Townes Van Zandt
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
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Austin City Limits
Be Here to Love Me
Heartworn Highways
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Heartworn Highways Revisited
Without Getting Killed or Caught
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
Houston 1988: A Private Concert