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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View Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

1975Series
6.2
View Without Getting Killed or Caught
Without Getting Killed or Caught

Without Getting Killed or Caught

2021Film0
View Be Here to Love Me
Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me

2004Film
7.1
View Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

1993Film0
View Heartworn Highways
Heartworn Highways

Heartworn Highways

1976Film
7.9
View For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair

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

2010Film0
View Heartworn Highways Revisited
Heartworn Highways Revisited

Heartworn Highways Revisited

2015Film0
View Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam

1991Film0
View Houston 1988: A Private Concert
Houston 1988: A Private Concert

Houston 1988: A Private Concert

1989Film0