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Wikipedia article




"'Jockey Full of Bourbon'" is a song by Tom Waits released as the first single from his 1985 album 'Rain Dogs'. It is featured in the films 'Down By Law' (1986) and 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead' (1995).

Personnel



* Tom Waits - guitar, vocals

* Stephen Arvizu Taylor Hodges - drums

* Larry Taylor - double bass

* Michael Blair - percussion, conga

* Marc Ribot - guitar

* Ralph Carney - bass sax(1985). 'Rain Dogs' [Liner notes]. New York: Island Records.

Cover versions



"Jockey Full of Bourbon" has been covered by performers including Joe Bonamassa (on his 2009 album 'The Ballad of John Henry'), John P. Hammond, (on his 2001 album 'Wicked Grin'), Moxy Frvous (on their album 'Live Noise'), Moshav (on their album 'Misplaced'), Los Lobos, Youn Sun Nah, Diana Krall, The Blue Hawaiians, Tim Timebomb, Miljoonasade, the Baltimore originated - progressive rock band "Octaves", and the greek country-blues-folk band Dead March on their 2017 debut album "Stolen Chants to Have a Chance".

References




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