Townes Van Zandt

About

John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997), better known as Townes Van Zandt, was a critically acclaimed American songwriter and singer. Much of Van Zandt’s musical canon--songs such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "Tecumseh Valley", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live is to Fly"--are widely considered masterpieces of American folk music. His musical style is often described as melancholy in sound and delivery with rich and poetic lyrics.

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   Waiting Around To Die

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   I'll Be Here In the Morning

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   Lungs

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   If I Needed You

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   For The Sake of The Song

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   Poncho & Lefty

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   Dead Flowers

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   Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel

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