Who have I just said goodbye to?

Question

It’s early morning, it’s raining, I'm walking past hobos at the freightyards, who've lit fires to keep themselves warm. I am wearing railroad boots and a leather jacket, and I have a woman’s scarf in my bag.


Clue: Recorded by a male solo artist. The title of the song contains a woman's name.

Answer 1

That would be "Ruby's Arms", by Tom Waits

Answer 2

Smokewater's right:

"The only thing i'm taking is
The scarf off of your clothesline,
I'll hurry past your chest of drawers,
And your broken window chimes,
As i say goodbye
I'll say goodbye,
Say goodbye to ruby's arms.

I'll feel my way down the darken hall,
And out into the morning,
The hobos at the freightyards,
Have kept their fires burning,
So jesus christ this goddamn rain,
Will someone put me on a train,
I'll never kiss your lips again,
Or break your heart,
As i say goodbye
I'll say goodbye,
Say goodbye to ruby's arms."

Le Coupe: Yes, record collections are personal but surely sharing the quirks in them is a major part of the pleasure? In my experience, fellow geeks generally understand and share in the joy. We also appreciate the opportunity to add to our own knowledge!

Answer 3

Just to get in a festive mood. I'll go for Last Christmas by Wham. Or is it too early

Answer 4

Dmitri

Answer 5

I don't know the answer to this one, but love these sorts of questions: keep them coming!!

Answer 6

I'm really surprised that you keep posting these lyrical 'quizzes'.
You realise that record collections are personal things and nobody really cares about the quirks and curiosities of yours?

Answer 7

Your sanity

Answer 8

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Answer 9

no idea

Answer 10

ME. GOODBYE.