Way Down in the Hole
I’m a big fan of HBO’s the Wire. The show’s title theme is Way Down in the Hole, written by Tom Waits, however the recording artist changes from season to season. Steve Earle’s interpretation is used this season, and past performers include the Blind Boys of Alabama, The Neville Brothers, and DoMaJe. This week I thought I’d post my newly arranged and recorded take on it. It’s too bad that this is the show’s fifth and final season, but I can appreciate David Simon’s decision if he feels his work is complete after creating such a rich and encompassing portrayal of the city of Baltimore.
