More detritus of Americana this week, as Vera, Martin and Sam look at the inspiration provided by Bugsy Siegel, Murder Inc. and the early days of Las Vegas on this Waits track. With some discussion of the juxtaposition of sexiness and violence in this track (and many, many others), as well as the contributions of listener Mike Smith speaking on behalf of London's own Chas & Dave, we edge towards the end of season 7 of Song by Song.
Music extracts used for illustrative/review purposes include:
Mr. Siegal, Heartattack And Vine, Tom Waits (1980)
Ain't No Pleasing You, Mustn't Grumble, Chas & Dave (1982)
Yes, The Sound Of McAlmont And Butler, McAlmont & Butler (1995)
Clip from Abandon Ship, dir./wr. Richard Sale (1957) (quote at 1:16:15)
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