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Townes Van Zandt
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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 N…
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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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2021
Without Getting Killed or Caught
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2015
Heartworn Highways Revisited
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2010
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2004
Be Here to Love Me
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1993
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Movie Self
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1991
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
Movie Himself
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1989
Houston 1988: A Private Concert
Movie himself
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1976
Heartworn Highways
Movie Self
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1975
Austin City Limits
TV show Self
