Pancho and Lefty

"Pancho and Lefty" is a folk song written by Townes Van Zandt. Van Zandt first recorded it for his 1972 album, The Late Great Townes Van Zandt. Emmylou Harris then covered the song for her 1977 album, Luxury Liner and the song became a number one country hit in 1983 when Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson adopted it as the title track of their duet album Pancho & Lefty.

The song tells the story of a Mexican bandit named Pancho and a more enigmatic character, Lefty. The song tells of Pancho's death and implies that he was betrayed by his associate Lefty who was paid off by the Mexican federales.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• alternative
• blues
• country
• folk
• rock

[dosanchoas]

great lower register voice! keep singin' bro!

[charsalutube]

yeah, I'm down there. thanks for the comments

charsal

[ferfried6]

A very beautiful rendition.

Good voice ,great picking.

Thanks for posting!!!!

[charsalutube]

I notice on your page that you are a Townes Van Zandt fan. Thanks for your comments and subscription.

Charsal

[TinkGerman]

Oh i love this, you nailed that one..fabulous!!!!!!!

[charsalutube]

Thanks Tink. I've always liked this song and it just occurred to me to learn it and post it. I think it was one of the first I did on YouTube. Glad you liked it.

Charsal

[1958wvpicker]

nice job man

verry good cover

keep up the good work

Rich in WV

[davescgc]

Really like your version. Thanks for posting.

[luigiman241]

i try to sing this song low but my voiuce cracks is an awsome song

[williedb47]

Great job on a classic song. Excellent singing and playing. Thanks for sharing. Nadine

[banjopicker88]

really nice picking

[j2bogey]

Great rendition. Townes is a favorite of mine and this is his best song.

[cartermilk]

excellent version...thanks

[oldnrone]

Great version!