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Townes Van Zandt
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.
Top Filmography
7.1
Be Here to Love Me
2004 // MOVIE
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Austin City Limits
1975 // TV
7.9
Heartworn Highways
1976 // MOVIE
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Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
1993 // MOVIE
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For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
2010 // MOVIE
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Houston 1988: A Private Concert
1989 // MOVIE
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Without Getting Killed or Caught
2021 // MOVIE
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Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
1991 // MOVIE
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Heartworn Highways Revisited
2015 // MOVIE