Townes Van Zandt

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.

Known For

Be Here to Love Me

as Self (archive footage)

Austin City Limits

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Heartworn Highways

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Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

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

as Self (archive footage)

Houston 1988: A Private Concert

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Without Getting Killed or Caught

as Self (archive footage)

Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

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Heartworn Highways Revisited

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