The true embodiment of the tortured genius . . . Townes will always be in my heart and soul . . . this song in particular . . . and yes . . . the power of this performance is in the soul of the man . . . not in the vocal quality
one of the few Townes songs that I actually prefer on record than this particular live version. He seems spent and weary.....but dammit if he don't make you cry
This man politely declined to write songs with Bob Dylan. That's how good he was. Here's a cheers for my brokedown, busted hero. Grace and peace...wherever you are sir.
Townes Van Zandt must have written this from deep in his lonely heart. I appreciate you uploading this video. My regret is that I never saw him sing live when I had the chance living in Houston. I was always too busy with all the worries of life. These worries and concerns kept me from following my heart like my fine brother Arthur Byrd
@Weatherbyrd in a way I believe you have probally lived the essence of this song. The loss, the longing, the passing of our own life times. we who wern't even there have our own flyin shoes too........this song is to us............
I love Townes so much, but it's so very sad to see his abilities dwindle over his life. I mean, he was never a great singer but this is really bad. Still love his songs though.
Can you keep this on if possible? There are so many of us who love him. I personally am learning this song and am watching the video to try to keep it true while do so. I think every time someone learns a song from a great, it never dies.
The true embodiment of the tortured genius . . . Townes will always be in my heart and soul . . . this song in particular . . . and yes . . . the power of this performance is in the soul of the man . . . not in the vocal quality
jubjub2112 1 week ago
townes in true form of an alkie like me can't tell the truth. only in his songs can he
greysunr1 2 months ago
he reminds me of a skinny chief from one flew over the... anyway probably the best songwriter so far..
Airplay89 3 months ago
He is another genius who sacrificed his life to heroin,
kc2dtp 3 months ago
@kc2dtp
alcohol is what did him in.
TheMarbleIndex3000 1 month ago
Thank you for posting this, nothingdrugs.
writersblock26 4 months ago
Doesn't get much better than this!!
Skyintx 4 months ago
one of the few Townes songs that I actually prefer on record than this particular live version. He seems spent and weary.....but dammit if he don't make you cry
LisaNYC 6 months ago
@LisaNYC He was spent and weary by this point.
luketdrifter2100 1 month ago
Excellent!
austintxnative 9 months ago
Why did you leave us so soon?
cuyahogajoe1 11 months ago
Thanks for the upload. A legend.
Palaeoboy 1 year ago
I want to go sit on that rock and wonder what he was thinking of when he sat there.
lonestar1123 1 year ago 2
This man politely declined to write songs with Bob Dylan. That's how good he was. Here's a cheers for my brokedown, busted hero. Grace and peace...wherever you are sir.
donnygong1 1 year ago 2
some creepy exorcist action at the end there...
thamuddler 1 year ago
I love this song
ikebanaboy 1 year ago
What gifts this man had. I never tire of his songs.
netw52 1 year ago
he wore his skin like iron and his breath as hard as kerosene
jodysoldman 1 year ago
@jodysoldman "yo, I post this on every townes video…damn I like those lyrics!"
indianspit 1 year ago
I love Townes's songs so much. I am proud to have my middle name named after him
woodymydog4 1 year ago
Townes . . . God I love this man
jubjub2112 1 year ago 6
Townes Van Zandt must have written this from deep in his lonely heart. I appreciate you uploading this video. My regret is that I never saw him sing live when I had the chance living in Houston. I was always too busy with all the worries of life. These worries and concerns kept me from following my heart like my fine brother Arthur Byrd
Weatherbyrd 1 year ago
@Weatherbyrd in a way I believe you have probally lived the essence of this song. The loss, the longing, the passing of our own life times. we who wern't even there have our own flyin shoes too........this song is to us............
driverain2 1 year ago
I love Townes so much, but it's so very sad to see his abilities dwindle over his life. I mean, he was never a great singer but this is really bad. Still love his songs though.
slaytak 1 year ago
@slaytak the essence of performance lies within the soul, not the vocal cords.
000TheNUKE000 1 year ago 18
@000TheNUKE000 You said it, brother.
brandonedwardnorth 4 months ago
Can you keep this on if possible? There are so many of us who love him. I personally am learning this song and am watching the video to try to keep it true while do so. I think every time someone learns a song from a great, it never dies.
aileenberen 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing!!
Saw this a year or so ago but then was removed. When I think of Townes, this story often comes to mind.
MNGS717 1 year ago