♫♪ 230 / Tom Waits - »Brother can you spare a dime« (photo: Lee Marvin as hobo A-No.-1)

Waits interprets the historic Depression-era anthem with his characteristically rasping, theatrical voice, which perfectly complements the dark and desperate mood of the lyrics. The lyrics tell the story of a proud worker and war veteran who helped build the nation's infrastructure ('Once I built a railroad...', only to find himself standing in a soup kitchen line.