Scarlett Johansson's debut album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head," features covers of 10 songs by Tom Waits. According to the actress, Waits has already given her CD a thumbs up.
Due to be released May 20, the album features guest artists David Bowie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner and members of the band Celebration. It also contains one original tune, "Song for Jo."
Johansson said she originally intended to make an album of standards, but she slowly focused on the works of Waits. "His melodies are so beautiful and his voice is so distinct," she said at a news conference Tuesday. "I sent [Waits] some of the early, early recordings, and he said, ‘Go ahead'... I've heard he's very pleased."
