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