Townes Van Zandt

Townes Van Zandt

1944-03-07

Biography

John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.

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For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair

For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair

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Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me

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Heartworn Highways Revisited

Heartworn Highways Revisited

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Heartworn Highways

Heartworn Highways

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Without Getting Killed or Caught

Without Getting Killed or Caught

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Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

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Houston 1988: A Private Concert

Houston 1988: A Private Concert

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