Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
March 7, 1944
Died
January 1, 1997 (age 52)
Place of Birth
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Townes Van Zandt
Biography
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.
Townes Van Zandt - Why She's Acting This Way (Official Audio)
VideoKnown For
TV
Austin City Limits
Self
1975
Film
Be Here to Love Me
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
Heartworn Highways
Self
1976
Film
Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms
Self
1993
Film
Without Getting Killed or Caught
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Heartworn Highways Revisited
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair
Self (archive footage)
2010
Film
Townes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdam
Himself
1991
Film
Houston 1988: A Private Concert
himself
1989
Filmography
2021FilmWithout Getting Killed or Caughtas Self (archive footage)2015FilmHeartworn Highways Revisitedas Self (archive footage)2010FilmFor the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fairas Self (archive footage)2004FilmBe Here to Love Meas Self (archive footage)1993FilmNanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Roomsas Self1991FilmTownes Van Zandt: Live in Amsterdamas Himself1989FilmHouston 1988: A Private Concertas himself1976FilmHeartworn Highwaysas Self1975TVAustin City Limitsas Self