The Guitarists of Tom Waits | Chapter 1 | Closing Time to Franks Wild Years | Includes Tabs
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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!
Join me as I learn about:
Shep Cooke
Peter Klimes
Ray Crawford
Roland Bautista
Alvin Shine Robinson
Fred Tackett
Carlos Guitarlos
Marc Ribot
Chris Spedding
Keith Richards
Robert Quine
G.E. Smith
Morris Tepper
David Phillips
Larry Taylor
Joe Gore
Smokey Hormel
Larry LaLonde
Myles Boisin
Harry K Cody
And of course, Tom himself!
#tomwaits #guitarist
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 - เพลง
Chapter two is here!! th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
I can’t believe how many hardcore music fans have not listened to Tom Waits. When I first discovered him I listened to nothing else for about 2 years.
He is mysteriously addictive like that!
That happened to me too...went from "I hate his voice" to binge-listening in an instant.
I came for Mark Ribot, but stayed for Danny Eddy. So so good, thanks for making this happen. I can't wait for part II 🙂
Thanks MVH! Hopefully won't take me too much longer...
Same!
I saw Ribot with David Hidalgo in Denver a decade ago. The guy plays like the tastiest rocketship in the universe.
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
Hah we really do have almost identical music tastes! I love Tom Waits and Marc Ribot is one of my favourite guitarists
Amazing! I guess Good Music is Good Music, eh!
Not sure how I skidded, plopped and dropped to this video, but so glad I did. I had to pause and open separate windows for each guitarist mentioned so I could soak in all of that edutainment later. Thanks TH-cam "algorythym" but mostly Danny Eddy
Thank YOU, for finding it and letting me know!
I’m a drummer but Ribot is one of my favorite musicians. Love him with Waits but also with the Lounge Lizards, Electric Masada (or any John Zorn collab), and his own Cubanos Postizos. I believe he’s also left handed but plays right handed guitar. Great video!
Thanks Alex - I didn't know that about his left-handedness! I need to listen to some Zorn...
“Jockey Full of Bourbon” may be my all time fav solo Tasty playing mate! 🎸
Thanks for that feedback! Yeah, I loved learning that one.
Among the many things one could say about Waits, and about his guitars, is that often the electric ones come in too loud or too saturated. It's a clever, unsettling little attention grab. Cold Water and the solo on Falling Down are examples. But actually, I really like Tom's own playing. His fragmented acoustic is beautiful, and that damped rhythm thing he does on Cold Cold Ground or Hold On is gripping but also moving. For someone who's not seen as a guitarist, those are two real signature sounds. Great video, thanks!
Yes! Totally agree about Tom's playing - which I'll talk some more about in chapter 2. He has such an amazing feel when he plays. His rhythm parts look like nothing on the page. But when you hear him play it... Wow!
Great video! I get the distinct feeling that all other guitar-centric YTers (except Eric Haugen) haven’t even heard of Tom Waits despite the fact he’s one of the all-time favourites of almost every musician/music fan I know. He’s weird like that. He’s music aristocracy of the level of Dylan or the Beatles for anyone with alternative/experimental/intellectual tastes, but a non-entity to the rest of the population. Thanks for spreading the word!
Strange isn't it?! He's SO well know, but t the same time, he's almost hiding in plain sight! Thank you so much for enjoying and commenting. Chapter two is getting close - there have been a few guitar parts that have taken me quite some time to a) figure out and b) master.
So good, Danny! Love the slow unpacking of our genius Tom.
Thanks a heap Michael! More to come...
this was great! I knew about Ribot and Quine, but you answered SO many questions I had about Waits’ guitarists. Fantastic stuff!
Thanks for watching and commenting. So glad you got something out of it. Pt 2 is cominggg....
mate, this video is fantastic. thank you so much for making it!
Glad you enjoyed it - hope you've checked out part two!
Wow! This channel is brilliant. Stumbled upon it just now. Thanks. I love Tom. His music means the world to me.
Thanks heaps mate! I've just uploaded Part 2 - th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
This is so great! Can ´t wait for the next chapter……thank you for sharing!
Cheers Carl! I'm working on it mate.
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@@dannyeddyguitar man, what a wonderful deep dive!!! Thank you so much!! 🙏🎶👍🙌
Brilliant work, Danny. So cool to have a potted history of the great guitarists who worked with Tom.
Thanks Philip!
Excellent video mate! Can’t wait for part 2!
Thanks so much! I'm working on it.
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
Excellent vid. Thanks for the homework that went into it. Made my day!
Glad you enjoyed it, Nick! You can see part two here if you like:
th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
thank you SO MUCH for this. it's precisely what i was looking for. brilliant.
You're so very welcome, Hal!
Great show, loved it, very much appreciated the skill and personality of your presentation, and your amazing insights into the guitarists of one of my top favourite artists - the incredible Tom Waits. You done good mate 😊
Thanks for your kind words and support, David!
brilliant danny, thanks so much. cant wait for the next...stay well, keep smilin
Cheers, Joe. Actually, the next part is already up, mate! th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
that's truly great. Very informative, nicely presented - and kudos for playing all this really "left field" stuff so nicely and with so much joy and authority. I have loved listening to Tom Waits for decades.
Thanks heaps! It was definitely fun to make and play.
it's a pretty unique content for Tom Waits. lovely video, cheers!
Thanks! He's a pretty unique artist!
This is a wonderful expose!
Cheers, Carl! Thanks for watching.
Best video I've ever seen ... so far
Thanks Fabio. Let's hope chapter two lives up to the hype. ;)
Great video Danny really eye opening to hear about all the great guitarists this unique artist has collaborated with.
Thanks so much! Yeah, it was eye opening putting it together!
Thanks, these guys represent my favorite guitar styles and tones. I was lucky to have played with Marc Ribot back in the day and consider him a lifelong friend.
Wait! You... you... PLAYED WITH MARC RIBOT?!! Tell me more!
enjoyed this very much!
Glad you enjoyed it, Tim!
This was great- thanks, Danny
Thanks so much Dan!
Thank you for the tremendous diligence given to such a worthy subject, really appreciated the obvious care and effort you put into this - by about a minute in you had a new subscriber. As big of a fan of the incomparable Mr. Waits, I hadn't quite fathomed what a formidable list of stellar guitarists have graced his work. I had the honor of working with Fred Tackett (and L.F. drummer & founding member Richie Hayward, may he rest in peace,) on a short-lived band, knew of and was truly humbled by their myriad achievements, but I'd forgotten that Fred had played on Swordfish...!
On the Mark Ribot tip, I'd like to add my strong encouragement for the uninitiated to give the 1st Los Cubanos Postizos album a listen and prepare to be schooled in taste, touch and tone.
No way! You played with Fred and Richie?! That's mind-blowing! Thanks so much for checking out my video and for sharing - and for the Los Cubanos recommendation too!
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it, cyberman!
First video of your channel i ever watched, i just learned so much holy shit
Welcome aboard!! Thanks for watching.
Enjoyed this a great deal. Thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know.
Fantastic vid, right up my alley. Marc Ribot,David Hidalgo and Duke Robbiard are my faves.Also really appreciate the Ricky May album in the background.Nice work!!!
Huge thanks Marty. Good pickup - Ricky May was incredible!
Well, this made my day! Thanks!
I'm so glad it did Stephen! Thanks for watching.
Bloody marvellous! Enjoyed this amigo. Look forward to part 2.
Thanks Nulsh. A few of the pieces in part 2 are taking me quite some time to master... But it's getting close!
@@dannyeddyguitar Can't wait! I'm impressed at yer' skills in picking out and notating the guitar parts! Kudos.
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
first time viewer (came via a link from TW's channel). this is helpful and inspiring and knowledgeable and made my day!
Cheers Ian! Glad you got something out of it. Chapter 2 is close...
Nice job. Love Ribot's Prosthetic Cubans
Thanks Patrick! I haven't had time to listen to them yet. Will do ASAP.
Great video you obviously have a thing for the quirky style of Tom Waits. It's a joy to watch your playing too.
Thank you kindly, Gavin!
For someone with an interest in Tom Waits' guitarists, this is just ideal!
Thank you so much for making it. Lovely stuff.
Cheers Ben! Glad you liked it mate.
Killer! Pls do a lesson video on Tom's on parts. So simple, unique and hard to get right!
Thanks, have you seen this one? th-cam.com/video/NNN8Dnycdf8/w-d-xo.html
Damn fine video! Really opened my ears...
Thanks Godfrey! So glad it was enjoyable.
Finally a comprehensive guide on Tom Waits masterpieces . I'm discovering great guitar geniuses thanks to you ! Altough I saw Marc Ribot and his ceramic dogs playing in my hometown ,Ghent (Belgium) . Thank you very much !
You're very welcome! And I see you found the full version too!
@@dannyeddyguitar Yes thank you ! Great presentation ! I was wondering who would be able to talk about Tom Waits music for once ,and there you are ! And congratulation on you r interpretations of the intricate solos ! Really impressive !
That was great, learnt a lot thanks
Thanks so much for your support EW!
Very, very, very, well done, sir! Sub'd and rang...
Thank you so, so much! Part 2 is... close.
Great job
Thanks so much. I hope you found part 2...
You gave me a face splitting grin from beginning to end. I also first heard Tom on Hart attack and vine. I just went wow! I need more of this guy.
Happy I could bring a smile, Mark. Thanks heaps for watching and commenting. Chapter two is getting close...
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
Great video, I've loved Tom Waits for 45 years. My current favourite at the moment is Glitter and Doom played very loud in my car. Going out West rips! Thanks again, so much interesting information.
Thanks Alfred. Agree, Glitter and Doom is sensational. I've been flogging it lately - especially in preparation for part two of this series.
Hi Danny. My favorite guitar playing is on the glitter and doom, the part you throw away. That live version tears me apart every time and time again.
Well Jon, you're gonna love the next instalment!
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
That was so awesome. And really informative. There are guitarists on albums … that I had no idea of.
Ribot ‘s still my fav! Sat 8 feet from him in a solo show years ago … and my jaw was on the ground most of the night!
Thanks! Wow, what an experience! I've never seen Tom or Marc live.
I was at Bumbershoot many many years ago and heard someone playing like Marc Ribot on one of the stages. I walked over to a crowd of about 30 people. The guitarist on stage was sitting on a metal folding chair all but hugging this hollow body guitar shredding this super angular punk rock solo with a crazy Latin feel. I got to the front of the stage as the band started playing Postizo and I realized who the maestro was before me.
It was one of the greatest moments in my life. Marc Ribot and his band completely sold me on everything the dude has ever made that day. It was amazing
This is brilliant. The chemistry Tom and Marc have I don't think can be recreated. I can't wait until you get to the Real Gone album, Hoist That Rag is one of my favourite guitar solo's ever. Also lets all give some love to Larry Taylor on the bass
Thanks Tyler. OMG, Hoist That Rag is one of the reasons it's taking me so long to publish part 2!
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
@@dannyeddyguitar I saw that this morning. Plan on watching tonight!
Hoist That Rag is a masterpiece of a solo. Magic.
I love how excited you get when playing Heart attack and vine. The hook is amazing
Yeah! It's hard not to have heaps of fun doing this stuff!
Looking forward to part 2
Thanks Chris, it's getting there mate... Slowly hahaha!
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Would love to hear you go in more depth on each of the 80s records....
Closing Times is a masterpiece.
excellent video
Thank you very much!
that was educational - thank you
Thanks for watching and letting me know.
These things have puzzled me for Years !! Thanx Ya'll >>>> J D
You're welcome JD. Thanks for watching!
I've just discovered your channel. right now. I'm a big fan of Waits but even more of Marc Ribot. He is one of the most avant garde guitar players out there. Any of his projects is amazing from playing in these records with Tom Waits or his solo performances in art galleries, his funny named bands and of course what for me is more significant thing, his work with who, in my humble opinion is the most important musician/composer today and one of the most important of the XX Century, The one and only John Zorn. Truly a giant and a musical genius. I love your playing Danny, as a guitar player myself I find you have a beautiful touch and funny enough you have a The Paul, one of the most stranger Lesters ever made, probably from 1974 or so and also you play P90's which I have on my SG and I really adore for their amazing tone. I just want to let you know that you have a new fan and subscriber from Ciudad Rodrigo, a little town in West Spain, close to Portugal, however I know NYC or Dublin in Ireland after living there for many years. Congratulations again and keep on the great work!!❤
Frankie! What a great comment! Thanks so much for taking the time to write, mate. I really need to make time for some John Zorn, I know nothing about him or his work. So glad you enjoyed Chapter 1 - hope you found the rest. Kind regards, Danny.
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@@dannyeddyguitar There you have a couple examples. I'm sending you one video of his work Naked city, he was extremely young (Zorn) and was already agenius, creating new music languages and technique foro conducting musicians. Check out his albums Naked City and Spillane. masterpieces, real portraits of New York City.
@@dannyeddyguitar and the last one, this with Bill Frisell on guitar. truly a real example of John Zorn's gigantic artistry. I hope you get to love him as much as I do. ❤
excellent vid, man.
I got to see Marc Ribot, solo, in Boston,MA, 27 years ago.
He opened with Beefheart/Magic Band song b4 launching into an amazing setlist of originals/covers.
This 'stabbing' guitar-style - angular, chunky,-yet-spider-y, & a looseness that is also very *deliberate* has a name/genre ...
'POST-BEEFHEART'. As you've shown, some C&MB alums are right there alive and adding wobble and thump.
I believe that the style lopes and - so long as the melody is 'chased' and the guitar functions as much as a drum as a stringed "frontal'/'rock' ingredient - it will be engrossing.
Thx again.
Great, GREAT insights! Thanks so much for watching, but thanks so much more for putting that into words. I'm currently closing in on the second chapter - which of course features much more Ribot, but with a few little surprises thrown in. Thanks again Captain BretHart!
Not sure if anybody else shared this, but apparently during recordnig Black Mariah, after Tom couldn't get Keith to play what he heard, he said, "Like this," and danced/moved his body. Keith said, "Why didn't you do that first?" Or something like that. :) Loved this vid, thank you!
Great story! I hadn't heard that one - thanks Jon!
I believe you got it !
Cheers, Duane. I trust you've checked out part two?
Don't forget the solo in "Ice Cream Man" from Closing Time recorded in 1972 (released the following year).
No way! I TOTALLY missed that one. That's a great little solo too.
Thanks to Downunder! Saw Waits 3 times and Ribot 14 times. Cheers from Holland.
Wow! I've never seen either of them even once. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for chapter 2.
@@dannyeddyguitar Can't wait(s)!!
Thanks for identifying the outstanding guitarists.now I know why sometimes Tom sounds like Elvis and vice versa.but appreciate explaining the contribution of the musician to the song.the way Ringo contributed to the Beatles.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Jesus.
"Menacingly appropriate for the song" is perfect
Thanks! I don't think enough people appreciate these guys for their pure dedication to the truth of the song.
Hey Danny, this is fantastic! So much good info in here, and great playing. Do you have all the tabs that are in the video available somewhere? In looking through your videos, not all the songs you haver tabbed out in this video have individual videos. It would be great to get ahold of these parts you've worked out.
Hi Patrick, thanks mate! Tabs for all my lessons are available for free over on my Soundslice.com channel. Printable PDF versions are accessible via my Patreon.
@@dannyeddyguitar great thank you!
Marc Ribot is a great guitarist !
He's astounding!!
There are few things cooler than Chris Spedding (with a Gibson Medallion V). But one is seeing a Marc Ribot masterclass followed by solo show here in Minneapolis (11/6/22). I can't wait for part 2!
That must have been sensational! Being all the way down here in the land of Oz, I haven't seen Tom or Marc live.
Is there a place I can download the tabs?
Really great stuff - I'd greatly enjoy a video on the theory behind these solos.
Thanks Trevor! All printable PDF tabs are available via my Patreon. Or you can view them on my Soundslice.com channel
9:30 Wow, with the guitar parts and rhythm separated out you can really hear the link between Tom Waits and Primus.
Yep. Tom has influenced a HUGE amount of artists, the world over!
Carlos Guitalos shows up on Norman's rare guitars.
Hey Danny, is there somewhere to get the tabs for printing? Great job my man!
Thanks! Printable tabs are available via my Patreon.
Nice work, matey! You know, that tuning might be double Drop-D (D-A-D-G-B-D) or even open-G (D-G-D-G-B-D). And don't forget Chris Spedding's association with Chrissy Hynde and the Pretenders. 🙂
Thanks heaps Steve! The tuning - for Heart Attack & Vine? Yes, I think at least double drop-D. But you could absolutely be right re Open G.
Marc ribot is a genius,absolutely love his work with Tom and solo work and goes without saying tom is in my top 5 artists of all time,love that you've done a little dive into this topic
Thanks Haden. Yes, he's just so incredibly innovative!
@@dannyeddyguitar 100% jaw droppingly innovative and inspiring,loved how you pointed out his attack with picking so janky,one of the perfect marriages in collabs,cant wait for insight on real gone;)
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Carlos!! You bloody legend! Thank you so much for checking out the clip - and for the story. I'm honoured you've subscribed. Hope I can keep you entertained. DE
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Great work, but you forgot Will Bernard that played on Bad ad Me! He also played with Dr. John , Dr. Lonnie Smith, Stanton Moore, Don Cherry...Ciao from Italia
Grazi Gioele! But I didn't forget him, I just haven't got to that album yet haha! Thanks for watching.
@@dannyeddyguitar it's prpbably because Im a huge fan of Waits, but it's one of his best I think! Get it soon
Ribot is the GOAT.
Yes, Marc definitely possesses an original voice on the instrument! Thanks for commenting Michael.
I have about a couple of Tom Waites Albums and Heart Attack on Vine is still my favourite..
Yeah, HA&V is right up there! Thanks Steve.
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Thanks Mishi
Спасибо! Очень интересно!
Thanks Alexander. So glad you found it interesting!
Marc Ribot also plays with John Zorn
True! Thanks Jay.
Ok , tonight is a cognac and rain dog’s time.
Good plan!
The name of Tom Waits is like a secret handshake among musicians. The secret word which let's you in to a world where you will find yourself on a path to more obscure and cultlike musicians like Don van Vliet or Big Mama Thornton and Lucille Bogan or John Lurie.
So very true! Although, I have to admit, you've introduced two new names that I was unaware of, in Lucille Bogan and John Lurie...
@@dannyeddyguitar well Lurie's album The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits on which Marc Ribot was one of the guitarists may interest you, then.
Tom's Wild Ears
Hahaha. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for your comments!
Tom made music that should have existed in the past but didn’t…..at least in the way he presents it. I always go back to those records with a child’s playful ear. Music is supposed to be fun, supposed to be menacing, it’s supposed to break your heart.
Your words are so very true. Tom always makes me feels things. He makes me laugh out loud, or shiver with fear.
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chris spedding played the solos on Sexto Rodriquez" "climb up on my music" infact he's all over that album. Whats' that? You never heard of Rodriquez? ....Sugarman?
Yeah! I read that in Wikipedia. I just couldn't list all his accomplishments!!
Franks Wild Years.....Captain Beefheart
You left out David Hidalgo!
Ahhh but that's only part 1... th-cam.com/video/MJPPMV8m2Kw/w-d-xo.html
I wish you were my neighbor
Hahaha!
I can not believe that you skipped over talking about "I hope that I don't fall in love with you"
The duel guitar work on that song is a masterpiece... Especially the runs from the second guitar.
It was the whole reason I clicked....
FAIL!! Sorry Seth. Stay tuned mate...
блин... как жаль нет перевода такой годноты...
Мне очень жаль.