On September 13, 1977, “Asylum” label released “Foreign Affairs”, the fourth Tom Waits studio album. It was recorded July – August 1977, and was produced by Bones Howe.

Personnel:

• Tom Waits – vocals, piano
• Bette Midler– vocals
• Jim Hughart– bass
• Shelly Manne– drums
• Frank Vicari– tenor saxophone
• Jack Sheldon– trumpet
• Gene Cipriano – clarinet

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Waits, except where noted.

1. Cinny’s Waltz
2. Muriel
3. I Never Talk to Strangers
4. Medley: Jack & Neal/California, Here I Come – California, Here I Come – Joseph Meyer, Al Jolsonand Buddy De Sylva
5. A Sight for Sore Eyes
6. Potter’s Field – lyrics by Tom Waits, music by Bob Alcivar
7. Burma-Shave
8. Barber Shop
9. Foreign Affair