NOBODY HEARD HIS DYING WORDS! 41. Townes Van Zandt 'Pancho and Lefty' 1972.

[@nunuvyabusiness8550]

Townes was one of the best songwriters in America.

[@leenickshramko1100]

This sounds like Townes' voice. Clear and plain. Love it.

[@mnswamp]

Townes was an inspiration for many, many country/folk songwriters over the years. I'd say Nirvana unplugged was a tribute to the singers like Townes. It's worth listening to Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark, Steve Earle as well. (hint - they were all friends, shared music and more than a little alcohol).

[@smwrbd]

And Blaze Foley, John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker.

[@UKEYsPOWER]

Tnx man! Love Townes!

[@t-bonethecanadian9430]

Thank you.

[@therecalcitrantseditionist3613]

Not at all the best version of this song, but still pne of the best ever imo

[@stephensmith8217]

I like this version bc the violin included but I wish it was a little slowed down a little bit

[@leimaniax]

Agreed. Great song. The Heartworn Highways version is a beaut.

[@MizCriz46]

Oh dear........"Both fiddle & violin...."? Please tell us you know that they are exactly the same instrument. It's the genre of music that determines what the instrument is called. The song is a story about a larger-than-life character, Pancho who was betrayed by a lesser man for money. And the federales are obviously lying about why they never caught him before. Yeah, sure, we coulda but...........

[@calvinlivengood5717]

Merle Haggard and Willy Nelson do a much better version of this in my opinion. If you like this song, I'd recommend checking out their version.

[@jimbojones6169]

Steve Earle does this song best.