Tom Waits has always had a soft spot for the so-called dregs of society. Deadbeat alcoholics, the lonely, the poor, alley cats, drug addicts, all of the above, you name it, he’s always been great at finding the beauty and humanity in the most unsavory of characters. And that extends to hookers too of course, as evidenced by this spellbinding performance of a “Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis” live on Austin City Limits way back in 1978. A nice subversive pick for any quality holiday playlist. Captivating performance, nonetheless, regardless of the season. Soak it in:
