Tom Waits - Live at Premio Tenco in Sanremo Italy

About This Movie

So, this is a gem from '86, capturing Tom Waits in a raw, intimate setting at the Teatro Ariston during the San Remo Festival. The whole vibe is just.... different, you know? It’s not just a concert but a window into his world, with that gravelly voice and those haunting lyrics. The staging is simple but effective, leaving the focus on Waits and his music. Greg Cohen on upright bass adds a nice layer, complementing Waits' storytelling. The pacing feels organic, like you’re just hanging out with him in a smoky bar rather than in a theater. And the fact it aired on RAI DUE, with a rebroadcast in '88, gives it this nostalgic touch. Definitely a unique slice of performance art.

Concert film with a raw atmosphereFeatures Tom Waits and Greg CohenAired on Italian television, rebroadcast later