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Townes Van Zandt

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Whoever dubbed George Jones "King of the Broken Hearts" never heard Townes Van Zandt (1944-1997). His haunting verity made him more than what some considered Americana's own Nick Drake -- Van Zandt was a poet with a burning soul. Although he never had a radio hit, many other country music artists found success with songs "Pancho and Lefty" and "If I Needed You." Though he occasionally delved into more upbeat, light-hearted, bluesy numbers, he is best known for lamenting, wind-swept, road-written songs. Van Zandt had a way of making painfully honest lyrics stick to naturally birthed melodies that attached themselves to the heart of any listener with an ounce of humanity.

- Eric Shea

 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. High, Low And In Between (3:13) High, Low & In Between $0.99
2. Poncho & Lefty (4:40) High, Low & In Between / The Late Great Townes Van Zandt $0.99
3. Rex's Blues (3:34) Flyin' Shoes $0.99
4. To Live Is To Fly (3:15) High, Low & In Between / The Late Great Townes Van Zandt $0.99
5. Waitin' Around To Die (3:45) Townes Van Zandt $0.99
6. You Are Not Needed Now (4:12) High, Low & In Between / The Late Great Townes Van Zandt $0.99
7. Don't Let The Sunshine Fool Ya' (2:25) High, Low & In Between / The Late Great Townes Van Zandt $0.99
8. Pancho & Lefty (4:08) Live at The Old Quarter, Houston, Texas $0.99
9. Nine Pound Hammer (3:06) Live at The Old Quarter, Houston, Texas $0.99
10. Tecumseh Valley (3:43) For the Sake of the Song $0.99

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