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Townes Van Zandt

United States1980s

About Townes Van Zandt

John Townes Van Zandt was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "If I Needed You", "Snake Mountain Blues", "Our Mother the Mountain", "Waitin' Round to Die", and "To Live's to Fly". His musical style has often been described as melancholic and features rich, poetic lyrics. During his early years, Van Zandt was respected for his guitar playing and fingerpicking ability.

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United States

Townes Van Zandt by Type

SoloAcousticRareLiveHome Recording

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  • Thumbnail for Dancing About Architecture : Jim Reilley of The New Dylans talks about his upcoming Patreon plans. by Jack Ingram, J.O.E., Hal Ketchum, R.E.M., Townes Van Zandt, Wilco, The Band, Mani, John Lombardo, Shawn Colvin, Steve Forbert, Richie Havens, The The, Sheryl Crow, Songwriter, Cher, Vince Gill, Talk Talk, Y&T6:03

    Dancing About Architecture : Jim Reilley of The New Dylans talks about his upcoming Patreon plans.

    Jack Ingram, J.O.E., Hal Ketchum, R.E.M., Townes Van Zandt, Wilco, The Band, Mani, John Lombardo, Shawn Colvin, Steve Forbert, Richie Havens, The The, Sheryl Crow, Songwriter, Cher, Vince Gill, Talk Talk, Y&T

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  • Thumbnail for Pancho & Lefty (Townes Van Zandt cover) by Arlo Wallace by Townes Van Zandt, Y&T4:05

    Pancho & Lefty (Townes Van Zandt cover) by Arlo Wallace

    Townes Van Zandt, Y&T

    SoloHome Recording

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  • Thumbnail for Son Volt ft. Kelly Willis - Rex's Blues (Townes Van Zandt Cover) by Townes Van Zandt4:59

    Son Volt ft. Kelly Willis - Rex's Blues (Townes Van Zandt Cover)

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Townes Van Zandt by Decade

1980s

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