Comments on: Covers Project: “Downtown Train”

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:53:23 +0000

The other staffers are missing out!

I’ll have to admit, I’ve always liked Steward version, not really because it’s good, but because it got Waits’ words on the radio.

Thanks for these!

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:15:03 +0000

Thanks for the post!
Waits version is far superior, if nothing else because he really ‘feels’ the song. Closest is Everything but the Girl. Stewart’s version is just pop crap.
As for Waits later stuff, I evolved like a lot of others. I started with his bluesy jazz stuff from the ’70’s, and then began to digest, then love the 80’s.
Now, especially after seeing him in concert a few times (my wife converted the first time she saw him in concert), I listen almost exclusively to the new stuff.
Regards, Dave.

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By: Stranger Jay

Stranger Jay — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:00:12 +0000

I was exaggerating a little because everyone else really does dislike him and you were always somewhat on the fence.

So happy to hear you’re getting into the stranger stuff. It takes a little getting used to, but it’s brilliant stuff.

By: Scooter

Scooter — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:21:33 +0000

Everyone else on the staff hates him? Hmmm….. You know I’ve always admired his more traditional records (ie: Closing Time, Heart of Saturday Night) but stayed away from his stranger efforts with the exception of Rain Dogs. This might change soon though…..I’ve been listening to a lot lately and it’s growing on me.