Listen to Tom Waits’ Cover of the Pogues ‘Summer in Siam’

A new tribute compilation celebrating Shane MacGowan’s legacy, 20th Century Paddy – Songs of Shane MacGowan, is out today. In addition to previously released contributions by Bruce Springsteen and U2, the album features covers by Primal Scream, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Hozier, the late Glen Hansard, the Libertines, the Murder Capital, the Dropkick Murphys, Madra Salach, and many others. One clear standout is Tom Waits’ gentle, stirring rendition of ‘Summer in Siam’ fromthe Pogues’ 1990 album Hell’s Ditch. Take a listen below.