Bottom Line Man, by Giant Sand

I thought it was Lou Reed on my IPod, but I realized I don't have any Lou Reed albums. Then the slightly country, subdued folksy melody wafted over my brain a little longer.
The echo-y barroom piano and the acoustic guitar, coupled with Howe Gelb's voice and poetry make this song one to stick with you.

Few good things come from Arizona these days (ahem). Gian Sand is one of 'em