Waits, Tom, 1949-

Singer and musician Tom Waits sings into a mic on stage with a hat tipped back on his head

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September 28, 1988

27:13

Tom Waits: The Fresh Air Interview

Tom Waits' music is changing, incorporating new styles like tango and Tin Pan Alley. He has a new performance film called Big Time, which features Waits singing different personas, and an album of the same name.

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November 20, 1978

27:37

Songwriter Tom Waits and His New Album "Blue Valentine"

Tom Waits discusses his fame, his unique voice and his small role in the film Paradise Alley.

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Tom Waits

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Tom Waits: The Fresh Air Interview

Songwriter Tom Waits and His New Album "Blue Valentine"

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