Released in 1980, Heartattack and Vine was Waits’ final album on Elektra Asylum and it built on the raw blues approach of Blue Valentine with the incendiary title track, the funky, organ driven “Downtown” and the stomping NOLA blues of “Mr. Siegal”. This album also contains some of Waits most popular ballads, including “Jersey Girl” which was famously a hit for Bruce Springsteen. “On the Nickle” is a moving song about the homeless people who lived on 5th street in downtown LA, and “Ruby’s Arms” is a beautiful song with a lovely Bach-like melody.

TRACKLIST:

A1. Heartattack And Vine

A2. In Shades

A3. Saving All My Love For You

A4. Downtown

A5. Jersey Girl

B1. 'Til The Money Runs Out

B2. On The Nickel

B3. Mr. Siegal

B4. Ruby's Arms