Closing Time foreshadows the distinctly lyrical storytelling and original blending of jazz, blues, and folk styles that would come to be associated with Waits. It is on this debut album that Waits performs enduring classics of his career “Ol’ 55” (famously covered by the Eagles), the heartbreaking “Martha” and the gentle acoustic folk of “I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You”. Reissued for the first time as a double LP to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landmark debut with newly half speed mastering at Abbey Road Studios.
SIDE A
A1. OL’ ’55
A2. T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
A3. VIRGINIA AVENUE
A4. OLD SHOES (& PICTURE POSTCARDS)
A5. MIDNIGHT LULLABY
A6. MARTHA
SIDE B
B1. ROSIE
B2. LONELY
B3. ICE CREAM MAN
B4. LITTLE TRIP TO HEAVEN (ON THE WINGS OF YOUR LOVE)
B5. GRAPEFRUIT MOON
B6. CLOSING TIME
