Tom visits Dave during the 'Swordfishtrombones' era in 1983.
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@Jeffjr8atUNI4 жыл бұрын
Every 6 months or so I go down a tom waits rabbit hole and spend a few hours watching old interviews. Amazing talent.
@sumo-ninja Жыл бұрын
What's he building in there
@luvpants20122 жыл бұрын
"I know a place where a royal flush can never beat a pair." Such an incredible lyricist, and why Bob Dylan refers to him as one of his secret heroes.
@chilblain1 Жыл бұрын
Tom Waits, Bob Dill, the singin pickle, & Randy Newman. Inheritors of twain yo.
@lindahoyt56907 жыл бұрын
I could hang out in a room full of people like Tom and feel totally at ease. It's the "normal" plastic people that scare the hell out of me.
@ciaranosullivan93525 жыл бұрын
Linda Hoyt Same here Linda , You hit the proverbial nail on the head.
@tylerwiltse12683 жыл бұрын
He probably has 6 different outcomes for whatever he’s trying to say, I would just like to hear the 6 alternative versions of this that it could’ve been in a compilation
@misterroboto88812 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Plus he is criminally ignored by the mainstream. I'm guessing he likes it that way
@robertkees60483 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite clips of Tom performing, and I've probably watched it 50 times if I've watched it once, but today is the first time I've been able to watch it since my Mom passed away. It always made me cry before she passed, but it didn't this time, it's kind of weird, I thought I'd lose it, but I've been afraid for no reason, I'm glad I finally got back to it, now it's safe to come back again. I love you Mom, you too Tom, and thanks.
@OffhandDelivery9 жыл бұрын
Still seems like the coolest guy in the room even when he's nervous as hell. Tom Waits ladies and gentlemen. Most artistic artist that ever graced a stage.
@SynysterGoose9 жыл бұрын
This is the influence of leadgers joker
@OffhandDelivery9 жыл бұрын
this is Tom fucking Waits. The influence of millions. And that ain't no joke
@BubblingSyphilisSund9 жыл бұрын
OffhandDelivery A-fuckin-men.
@barquedust9 жыл бұрын
Nobody can tell a tale with grit and texture like this ol wolf.
@samirafriis7 жыл бұрын
He's not nervous, he's never nervous! High maybe, or drunk...
@bluebow687 жыл бұрын
Not many artist have brought me to tears..Waits does it with so many of his tunes..
@calebm647710 жыл бұрын
Dave is an absolute comedic genius and Tom is one step ahead of him. A true artist.
@v.f.8 жыл бұрын
This man's voice... Unbelievable..
@robfalgiano9 жыл бұрын
This is from when America was still a wild frontier intellectually and musically. Just before corporations swallowed the entire culture, homogenizing people into numb emotion-free oblivion. All the greats are weirdos, b/c at heart everyone is a weirdo, but some people actually let it show.
@antarctic85609 жыл бұрын
Agreed Rob. This politically correct bullshit society we live in today has reached the nadir of humanity, let me tell you. I refuse to partake in it, and I don't give a shit what anyone thinks. If I want to smoke, I do, and I'll say what's on my mind as well.
@thebatman42799 жыл бұрын
antarctic Hear hear! :D Fuck society!!!
@Kamoblue9 жыл бұрын
Great comment
@garyyukich27559 жыл бұрын
This guy is too much-saw him long ago playing the piano has been drinking with his foot...on the nickel-Ruby's arms-one of the greats
@robfalgiano8 жыл бұрын
Letsbang Okay Sure, anything can be turned into a trend, even being "weird" (Lady Gaga?). Though that random weirdness is transparent, whereas weird "genius" is much more complex and intriguing (Tom Waits, others). And lasting, because it's not playing for fame or cash, its playing for its own creative expression.
@amcsibozgor679110 жыл бұрын
Waits has always amazed me with how low-key and genuinely shy he seems during interviews and confident and bombastic and expressive in his music. He truly communicates who he is through the music he makes.
@miralabualjadail420610 жыл бұрын
don't know about the shy part ,low key, yes
@berryhomchas2 жыл бұрын
Artists are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide.
@lordkorner4 жыл бұрын
Its a fact that no matter how long you live you will never encounter the wealth of great music that exists, Im so glad Ive come to know the music of Mr Waits.
@PlayNiceFolks3 жыл бұрын
I will live forever
@ginnydupuy37106 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song. Amazing artist. Sometime around this time, my good friend and I "stalked" Tom in the French Quarter. We acted on a tip, after seeing a John Prine show, and my friend knew where he was at. We found him alone, standing at the bar, his head down, staring at his drink, with a hat blocking any real view of his face. I avoided any eye contact when he'd look up. We were so struck by his coolness and apparent desire to be left alone, that neither of us could approach him....haaaaaaaa. Good times. I miss my friend, Joe.
@Mrsilenciobackgammon6 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@maiabrittany2 жыл бұрын
We need more Tom Waits & Dave Letterman's in this world. Both huge talents in their fields, though I reckon Tom could have made a living as a comedian. Respect. I particular like Tom's ballads, no one (except maybe Nick Cave) sings one better.
@kymlardnerofficial Жыл бұрын
Suddenly I'm in Tom's world and I've left my troubles behind.
@teob11765 жыл бұрын
He temporarily cures my depression
@richard_d_bird11 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this on tv when it aired. That was the first time I ever heard of tom waits. One of the best things I ever saw on tv I thought.
@louisboyer39199 жыл бұрын
music and comedy was so strong the personalities seemed so stronger in those days.
@TheBachedPotato10 жыл бұрын
This was being filmed around the exact moment I was being born. Jesus God that is awesome.
@Zirc0nium698 жыл бұрын
Isn't it great that for over 30 years now Tom Waits and David Lynch have clearly had the same hairdresser?
@whodoobucrew29607 жыл бұрын
Otto Toksik jarmush too
@rosalievaldes56476 жыл бұрын
Throw Lyle Lovett in the mix as well
@mic9827 жыл бұрын
Wild, whacky, weird and quite unique. It's more people like Tom that our world needs, not less, imo. But something tells me God dispenses them in just the right doses as we need them. It's too bad so many people miss the medicine.
@anicetoogumoro62087 жыл бұрын
First time to hear this guy sing after a string of solid interviews. Never knew his name before today, but I must say, I missed out and must catch up. Peace
@mefi97886 жыл бұрын
Aniceto Ogumoro I only recently really started listening to him. Amazing. Love this guy
@arex826 жыл бұрын
Timeless. I was 18 mos old when he performed this. Discovered it in my twenties and have been mesmerized ever since. Hats off to you, Mr. Waits. For this, and the rest of your legendary catalogue
@lucindachinn396311 жыл бұрын
I love Tom Waits. Wish he would tour again.
@robertmarinelli81588 жыл бұрын
Seeing this in 1983 was my first encounter with Tom Waits, I cannot believe I found this. I ran to the early VCR and recorder it after the first few lines, I was in love.
@j72868 жыл бұрын
I first saw Waits on the old Soundstage talk show, hosted by Chip Monck, and was blown away. Went out and bought Nighthawks at the Diner, and saw him in person 4 times between 75 and 76. Got to meet him, and he paid for the drinks for my husband and myself.
@jimbackus31728 жыл бұрын
That's great! Very cool.
@MikeLazarus8 жыл бұрын
Tom Waits ... Always brilliant, often hilarious
@Malouco7 жыл бұрын
Mike Lazarus he is one of a kind. Like Bowie and Pop.
@mistercharlie88278 жыл бұрын
I believe that's the great bassist George Duvivier on the upright in what may have been his last performance. He died of cancer in 1985. God bless George. Hope you're playin' in a swingin' band wherever you are.
@hetmanjz8 жыл бұрын
Indeed it is: 9:56
@mistercharlie88278 жыл бұрын
HaHa! I didn't bother to watch the second song. My loss! Such great stuff.
@hetmanjz8 жыл бұрын
Mister Charlie It was waiting for you!
@shaunpearson79057 жыл бұрын
OH yeah! He played with Eric Dolphy, Herbie Nichols, Randy Weston, Oliver Nelson - good stuff.
@stockyphilb76637 жыл бұрын
Never heard of that guy. Thanks for sharing.
@GregDrayGregDray12 жыл бұрын
Tom Waits is one of the most honest musicians I have ever had the pleasure to know of. His sons are truely from the heart. (I know you're not supposed to end a sentence in a preposition)
@hotlov723 жыл бұрын
It's funny...I always thought sons were fron the womb?
@earthangel8730 Жыл бұрын
You didn't end a sentence with a preposition (from). You ended a sentence with a prepositional phrase. As far as sentence structure goes, that is well formed.
@moncorp19 жыл бұрын
On the Nickel. Man, that's powerful stuff.
@luvpants20122 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love that lyric about the royal flush never beating a pair. Brilliant.
@johnvndonut8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mrsilenciobackgammon for posting and thank you to David Letterman for putting this wonderful loon on the tv box.
@muzicsalesman Жыл бұрын
Well, shit. Here we go again; I watched one, now I have to watch them all.
@mayormc9 жыл бұрын
Very classic. Swordfishtrombones still stands as one of the most unique albums. What a character and amazing talent.
@MarkCodyDirtAndMingle6 жыл бұрын
Genius...what a wonderful piece of footage.
@toofoolish9 жыл бұрын
i had the carlos skit on my answering machine for about a year ... less than a week after i took it off i came home to find a message on the machine "lori chapman, tom waits here ..." he was looking for a stylist for the Swordfish Trombones album cover (which i ultimately did) ... imagine if he'd phoned a week earlier
@holdencaustic7 жыл бұрын
lori chapman wow!!!!
@kitpalmer15836 жыл бұрын
the Carlos skit? you mean Franks Wild Years, from the album you supposedly worked on?🤔
@dijohnle84606 жыл бұрын
when did she say that?
@jimbackus31726 жыл бұрын
lori chapman very nice work. You captured the essence of the album perfectly.
@GabrielKerr6 жыл бұрын
That... Is awesome.
@AgeOfBile12 жыл бұрын
How does this not have any comments? People need to stop watching American Idol and watch AN American Idol instead! The culture is truly broken.
@Davett534 жыл бұрын
In 1983, Tom was 34,....a mere babe. He's still around in 2019,...and he just turned 70. He's plodded along, kept turning out amazing albums,....wait until 1999, when he creates Mule Variations. It'll blow your mind.
@dom97628 жыл бұрын
Lmao i never noticed until now but i can hear a jazzy Steve-O in his voice
@penske_material8 жыл бұрын
that's the first thing I heard too
@Zlayzey7 жыл бұрын
Or Heath Ledger's Joker
@garnerday71496 жыл бұрын
You ever spoke to a junkie? Smoking things that should not be smoked and throwing up from liquor will give you a voice like a demon doing his best.
@mactheAnimal798 Жыл бұрын
What a Poet! Give those poorest and backstreet peoples a voice. Love!
@miguellevy12 жыл бұрын
I have been commenting on other songs, but i'll say it again... This man is a music monster, and will always be heard by me, hopefully by all of you
@danitodd94826 жыл бұрын
Amazing that no one there really gets him. They all laugh but he was simply being himself. Love TW
@jmarts7156 жыл бұрын
They broke the mold after the creation of Tom Waits. Beyond cool.
@MrCook122710 жыл бұрын
I can't help but cry every time I listen to this song. For those of us with a clue what it's like to live on the street, it's obvious that Tom Waits gets it. Every word rings true. I don't think Letterman knew the complexity and depth of TW in 1983. In later interviews he shows a bit more respect, not looking for Tom to be a clown.
@MrCook122710 жыл бұрын
***** I think my reply to you was deleted because I added a link to my cover of "Coney Island Baby" here on youtube. It's an extra step, but you can find it and other cover songs I've done on my channel, MrCook1227's Channel. If you make the effort to look, thank you and I hope you enjoy the songs.
@jasonenosart7 жыл бұрын
Even in this interview, you can tell Letterman is trying not to make Waits look like a clown while Waits gets his laughs. He plays along, but he never ostracizes.
@peterbliek86146 жыл бұрын
Tom Waits is such a comforting artist
@absoluteego6 жыл бұрын
what?
@randynixon50596 жыл бұрын
MrCook Amen...
@brianwood7237 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware of Dave, or Tom, until at least 85...if I had seen this when I was 13, I'd probably of changed the channel back to MTV😂
@DRFW19629 жыл бұрын
Can never decide Tom singing, which is quite good, or Tom in uberHowlingWolf mode. Genius regardless. The key changes in this are superb.
@wilhelmmikalsen80746 жыл бұрын
This man Is pure class
@jackcarraway4707 Жыл бұрын
I like how out of all the tracks on Swordfishtrombone, he picked the short spoken word one.
@btm4505 жыл бұрын
If only the music industry had the artistic integrity and intelligence of this time! Thank goodness for The Ben Folds, Amanda Palmer’s and Andrew Birds of today not that they get the recognition they deserve hopefully true artists will not be buried by mainstream pop garbage. We can only hope!
@sandyman196010 жыл бұрын
loved seeing this guy being interviewed
@lisamcmullan64842 жыл бұрын
He,s just so cool without even any effort ,a wordsmith and excellent musician 👌
@DirkGastonGrave11 жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I started. Sitting in a room, smoking, drinking, reading Buk and listening to Tom Waits, that's EXACTLY it!
@nathanwheeler91294 жыл бұрын
He’s so good and always has been.
@AUdioHipster10 жыл бұрын
Man i like this ...intel i read the below posts... then i went to FUBR there 2 ... good entertainment stands the test of time... Cheers Tom great entreating song writing... we here at AudioHIpster love it.
@Tommyfazz8 жыл бұрын
Quality always- clever as always
@JoakimHaloReach12 жыл бұрын
Well, this man is legendary, and so original. To bad that there arent many of my generation that listen to Tom Waits.
@PawnShopRockers5 жыл бұрын
I love the FLY on your picture. I kept wanting to brush it away. Very good.
@trapper29 жыл бұрын
Why this great talent was not one of the so called platinum acts only proves the words of PT Barnum to be right 'on the nickel' . Tom is great as always, there's so much wit and compassion in that gravelly voice.
@deeleym27408 жыл бұрын
Brilliant man! Brilliant.
@hayseedpunkash12 жыл бұрын
I was a baby when this came out. Wish I had been old enough to enjoy it..... True legend.
@TheSkyCheif12 жыл бұрын
Such an honest character. Id love to be as free as Tom Waits.
@yankeedoodlecajun9 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful.
@spongebobslushpants110 жыл бұрын
A recurring theme in all these interviews with Tom as a young man just show all these interviewers trying to make fun of him, or make him look batshit. It's crazy that Tom dealt with it as well as he did.
@xmagicxx019 жыл бұрын
Waits is going with it because hes a song writer for the people, he don't care about showing off!
@xmagicxx019 жыл бұрын
Hell I think its more bad ass that he went through rough times and can take it like a man, then showing off some flashy shit that don't mean anything to him!
@shafersongs Жыл бұрын
It worked for both of them
@douglasdog16 жыл бұрын
Originally was going to skip the performance and go straight to the interview, but it was captivating to listen to him and what his next line was going to be. A true entertainer.
@mmchenry10 жыл бұрын
Simply one of the BEST !
@EstimatedProphet9210 жыл бұрын
i got a new pack of menthols and a half gallon of the cheapest vodka i could find... lets get into this shit
@blindreefer12 жыл бұрын
Tom Waits was 45 years old the day he was born
@turducken66512 жыл бұрын
brilliant, I fell in love with Tom Waits when he was inadvertently put on a Beatnik Box set I bought about 18 years ago.
@richierich7945 Жыл бұрын
Truly stunning words emotions animations and creativity that never came from anything corporate or anything commercial. This was truly what America was rooted in in art and music until pop came to ruin America's dream
@thecaptainnoah7 жыл бұрын
One of the Greatest Artist of our time.
@TheHlokey12 жыл бұрын
isn't it great there's an audience for Tom Waits? Not for everyone, but he sure is cool. No one like him.
@TeeKay198 жыл бұрын
I remember this -- just before Christmas. A rumor (maybe true) was that Waits only agreed to appear if he could do "On the Nickel." Supposedly the producers didn't like a "downer" of a song on the show. I always felt Letterman retained a bit of integrity by having Waits and also McCoy Tyner on his show several times over the years.
@kyledieterich50207 жыл бұрын
Very cool rumor. I choose to believe it. One thing I loved about Letterman was his taste in music. It was obvious that he genuinely enjoyed a large majority of artists that were presented on his show. When he retired it was like another source of great music was shut off in the modern era. Truly a shame. I really think it'd be amazing if he could do something that re-opened that pipeline of artistry. Weekly youtube video with a musical guest or two and have them just talk, interact, play songs. Something. Several of my favorite artists I learned of through his late night shows. Waits was one of them. Thanks Dave.
@TeeKay197 жыл бұрын
I think Paul Shaffer had a lot to do with the musical guests. He knew everyone, in a lot of genres, too. I thought one of the best segments, or at least it was one of my favorites, was Shaffer & Stevie Wonder in a "name that tune" contest. I think it was a tie, but it was fun and awesome. I may be mis-remembering it, but I think Shaffer would play a few notes on the organ and Stevie would name it, and Stevie would hum or scat-sing a few notes and Paul would nail it. Just plain fun.
@holdencaustic7 жыл бұрын
TeeKay19 Letterman has always had the best musical guests
@JoeCiliberto6 жыл бұрын
The great George Duvivier on upright bass.. Rest in Peace Mr. Duvivier with my best friend Coz, no longer on the nickel but up in heaven.
@shadenfreude115 ай бұрын
Freaking Genius!
@SPRPhilly11 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this.
@jamesbradshaw33898 ай бұрын
There is a great similarity between Shane McGowan & Tom Waites, Shane was what Tom sang and wrote about
@joehaywood12363 жыл бұрын
The first of many appearances to come on Letterman.
@TheOnlyNonie11 жыл бұрын
woah letterman has been here for ages!
@The3rdGunman8 жыл бұрын
Heath Ledger comments on Tom Waits videos is the new Columbine comments on KMFDM videos Please let it go in 2016....Been better part of a decade.
@czrio9 жыл бұрын
MAN, THATS ONE COOL CAT
@jocotti8 жыл бұрын
Thx for posting this.
@wordhurler12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this.
@DarkeningSkies19 жыл бұрын
Check out bassist George Duvivier's discography some time as well... a jazz legend.
@gerrythrash9 жыл бұрын
DarkeningSkies1 Yes!
@sdovas8 жыл бұрын
I can remember watching this when it was first broadcast, psyched to see Tom on Letterman, and HOLY CHRISTMAS he's got George F'ing Duvivier playing bass for him on On The Nickel!!! Amazing, I was in heaven, and it's a thrill to be able to see it again and weird - out my kids by getting them to see it.
@nunzio-hv8xt2 жыл бұрын
He's much more comfortable with Dave than he was in his Mike Douglas interview I love the Australia interview too
@nunzio-hv8xt2 жыл бұрын
I love how he sings on the nickel he obviously has a deep love of this song FANFUCKINTASTIC
@tylerwiltse12683 жыл бұрын
Let’s take a moment to realize that if Steve-O was trained vocally intensely he would sound like Tom waits
@thechunkyone7118 Жыл бұрын
Him and Duncan trussel ha
@hazi1089 жыл бұрын
i believe that was " frank's wild years."
@graffinator12 жыл бұрын
every other word is a goddamned new detail. man is a consummate storyteller
@randynixon50596 жыл бұрын
Nowadays no one would even understand this man. When I was just trying to figure out how things are a lot of conversations sounded like this, no alcohol required. A lot of ww2 vets spent 30+ years in the netherworld of semi functional society. I respect the man's dignity while others laugh uncomfortably...
@xaviergutierrez87863 жыл бұрын
Tom Waits and a piano - wow...
@88hunky9 жыл бұрын
first time I saw this. Incredible
@fosbury689 жыл бұрын
George Duvivier on bass. Wow.
@loveTrinityS12 жыл бұрын
simply brilliant. the best artist out there.
@anatchuv9 жыл бұрын
Funny guy, outstanding musician and poet.
@commentcopbadge66656 жыл бұрын
"If you're good at something, never do it for free!"
@xgoldlion07x11 жыл бұрын
Tom is literally the coolest person alive
@LGZ0243 жыл бұрын
No he's "literally" not. "Coolest" is a subjective term like greatest, best, worst it can't really be proven to be "literally" coolest, best, worst, ect. Let's make sure and not misuse and abuse the term literally please, thanks for your help... The Literally Constable
@lavachebeadsman88827 жыл бұрын
Dude!!! The fly in your profile picture scared the shit out of me! Took me a minute before I realized it wasn't real.
@dandrechesterfield54116 жыл бұрын
Tom is so nervous in this interview, it's really endearing
@jaschaheifetz9 жыл бұрын
George Duvivier. George Duvivier. Quarter note master.
@serenityseekerasmr58899 жыл бұрын
I just heard that Heath Ledger's Joker was based on Tom Waits' demeanor and mannerisms. After watching this, I think that might be accurate.
@serenityseekerasmr58899 жыл бұрын
Graham Carney Yep. Troy Baker.
@TheManTheMythD9 жыл бұрын
Eargasm ASMR Me too, buddy.
@Daddy0os9 жыл бұрын
He's even more Joker-like in his 70's interviews. Check those out.
@Spiff129 жыл бұрын
Beyond!
@serenityseekerasmr58899 жыл бұрын
Kenny Saunders Beyond to you as well, Sir!!!
@wenders9912 жыл бұрын
I love how at times it looks like Tom's left hand is playing the bass.
@gregmattox6 жыл бұрын
That 7 year old kid must have cool parents.
@DustWarden8 жыл бұрын
If most "spoken-word music"/"beat poetry" sounded like this, I might actually consider it a legitimate art form.
@DustWarden8 жыл бұрын
I meant the performance at the beginning, not the interview - but I'll wager if somebody laid a sweet standing-bass jazz line down behind the interview (or bits of it) it would sound just as fantastic.
@Vanidamann8 жыл бұрын
DustWarden t Lum thai Lum thai
@manningbartlett5227 жыл бұрын
Beat poetry, like hip-hop is certainly a valid art form. However both beat poetry and hip-hop suffer from being drowned in an ocean of worthless dreck, to the point where people can start to question if *anything* good has ever been produced.
@Mrsilenciobackgammon11 жыл бұрын
That's when he got married and started working with his wife. I've always likened it to Hitchcock's working relationship with his better half, a top notch partner who doesn't take a cut.