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Stars Cover Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan Tunes
25 Mar
Summary
- A new compilation album features 19 covers of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan songs.
- Esteemed artists like Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash are featured.
- Kathleen Brennan is credited with influencing Waits' musical direction.
A notable compilation album, "Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow," is scheduled for release on May 29th, showcasing reinterpretations of songs by Tom Waits and his longtime collaborator and wife, Kathleen Brennan. The album boasts 19 tracks, with many selections personally chosen by Brennan and Waits.
Esteemed musicians contributing to the project include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Willie Nelson, the late Johnny Cash, Bob Seger, and Ramones, among others. Brennan's profound influence on Waits' career is highlighted, with him describing her as instrumental in pushing his music toward more experimental territories and referring to her as the true mastermind behind his work.
The compilation offers a diverse range of artists, such as Joan Baez, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, and Alison Kraus and Robert Plant, each bringing their unique interpretation to the celebrated catalog of Waits and Brennan.
This collection serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy and creative partnership of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. The tracklist includes contributions from a wide array of talent, underscoring the significant impact of their songwriting.
