tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605437497258017922.post3293683953879235810..comments2024-01-04T23:48:42.227-08:00Comments on Peter and Rob Make Lists of Things: Top 7 Reasons That the Original Tom Waits Version of 'Downtown Train' Is Better Than the Rod Stewart CoverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605437497258017922.post-9764877978025814052009-05-03T14:39:00.000-07:002009-05-03T14:39:00.000-07:00I don't necessarily think that Springsteen's "Jers...I don't necessarily think that Springsteen's "Jersey Girl" is better than Waits', but his version does kind of own the song in a legit way that I wouldn't say is true of any other covered Waits.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088213719245074973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8605437497258017922.post-90497090764769787882009-04-30T23:41:00.000-07:002009-04-30T23:41:00.000-07:00Frankly I'm surprised Waits gets covered as often ...Frankly I'm surprised Waits gets covered as often as he does. Sure he doesn't have the best "tradiional" vocals but he gives his material so much atmosphere and character you really don't care. <br /><br />Can anyone think of any Waits cover that is superior to the original?El Gigantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273552212921198816noreply@blogger.com