Townes van Zandt - Abnormal (full album)

[@hilairevanacker346]

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.

[@holzmann-]

Sounds like a gift of God. Dark, masculine, cynical. So much unlike modern "country" music.

[@danacamp5437]

Search out his early live performances, if you haven't already. He's magical. Sacred. Voice clear and sparkling like the purest mountain stream. Best American singer songwriter to ever walk the Earth.

[@Akkodha-]

@@danacamp5437hes a great story teller

[@daviddawson1718]

I have always loved dog. Praise dog!

[@triplucid3563]

I'm always gonna love me some = van zandt.. and he's always gonna love him some good life and real troubles , and I'm always gonna understand the same by them so we will always trade-off and enjoy life on this Earth

[@Factoryshrimp]

Dark. Lark.

[@partickaljamested5146]

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

[@earlfenwick]

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.

[@Haarbueschel]

Wow, that must've been amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnholland723]

Yeah.That is special.Did he live in Tennessee?I have seen pictures of the trailer he lived in; I'm not sure where.Ol'Shep!I never heard this!Towns just blew me away

[@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista]

Friends of friends were almost too much to digest in the past, we played around him but never with

[@purwi69]

@@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista ? elaborate maybe

[@Dachtewitz]

"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)

[@dacethejackofhearts7209]

Steve hadn't seen Dylan's bodyguards at the time 😂

[@Dachtewitz]

@@dacethejackofhearts7209 : I guess so! They were with Mr. van Zandt at the Gambling Hall...

[@randallhoole4208]

ha! why can't we just say such-and-such is my favorite? I'm very sure that's a bit more balanced an appraisal. Just enjoy his work and don't worry who's the best...✌

[@MaximusWolfe]

Steve is Earl is pinko d bag.

[@swaslaukinonome]

Steve ain't no punk himself, either.

[@dobunimaroC]

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

[@pelotasdad]

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

[@crosseyedandpainless2714]

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.'

[@willong1000]

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.

[@samuelleake9213]

Dollar bill blues sounds sublime, what a treat!

[@etherashe5164]

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

[@rodinkumar3628]

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

[@Haarbueschel]

One of the best ever, IMHO!

[@johnkerr4699]

Best American songwriter...IMO

[@Mike-iq5sr]

Dutch heritage,....

[@GaryBall-vb2jk]

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

[@jaceroadtrip2889]

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"

[@markross6818]

Okay, Townes was a deeply flawed individual but universally revered among singer/songwriters for his abilities. His own mother reportedly regretted allowing treatments that erased most of his childhood memories.. that's what he had to go on.. remember your childhood?.. Townes didn't.. ❤

[@rezrunnercl]

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

[@ДМИТРИЙПристромов-к2д]

Awesome. This is real country that we deserve.

[@morris676]

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

[@carsonmcdonald8905]

Godspeed

[@deja75m]

He be an artisan of story teller...yummm

[@bradleybarnett9545]

Townes, man. Wow.

[@backtothebeatproductions]

that old shep bit was unintentionally hillarious

[@wendyrussell4191]

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?

[@Haarbueschel]

@@wendyrussell4191 weird, I didn’t remove them and I still can see them!

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

Never saw this one. Thought i had em all.

[@UnkoHoloHolo]

Ono, thanks🤙🏽

[@pauln00b]

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

[@josephdelagarza835]

First I've heard this

[@chachach6034]

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

[@saharmartinez6253]

Great

[@mikerosofft2834]

^data

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

Less is more ..

[@HannahBarber-n3j]

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

[@picknfish]

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.

[@ryanroark2818]

Thank you algorithm for blessing me with this rare gem…seems like there’s always something to learn from the late Townes. Thanks for posting this!

[@shea086]

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..

[@glennbasilii552]

Welcome, he'll be your best friend from here on out. His albums Delta Momma Blues, At my Window and Flying Shoes are required listening

[@etherashe5164]

Good bless you. Townes was the real deal.

[@AndezValentino]

our mother the mountain will let you in.

[@Gee-gz7ob]

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

[@uradragon]

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?

[@andrewweibel2218]

Dead flowers on my grave YO! LOL😅

[@jonncockrell3606]

Why a Stones song when Townes wrote so many songs?

[@uradragon]

@@jonncockrell3606 Townes did a great rendition of the song. Give it a listen.

[@pelotasdad]

i don’t think anyone is censuring tvz. someone (his estate?) has the rights to this album and everytime we listen to these albums, it is one less purchase of the album…. i believe that is why that disclaimer was written.

[@touchgrass9363]

its too late to wish I was stronger

[@CarloSchmidhammer]

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!!!

[@AudreyHuber-rg6bv]

I am enjoying you so much!! Thank you for sharing your gift. It makes me smile!! Figure that out? 1952/2024 and finding wonders in life. Long ways to go yet!.smile people tell each other hello on the sidewalk/grocery store don't let covid, government satan tske the light out of our world. So sad for what things have become for us all. I will do my best to spread smiles and sunshine where ever I go. Do the same, make an effort. 15:03

[@Akkodha-]

What a genuine comment.I wish you and you’re family the best of luck.And dont ever lose the spark.

[@jeffreygallahar4650]

❤ smiling 😊

[@SantanaDS_]

Thank you

[@alyorkie6]

Yep, same here, and here's me thinking I'd got everything. Just Gotta keep searching.

[@mr.jazzbodkelsey58]

I've never heard this one either! Almost feels like a new album just dropped. RIP Townes 😇🎶

[@Haarbueschel]

@@mr.jazzbodkelsey58 There's actually another version of this CD with a slightly different tracklisting. I think it was a ltd edition, but I haven't been able to track it down yet.

[@Akkodha-]

Same

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

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

[@Dermot-b7e]

Only discovered this enigma in a paradox of a songwriter absolutely compelling.thanks Townes RIP

[@keithdickerson9704]

"enigma " or walking contradiction ????Townes did it his way ,and sold out to pop bullshit . And it cost him everything , a true genius that should be more celebrated as a national treasure!!! 27:00

[@keithdickerson9704]

Never sold out

[@danacamp5437]

​@@keithdickerson9704agree. He did not sell out.

[@gravy3858]

@@keithdickerson9704how did he sell out? im not being facetious, seriously interested in why you think that.

[@etherashe5164]

@@danacamp5437 He NEVER sold out. He died living his hard-core lifestyle.

[@bojanboskovic6744]

Damn! Hell of the job! Fantastic! Cheers folks!

[@forceghostburtreynolds7597]

accidental youtube treasure music

[@Frane-w7b]

Me too

[@Haadi42]

Bless you

[@raulreal9213]

simply pure gold

[@mindsoundmeditation7962]

Wow.. huge Townes fan. Had no idea this gem existed. Thanks!

[@Haarbueschel]

You're very welcome! I think it was initially issued as a mailorder only-CD by Normal records in the late 90s.

[@phillippiper151]

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 ♥🎶⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Charlie-sr6dv]

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

[@Haarbueschel]

@@Charlie-sr6dv yes, mine, too. It’s really down to the bone. He sounds so vulnerable.

[@Mojeaux10]

Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

[@delboyrams363]

Tvz one of the very best True poet

[@ulrichfriehe3459]

Shrimp song is the only funny song he ever sang.

[@Haarbueschel]

Don't forget Old Shep!

[@zakkfedak]

Those jokes from "Live at the Old Quarter" are some of the best. But also, "Fraternity Blues", etc. The laughs & sadness are all the same.

[@willong1000]

That's hardly true Ulrich! Seems you've more Townes to explore. You might begin with "Fraternity Blues" or other of his talkin' blues!

[@daktraveler56]

Maybe Bob Dylan"s only real competition...

[@lesm2373]

The greatest!

[@BH-qs7vo]

WOW.

[@mikerosofft2834]

cheeers

[@jeaniejohnson9941]

Thank you so much for this gift.

[@dominiquemestdag4630]

No wonder Steve Earle like's him that much !

[@LonesomeTraveler]

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

[@bobpegram7609]

my friend townes

[@Mike-iq5sr]

Dutch heritage,.....

[@EricFra]

😁😆😅 Fortunately not with the Dutch language otherwise he would have remained a great unknown...

[@violetturlington1522]

Beautiful!!

[@deja75m]

Poet...human

[@deja75m]

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