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              I've listened to so many musical styles during my life and have had three distinct periods of musical taste which have influenced the person I am: classic rock when I was very young brought on by The... more
              I've listened to so many musical styles during my life and have had three distinct periods of musical taste which have influenced the person I am: classic rock when I was very young brought on by The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and The Band; jazz and classical music when I was in high school and college sustained through Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Bud Powell, Roy Eldridge, and Wagner primarily; and now singer/songwriter brought on by people like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Townes Van Zandt. It is songs like the one I have posted below, which TVZ has plenty of, that make him my absolute favorite of the three. I don't think I have heard a tribute to someone that has surpassed this song in its intelligence and beauty. In fact the entire CD that he released this song on (entitled Townes Van Zandt) is one of a very few number of CDs that I consider to be perfect. Makes me proud to be an Austinite having someone this grand in heart and mind having been so connected to this city but it is such...
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              Its a sad lonesome cold world, and a man needs a woman, to stand by his side, and whisper sweet words, in his ears about daydreams, and roses and playthings, and the sweetness of springtime, and the... more
              Its a sad lonesome cold world, and a man needs a woman, to stand by his side, and whisper sweet words, in his ears about daydreams, and roses and playthings, and the sweetness of springtime, and the sound of the rain.
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              You've built your tower strong and tall, can't you see it's got to fall someday?
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              Listening to the Record Store Day album I did not get & probably will regret forever.
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              You weren't your momma's only boy, but her favorite it seems
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              happy birthday, townes van zandt. you were a true genius.
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              live at the old quarter.
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              children are dancin', the gamblers are chancin' their all
              the window's accusing the door of abusing the wall
              but who cares what the night watchmen say?
              the stage has been set for the play
              just... more
              children are dancin', the gamblers are chancin' their all
              the window's accusing the door of abusing the wall
              but who cares what the night watchmen say?
              the stage has been set for the play
              just hold me & tell me you'll be here to love me today
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              None but the Rain
              I love Townes lots :)
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              I joyfully participated in a beautiful bright yoga class positioned betwixt a good friend and a Songbird. I though of Townes and smiled.
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              Our Mother the Mountain (vinyl)
              "Harlequin mandolins harmonize helplessly"
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              Playing the tribute show from 97
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              The Crazy heart soundtrack is awesome.
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              i been turnstyled, junkpiled...
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              "I'll Be Here in the Morning"

              Alex said: "In my humble opinion, one of the most underrated artists of the 20th century."
              (Song from True Blood's Cast Playlists ~ April, 2010)
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              "...so I do my best, as best I can, thinkin' big & making plans and wondering where them trains are rolling to..." ~You Are Not Needed Now
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              Just tending bar for gysy sally
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              If I fall. Beautiful song
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              fits the mood
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              Genius!
              As Steve Earle said, Townes is "the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."
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