Jim Jarmusch and Tom Waits go together like, well, a shot bourbon and a glass of beer. But you already knew that. Back when I was still doing free-form radio, downtown, prior to the show on SIRIUS, I would occasionally air Tom Waits’ riff (as DJ Lee “Baby” Sims) to John Lurie, from Jarmusch’s Down By Law, that closes with the cellmate introducing New Orleans’ own Earl King. I was reminded of this interplay a couple of weeks ago after posting Waits guest slots on Bob Dylan’s radio show.
Revisiting the film, I think we need more Jarmusch and Rain Dogs in 2010. Someone should run on that platform; we’ve certianly seen worse. Until then, I leave you with this…
MP3: Tom Waits :: DJ Lee ‘Baby’ Sims (Waits & Lurie)
MP3: Earl King :: Trick Bag
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Tom Waits – Jockey Full Of Bourbon (Down By Law Soundtrack)
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Just about perfect
1 | Jonathan Zero April 26th, 2010 at 6:45 amYou can also hear Tom in DJ mode in another great Jim Jarmusch film, Mystery Train:
2 | Nigel Smith April 26th, 2010 at 6:56 amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63WRxC3T3s4
I used to wish Tom Waits was my Dad, but now I realise the possible repercussions of such a bold move I wish he was my Dads brother. Crazy Uncle Tom…
3 | Kim_NokiaMusic April 26th, 2010 at 7:33 amI believe Tom Waits actually raised some very well-adjusted kids. His oldest son Casey plays drums when he tours. It is the similar with Bob Dylan’s kids. (Whatever you think of Jakob’s music, you have to admit he has life skills). These guys are geniuses AND good dads to boot. It’s just one of those things.
4 | Aaron April 26th, 2010 at 9:02 amBunch of dickheads on autostroke…
5 | Taste April 26th, 2010 at 10:01 am“I SCREAMA, YOU SCREAMA, WE ALL SCREAMA FOR SCREAMA”. Love it.
6 | Lemon Sun April 26th, 2010 at 1:05 pmIt’s a sad and beautiful world.
7 | Jitterbug boy April 26th, 2010 at 10:16 pmand that’s how Down By Law remained my favorite Jarmusch film. Tom vs. Iggy in Coffee & Cigarettes is also brilliant. Thank you guys for reminding me of such a brilliant low-budget film by one of my favorite directors.
8 | Pedram April 27th, 2010 at 4:55 amwell in this case Bob I’d have to say you’re looking AT the window
9 | r.carver April 27th, 2010 at 9:34 amSuch a dope movie. Thanks for the mp3 collection of Waits’ appearances on Theme Time. They’re scientifically designed to make a person like me giddy.
10 | Soft Black April 28th, 2010 at 1:50 pmAre you the same Lee Baby Sims that was on WPOP in Hartford, CT?
11 | mofeto May 25th, 2010 at 8:56 amCould you please check the links for the mp3s? The mp3 files don’t seem to be available/or the player isn’t finding them. Could you please fix this? Thanks very much.
12 | ksgrant February 23rd, 2011 at 12:17 pmfiles are no longer active on purpose. – AD
13 | Satisfied '75 February 23rd, 2011 at 2:10 pm