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Townes Van Zandt

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Born: 1944-03-07Died: 1997-01-01

Biography:

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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Credits

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other RoomsSelf1993-12-31
Be Here to Love MeSelf (archive footage)2004-09-13
Heartworn HighwaysSelf1976-05-01
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson FairSelf (archive footage)2010-03-17
Houston 1988: A Private Concerthimself1989-02-01
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