Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter. He wrote numerous songs, such as "Pancho and Lefty", "For the Sake of the Song", "If I Needed You", "Tecumseh Valley", "Tower Song", "Rex's Blues", and "To Live Is to Fly", that are widely considered masterpieces of American songwriting. His musical style has often been described as melancholy and features rich, poetic lyrics.
Heartworn Highways
as SelfThe music speaks for itself in this performance documentary that highlights some of the biggest...
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Without Getting Killed or Caught
as Self (archive footage)Follow Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, and Townes Van Zandt as they rise from obscurity to reverence:...
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Be Here to Love Me
as Self (archive footage)Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
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Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
as SelfNanci Griffith performs her Grammy Award winning album "Other Voices, Other Rooms" live at...
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Heartworn Highways Revisited
as Self (archive footage)On the 38th anniversary of the seminal music documentary, Heartworn Highways - a film that...
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For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
as Self (archive footage)A devoted community of artists, volunteers and patrons transform a politically subversive little...
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Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
as HimselfRecorded in Amsterdam at De Melk Weg (The Milky Way) on 11/2/91. Townes was touring Europe with...
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Houston 1988: A Private Concert
as himselfPrivate concert performed by Townes van Zandt in Holiday Inn, Houston, TX in 1988
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Austin City Limits
as SelfNow the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music...
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