I think it may be my favorite Tom Waits song. For a long time I thought it was "Tango Till They're Sore" or "Innocent When You Dream," but this one has so much story in it. I love the sound of it, too, like railroad ties and rain and the world rushing past, but you could do it without the guitar, the song tells you how: banging on the table with an old tin cup, saying I'll never kiss a Gun Street girl again, never kiss a Gun Street girl again. I can't stand my voice anymore, but I sing it late at night.
This is is an excellent playlist--THANK YOU. It's going right onto a CD.
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I think it may be my favorite Tom Waits song. For a long time I thought it was "Tango Till They're Sore" or "Innocent When You Dream," but this one has so much story in it. I love the sound of it, too, like railroad ties and rain and the world rushing past, but you could do it without the guitar, the song tells you how: banging on the table with an old tin cup, saying I'll never kiss a Gun Street girl again, never kiss a Gun Street girl again. I can't stand my voice anymore, but I sing it late at night.
This is is an excellent playlist--THANK YOU. It's going right onto a CD.
I am delighted to hear it. You're welcome!