Townes Van Zandt

Acting

Born 1944-03-07 · died 1997-01-01 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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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

Heartworn HighwaysBe Here to Love MeAustin City LimitsWithout Getting Killed or CaughtHeartworn Highways RevisitedFor the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson FairNanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other RoomsTownes Van Zandt: Live in AmsterdamHouston 1988: A Private Concert