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Hang Down Your Head

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Wikipedia article




'Hang Down Your Head' is a song by Tom Waits appearing on his 1985 album 'Rain Dogs'. It released as a single in 1985 by Island Records. The song is in the same vein as Tom Waits' earlier work, featuring a more conventional melodic structure in comparison to other songs on his 'Rain Dogs' album albeit featuring an idiosyncratic arrangement. Allmusic critic Stewart Mason called the song "among the most direct and effective things Waits has ever written."

Cover versions



Vocalist Lucinda Williams recorded a version of the song for the soundtrack of the crime/drama series 'Crossing Jordan', released in 2003. It was later appended as a bonus track to her 2003 album 'World Without Tears'. Gothic rock ensemble Human Drama recorded the song for their covers album 'Pinups', which was intended as a tribute to the various artists that had influenced them. Country artist Jack Ingram has played the song at live concerts, and his version was recorded for his live debut 'Live at Adair's' in 1995.

Formats and track listing



;UK 7" single (107 761-100)

# "Hang Down Your Head"  2:32

# "Tango Till They're Sore"  2:49

Personnel



Adapted from the 'Hang Down Your Head' liner notes.

* Tom Waits  vocals, guitar, pump organ, production

;Musicians

*Michael Blair drums, percussion

*Larry Taylor double bass

*Marc Ribot guitar

;Production and additional personnel

* Dennis Ferrante  recording

* Tom Gonzales  recording

* Robert Musso  engineering, mixing

* Howie Weinberg  mastering

Release history



References



Category:1985 songs

Category:1985 singles

Category:Tom Waits songs

Category:Songs written by Tom Waits

Category:Island Records singles

Category:Songs written by Kathleen Brennan

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