Tom Waits, Jack Kerouac and the heart of Saturday night

PLAYLIST

Listen to the influence of Jack Kerouac on the music of Tom Waits.

by David Rea

1 November 2024

PLAYLIST

Photo: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo; adapted by State of Sound

Tracklist

1. Deadbelly, Jack Kerouac & Steve Allen, 1959

2. October In The Railroad Earth, Jack Kerouac & Steve Allen, 1959

3. The Ghosts Of Saturday Night (After Hours At Napoleone's Pizza House), Tom Waits, 1974

4. Diamonds On My Windshield, Tom Waits, 1974

5. Small Change (Got Rained on with His Own .38), Tom Waits, 1976

6. Frank's Wild Years, Tom Waits, 1983

7. 9th & Hennepin, Tom Waits, 1985

8. The Ocean Doesn't Want Me, Tom Waits, 1992

9. What's He Building? Tom Waits, 1999

10. The Pontiac, Tom Waits, 2006

11. Nirvana, Tom Waits, 2006

12. Army Ants, Tom Waits, 2006

13. Children's Story, Tom Waits, 2006

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