Townes Van Zandt

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.

  • Title: Townes Van Zandt
  • Popularity: 2.16
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1944-03-07
  • Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
  • Homepage: http://townesvanzandt.com/
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Townes Van Zandt Movies

  • 1993
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    Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

    Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

    1 1993 HD

    Nanci Griffith performs her Grammy Award winning album "Other Voices, Other Rooms" live at Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas on April 28th, 1993...

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  • 2004
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    Be Here to Love Me

    Be Here to Love Me

    7.3 2004 HD

    Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

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  • 1976
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    Heartworn Highways

    Heartworn Highways

    8.1 1976 HD

    The music speaks for itself in this performance documentary that highlights some of the biggest names within the country-folk scene in Texas and...

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  • 2010
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    For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair

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

    1 2010 HD

    A devoted community of artists, volunteers and patrons transform a politically subversive little neighborhood coffee house and restaurant into a...

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  • 1989
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    Houston 1988: A Private Concert

    Houston 1988: A Private Concert

    1 1989 HD

    Private concert performed by Townes van Zandt in Holiday Inn, Houston, TX in 1988

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  • 2021
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    Without Getting Killed or Caught

    Without Getting Killed or Caught

    1 2021 HD

    Follow Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, and Townes Van Zandt as they rise from obscurity to reverence: Guy, the Pancho to Van Zandt’s Lefty,...

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  • 1991
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    Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

    Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

    1 1991 HD

    Recorded in Amsterdam at De Melk Weg (The Milky Way) on 11/2/91. Townes was touring Europe with his family, 9 year old will and his pregnant wife...

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  • 2015
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    Heartworn Highways Revisited

    Heartworn Highways Revisited

    1 2015 HD

    On the 38th anniversary of the seminal music documentary, Heartworn Highways - a film that explored and captured the nascent roots of the Outlaw...

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  • 1975
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    Austin City Limits

    Austin City Limits

    6.2 1975 HD

    Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

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