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Roots and Rhythms
Sunday August 20th, 2023 with Dick Altavista
Tom Waits is a songwriter of unparalleled excellence. This episode examines a whole range of diverse people covering his songs

Tom Waits is a songwriter of unparalleled excellence. This episode examines a whole range of diverse people covering his songs.
Hold On
Aimee Mann - Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits - Dualtone
(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night
Holly Cole - Temptation Canadian
‘Ol 55
Dave Alvin - Step Right Up: The Songs Of Tom Waits - Manifesto
Jersey Girl
Bruce Springsteen - Live 1975-1985 - Columbia
Rosie
Beat Farmers - The Pursuit Of Happiness - Curb
On The Nickel
Carla Bozulich - New Coat Of Paint: Songs Of Tom Waits
Time
Roseanne Cash - Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits - Dualtone
Whistling’ Past The Graveyard
Screaming’ Jay Hawkins - New Coat Of Paint: Songs Of Tom Waits
I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You
10,000 Maniacs - Step Right Up: The Songs Of Tom Waits - Dualtone
Downtown Train
Courtney Marie Andrews - Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits - Dualtone
Dear And Lovely
Southside Johnny With Labamba’s Big Band - Grapefruit Moon
Looks Like I’m Up Shit Creek Again
Nora O’Connor - Down To The Promised Land: Five Years Of Bloodshot Records - Bloodshot
Ruby’s Arms
Patty Griffin - Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits - Dualtone
Interactive CKCU
hillbilly
I agree. A genius. Thanks for genius programing!

8:10 PM, August 20th, 2023
Dick Alta Vista (host)
Thanks HB. This one was a no-brainer. so easy to find great tom Waits covers.

8:20 PM, August 20th, 2023
hb
✊🎵🎶

8:48 PM, August 20th, 2023
Heather
Awesome night

8:50 PM, August 20th, 2023
Dick Alta Vista (host)
Thanks Heather. Glad to have you on board

9:01 PM, August 20th, 2023