Heartattack and Vine
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Heartattack and Vine | ||
Studio album by Tom Waits | ||
Released | September 1980 | |
Recorded | June 16-July 15, 1980 | |
Genre | Rock | |
Length | 43:42 | |
Label | Asylum | |
Producer(s) | Bones Howe | |
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Tom Waits chronology | ||
Blue Valentine (1978) |
Heartattack and Vine (1980) |
One From the Heart (1982) |
Heartattack and Vine is an album by Tom Waits, released in 1980 on the Elektra Entertainment label. This album serves as a slight precursor to Waits' later, more experimental style. While not as different as his earlier albums, his recognizable "growl" is clearly heard.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Tom Waits.
- "Heartattack and Vine" – 4:50
- "In Shades" – 4:25
- "Saving All My Love for You" – 3:41
- "Downtown" – 4:45
- "Jersey Girl" – 5:11
- "'Til the Money Runs Out" – 4:25
- "On the Nickel" – 6:19
- "Mr Siegal" – 5:14
- "Ruby's Arms" – 5:34
[edit] Musicians
- Bob Alcivar - String Arrangement, Orchestral Arrangement, Conductor
- Ronnie Barron - Hammond Organ, Piano
- Roland Bautista - Electric Lead Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Electric Guitar
- Greg Cohen - Bass
- Victor Feldman - Chimes, Percussion, Keyboard Glockenspiel
- Jim Hughart - Bass
- Plas Johnson - Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax
- Michael Lang - Piano
- Larry Taylor - Bass
- "Big John" Thomassie - Drums
- Tom Waits - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Electric Rhythm Guitar, Piano
- Jerry Yester - Orchestral Arrangement, Conductor