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Old 14th September 2009   #88
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Originally Posted by PlugHead View Post
I figure this is one of the best threads to solicit opinions about TW songs, so here goes...

I've been hired to perform at an annual Tom Waits tribute show this Nov., and am still searching for material to consider for our duo.

If you were listening to a banjo and tuba play a Tom Waits cover, what song(s) would you like to hear?

I'll consider almost anything, but pref. not THE wordiest song(s) in his repertoire - neither of us are consumate singers, so the less words/more refrains the better!

Thx!
My vote would be Heart Attack and Vine... Kinda bluesy 12 bar riff and you can get away with singing the same 2 verses over and over...

Sounds like a fun project, though.

If you happen to get a recording of it, I know I (and would bet a a few other people here) would be curious to hear a TW song covered by banjo and tuba.....
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