Hang On St. Christopher

"Hang On St. Christopher" is a song by Tom Waits appearing on his 1987 album Franks Wild Years. It was released as a single in 1987 by Island Records.

Accolades
(*) designates unordered lists.

Formats and track listing
All songs written by Tom Waits.
 * US 12" single (0-96750)
 * 1) "Hang On St. Christopher" (Extended Remixed version) – 5:02
 * 2) "Hang On St. Christopher" (Instrumental version) – 2:50

Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes.


 * Tom Waits – vocals, production
 * Musicians
 * Michael Blair – drums
 * Ralph Carney – tenor saxophone
 * Greg Cohen – alto horn
 * Mitchell Froom – keyboards
 * Marc Ribot – guitar
 * William Schimmel – Leslie bass pedals


 * Production and additional personnel
 * Greg Cohen – musical arrangement
 * Biff Dawes – recording, mixing
 * Danny Leake – recording
 * Howie Weinberg – mastering

Cover versions
The song was covered by BulletBoys on their second album, 1991's Freakshow, and a video was made to promote the release. The song was also covered by Rod Stewart on his 1995 album A Spanner in the Works.