Less is more ..

I hadn't heard "Old Shep" in nearly seven decades--I wish TVZ had sung it straight. My late father would sometimes sing that song from my mother's and his bedroom when I was a child about to drift off to sleep in my own room down the hall.

Ich habe ein Konzert dieser Tour damals in der Dortmunder "Live Station" gesehen. War toll. 👍 Hatte das auch auf Cassette mitgeschnitten, aber leider ist die Aufnahme verschollen. Daher war ich froh, daß es später, in besserer Qualität, in den Handel kam. Farin U. war übrigens auch im Publikum.

Another singer for the big concert in the sky Let everybody know that we'll all get our tickets soon.💯👍

It was a real pleasure to hear Townes sing and play with such enthusiasm and passion.

Thats weird, this is the second time listening and on the first time there was a time stamped comment for the songs, now there is nothing. Gone. Weird. Why would that happen?

awesome, gallagher recorded this coo coo song too, maybe different name tho. this guy reminds of roy harper in style n making songs.

thanks for sharing this album. i haven’t come across a lot of live music from him. what a wonderful lyricist and musician…..

Danke Haarbüschel, das war super!! Max sollte, bevor er zum Strike ausholt, sollte er ausholen, mal überlegen, ob er das Album wenigstens auf Bandcamp oder so anbieten könnte. Ist echt schade, dass das derartig weg faded...

never heard his music before tonight...definitely resonates... good music.

simply pure gold

Dylan, Cohen, and Van Zandt, each had their own styles and their own lives to reflect on. Who was the best at writing stories? I'm willing to put all three on the top and let them share the honor of 'best.'

c'est qui ce chanteur dont personne ne m'a jamais parlé ...C'est une pépite c'est sûr ...un moment magique ..

Мне нравится, ещё бы понимать о чём поёт, тогда было вообще супер. Надо учить английский.

He's better older. He made a new folk for all of us. DM in his albums means robotripping, in high school taking a bottle of robitussin dm before the safeguards. Also some codeine in it. Hed eat this when no weed, i did the same. Theres a bunch out there over the counter highs, but some are terrifying so i aint tellin, i got holes in my brain blues

Never saw this one. Thought i had em all.

FORCED EXPOSURE Last Updated 07/21/2024 07:53 PM EDT LOG INCART artist Enter search string Search advanced New Releases Artists Labels Forthcoming Best Sellers Reviews Jobs TOWNES VAN ZANDT - add to cartadd to wantlistemail a friend PRICE: $12.50 NOT IN STOCK NO RESTOCK ESTIMATE 01. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Coo Coo 02. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Shrimp Song 03. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Dollar Bill Blues 04. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Two Girls 05. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Kathleen (Into) 06. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Waitin' 'Round To Die 07. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Tecumseh Valley (Into) 08. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Dead Flowers 09. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Catfish Song (Into) 10. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Flying Shoes 11. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Blaze's Blues 12. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Marie 13. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - A Song For 14. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Lungs 15. TOWNES VAN ZANDT - Old Shep 1996 release. "The country and folk-blues singer and guitarist Townes Van Zandt was a native Texan and great grandson of one of the original settlers who founded Fort Worth in the mid-19th century. The son of a prominent oil family, Townes turned his back on financial security to pursue the beatnik life in Houston. First thumbing his way through cover versions, his acoustic sets later graced the Jester Lounge and other venues where his 'bawdy barroom ballads' were first performed. Although little known outside of a cult country rock following, many of his songs are better publicized by covers afford them by Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Don Gibson and Willie Nelson. This gave songs such as 'Pancho & Lefty' and 'If I Needed You' the chance to rise to the top of the country charts. Much of Van Zandt`s material was not released in Europe until the late 70s, though his recording career actually began with For The Sake Of the Song, released in the US in 1968. His media awareness belies the debt of many artists, including the Cowboy Junkies and Go Betweens, profess to owing him. Steve Earle went further: 'Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I`ll stand on Bob Dylan`s table in my cowboy boots and say that.' In the 1980s Van Zandt continued to live a reclusive life in a cabin in Colorado recording occasionally purely for chance to 'get the songs down for posterity'. Since the late 80s more and more people got interested in his music. Although he has supported himself for years playing solo dates with his guitar, bookings were stronger than ever. Townes toured regularly with more and more success through Europe. And he still had a lot of plans. He compiled two records for release in 1997 (Highway Kind & Documentary) and started recording an album together with Sonic Youth. But death put an end to all these plans. Townes van Zandt died on New Years Day 1997, the anniversary of the death of Hank Williams. Abnormal was recorded on several locations during Townes Van Zandt's 1995 European Tour. Beside 'Flyin` Shoes', 'Waitin` Round To Die', 'Kathleen' and a collection of either equally memorable songs, Abnormal also includes new studio versions of 'Coo-Coo' and 'Dollar Bill Blues' and the never before released 'Shrimp Song'."

Maybe Bob Dylan"s only real competition...

Dutch heritage,.....

accidental youtube treasure music

WOW.

Awesome. This is real country that we deserve.

Wonderful music, wonderful voice & wonderful lyrics.. and a great composer ..

C. 1994. I spent an hour or so alone with him while a friend went to the liquor store for him and us. Mostly for him. Man I wish I had been writing that stuff down because that guy was pulling stories out of the atmosphere. I believed every word. Sweet guy. I'm not sure if I had ever been in the presence of genius before. Kind of leaves your mouth hanging open.

Thank You, Thank you, & thank you. Definitely a worthy compilation of songs to add to the collection. If only he had included "Rake" to this album. My soul is the song "Rake"

Wonderful album. I often listen to Townes van Zandts songs. Its so sad, that he died so young. R.I.P. His songs will live forever!!!

Ono, thanks🤙🏽

Best American songwriter...IMO

I met Townes in Verde, Nevada, in Sept., 1996, 4 mos. before his untimely death... Called home to Houston to tell a friend, if TVZ came back through, don't put it off. He wasn't long for a weary world... A most memorable evening for a fan of since late 60's, sho had seen him around Houston a couple times... Played the Wake a couple times i. Galveston... RIP.

Townes, man. Wow.

True grit. Townes van Zandt was the greatest songwriter who ever lived, and no-one can deliver his songs like he did. My unchallenged favorite ever since I came under his spell some 30 years ago.

Thank God for Townes. For his honesty, grit and his songs.

Thank you...A rare treat. On the other hand why would anyone censure Townes Van Zandt? I've been listening to him for longer than I know. Dead Flowers anyone?

Poet...human

He be an artisan of story teller...yummm

"Townes van Zandt is the best Song-Writer in the whole World. And I`ll stand on Bob Dylans Coffee-Table in my Cowboyboots and say that" (Steve Earle)

words on the street is you recreated this photo and that this not @towensvanzandt #towensvanzandt

my friend townes

Tvz one of the very best True poet

Powerful! Possibily my favourite late Townes live recording. A man, a guitar and some gut wrenching songs. Superb!

No wonder Steve Earle like's him that much !

RIP HOW GREAT WAS HE??????? BLODDY GREAT MATE,AS GREAT AS THE GREATEST WILL BE, ROCK ?SING ON TOWNS IT IS A "ROCKIN HEAVEN UP THERE" ps LOADS OF ALBUMS AND SUCH A SUDDEN LOSS TOO,THAT IS HOW THE VERY BEST GO SADLY SO? RIP THE BEST OF PLENTY ♥🎶⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shrimp song is the only funny song he ever sang.

"I do not make money from it and will remove it immediately upon request." Screw that. Thanks for posting this.

Beautiful!!

Thank you so much for this gift.

Na, die habe ich ja lange nicht mehr gehört! Danke Martin.

Whoa! That's some rainy day music. Moody as hell. Nice! ❤️

Great

Ive just found John Townes Van Zandt in the last 3 or 4 weeks. This artist is refreshing and I think he,s the real deal. It's a long time since Ive been moved by any singer /songwriter! Van Zandt does not take any prisoners and just sings his heart out. He went to young like the best of them. Although I must say this man, s songs and poetry are special. RIP. John Townes Van Zandt, where ever you are..