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.
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Films (8)

Without Getting Killed or Caught
2021 · Self (archive footage)

Heartworn Highways Revisited
2015 · Self (archive footage)

For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
2010 · Self (archive footage)

Sois là pour m'aimer
2004 · Self (archive footage)

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993 · Self

Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
1991 · Himself

Houston 1988: A Private Concert
1989 · himself

Heartworn Highways
1976 · Self



