This song is adapted from a CHARLES BUKOWSKI poem, pretty much word for word. Tom didn't write it. It is one of the greatest songs ever. If you've never heard of Bukowski "Charlie I'm pregnant", I suggest you start with ROOMINGHOUSE MADRIGALS. The journey begins there, and then you will understand the "works down at the track" part as well as the general "suprise ending" part that so many Tom Waits songs and Bukowski poems have in common. Read Bukowski and Listen to Tom Waits. It will change your life.
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The Bukowski poem "Charlie I'm pregnant" does not exist. This song is written by Tom Waits, and has nothing to do with Bukowski.
The Bukowski poem "Charlie I'm pregnant" does not exist. This song is written by Tom Waits, and has nothing to do with Bukowski.
You've bought an internet myth- started from an amazon review. In your defense, this crazy myth has even shown up in articles about Waits- by journalist who obviously aren't doing their job well.
You've bought an internet myth- started from an amazon review. In your defense, this crazy myth has even shown up in articles about Waits- by journalist who obviously aren't doing their job well.
This song is adapted from a CHARLES BUKOWSKI poem, pretty much word for word. Tom didn't write it. It is one of the greatest songs ever. If you've never heard of Bukowski "Charlie I'm pregnant", I suggest you start with ROOMINGHOUSE MADRIGALS. The journey begins there, and then you will understand the "works down at the track" part as well as the general "suprise ending" part that so many Tom Waits songs and Bukowski poems have in common. Read Bukowski and Listen to Tom Waits. It will change your life. All else is...
The Bukowski poem "Charlie I'm pregnant" does not exist. This song is written by Tom Waits, and has nothing to do with Bukowski.
The Bukowski poem "Charlie I'm pregnant" does not exist. This song is written by Tom Waits, and has nothing to do with Bukowski.
You've bought an internet myth- started from an amazon review. In your defense, this crazy myth has even shown up in articles about Waits- by journalist who obviously aren't doing their job well.
You've bought an internet myth- started from an amazon review. In your defense, this crazy myth has even shown up in articles about Waits- by journalist who obviously aren't doing their job well.