I can’t think of a better ambassador of cool than Tom Waits. And if he thinks the accordion rocks…well then, enough said.

This post is for my friend Andy who not only exposed me to Waits’ awesomeness, but also suggested him as the ideal subject of a blog designed to restore the accordion to its former glory–a fine idea, Andy.

Check out this performance of Tom on the David Letterman Show where he is being accompanied by accordion as he sings his song Time. I love this song. I think I’ll have to learn how to play it now.