--- product_id: 14572046 title: "Used Songs 1973 - 1980" price: "£13.02" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14572046-used-songs-1973-1980 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Used Songs 1973 - 1980 **Price:** £13.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Used Songs 1973 - 1980 - **How much does it cost?** £13.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14572046-used-songs-1973-1980) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com Those only familiar with Tom Waits's experimental post-Swordfishtrombones music on Island are often surprised and delighted to discover the singer-songwriter's pre-Swordfishtrombones work on Elektra. A sampling of Waits's nascent recordings is spotlighted on this Rhino compilation. Offering up a beat "hobo" persona that's part Jack Kerouac and part Charles Bukowski, Waits delivered a more traditional American musical persona back then. In fact, some of his melodies approached Stephen Foster territory (witness the absolutely gorgeous "Heart of Saturday Night"). "Ol' 55" became famous via an Eagles cover, Bruce Springsteen would immortalize "Jersey Girl," and "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard"--which highlights his Louis Armstrong-meets-Captain Beefheart vocals of the period--still rocks. But while it's an excellent introduction, tracks like the beautiful "Tom Troubert's Blues" will only make the more newly initiated want to hear albums like Small Change in their entirety. --Bill Holdship Review: Good collection - Some of his best songs in one cd package ever! Review: Tom's Best - This stellar collection of Tom Waits' early songs is the best possible introduction to this unique artist. From the seminal mellowness of his first recorded song, Ol' 55, to the barbed-wire-throated Heart Attack and Vine, every cut on this disk is worth listening to over and over again. Eggs and Sausage (in a Cadillac with Susan Michelson) is the quintessential ode to the gritty conviviality of the late-night greasy spoon. Tom's rasping voice rings true on such gems as Whistlin' Past the Graveyard, Burma Shave, Blue Valentines and Wrong Side of the Road. The Rhino folks managed to select the very finest of Tom's albums from 1973 through 1980. This CD is a treat for both long-time fans and those looking for an introduction to this iconoclastic singer/songrwiter, who's still going strong. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005Q3AF | | Best Sellers Rank | #68,298 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #2,166 in Pop Singer-Songwriters #2,670 in Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) (CDs & Vinyl) #3,531 in Folk (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (152) | | Date First Available | October 21, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 8122-78351-2, | | Label | ELECTRA RECORDS | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | ELECTRA RECORDS | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 5.55 x 0.35 inches; 2.75 ounces | ## Images ![Used Songs 1973 - 1980 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l6GuEQlnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good collection *by A***R on August 24, 2016* Some of his best songs in one cd package ever! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tom's Best *by A***R on February 12, 2007* This stellar collection of Tom Waits' early songs is the best possible introduction to this unique artist. From the seminal mellowness of his first recorded song, Ol' 55, to the barbed-wire-throated Heart Attack and Vine, every cut on this disk is worth listening to over and over again. Eggs and Sausage (in a Cadillac with Susan Michelson) is the quintessential ode to the gritty conviviality of the late-night greasy spoon. Tom's rasping voice rings true on such gems as Whistlin' Past the Graveyard, Burma Shave, Blue Valentines and Wrong Side of the Road. The Rhino folks managed to select the very finest of Tom's albums from 1973 through 1980. This CD is a treat for both long-time fans and those looking for an introduction to this iconoclastic singer/songrwiter, who's still going strong. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Music like you'd never expect *by M***K on October 1, 2014* The songs in this album blend music in surprising ways. These are mashups and mixes that remind you of one thing, then punch you between the eyes about another thing. Basic rhythms are pounded or groaned. Somehow, I missed all of Tom Waits during my youth. I did not have a musical upbringing, so when I heard him, in 1998, I began to rethink what, exactly, was music. And I am better because of it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14572046-used-songs-1973-1980](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14572046-used-songs-1973-1980) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*