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Tom Waits

Tom Waits (born 1949) is a highly influential American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor known for his distinct gravelly voice, poetic lyrics, and eclectic mix of blues, jazz, vaudeville, and experimental rock. Starting in 1970s LA lounge scenes, he evolved from piano ballads to bizarre, theatrical sounds, creating a cult following.

Known For

Discography Highlights

  • Alice (Anniversary Edition) 2022
  • Blood Money (Anniversary Edition) 2022
  • Bad As Me (Deluxe Edition) 2011
  • Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards (Remastered) 2006
  • Real Gone 2004

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Soundtrack Appearances

Dead Man Walking (1995) - 2 song(s)

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Fight Club (1999) - 1 song(s)

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  • Goin' Out West

    After clocking out at the bar, the Narrator and a few coworkers duck down to the dimly lit basement for an impromptu gathering.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) - 1 song(s)

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