on KZbin

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're too kind Mark!

[@madsbrandt598]

@@dannyeddyguitar yeah he's too kind But he's probably right. I was looking for a guitar "philosophy" channel that agrees with my way of thinking about guitarists and the choices they make etc and why, i even thought about it yesterday.. now this popped up on my screen before i even had my morning coffee. Thanks to you and the algorhitm!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

@@madsbrandt598 This is extremely rewarding. I think 'philosophy' has a lot more to do with great art than people might think. I'd love to get deeper into the minds of these geniuses! Thanks heaps.

[@elToreodore]

So true!

[@adamlangdon2245]

CREEEEEEPY😲😲😲

[@michaelmandel6046]

I used to bartend at the Knitting Factory in the late 80's, and would often talk to Ribot. Wonderful generous guy, made a huge point of telling me that Waits is a much better guitarist then anyone knows. Repeated that me a number of times. Great guy

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow! So many stories about Marc and his generous nature. Thanks, Michael!

[@hondorama]

Danny, This is remarkable work. Your technical ability, feel and research are extraordinary. This video is not a snack, it is a full sit down meal.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks SO much, Robert! Wonderful feedback!

[@michaelteret4763]

Marc Ribot is still my favorite. I like what you said about Tom’s favorite shapes - that’s how I prefer to think of chords too.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Yep, it's pretty hard to look past Marc the Master!

[@marksopinionservice]

Ribot strikes me as the authentic version of who Tom Waits' artistic character may have as a close friend. in case anyone is interested, Ribot with John Zorn (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDHc5-IpM6mnZI&ab_channel=MrLiodKiller) and his own trio doing Fat Man's Blues are ridiculous. It's the magic or emphasis, not repetition.

[@Restachou]

👍 And ,in this Marciac's concert, Exodus, incredible Marc Ribot. What a great musician

[@Restachou]

Thank you Danny for this video, i'm also an old Tom Waits fan since the 80's...

[@tlon_menard]

I've loved Ribot's playing on these albums for years, but it was a real delight getting to explore these other artists with you. Thank you.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers, Karl. Thanks for watching!

[@johnm3152]

Remember an old GP magazine interview with Tom and he went on about his penchant to never change the old, unbroken strings. Weirdo music stuff and supporting it is rare and generous - thanks for doing it

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers John, and thanks for sharing that snippet mate.

[@Lexicophage]

I'll agree that this is one of the best guitar videos on KZbin. It's also just a pleasure of an essay, a jaunt down a lane of music history. It brought delight to my night.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

That's fantastic feedback! I love the idea that my ramblings can bring a bit of cheer!

[@mike9rr]

Thanks for the quote from Joe Gore about embracing one's quirks and playing expressively.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Yeah, man! That really stopped me in my tracks. we ALL need that advice - from a much younger age...

[@Microtonal_Cats]

I used to see Carlos Guitarlos play on the street for tips in San Francisco in the late 80s. I was a bike messenger and would sit on my bike listening to him at the cable car turnaround at the intersection of Powell and Market streets. He was great.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

That's nuts! Thanks Michael.

[@richardhaslop]

Dave Alvin says that the Brawlers song he's on is Sea Of Love. He's also on a Carlos Guitarlos album.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Richard! Thank you! Incredible that we can piece everything together in this way.

[@ericford8940]

I've been a Waits fan for many decades, a guitar player for more than 50 years. It never occurred to me to try out these arrangements and licks. I am hugely inspired!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Fantastic, Eric! I'm so glad you're inspired mate!

[@ryansharp4691]

As a metronomically-obsessed drummer, I really appreciated that at times we can hear you tapping your foot as you played something that had A LOT of space in it. Because you were RIGHT ON it. And I've always thought if you can hear an actual metro one or a tapping foot, that you can REALLY visualize how the beat exists in space. Idk, I guess that's obvious, I just thought in this particular instance I could totally see Tom's guitar part just floating out in this 3D image, where I could see how it all lined-up with the beats. I just realized how stoned I am, because what I just wrote is such a stoner thing to say. Sorry guys... I'll just... I'll just go...

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Hahahaha! Ryan Sharp! Great comment!

[@vv247]

A down the rabbit hole masterpiece for a lifelong Tom Waits fan (me). I can't imagine how long it took to piece this all together. Tom needs to see this.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

when the hardcore fans approve, I'm happy!

[@jeffoff7795]

You really nailed the tone and feel of those tracks.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers Jeff, I appreciate that!

[@scottworsham]

Kudos for taking this dive. Tom and His Sideman deserve a doc of their own, in depth -- but you nailed the guitar guys very well. Ribot always sounds like Ribot, Tepper always sounds like Tepper, Richards always sounds like Richards. Why else ask them to play? They all play so distinctively, creatively, and kind of imperfectly perfect. It's hard to sound like yourself. Tom digs that and I dig him for it. Also, Ribot w/ Lounge Lizards For Life YO

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Scott. Great summary!

[@pbshobby4183]

Wonderful appreciation with some nice playing! Nighthawks at the Diner hooked me for life on Tom’s city guy alternative to country music. Thanks for shining a light on all those great guitarists.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers, PB. Appreciate your feedback.

[@anthonywhite2960]

This obviously took a lot of dedication and hard work. And yes, this is one of the best guitar videos on KZbin, without a doubt.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow, thanks, Anthony!

[@MrBeanthere1]

Anthony is my name and White is my mom family name..

[@musobob]

Here is the proof that KZbin can be much better than any TV show. A big congratulations from a French fan of Tom, Mark and Joe. Thank you for this brilliant video.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wonderful praise! Thank you Bob!

[@philipsims337]

The finest guitar nerding video ever. There should be an award: a Jimi, an Eric, a Rory...

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Hahaha! Love it!

[@canelupo59]

Been a Tom fan since 77, to show my age. I never paid attention to his guitarists other than Keith. Great overview, thank you

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks for watching, and saying hi.

[@hugop1264]

The guitar sounds in Bone Machine and Mule Variations are some of my favorite music moments, they are so strange and unique. And you sir, just made the best guitar video ever!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers Hugo! That's some immense praise mate!

[@jamesmungall6669]

I’ve been a diehard Waits fan from the beginning and this video is simply magical. Thank you

[@dannyeddyguitar]

So glad you liked it, James! Thanks again man.

[@alfredvanravenswaay1260]

Thankyou Danny, that was amazing. I've been listening to Tom for 50 years and have zero musical knowledge but have always been blown away by the journey Tom Waits' music has taken me on.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks so much, Alfred! I love hearing that a clip like this has broader appeal than just guitar nerds like me!

[@Stlie1]

When mentioning David Hidalgo in a Tom Waits context it's important to mention his Latin Playboys- + murky Houndog project which Tom has as mentioned as one of his favourite records

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Stefan. Great point!

[@rikimonster]

This is a masterclass, thank you so much. Your playing is beautiful.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks so much Riki!

[@SeanKolednik]

Ooh yeh. So cool

[@woodybowen5362]

Your level of dedication and skill in covering such a diverse cast of unique guitarists and their styles and contributions to TW’s work is nothing short of extraordinary. If I hadn’t seen & heard with my own eyes & ears I wouldn’t have thought possible. Thank you.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow! Thanks so much Woody!

[@Bikutorudono]

Hoist that rag!!!! What a solo

[@markknoop777]

Still can't get used to the remastered version 😑

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Victor. Yeah, that took me ages to be able to play in a single take. I don't like punching in and miming. Consequently this performance and Omar's solo on Part You Throw Away took me weeks - in between everything else that I have to play from week to week.

[@dankennedy7330]

I'm a big Tom Waits fan. While I'm not a guitar player, this video is truly amazing and just a treat to watch. Well done!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Dan! Blown away that a non-guitarist found enough to enjoy as well!

[@PevsnerOG]

Just brilliant! I play enough guitar to understand how sharp and eclectic you're skills are to put this video together, kudos mate. Toms my favourite artist and over and above your wonderful playing and enthusiasm this video is a great run-through of why the man is so important. As someone said, one of the best guitar videos out there.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you thank you thank you! I was so nervous that I wouldn't do justice to such a respected artist. Tom's fans are just good people I guess!

[@fg3901]

I heard 'Nighthawks' when it came out I had just turned 16, TW had me at "monkey sh*t brown Subaru". 'Mule Variations' is my favorite this week. There is enough material here to keep me busy forever. Thank you!!

[@evanpincus2203]

I’m a tenor guitarist and Marc’s parts on Tom Waits songs are far and away some of my favorite to scratch out - I can even get decently close to Jockey Full of Bourbon despite fewer strings and a different tuning - but man, you sound phenomenal, and give a great dissection of the parts. Great video!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Evan. I've never owned a tenor. But I worked in a music shop when I was younger, and remember loving the tone and feel of an old one that came our way. I need to revisit, I think... Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@adammays3128]

I love this, thanks for putting so much into Hoist that Rag, one of my absolute favorite guitar songs of Tom Waits!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

There was no getting around all that work! I had no chance of doing it justice without TONNES of practice.

[@marcmyers8525]

I'm going to repeat what has been said, for my money, this is one of the best guitar videos on this channel. A tip of the twang bar to you, sir.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Marc!

[@BooBooGlue1]

I have been waiting for this, Hoist that rag solo is the best ever!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

My wife is so sick of hearing me practice that one!

[@riclrk9947]

Tom Waits is a crazy mad genius,been a favourite of mine for years,no one else is like him.didnt realise just how many top guitarits played with him

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Neither did I to be honest - until I began this journey.

[@riclrk9947]

@@dannyeddyguitar oh great music reading,tricky notation

[@atomicwest995]

HOIST THAT RAG solo blows my mind every time. (Great job on your recreation, by the way)

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks so much. Incredibly fun solo to play!

[@TheInfiniteFret]

"Thank you for staying to the end." The pleasure was all mine! This video gets more interesting as you progress, just like the evolution of Tom Waits music and the guitarists you discuss.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Well, I appreciate it - thoroughly!

[@iamaidens]

HOLY MOLY your tone for Heartattack & Vine is sublime

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers, Aiden!

[@nahuel3680]

Great video! Marc Ribot also played with none other than John Zorn. His band Ceramic Dog is also great. I was part of a clinic he made here in Buenos Aires (it was amazing) and he defined himself as a jazz player with a rock n roll attitude. Great guy and one of my favourite guitarists for sure.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

The love for Marc is STRONG in these comments! (And thoroughly deserved.)

[@gabrieledwards2231]

Nothing better than Ribot's Hoist that Rag. Your recreations of these riffs is spot on. I have a recording of Jockey Full of Bourbon from a bootleg called Paris At Midnight that has a great guitar and sax solo that is worth hunting down.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

I'm looking forward to tracking that down!

[@robbul]

I’ve considered the solo on Downtown Train to be my favorite which is what interested in watching this. Now I feel compelled to join the commenters extolling the virtues of this video. While I agree that the research and guitar playing are phenomenal I am also impressed with the video editing. The delivery, pacing and the coordination of showing your tab while you demonstrated the licks is top notch. While I’m not certain I’m proficient enough to benefit from your tabs I became a Patron because you earned my gratitude.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow! Thank you SO much, Rob. Your feedback and generosity means the world to me!

[@bobeschism9426]

Been waiting for part 2 - great work fella.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers mate!!

[@raindogred]

I saw the Don Lane show in 1979 as 14 year old, the year i bought my first guitar. I took notice of Tom because he was out there, but he was a jazzer and i was into punk rock. It wasn't till Swordfish came out that I got hooked, a friend bought the album around and I was expecting more piano has been drinking, but got blown away. You gotta remember there wasn't much to compare with Tom at that time..Captain beefheart, Nick Cave's Birthday Party, pere ubu...SFT is still my all time favourite album of any artist. Great vid..this vid helps fill a void..waiting for Tom Waits albums to drop is torture, he takes sooooo damn long, but they are always worth it. hey wow so this the cool corner of youtube. lets face it if your a Waits fan your cool in my book..liked and subbed

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you so much for this comment. I really enjoy hearing people's stories of musical discovery, as well as learning about more artists I haven't encountered previously - Pere Ubu! Wow! Thank you!

[@raindogred]

@@dannyeddyguitar knock yourself out mate, they are awesome kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrTgIOAncRsbZY

[@Prousto]

Great video! Thanks so much for putting this together!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@DaveMorrisonMusic]

This is such good stuff, Danny. A unique approach, beautifully accomplished. I'm gonna spread the word about you as best I can.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

That's awesome Dave!! Can''t thank you enough for your support mate!

[@ElBrooklyn1]

Goddamn. I’ve been waiting for this video since the late 80s, when I first heard Franks Wild Years. From there I went backwards through all of Tom’s albums and have remained a fan over the decades. I even got to interview Tom for the release of Mule Variations. But as a guitarist, I could never sort out who was doing what and how they were doing it. A few years ago I spent two months trying to figure out Ribot’s solo on Jockey Full of Bourbon, since everything tabbed on UG seemed wrong. (Which should tell you I’m kind of a crap player.) Anyhow, this is all just to say how impressed and slightly overwhelmed I am at how much work you put into this. Add to that your technical ability, to be able to demonstrate all these riffs so fluidly. And finally just that YOU GET IT! You get the feel. You appreciate the crazy. You celebrate the “wrong” notes. All the things that have made Tom’s music so dear to his fans. So many write him off as a novelty act, but you pull together (or maybe unravel) all the threads that make his music such a tapestry. Thanks, mang. PS. More thanks for dropping the phrase “antipodean” in there. Doesn’t get used enough on the side of the equator. Maybe you’ll give us a Split Enz video in the future!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Great comment! I'm loving reading this stuff. So cool that you interviewed Tom! By the way, as a guitar teacher with a reasonable ear, I would suggest that almost everything any student has ever shown me from UG is wrong. I can't believe that site has gotten SO huge when its quality control is SO shite. Thanks so much for taking the time to write. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@stevevalli6425]

Really great work!! Thanks!!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

My pleasure, Steve. Thanks!

[@florianolsacher6356]

this is so great - thank you!!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're so welcome, Florian!

[@taifromyea]

I’m blown away by all the work you’ve put into this. I’ve loved the guitar arrangements on Tom Waits’ albums for years but they’ve always been in the “too hard basket” as far as actually figuring them out and playing them.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

I get why you felt they were a bit tricky (and some are really difficult to execute) but I think it's the way they don't contain many clichés. It's difficult to 'find a way in'.

[@davidmyton6057]

Brilliant, loved every minute. You have a special gift of communicating complex ideas and concepts in a simple, engaging and entertaining way.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow, thanks David! Wonderfully kind feedback!

[@MFMusicLab]

Incredible video! Thanks for the in-depth info!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sanciolo]

This has been a real treat. Thanks mate.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it, Antonio.

[@GoodnightIrieMon]

This was clearly an exhaustive effort of admiration. To me this seems…not so much instructional but an appreciation. Well done Sir! I’ll have to get my Tom Waits albums out and spin them again.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Sometimes, the more you learn, the more you love...

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Fantastic video. Amazing undertaking. Brilliantly written and played. Thanks so much.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Michael!! I've been checking out your extensive interview with Joe - along with your other awesome work!

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

@@dannyeddyguitar Thanks Danny. Joe and I go way back, it is great to see him appreciated.

[@seanhertzsch]

That was amazing. Thank you for this

[@dannyeddyguitar]

So glad you enjoyed it, Sean! Thanks mate

[@JamhilMoyanoMurrieta]

Outstanding job!! i really love it.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you, Jamhil!

[@jackbrowning8013]

A guitar to match the genius of Tom and his band...amazing!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks so much Jack!

[@johncarruthers6314]

Tom is a huge Beefheart fan. So a video on Beef's guitarists. Not enough real info on them, and their playing is stupendous!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Great suggestion. I'm unsure if I'm the man for the job though... I'm embarrassed to admit that I have barely scratched the Beefheart surface...

[@muchomosquito]

Remarkable work Danny!!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers, Joel!

[@ethang.miller4861]

This is incredible. Been wanting something like this for so long.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Ethan. Glad it hit the mark!

[@olliesear1151]

Wow! You hooked me in with Waits and then went on to introduce a heap more avenues to explore! Waits though; what a genius - songwriter and explorer... Who else could Gilliam cast as Satan in his film??

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Ollie! I love him in Dracula too.

[@littleswedishboy]

For what it's worth, I own the Ramones tribute album We're a Happy Family which "The Return of Jackie and Judy" was originally recorded for, and Brett Gurewitz is mentioned in the liner notes as playing guitar on that one.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Gold!! I wish I had've discovered that snippet whilst researching. Thank you so much, Jorge!

[@jamesbarrybrooks6564]

What amazing in depth videos you make! Thank you.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

My absolute pleasure, James!

[@muratk.8669]

Absolutely loved the video! Such a thorough and valuable work you did in this video. Hope there's more to come haha! Cheers.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you, Murat! Really appreciate your support!

[@tompope6522]

The solo on Clap Hands is one of the wonkiest things I've ever heard and I absolutely adore it. You have to be amazing to sound that bad lol

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Tom! Yeah, that stuff just amazes me!

[@alwaysrighter]

thanks for this one. fantastic job. perhaps a comprehensive look at Mr.Ribot or a take on the guitars of Beefheart's Magic Band.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

I'd love to learn more about Marc. That could be fun!

[@vulturesemporium711]

this is some fantastic stuff. you touched upon so many of my favorite guitarists. Excellent playing

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks heaps for enjoying and commenting!

[@marknemetz5020]

Loved this! Thank you so much!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

So glad you enjoyed it, Mark!

[@countingcoup]

Omar Torrez is awesome!!! @40ish in. He left a huge imprint here in Seattle, not sure why but he is definitely every guitarists best kept secret ~

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Yeah! Finding out about Omar was one of my favourite parts of creating this video. I had listened to Glitter & Doom for years, but due to the fact that we rarely see album liner notes in this day and age, I had no clue who was playing.

[@countingcoup]

@@dannyeddyguitar ~ Glad you found him, he is still very active and so uniquely talented as he has always been… BTW great show and analysis as well as playing, impressive ~ …

[@karlburmeister1552]

Back when we were going to WWU Omar used to come over to my place and show me how a guitar should be played. We'd throw everything we could at him and he'd bust it out by ear nearly perfectly repeatedly. Then just to make us look like idiots he'd sit down at the keyboard and do the same. Lotsa natural talent there.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Crazy! No doubt you've seen his Flamenco styled take on Eugene's Trick Bag? Astonishing!

[@KP11520]

I wish you would have started on his first album, even if it was only "I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You". And who did which parts? Masterpiece that certainly deserves as much mention and details as any other on your video.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Sorry! You're right, this song is SO beautiful. And it's a wonderful example of Tom's playing. I believe Tom is playing the main guitar part that begins the song and is in the left speaker. It sounds like his guitar tone and is played with fingers. Whilst Shep Cooke plays the thinner sounding steel string acoustic guitar heard in the right channel after the first verse. It's a bit more decorative and played with a pick.

[@KP11520]

@@dannyeddyguitar Hey! Just helped you decide on Part 3! LOL

[@johnkleeman2801]

Thanks for this! Best lesson I’ve seen in a while.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it, John!

[@malcolmbruce9753]

Truely amazing video. Great work Danny.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers Malcolm!

[@haroldushawkinsi5804]

I know none of Tom's work, but now im wondering how many of my favorite oddball guitar players (Gareth Liddiard, isaac brock, omar rodriguez lopez, josh homme, Julian lage) have took some style cues from him over the years

[@dannyeddyguitar]

It'd be a safe bet! Tom has always had the respect of his peers.

[@arturobelano6243]

Julian lage an oddball guitarist?

[@haroldushawkinsi5804]

@@arturobelano6243 Hes not the weirdest player usually, but he did a record with Nels Cline called ROOM that has some very odd compositions

[@BooBooGlue1]

Man. What a video. It's the best I have seen this year. I hope you keep it up for years, so every Waits fan has a chance to see it. Here's a vid of Tom playing guitar with those 2 finger cords kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpyTcmSbm92MjtE

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks!! Yeah, that's where I figured out the Bronx Lullaby chords from.

[@michaelharris2101]

Seriously impressive work. Thanks so much for this.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Much appreciated, Michael!

[@mikeseder9385]

Awesome video! Thanks for all the great info and the tasty playing.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

My pleasure, Mike!

[@OdditiesandRarities]

This was an AWESOME video great work!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@yannicklambert-briere650]

Thank you so much so this amazing video. So interesting !

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're very welcome!

[@el0blaino]

Awesome!!! This was a fantastic video, so informative, full of joy and admiration, great pics, and outrageously good guitar playing. Thank you!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Wow, what a crackin' review! Thanks!

[@davidblight6714]

Thank you Danny. That was superb and fascinating.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers David, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@danbaker4856]

What an excellent video!! I absolutely loved that and learned so much! 🙌🏼

[@dannyeddyguitar]

So glad you enjoyed it, Dan!

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Thought I would watch a little bit of this during the day, couldn’t stop watching! Loved it! You are brilliant

[@dannyeddyguitar]

That's a wonderful endorsement! Thanks so much

[@Moykel]

Excellent playing and analysis. Thank you.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks again! Hey, that Silverfish stuff is pretty cool!

[@TheBenthos]

Thank yuo very much for this great piece of work. Awesome.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you too!

[@doguecreek]

So much information, so much enthusiasm, this is great!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brendaflowers5627]

I'm 73 years old so I've been listening to Tom for over 40 years. I have every album he ever made. I started listening to joan Armatrading around the same time and bought all her albums too. Two of the most talented musicians ever. When I play their music my neighbors always ask ( what the hell are you listening to) I always reply REAL Music maybe one day they'll get it .

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Brenda! Keep Freaking Out the Neighbourhood!

[@jobarrieglenn]

Really interesting. Loved it. Your enthusiasm is catching

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Jo and/or Barrie! ;)

[@ranchoricardo]

This was incredibly comprehensive... thanks so much for this!!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're so welcome, Richard! By the way, I stole your words to make a new thumbnail - so thanks for that too!

[@1Tomaraya]

Amazing video, thank you !

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks kindly, Tobias!

[@monsieuremile]

Awesome! Thanks so much! This is precious 🙏

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank YOU so much! Wonderful feedback.

[@flathmannfamily2307]

What a great video, Danny! Thank you so much for providing insight into Tom Waits' guitarists. Absolutely loved this!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're so very welcome!

[@benjaminschweinbenz9366]

Great Video, I love it!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you, Ben!!

[@wooggeek]

Spectacularly informative and wonderfully entertaining, thank you!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

My pleasure!!

[@MrCREWCRUSHIN95]

Great video! Well done

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you very much!

[@MarkJVSomers]

Very enjoyable, thanks. Love the ending, btw.

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Mark! Yeah, that ending gives a tiny indication of how long it takes me to produce this stuff, lol!

[@fishheadlemonsnack824]

This has been a super-informative, as well as fun video! In depth with awesome accompany by Danny. Really great find -subscribed!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thank you so much. Welcome aboard!

[@MauriceBlok]

so absolutely fantastic, much appreciated!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks Maurice!

[@nearlysteviedan1275]

This is fantastic stuff mate ! Good on ya for including your bloopers at the end 👍

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@fabiolambruschi333]

Beautiful, complete and well played. This is a must

[@dannyeddyguitar]

You're too kind, Fabio!

[@contraryson4690]

Really well done! I'm impressed!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@thelabMediaworks]

Most excellent!! That's a marvelous documentary!! Kudos!!!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Cheers for that lovely praise!