Tom Waits "Closing Time" (50th Anniversary) rockabilly talking about my past

talking about my past

the album pays homage to everyone from Elvis Presley to Eudora Welty while shedding a bright light on the darker aspects of the country's legacy

circa 2002

He was joined by rapper Tilo and released their self-titled album that same year

Tom Waits "Closing Time" (50th Anniversary) rockabilly talking about my past50th Anniversary Limited Edition of Closing Time on double vinyl with half speed mastering from Abbey Road Studios. Closing Time has become a cornerstone of his fans milieu and has been endlessly covered by other artists, most famously the Eagles (Ol55) and most recently on a 2021 covers album featuring Jeff Tweedy and Andrew Bird. Included in Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Song Writers of All Time and a 2011 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,