Guy Clark Talks About Towns Van Zandt

From The DVD Towns Van Zandt Be Here To Love Me
from Special Features

[@baddnoise]

the reverence everyone has for him is always amazing to me. rip TVZ and Guy two legends

[@triggered8556]

Two of the best ever, literally.

[@dfoxy14]

"The sun's burning out? Fuck This." I could listen to Guy tell stories, about Townes or anything else, all damn day.

[@douggodfrey6521]

Had to piss - he had ole pair of boots & they worked just fine .

[@Claytone-Records]

@@douggodfrey6521 Then he wrote another song.

[@lillyandruben]

RIP Guy Clark you were and still a legend

[@AndrewCMC]

It’s a damn shame that Guy never had a podcast. Might’ve not been his style, but it would make a damn good listen.

[@jessewoo3838]

I had the great pleasure of playing with Townes at the Old Quarter in Houston Texas many years ago......he was one of the most amazing people I ever met or played with. He didn't see life like anyone else.

[@UncleDon8]

Excuse me!! 4 Comments?? Guy telling stories about Townes and the wild times of the gone world?? Come on, music lovers!! Rise up and write something. Damn!! The sun's burning out!!

[@Townes.VanZandt]

I'm 5 years late.... but I'm with ya!

[@GregAckerman]

Busy. The sun's burnin' out.

[@shoheiimamura4067]

Sun's BEEN burnt out for years, they sold it to the commies.

[@chitinakennicott7045]

Townes Van Zandt. Texas Legend.

[@triplesevensix291]

The sun's burning out? Fuck this! Classic. What a pair of guys. I love it. R.I.P. RIP it up lads.

[@knowshet313]

Thanks for taking the time to talk to a kid and treat him like a man. Love you Townes!

[@townesjames1fan830]

It's great to hear Guy Clark say that Townes "was a smart son of a bitch and the coolest guy that ever walked", I agree completely.Can't stop listening to Townes's songs and searching the net to find out everything about him. Great stuff.

[@HT-yc6kh]

TownesJames # 1 fan whenever I find a fan of Townes, I always only have one question... what is the meaning of Pancho and Lefty.

[@johntsiaros2362]

Talkin Bout Nawlins Do you think that if he was alive, he would be a sell out artist? i think no. he stayed outside of mainstream scene during his life time. he would have been a true, raw artist. like he was. what's your opinion

[@johntsiaros2362]

Talkin Bout Nawlins so you agree that townes didn't care about money? i think he was a beautiful, raw, artist. he stayed outside the mainstream scene during his life. money dIdn't drive him 😊. What's your opinion about townes? you think he would be a sell out if he was alive today?

[@johntsiaros2362]

Talkin Bout Nawlins ? 😊

[@johntsiaros2362]

Talkin Bout Nawlins thank you so Much for your answer! he was a truly great artist

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

If not for alcohol and cigarettes all those great songs may have never been written. RIP Guys hope to see ya on the other side.

[@GVernon]

And there may, or may not have been, drugs involved...

[@louisjwilliamsii]

If songwriting was an SAT question Townes is to Shakespeare as Guy is to Hemingway. Perfect in their own ways

[@fishheadlemonsnack824]

Gimme a hit o' that, pard'ner!

[@notbraindead7298]

. . . as John Prine is to ________?

[@danielmims8467]

Well put.

[@duanecolbert9196]

That Guy sure knOws how to tell a story.charisma game strong

[@nickinky]

Suns burnin out..

[@jimbanda]

😂 They were the true outlaws, I'm nailed in 😂

[@AGENTARMES]

Excuse me. The suns burnin out. Fuck this.

[@larryenglish7366]

This guy GUY could win an OSCAR .

[@horsehide3039]

Deep stuff when you're drinking whisky, haha. Dang.

[@spencerrye3885]

“Excuse me, the sun is burning out. FK this!” Brilliant 🖤

[@urbangorilla33]

Well if he were really all that smart he'd have asked when it would be burning out because if it's five billion years from now then it makes no difference either way. Funny story though.

[@kittenclawsguitarvideos6147]

this is the funniest story i ever heard

[@triplesevensix291]

Nice one. Check The Kills Catclaw.

[@GIBKEL]

That Guy Clark story IS a country song. Usually it doesn’t go “ I nailed myself in” ....usually for the other way during commitals. I wonder how it was told from the other side of the tale.

[@john9944]

"Excuse me, the Sun's burning out?....Fuck this." Never was anything put so well with so few words. Life is short...If you don't like...don't do it...If you like it...do it again. Repeat these as necessary. Next patient.

[@alexloweh1]

here's to guy!! bless him.

[@petersheely7246]

👌RIP Boys 😔

[@bobbailey5072]

Miss you Guy.

[@jameskenyon5989]

After watching this - I wrote this song as a tribute to TVZ (and Guy Clark) The Sun Is Burning Out ( Tribute to Townes Van Zandt) } James Kenyon [Em] When he was just a little boy, he was taught to follow rules He combed his hair n’ brushed his teeth [B7 ] he even shined his shoes He [Em] always said “why thank you m’aam”, n' went to [Am] church every week He [Em] learned that when his grampa’s talkin’, he [B7] better wait his turn to [Em]speak . [Em]He opened doors for the ladies , n’ bowed his head for prayer He proudly said pledge allegiance [B7] And made sure he didn’t swear Oh he [Em] said grace at the dinner table , n’ he [Am]never, ever was late He [Em] kept his elbows off the table and he [B7] always sat up real [Em] straight (Instrumental stuff) [Am] [Em] [Am] [B7] [Em] . [Em] He studied hard and got good grades, but one day at his school The teacher told him that the sun’s burning out [B7] And he felt just like a fool And [Em] from that moment in his life, ya see [Am]everything got changed well [Em]something snapped inside his head, [B7] and those rules were broken [Em] chains yea [B7]something snapped inside his head, and those rules were broken [Em] chains {soc} And he said… [Em] Excuse me teacher did I hear you say That the sun is burning [B7] out ? Why would I want to live that way when every day's in [Em] doubt [Em]I’m not waiting for the end of the world I ain’t playing by no [Am] rules [B7] I’m living my life the way I want because This world’s a ship of [Em] fools . [Em]Now everybody heed Townes' words, he was right, times running out You know we ain’t gonna live forever [B7]believe it, there a'int no doubt So [Em] cherish every day you have, as [Am] time goes by so fast En[Em]joy your life the best you can, 'n [B7] make every moment [Em]last . [Em] Excuse me teacher did I hear you say That the sun is burning [B7] out ? Why would I want to live that way when every day's in [Em] doubt [Em]I’m not waiting for the end of the world I ain’t playing by no [Am] rules [B7] I’m living my life the way I want because This world’s a ship of [Em] fools [B7] Well don’t expect me to live that way This world’s a ship of [Em] fools (Instrumental stuff) [Am] [Em] [Am] [B7] [Em] {c: much slower} [B7] I’m living my life the way I want This world’s a ship of [Em] fools. {c: slide the Em chord up and down neck to end}

[@JohnnyNJones]

Not bad

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Cringe

[@deco1949]

I had the great pleasure of playing with Townes at the Old Quarter in Houston Texas many years ago......he was one of the most amazing people I ever met or played with. He didn't see life like anyone else.

[@DystopianChild]

Wow that must have been surreal. Im going to try to do a cover of Waiting around to die, wish me luck.

[@danielbarclay5367]

@@DystopianChild good luck

[@blackeagle6268]

You were truly blessed ❤️🦅❤️

[@stephenmyers6998]

Open my mouth and what comes out is AWE.....

[@wiscgaloot]

Um, Jesse Woo just said the same thing. Who played with Townes, "Jesse Woo" or "Dean Cook"?

[@Chrisdougable]

Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle are all genius'! Todd Snider is equally as good. Matter of fact, I would say Todd Snider is my favorite songwriter.

[@coyotetrail2124]

+Chrisdougable and Kris Kristofferson

[@Chrisdougable]

KrisvKristofferson is a genius. Really. He is definately in my top 5! Todd Snider is my favorite, though.

[@nilradem]

+Chrisdougable Need to add John Prine to the list... but Todd is definitely up there. Shame his health has meant he stopped touring.

[@chiefwizzy]

todd snider rules !! class of 85 rules shithouse choir on f/b

[@danielmims8467]

Everyone in heartworn highway.. Townes is the Greatest American songwriter period in my opinion but all of his friends were great too. Steve earle is my cousin so I'm a. Bit biased to Townes.

[@aabb3340]

2:25 "it was horrible to let two idiots like Townes and Susanna drive you to that length." ...Listen to the story up to this sentence, and then it sounds like this sentence is the most ironic and self-effacing statement that has ever been uttered.

[@fabronaut7478]

Sun's burning out... Fuck this. Pretty good mantra to live by

[@brianmobley1720]

Excuse me, Fuck this the sun is burning out!!!🤔😎✌️

[@oldskoold22]

Damn! Thank you for the history here. No "Fake news here"!!!!

[@tkshots]

brilliant

[@ericloraakakidvicious.6346]

Fuck yeahs ..great American story,,

[@1992Maton]

It was hard work and paying attention

[@richardjohnson3463]

Great story

[@nedkline886]

are all these singer song writers living in another world than i am

[@lost94133]

Ned Kline it's a very lonely existence

[@j.b.lickums4032]

It's a very different world. They call it progress, it.aint!

[@amandalively1]

My husband had the same expirience in the 2nd grade.lol!!!!!!!!!

[@brottarnacke]

Nailing himself into a room?

[@nathanielrossi9659]

Older guy clark reminds me so much of my grandmas sort of husband but i don't think he really is im not sure but everyone just calls him big craig guy clark here reminds me of him a lot in this video they look the same sound the same an wear the same shirts hahah

[@davearden9390]

just fuckin cool

[@jn2050]

The average guy could understand what Townes was talking about. With

[@friendsofcoal]

Sounds like Townes had a good awareness

[@seaofbeer13]

*TOWNES.

[@einrifitz3089]

Excuse me...are you fucking kidding me,, the suns burning out?

[@railgap]

"I can't remember how I got out of there - too horrible to remember"... He pissed himself. You know he did. And you thought this story was going to be about Townes. :/ Nope; Guy was all about Guy.

[@railgap]

I knew someone who was close to Guy. Basically said Guy was talented but hard to like and lacked humility. I never met Guy, but I knew my friend _real_ well. Good judge of character, not given to trash talk. PS: Speak ill of the dead? Who cares? They're dead. They're not watching you with their heavenly laptop, judging your comments. Guy is doing it to Townes and I'm doing it to Guy. IF this is a big deal for you, you need to leave the house more often.

[@frankfurt1063]

not to lick my own asshole here but that used to be my view as well, if everything burns up one day why worry. but now i fell into the get yer degree and whatnot stuff, i could be hanging out someplace nice. but then again it might be all bs or a simulation or whatever. so ill just continue doing what i do and regret a lot of stuff one day

[@railgap]

Because nailing yourself into a bedroom is a rational, adult response to a badly-behaved houseguest. Talking like he wasn't as drunk and belligerant as TVZ was? Now that's some ego.

[@TheLeftyGrove]

Guy is awesome. I could listen to him doing this for months.

[@jessewoo3838]

Suns burnin out..

[@wheelmanstan]

I could hear this stuff all day

[@michaelfriese431]

Here's to you Guy.... Now you can sing with Suzanna again .... Thank you... RIP

[@winstonsmith3433]

the key word -got bottle of whiskey....

[@stevenedwards4470]

I guess the teacher should've mentioned he had 4 billion years to relax.

[@jean7774]

Good one. Everybody: slow down!!

[@hardway1746]

Greatest line ever. Suns burning out

[@nicholasmarshall6361]

God bless Guy!! Great storyteller.

[@chadlewis1371]

Great stuff! Townes and Guy are two of my favorite writers!

[@ravenouscolonelhart]

LOL! "I got in my paranoid head that they were making fun of me... actually they were, I wasn't paranoid, they really were." Good job standing his ground on that one, for sure. The sun is burning out, that's an important thing to realize.

[@nicktulloh]

How about spelling his damn name right?

[@tomgreeves9248]

There’s more genius in this five minutes than in a Richard Feynman lecture.

[@notbraindead7298]

Perhaps you weren’t fully attentive during the Feynman lecture.

[@johnelliott5859]

Hard work and paying attention!

[@lastrada52]

Who would laugh or pick on the likes of Guy Clark? He looks like he could kick the skinny Townes Van Zandt ass easily. I guess Guy liked and respected him too much. Great little Townes story at the end. Two greats -- that have passed away. Too many great singer-songwriters to mention Tim Hardin, Tim Buckley, David Blue, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Phil Ochs, Harry Nilsson, Fred Neil, Leonard Cohen, Sandy Denny, Laura Nyro, Judee Sill, Bobby Darin, and Dory Previn -- they all left a little piece of their talent behind for us.

[@saintgarluth]

well thats the best story i heard in a while...RIP Townes and Guy and Susanna all three of you.

[@mario7frankielee]

townes realized he’s mortal then and there most of us do it when we are about to go!

[@davecooke7868]

You young guys out there look at Guy he looks old but inside he’s twenty, you’ll know what I mean when you get old. You’re never as old as you look

[@ericlong9085]

Just in the last few months I've been discovering guy and i love his songs, attitude to life,thanks for sharing

[@pipepapi9090]

Guy if you reading this, was that the house down on Fannin Street?

[@triplesevensix291]

Funny as fuck!! I love it! Great stuff....

[@joannakopf852]

Moving to Guy's home town shortly. I've been binging Townes and Guy. I just got a new book on Townes! I read Without Getting Caught Or Killed and I loved it!

[@JackChiefton]

Close

[@DocJJohnson]

Great video

[@celeryzevil]

God love Guy Clarke

[@daniellerider2363]

Beautiful.

[@nash0089]

What amazing people

[@iamshaman]

🤣

[@triplesevensix291]

What year was this? Thanks folks.

[@dalekelly7639]

According to the description, this is from a DVD called "be here to love me" that is a 2004 documentary film directed by Margaret Brown.

[@petehodge3460]

Everybody talks so nice about him now that he's dead...

[@dalekelly7639]

What's your point? Did people talk bad about him when he was alive? Perhaps his death caused people to become aware of him, check out his music, and realize how good he was.

[@yuntakukai1002]

So Townes was a hedonist, materialist

[@tango-bravo]

Is he ok? This seems like an unwell situation.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

He died

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

He’s just drunk here…and dead since 2016. Outlived his wife and Townes

[@thecountryboythreat5273]

man this is a nice compilation you have about TVZ thanks so much for sharing

[@81dsend]

What a story, but a fuckin great song came from it.