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As the 1970s ended, Waits felt trapped by his persona and career. But at his low point: Francis Ford Coppola asked Tom to write the score for "One From the Heart". He cleaned up, and met Kathleen Brennan. This work tells the story of a man creating that elusive American second act, and also about finding the prefect collaborator in his wife.

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Another bodice-ripper in the 33 1/3 series. -- Cory Frye * Under the Radar Magazine *
Smay acts as a side-mouth talking tour guide leading us through the darkness, giving us flashlights so we can illuminate the parts to love the whole we never quite see. -- Matthew Fiander * Popmatters.com *
Intelligent discussion of Tom Waits is a rare bird, and this volume is welcome addition. * The Big Takeover *

Tom Waits Swordfishtrombones

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826427823, 978-0826427823
      ISBN10: 0826427820
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      As the 1970s ended, Waits felt trapped by his persona and career. But at his low point: Francis Ford Coppola asked Tom to write the score for "One From the Heart". He cleaned up, and met Kathleen Brennan. This work tells the story of a man creating that elusive American second act, and also about finding the prefect collaborator in his wife.

      Trade Review
      Another bodice-ripper in the 33 1/3 series. -- Cory Frye * Under the Radar Magazine *
      Smay acts as a side-mouth talking tour guide leading us through the darkness, giving us flashlights so we can illuminate the parts to love the whole we never quite see. -- Matthew Fiander * Popmatters.com *
      Intelligent discussion of Tom Waits is a rare bird, and this volume is welcome addition. * The Big Takeover *

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