Comments on: Legends: Townes Van Zandt

By: Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominates Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Townes Van Zandt | American Songwriter

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:28:05 +0000

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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:07:24 +0000

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By: Mark Prince

Mark Prince — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:01:03 +0000

Back in 93 or 94 Townes came to Eugene Oregon and did a show there at John Henry’s. Before the show he was a little shaky, and he had to be taken out to get a couple of drinks to start the show. Once he warmed up on the stage, he took possession of the guitar, microphone and audience and did what he does best. A completely memorable night. I had two of his records with me that night, “Our Mother the Mountain” and “Flyin’ Shoes” and he was kind enough to autograph both of them for me. He even did a little desert scene artwork on the FS album. I treasure those type of moments and still try to make them happen whenever possible. You learn to “get it while it’s there” because if you wait too long, it won’t be there any more……….

By: Willy Mason Covers Townes Van Zandt On Hawk | American Songwriter

Willy Mason Covers Townes Van Zandt On Hawk | American Songwriter — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:57:54 +0000

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By: Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:14:29 +0000

Well, I’d say that the meaning behind the statement that there’s nothing but blues and zippity do dah just means what it says: Blues(which I’m a big fan of) gets down to the true nitty gritty feelings of life-and it was the Townes Van Zant reality-his life was filled with the blues and so his music was essentially different variations on the blues theme—-and the happy upbeat stuff that a lot of folks seem to never vary from in their writing and songs is the zippity do dah he spoke of.

By: Katie Belle Van Zandt

Katie Belle Van Zandt — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:49 +0000

My father, Townes Van Zandt, was the greatest songwriter who has ever lived. You hear catchy music on the radio and then you hear real music. Townes Van Zandt is real music.

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Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:46:52 +0000

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By: Gerry Laverty

Gerry Laverty — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:26:37 +0000

My brother Mike and I went to see Townes perform at Sam Millers in Richmond, Va somewhere around ’92 or so. Townes was firmly in the saddle that nite and was brilliant. During the break he magnanimously autographed our TVZ songbooks and talked with us about songwriting and the road. Ram rod thin and bright as the fire that still burns.

By: dianna

dianna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:56:32 +0000

I loved this article. Probably the only article I read this time. I definitely coveted it. Snuck it into my bed to read alone and in private. I get such a kick out of reading new things about Townes. Little bits and pieces keep surfacing about him. I love it. Keep ‘em coming.

By: Anyse Joslin

Anyse Joslin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:48:57 +0000

This is a great article. Usually, the pitfalls of Townes are highlighted, the negatives are buttressed and then the apologetics begin! Not here!

Thank you!