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.

Filmography

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Without Getting Killed or Caught

Self (archive footage)

Heartworn Highways Revisited

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For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair

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Be Here to Love Me

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Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

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Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

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Houston 1988: A Private Concert

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Heartworn Highways

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Austin City Limits

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