Tom Waits - "Get Behind The Mule" (Spiritual)

[@samknox1]

Tom Waits is one of those artists that can only be compared to himself.

[@BoabyDigital]

The world has missed Tom Waits, big time. This hits hard in 2024. Wonderful stuff.

[@dye5915]

we really have missed Tom the heart breaks but if all we have now is unreleased, alt versions, demos, etc then im ready for the lot of it 🤗

[@DenisZlokazov]

Guys, why are you talking as if he's dead?

[@BoabyDigital]

@@DenisZlokazov Not dead, just semi-retired.

[@root13designs]

@@DenisZlokazovnot dead, old and mostly done

[@Dafalex22]

@@DenisZlokazov char'broiled.....ridden over & put away wet. 🖤♠

[@michaelreid5615]

Finding Tom Waits may not give you a great life, but a great life sure as hell ain't great without finding Tom Waits.

[@Bee-hf3fc]

I have a hard time relating to people who don't understand Tom Waits.

[@FayAlexGG]

Probably

[@MikeGraceJediDad]

Here, Here!

[@tiki237]

I must admit as a young man I couldn't relate. As a 64 yr old man I know now I was shallow minded and missed out. Catching up these days while I still can.

[@qemuel]

It's a good day when you get the privilege of hearing a new Tom Waits song. 👏

[@0hmventures]

This is actually a new version of a previously released song from '99. Great tune though!

[@scuzzytwo7556]

good song.

[@danstrobbe1350]

If you haven’t, listen to Make it Rain

[@snuugumz]

Hear, hear! I’d say it’s like magic, as rare as it is.

[@phoenixrobinson4804]

Anything from Tom waits is a precious gift.

[@danceswithdirt7197]

I'm not happy about too many things in this life anymore but I'm sure glad I got to hear Tom Waits.

[@EvanFowler]

This is the first time in my life that I've received any measurable benefit from subscribing to any mailing list. This is spec-goddamn-tacular.

[@sparklinshadow]

Feel the same bro

[@RyanThompsonPhoto]

Not sure if you are a fan of his or not, but Nick Cave's Red Hand Files is a mailing list where he responds to fan questions. Its typically about handling grief, but you get a glimpse into his creative process. He isn't selling anything either, just doing it purely because he wants to. It is a mailing list you might get something out of.

[@TheRocknRollGhost]

I second what this man said. Hear, hear!

[@RichardMorgans-cb4os]

Same!!

[@rossellacattaneo4663]

Same!!!!!!!!

[@danielthomasmoran]

I have been a Tom fan since the 70's and I am sure that I can name no other singer who can so capably put across such complex emotions with only their voice. A dear old friend worked for the violinist, Itzhak Perlman and was a dedicated listener of classical music. One evening after dinner at our house I played a video from the 70's of Tom doing Tom Traubert's Blues. By the time it was done she was weeping and went the next day to buy some of his music. That is what I am talking about. This song is gorgeous and it could not be just so with anyone else singing it. Bravo.

[@redlanternrecords]

I had a similar experience when I played Kentucky Avenue to my daughter, by the end was in tears saying it was one of the most beautiful things she had ever listened to. This is such a lovely thing to get 25 years after the original version.

[@AlexHolmes.]

Wonderful story, thankyou so much for sharing-

[@mihnea297]

Fucking brilliant. Brings tears to my eyes. There is at least one authentic musician left in America.

[@fliprim]

Tom 'n' Kathleen are writers of songs, rooted in what it is to be human, and that are, thereby, timeless. They'll be unearthed time and again like the work of great poets, novelists and playwrights to find a truer history of our mutual adventuring. Tom delivers with more gravitas and dignity than any performing today.

[@TheLeave46n2]

Saddened it took me 40 years to discover this wonderful man but also convinced he reach me at the right time.

[@michaelgibson-i6b]

One of my greatest regrets was missing the Glitter and Doom tour in Atlanta back around 2008. I was in Atlanta, but had a planned trip overseas which I wouldn't cancel. Turns out, Rolling Stone, NPR and others were there. It was said that night was his finest performance of his entire career. Said he performed songs nobody thought was possible outside a studio environment. Love his extremely rare talent and am glad I've been alive when he was here.

[@kaseywilson12]

This.

[@NowReadThis]

I was 13 so I had no choice. If I miss seeing him live entirely, I’ll lose my mind.

[@laurieburnside5300]

@@michaelgibson-i6b yeah, that was an amazing performance. I came across a recording of it a few years later. It's nice to put it on and relive the experience.

[@RichardMorgans-cb4os]

That is stunning. Tom Waits makes this shitty world a better place.

[@ILoveTomWaitsMusic]

Every Tom Wait's song is a gemstone. But this is considered a blue diamond. True words from the heart, we are so fortunate to have known your music and words, it makes our days more valuable. Surely, our lives would be less interesting without your work :)

[@upbeatsarcastic8217]

Never let the weeds grow higher than the garden, Always keep a saphire in your mind, Always keep a diamond in your mind. One of the best lyrics of all time.

[@allandranberg8423]

You realize they are missing from this version, yes?

[@joeyjojoe9459]

@@allandranberg8423 really wish he included it in this version. i wonder why he didn't. maybe it wasn't written yet but idk, who knows. one of the best lyrics of all time for me though.

[@allandranberg8423]

@@joeyjojoe9459 As it is one of the many "Mule Variations" I'm fine it omitted from this version. I think the line is something he had kicking around. Eventually becoming the song "Diamond in your Mind" that Tom lent to Solomon Burke for his 2002 Grammy winning album Don't Give Up On Me

[@oatkeroder]

I've loved Tom for 4+ decades. No one else like him.

[@goat9199]

My dad flew with me to see you live. It is his 70th birthday in two days, and the whole family is throwing him a party. Thanks for the memories.

[@theghostoftomjoad9079]

Praying he does one more tour before he’s done.

[@dye5915]

new Tom Waits Music to my ears. maybe well see a new album one day 💔

[@AndreaAustoni]

New? This song came out in 1999. THis is just a stripped down version

[@dye5915]

@@AndreaAustoni I'm obviously very aware of the facts thanks but considering it's not been released it makes it new music and open the door to futher coment and tell whoever is in charge of the account the fans are here, still living in hope that we may seen hear one more brand new album wthout having to write an essy.

[@grim_lion]

Wow, I will never get tired of his voice. Beautiful.

[@bluthndrbear]

Please go on tour.

[@ppickren]

Yes! To Floriduh! When it’s cooler!🥵😂❤️

[@Blend_No.47]

Such a treat to see Tom Waits’ genius bring us all here together in today’s fragmented world. Much respect and love to all my fellow beings out here. Cheers to our impeccable taste!

[@TheRocknRollGhost]

The shovel Tom carries is both the world’s heaviest and its most pristine. That’s how he’s able to give us all these gems.

[@susanmiller4330]

thanks, Mr. Waits and Ms. Brennan. I have been listening to your music since the 90s, and this album came out about half my life ago. I'll never get tired of it. This version's got a much more contemplative vibe--maybe exactly what we need right now in America. Godspeed and may you make lots more music. I'll be waiting and listening.

[@samcorbett8783]

Damn....This replay button will never know the end of it

[@matthewreed5568]

This radically changes a song I've been listening to for a quarter of a century. That doesn't ever happen. Even better, it's a really good variation. Thank you.

[@jas282]

What doesn't never happen?

[@arielwertlen6709]

I have often lamented the fact that I would never see Tom Waits live, and more recently I had started to lament that I would never hear a new Tom Waits song. Luckily, in one case, I was wrong! Thank you for all you've done for music Mr. Waits.

[@ronh.798]

There is NOBODY I want to see live more than Tom.

[@arielwertlen6709]

@@ronh.798Agreed.

[@skyloren6833]

Saw him back in the 90s. He entered the Beacon Theater in NYC from the back of the house, throwing handfuls of confetti to the audience, singing the Black Rider though a bullhorn. It only got wilder from there. I hope somehow you get your wish to see him.

[@arielwertlen6709]

@@skyloren6833that sounds like an incredible experience. Thank you for your kind words!

[@davidtaylor7137]

Just when I thought storytelling and emotion were waging a battle in the music industry, Tom comes along and adds a sliver of hope.

[@chdd99]

This has brought me so much comfort the past few months.

[@bokenchicken]

Been starving for some new Tom........this made my belly feel good.......Thank You TW for sharing your craft

[@placidpond]

What a beautiful song. Consider it a blessing if we can wake up and serve each other on this blue marble.

[@MAC_HAMMER]

Tom's genius still somehow goes unnoticed by the common folk, but it's truly their loss

[@keithwigley1256]

The common folk ? They have lost their folk ..and are voting for Trump instead....

[@meximick]

Such a haunting and loving take on an already amazing song. Tom and Kathleen are American treasures. Their gifts will bless listeners forever.

[@ItchybackSubtletouch]

Thanks for another priceless gift! Keep inspiring everyone who’s blessed to hear and feel the soulfulness of your voice and lyrics! God bless.

[@Sir-Cordyceps]

And here I thought I would never get anything form Tom's mail list. Thank you Tom for being you ❤

[@ShirleyKeener]

Saw him in 1969 in San Diego. Never heard a voice with so much emotion. Those were days of roses.

[@sirsplintfastthepungent1373]

If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not going.

[@brianjcorby]

Outstanding.... I'd love to hear something new Tom! But I'll take this new version of an old one....just killer

[@randylunsford1077]

Damn what a great cap to an amazing day. Feeling grateful for sure. Tom Waits has been there through the ups and the downs as they come. Today is up, tomorrow may be down but the music is beautiful.

[@MellyWilliams]

I dared not even hope we'd get new Tom Waits music, oh my!!!!!!!

[@stevens.5536]

2024...guess it's time for all of us to get behind the mule...

[@bluespupil414]

Mules and elephants both drop on anyone behind them. 😉🤔

[@ohdannyboy4727]

Sheesh feels like I was born behind one.

[@RobertSlover]

any more barn yard animal metaphors??? steve.

[@hyperboleonahalfshell9652]

@@bluespupil414 they are not the same.

[@JonnyRecaps]

It's been a long time since I've set my phone next to me at bed time and thrown a song on repeat.

[@flyingalienqueen]

So happy to be on the mailing list right now. 🖤

[@mikemorgan8588]

Too real for a lot of people. History is a hard teacher…

[@baldeagle3161]

Now that's the most amazing version by the most amazing singer

[@TheBrandyBean]

Saw Tom on the Glitter & Doom tour 🤘 One of the top 5 concerts of my life ✨️

[@serbancalugar235]

I only discovered Tom a couple years ago and i've been a massive fan since. I live far from the US but i know that if he schedules a show anytime soon I'll pack my bags and fly there. He's old now but he's a legend that lived a time and life that i dream of having had witnessed. Tom i really hope to see you play live one day, you re my greatest inspiration

[@jonnyleroyaltepeter7716]

What a wonderful surprise!!

[@josephharris4468]

Tom Waits for president.

[@benjamincorum1951]

We all need more TW in our lives. Thanks for sharing.

[@bluesfrankthebone9431]

Nobody sing like Tom Waits, God loves him.

[@DuleBajic]

Don't mention god or jesus, if you listen carefully to Tom's lyrics you will notice the sarcasm on the subject

[@bluesfrankthebone9431]

@@DuleBajic I know the Tom Waits lyrics there is sacarms,I talking about he is a genius cos God touched him with his own wond, is my own interpretation

[@MrMech1969]

Good old Jason P introduced me to Tom’s music in college. I didn’t appreciate him then, but I sure do now. Lovely and so good to hear this wonderful new variation.

[@professor_bart5410]

Thank you Tom! Craving for some new stuff here… I saw you life in Antwerp, Belgium, with the Real Gone tour in 2005…fantastic….still recovering form it! Praying for a new album some day ☺️

[@RedeyePerc]

The album version now makes more sense to me after hearing this take.

[@CapnJanky]

Been waiting 40 years for him to play a show in Toronto....Jesus Tom!! Get here!!

[@BarbAbelle-f9p]

Yes! Pleaseeee!

[@laurieburnside5300]

I had to do a few road trips, but I've seen him over a dozen times, and every time, it was freaki'n amazing! Loving this version of GBTM!

[@CapnJanky]

@laurieburnside5300 sadly the arrow has maneuvered its way to the clouds 🫠

[@raindog428]

@@CapnJanky nooooooo

[@christianschultz4985]

Jesus Tom! I was just speculatin on a hypothesis.

[@artpestov]

Это же прекрасно

[@lost_boy]

I was having a shit day until this popped up on my feed.

[@quetange8168]

Love the background noises, very waitsian. Sounds like an old chair, children, birds and mouses.

[@cybervotan]

Beautiful! Wonderful (as always) voice and delicate, but with character music setting! Thank you!

[@gillianellis5897]

Thank you Tom. Thanks for staying here.

[@lorrainelamort1037]

Beautiful & evocative - Tom can still make me cry ❤️X

[@AlexHolmes.]

Waits will always be king in my eyes & ears, that man has inspired me so much it’s almost derivative of me

[@alanlahaise6958]

Been listening to your music since ‘83 and am constantly discovering new things about your work!! Love it. And am very pleased that my two sons are also fans!!

[@eternalmod]

Getting this image tattooed on my body immediately

[@MESSERBAND]

What a treasure! Thank you Tom.

[@iTautra]

Distorted Wurlitzer? This is a fabulous song, in row of all the other fabulous songs from Tom Waits, one of very few artists I could be interested in watching live. Rough version, Wurlitzer has character, just like Tom.

[@leadfootpress]

That's a whole lotta soul. Very nice. Serious over modulation, adds a nice disturbance to the ears.

[@gpgazette]

More new music please, Tom. “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more”

[@bladome]

Oh Tom we miss you so much!!

[@davidhamilton7780]

Sadly, the chances of me getting to see Tom on stage are rapidly diminishing. I live in hope.

[@seanjones180]

Isn't that near Wrexham?

[@JosepMas-w5k]

Everything that man touches gets gold!!!

[@littleblockser8d840]

came here from Will Wood's new album :-) you are an amazing artist thank you for blessing us with your voice 🙏

[@freetickeys]

My intro to Mr. Waits was "The Piano Has Been Drinking" around 1976-77. I've been a fan ever since. I never got to see him live and I've been to hundreds of concerts. I sure wish I had gotten the opportunity.

[@bingerz237]

Phenomenal. Now, if I could just get an album's worth of this kind of thing, I'd be good for about at least a year. How about it, ANTI-?

[@wulfgold]

I'll sob if there's a version of Hold On - this is oddly timely, beautiful and wholly appreciated.

[@SplendidProgress]

There appears to be this relentless wave trying to tear us all apart and fight each other.... Thankfully music brings us together...

[@rajsabharwal6840]

I never get enough of Tom Wait's voice and his moving lyrics.

[@kennethross3567]

Gonna make sure my son has some of Mr Waits queued up for the wake I hope he throws for me. There will be a lot of Tom played that day. Cancer is beating me up. So knowing they’re be lots of dancin on the dirt while I sleep.

[@GoodFriday-x3e]

💖💖💖

[@jon_the_guanlong]

Hands down better than the original. So haunting I love it!

[@Dafalex22]

LUV' Waits......this song serves as a great "demo" that requires the rest of the band coming in at the minute mark to make it a "fait du complet"..........🖤♠

[@m.sharon]

I cant believe this gift! As heavy as it is, it makes me feel like I am floating. Thank you, Sir.

[@austincalhoun1752]

Thanks Tom for the release first found you in a record store while I was in rehab on a outing I remember getting back to our little section of the building and putting the disc in the player I sank in to another world my head buzzed with your voice all night

[@chdd99]

Finally one of the “variations”

[@jakewaldron2078]

It's not often that i come across a song that i have to close my eyes and fully absorb, but it's almost always Tom that does it to me

[@Puisheen]

All's right in the world with new Tom Waits to enjoy

[@peterottes6900]

It's always a good day when I hear Tom Waits..

[@Jivetuna]

We miss you, Tom!!

[@Toadonthetable]

Loved the original mule related song you did. This one's a pretty mule too. My sister died a few months back. You'd be surprised how surprised i was that your music helped. Thanks for being you

[@Gazzkirk]

What a beautiful version of a great song. It's interesting how in this version it feels more present. It sounds like the singer saw what he sings about. In the original version it sounds like he singing about things he's heard of. I don't know how he does it, but his story telling abilities are simply amazing.

[@elsaelectra9963]

I listened to this 100 times now already. Plus, gotta say this, Tom is not only the best songwriter in the world, but also the best singer. ❤

[@rossellacattaneo4663]

Yeessss!!!!!!

[@Moreofnothing99]

One of the few good things I find about getting older, is continuing to discover the depth and brilliance of your work Tom. Don't let this go to your head man, but what a legend, truly one of a kind my friend. God Bless....

[@carrollbj9768]

How wonderful to get some 'new' material from Tom! I love this :-)

[@Tsureiki]

Please do one last tour, Tom. I know it can be hard for someone your age but if you can, please, for the newer fans that haven't gotten to see you live. I love your music so much.

[@JohnWickPresents]

Wow, this is so different, and also equally cool. :)

[@winesnout]

Play it live for us Tom. At least on TV. What a great song, what a fantastic surprise. Hello from Germany.

[@kerriar]

Like Tom, born. in '49 and still above ground. Jeez, this guy just gets better with age.

[@davidhorn5549]

Oh my, what a gift. Love this version. Something old, something new.

[@CrusadiaIX]

That Sins of My Father verse sent me down a long and bumpy road, good Lord.

[@kent.merritt]

When I got an email this morning stating, "New Music from Tom Waits" I just about choked on my Cap'n Crunch. It's been so, so long since I've seen those words, "New Music from Tom Waits." God, we miss your music, Tom. Thanks for releasing this. Surely there are more gems like this one stored away in some dusty vault somewhere. Heck, I'd listen to Tom clip his toenails!