Texas has its fair share of troubadours and you know you’ve reached the Pantheon of Texas troubadours when you’re known by a single name. Willie. Waylon. Townes. None means troubadour more to me than Townes Van Zandt. The writer of Pancho and Lefty remained relatively unknown throughout his life, struggling with addictions and depression. Townes’ notoriety has grown significantly since his 1997 death. The humble singer went way too soon. Earlier this year Steve Earle released a tribute album, called Townes, consisting of covers of his favorite Van Zandt songs. A few years back a beautiful documentary called Be Here to Love Me was released.
Townes Van Zandt Albums
Flyin’ Shoes
Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas
Texas Rain
The Highway Kind
Last Rights
Steve Earle’s Townes is on order and should be at the Austin Public Library soon.
Documentary film
Be Here to Love Me
Biography
A Deeper Blue: the Life and Music of Townes Van Zandt
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"Fraternity Blues" shows Townes' sense of humor (Live at the Old Quarter) - "I decided to improve my social situation, so I joined a fraternal organization" (twice at two different schools) where he learned "to bubble" all over some fraternity brothers' dates.
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