In the DVD of the film's 2004 re-release, there's the section on how Waits put together the music for the film. Crystal Gayle is seen singing some of the lyrics of this tune, and it's a wonder it didn't make it onto the album or the film. It could have been another duet, as the three on the album are superb.
THis tune...Empty Pockets is on The reissue of One From The Heart (CD) and it's part of a suite, (Which Tom Excels at) and is so amazing, so classic, that the idea that it was not on the album to begin with, is......anethema.
It's really called Empty Pockets. THe newer release of the One From The Heart CD with the black borders and street scene on the COver has two extra tunes...and this is one of them, but it's in a suite that is just unbelievable. Stunningly done. A must. Oh why does august try so hard....jeez...talk about genius...
This song is called Empty Pockets...not Purple Avenue.
sclogse1 7 months ago
@sclogse1 it is called empty pockets, but its also known as purple rain...
graciebeaty11 4 months ago
This song bites me, every time i listen to it, it destroys a part of my soul.
FMVhero 9 months ago
"Oh, why does August try so hard, so hoist me on my own batard.."
God, the way that comes in in that different key, just kills me, and then...the bomb...
"The shadows fall, I cannot thread....
The tenor of the things you said."
Just kill me now, as I have just witnessed true genius.. I'll listen to this my whole life and never tire of it.
Too bad Tom doesn't sing this style live any more....no matter what tunes he plays....new or old.
sclogse1 2 years ago 2
Tom ...
You kill me ...
roor06 2 years ago 7
I like how the keys look purple...
oggendoggen2 2 years ago 6
I've been looking for this one - beautiful!
singingweasel 3 years ago
In the DVD of the film's 2004 re-release, there's the section on how Waits put together the music for the film. Crystal Gayle is seen singing some of the lyrics of this tune, and it's a wonder it didn't make it onto the album or the film. It could have been another duet, as the three on the album are superb.
ldnearthesea 3 years ago
THis tune...Empty Pockets is on The reissue of One From The Heart (CD) and it's part of a suite, (Which Tom Excels at) and is so amazing, so classic, that the idea that it was not on the album to begin with, is......anethema.
What a genius. Get the reissue CD.
sclogse1 2 years ago
xcellent,poetic blues
gjerrildkro 3 years ago
It's really called Empty Pockets. THe newer release of the One From The Heart CD with the black borders and street scene on the COver has two extra tunes...and this is one of them, but it's in a suite that is just unbelievable. Stunningly done. A must. Oh why does august try so hard....jeez...talk about genius...
sclogse1 3 years ago 2
A rare Waits tune this one. Beautiful. :)
MightyTiny 3 years ago 2