Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley from Austin Pickers 1984

[@andaolsen1539]

This was the song that got me through my husband's passing. miss him so much

[@Shitty-l8p]

Sorry

[@esmeclair7895]

much love to you and your husband

[@LPJack02]

RIP Townes van Zandt (March 7, 1944 - January 1, 1997), aged 52 And RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@lumpylumpy3931]

What’s the name of the song

[@janlaidler4860]

@@lumpylumpy3931 snowin on raton

[@MrLuciano54]

​@@lumpylumpy3931 snowing on Raton...obviously...

[@lumpylumpy3931]

@@MrLuciano54 thanks

[@wyattstillman3403]

Blaze will always occupy a certain mythic legend status in my book

[@musicblogger87]

I wish there were more Blaze/TVZ duos. They sound amazing together!

[@dollarmountainbluegrass986]

Just seein two good ol friends havin a good time harmonizin on stage is what it’s all about. You know there had to been a many home pickin’s!

[@austinitesince1979]

Listen to Live at Union Chapel, London, England. On disc 2, track3, Townes tells the story of how Blaze (murdered on the streets of Austin) wasn't expecting anything to happen to him but said, "If something does happen to me, I want you to have my guitar." Well Blaze had pawned the guitar and got buried with the ticket in the pocket of his one suit coat and Townes dug him up and wrote the following track, Blaze's Blues on that guitar. A song that is worth learning for Texas musicians.

[@danielmims8467]

I've heard that for many years but I also heard Townes found the pawn ticket with his belongings. And a very reliable source told me he showed the death certificate to the pawn shop and they sold it back to him. Who knows I love the story especially the part about Townes stayed jn the car weeping while they exumed blaze

[@kevindean1327]

Blaze was murdered by his friends son. He knew he was dealing with a dangerous person but the booze will put you in a dangerous situation if you're idealistic!!!

[@claytonhayward3222]

@@kevindean1327 we could use a few more idealistic people like Blaze in the world

[@strumminfuel4625]

if I had to guess-im sure blaze would have loved being dug up and being part of one more crazy story. that's wild.

[@michelleneeds4165]

It's a a great story but Townes was a master of the fine tradition of the tall tale. Someone once said don't let the truth get in the way of an entertaining myth and I'm inclined to agree on the account.

[@leopoldvincentmedley5870]

Strange to think that both of these great souls have left us. They'll never be forgotten though, ever. Their beautiful music lives on. Texas music at it's best. Thank you for posting!

[@elizabethkrinkle9540]

Leopold Vincent Medley haha pretty sure we follow each other on Instagram

[@marybuckley9900]

20th July 2024 Ireland, what a beautiful song and no one can sing it like Blaze, he was an amazing singer so sad he never got the acclaim, taken away way way too soon, love this❤❤❤

[@makingmemad06]

Some people look at this as a low point in their lives. I look at it as two great buddies having a good time and picking some tunes. Love it.

[@nichallam174]

People speak of "honesty" in musical performance, this is it.

[@blurbn]

Eyes closed and soul wide open!

[@SSchus87]

I have been fortunate enough to have listened to Townes for many years, and I believe that he was the best song-writer EVER. I don't think he ever missed a lyrin in any song he ever wrote. Every line was perfect. He will be missed, but at least we had him for the time we did. He was and always will be a blessing to music. Thanks---Steve

[@juliusbuckingham5492]

If you can't write it, don't sing it.

[@danielmims8467]

Totally agree. Townes was so good most of his stuff goes over people's heads. He is most people's favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter. Mr Mudd and Mr gold to me is the most insanely vivid song ever put down. I love that one.

[@LazyIRanch]

The first time I heard "Tecumseh Valley" it made me cry. That is a talented songwriter who can grab your heart and wrench it like that.

[@danielmims8467]

@@LazyIRanch Marie too . Such a tortured poet

[@danielmims8467]

Steve Schuster I know another Steve that says the exact same thing about him. I agree Townes was the best of the best.

[@suzanneweiler556]

I lived in Austin at the time of Blaze and Townes......jammed with associated musicians. Many of the songs still go through my mind.

[@davidmasingo7042]

Associated even

[@davidmasingo7042]

@Stan Williams I only wish I knew Blaze or Townes..I was just being an ass in reference to "associated with"..could mean many things..just got turned on to Blaze and Townes about a year ago.. still listening

[@davidmasingo7042]

I was more into Jerry Jeff Walker at that time..still love the iud though

[@craigluhr3034]

Likewise! I miss those days.

[@danielmims8467]

I met Townes when I was 8 years old. I was lucky enough to get to meet a few of the best songwriters ever . Met Dylan the same night as Townes. Years later Guy Clark .

[@OjJackson-oq2kd]

Two of my favorites. Unreal!! Thank you, had no idea this existed

[@kevintinney268]

Blaze was 35 in this video. He looks 55. What a hard living he must have done.

[@sammyscotch9945]

Both he and townes

[@barry5580]

He's bombed on something. Coke I suspect

[@fredwilley5931]

@@barry5580 who gives a shit what you suspect.

[@caseysmith544]

My Brother has looked like a balding 35 since age 21 and will the rest of his life until he ends up with gray hair. Then My dad who has some rough times in his life from age 19 to 21, he is 60 and looks 55 and until more gray showed up in his hair at age 60 he looked at 59, 50 maybe a young looking 55 who looked 50. Then me I look 25 maybe 21 if not looking too hard and will be that way until 40 or 50 if what is true of some of my relatives Uncles/male cousins.

[@AudioJuicebox]

Heavy boozin will do that to ya

[@bencrosby1992]

Probably the 2 greatest singer/ songwriters I have ever listened 2. I feel kindred spirits with them both. I pray one.day I can see them in heaven n sit in ona session with them both.

[@TaylerSpliff]

I will see you there, kindred spirit.

[@dollarmountainbluegrass986]

Look... we all can’t sit in at the same time lol

[@Cinnamombunz]

I miss these guys. A lot. Bofum.

[@lbr529]

Cinnamombunz Doctor?

[@andrewbarrientes4127]

Bof.

[@VinnieVega]

Cinnamombunz!!

[@julieclifford7698]

“I’m thankful that old road is a friend of mine.. “ 🌸

[@wantondon9630]

I'm thankful that ol roads a friend of mine. A very lonesome and almost helpless bit of poetry

[@Homeinmygardenwithmydog]

These two are my “go to” for when I need to meditate and focus on mindfulness. Every other type of music creates too much distraction but these guys, they’re perfect to help me relax and get outside of myself. Thanks so much for posting.

[@hmmm8656]

Agreed hope you’re well jimmy!

[@williejennings8467]

this is the coolest thing Ive ever seen blaze and townes. I feel I missed out.... glad Im here to see this

[@lefeff8775]

I wish KZbin had a LOVE button instead of a LIKE button. Like does not cover my admiration for Townes or this song.

[@ks9914]

Absolutely great. True poets.

[@kevinsaysmoo]

THIS is country music.

[@robertadams2365]

Amen

[@jamieingels1190]

Blaze Foley's always wore the coolest hats.

[@dallasgeyer7632]

Paychecks hats are better

[@Otispuss2]

Straight from the heart - this song is like a punch in the stomach. Great stuff - thanks for posting.

[@hendrixius]

I will forever be grateful to this performance because it is where I first found Blaze Foley.

[@identitytraveler]

there's some big talent - true relayers of emotion

[@lesstephens1]

Damn! That is Texas to the core.

[@cosmicoldcrowe]

Music at it's finest. Townes and Blaze, it doesn't get much better.

[@WindNSand]

You have to have lived in that time and you have to have lived there ... it simple does not get any fuckin better!

[@shane7073]

Could never ask for a better friend than blaze

[@Jm01394]

Very nice job . Enjoyed Townes singing and The Towering Harmony provided by Blaze! Thanks I enjoyed.

[@hmmm8656]

I could watch this all day everyday..

[@emmysawvel]

it brings tears to watch this. i use to be in the audience when i could, those days are gone.....

[@herman452]

Townes is my 54th cousin twice removed. Makes me happy that his music still matters.

[@dollarmountainbluegrass986]

What the....

[@markmckie843]

Townes is my 2nd cousin.

[@herman452]

Did I actually make this comment? I don't remember it. . . .

[@theupsndowns8161]

God damn that was gooder than a shot of jack

[@jamieingels1190]

Gooder😊 I don't care what all my English teachers said... There ain't nothin wrong with that word.

[@d.shelby8171]

Gooder.....no dought.

[@charliecoutu1067]

God bless this life which gave me the ears to hear this, and a belly for it to sit in and glow warm when it’s cold.

[@brandonricketts1889]

I love this shit but you cant put this on at a party anymore lmao...but when i get stoned alone i listen all day long

[@trauma4465]

Townes is from Fort Worth Texas, my home town, he's a Legend here, makes me proud.

[@lordloftus10]

Thank you for the music .

[@saveferris6864]

2 beautiful men. Thank you for the music.

[@nitrousnine]

this stuff means alot !...townes has helped me out..

[@BENJIR2D2]

This just cooked me the first time I heard it.

[@PhilGregory101]

Amazing. So good to see the two of them singing together. Many thanks for uploading this.

[@AGENTARMES]

84 was a good year. Miss those times. Before people flew planes into buildings

[@honesty1234]

Because of religious beliefs.

[@jphuron]

I was born in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I wanna cry each time I hear this song. Townes was the best.

[@theneverman]

Two amazing songwriters.

[@raywood4223]

Just outside of Foley in a bar called The Shelter. That made me feel a lot of things, sheltered was never one of them. She kissed me and said she loved me, I lit a cigarette saying I agree.

[@skynyrdnemoy2418]

What a gem. 🇺🇸

[@deidamia150503]

These are musicians with a great love for her music. Thank you for this video with Townes van Zandt - a great songwriter, a great musician and a great man.

[@bassmangotdbluz]

Townes was the worn out shell of a man; a brilliant, tortured soul. Blaze was ALIVE. He was a modern day rogue minstrel and he looked after and loved Townes like a brother. May they both rest in peace.

[@michaellunburg8567]

Met Townes in Houston in 1980. Great soul.

[@danielmims8467]

I met him in 1988 in Houston at the summit. He wasn't performing just visiting my cousin Steve Earle who was playing with Bob Dylan that night. My first concert at 6 years old they didn't wanna let me in and Steve told them he would not go out if we weren't back stage immediately. Maybe the greatest night of my life in retrospect I peaked too soon . Tvz is my all time favorite and meeting him and Dylan the same night is pretty unbelievable but it happened and regardless who anyone thinks is the best , I feel comfortable with saying I met the greatest America singer song writer. I wish I could've seen tvz perform. Genius

[@MartinThomas59]

I learned of Blaze from Deb E Dee at Kerrville '97. He touched me through his writing then; now through his performances. I'm grateful you shared these videos; they are invaluable to some of us.

[@hamburgerdan101]

14 years ago this was uploaded good damn

[@grennation5485]

Short, but very sweet, thanks.

[@chrisyeomans5547]

I came here to watch but my ears took over.

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

And your ears will insist to hear it again

[@hancockfamilyfarms9493]

Man this is a gem!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@oystershucksters4206]

Best flautist gig in American music history.

[@bassmangotdbluz]

And Donnie is still out there hittin' it. He sat in on a gig with me a few years ago when I was playing with some of Townes & Blaze's old band mates. It was one of those musical moments in my life I won't soon forget. Townes was a tortured soul; Blaze was just a total effing trip. I loved that guy.

[@sealevelbear]

Love them both so much ❤️❤️

[@lindatheobald7789]

pry two greats that some music lovers don't know of--what a shame

[@chadbroxson577]

A true friend there✌

[@terryfenn3940]

Thanks so much Ed.

[@walliegirl2]

For me, Townes and Marty Robbins are my two favorites.

[@tnimbus]

thank you for posting.

[@ElwoodBlues68]

Thanks for sharing this! I miss them both deeply!

[@bassmangotdbluz]

... me too, Bro.

[@simmo303]

Delightful - love that fiddle counterpoint.

[@simmo303]

@Marten Dekker Really? I'll try a better kit but it sounds like there's a violin.

[@simmo303]

Still sounds like a fiddle - that sure is some sweeeet blowin' - who is he? I never heard the like, not even from Sir J G.

[@retriever19golden55]

@@simmo303 Donny Silverman. There's a great double live CD called Down Home and Abroad with Townes, Mickey White on guitar, and Donny Silverman on flute. Simple, heartfelt, and beautiful.

[@simmo303]

@@retriever19golden55 Thanks. I'll look for it.

[@sinequanon1955]

This is great, great sadness

[@Atomic_Johnny]

If I could convey an ounce of what these guys felt I'd be half as lucky and twice as happy.

[@obizzil]

Amazing music!

[@dawhealer]

Great video! Does anyone remember Townes and Blaze playing at the now long gone Spellman's that was on 5th Street between Lamar and Mopac back in the late '70s/early '80s? One of my favorite dives. Austin's still great, but I miss the "old" Austin and the old dives.

[@craigmorgenstein1240]

Without them there wouldn't have been Waylon Jennings. Unthinkable.

[@mikelbt]

Huh?? Waylon predates both of these guys so if anything it would have been the other way around

[@mrcanarsie]

Two Kings

[@DonaBogart]

His music matters to people all over the world and he influenced so many of the young singers and song writers today. i know you are proud to claim him as kin.

[@stalkek]

CarlSolomonable is my daughter and it makes me very happy to know her comments are still getting thumbs up from the internet generation.

[@jamesreedmusic4224]

This gets me everytime

[@steveboyd3551]

Gets me every time

[@stephenalford7584]

I wanna know how in the hell this has 24 dislikes?Somethings wrong with their ears or should i say their souls.

[@danielswierczynski2001]

Agreed.

[@captainz2232]

Amen

[@joybrucebruce3377]

Some people have real good reason to dislike a drunk and his drunk friend. Quite often they kill each other. Lots of good souls go that way. They're disliking the memories cause they lost goid friends or family.

[@robleach7085]

souls...

[@iowafarmgirl100]

Sometimes people click "dislike" during the ads, not realizing that it reflects on the video rather than the ad.

[@kevindrago2701]

Amazing

[@Patrick.Weightman]

We love you two

[@lbshore]

How frigging great is that?

[@poppetje8365]

beautiful, beautiful, chills down my spine

[@laserdude10]

Yes thank you very much, I would Love to have them, I am Dale Robertson I was a friend of Townes Van Zandt and I met you dad Once or twice.

[@TheBuzzCatt]

@CarlSolomonable wOw...127 years old and dropping words of wisdom on KZbin. ...rock on Carl.

[@peteypickles7209]

Goddam that’s good.

[@homerecorder50]

Einer seiner besten Songs - wie kann man mit 3 Akkorden und ohne den ganzen Elektronikschrott so schöne Musik machen. TvC konnte es jedenfalls.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

If you've ever been caught in a blizzard on Raton pass....

[@dsmsoccerdad]

@Joeyland This happens to be two American Treasures. Blaze Foley was one with a true heart. RIP mike. my childhood friend.

[@triddell]

Legends.

[@Joeyland]

Townes was an American treasure, RIP, although I doubt he ever will.

[@translateslowly]

2 great singer song writers. To bad they are not with us any longer but at lest they are not fighting their demands anymore!

[@robertmiller4993]

He's saving Townes, at that time....

[@love_gang-ytgang]

Yep

[@beachdog67]

@CarlSolomonable His music matters a LOT, to many of us.

[@williamharper9356]

Blaze Foley closed his eyes during a live recording of “anything less”and explained Townes said if the audience would close their eyes we wouldn’t have to. I believe the eyes closed thing is to hide the tears

[@davecalder2688]

my 2 idols

[@bagoesv.leeuwen7413]

Ontstellend mooi. Gr. Uit Nederland..

[@lookouthumanitarian]

Does anyone have the full concert this is from? I would dearly love to see the full show. This is my favourite version of this tune, the studio one is perfectly good but something about this one hits me just right! It would of been amazing to of witnessed either of these playing let alone both on the same stage! Amen

[@josephcarpenter6921]

Stunning

[@Le23aout]

This song is called "Snowin' on Raton" for those who do not know the title. Not sure if it's mentioned here...

[@daviespll]

Many thanks indeed for this info - had been wondering

[@cocopaul3814]

Why do we always want to be the people that are famous for fuckin their lives up, nobody wants to be a good guy, except in Blaze's case, I wish I had 1% of the talent on show here, still, I can dream.

[@kewlbreez77]

...right-on...

[@mordeci76]

THANK YOU BLAZE!!!

[@mikechupa]

Tat was was when we were all drunk together. So much fun.