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Tom Waits - Live On The Tube
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Tom Waits - Live On The Tube

1985-10-16 · 22 min · Not rated

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Tom Waits 1985 performance of "16 Shells From A 30.6" and “In the Neighborhood” from the album 'Swordfish Trombones' and "Cemetery Polka" and “Walking Spanish” from the album 'Rain Dogs' Live On The Tube.

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Directors
Gavin Taylor
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United Kingdom
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Released

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Tom WaitsTom WaitsSelf
Marc RibotMarc RibotSelf
Ralph CarneyRalph CarneySelf
Greg CohenGreg CohenSelf
Michael L. BlairMichael L. BlairSelf
Stephen HodgesSelf

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