Tom Waits: Romeo Bleeding - Live from Austin

Taped in 1978, Waits and his band of Herbert Hardesty, Arthur Richardson, John Thomassie and Greg Cohen were in Austin to support the release of Blue Valentine. We get a first-hand look as Waits transforms from more jazz-based compositions to bluesy grunts. There’s also a Christmas carol, Tom Waits style, as the singer-songwriter treats the audience to “Silent Night / Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis.”

Director: Clark Santee

Cast: Tom Waits, Greg Cohen, Herbert Hardesty, Arthur Richardson, John Thomassie

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