Townes Van Zandt(1944-1997) was a singer-songwriter, born in Texasto a life on the road. Van Zandt was master of the small, intimate folkperformance, such as the July 1973 show that became Live At The Old Quarter Houston, Texas, the double album on Tomato Records. As the Austin Chroniclewrites of the re-released CD, "Alone with a guitar, he hushes the crowd with his visionary tunes that are by turns haunting and eccentric, yet filled with beauty and dark shadows." Despite chronic battles with alcoholism and depression, his songwriting displayed a sense of humour and introspection, truth and beauty. Many artists cite Townes' influence on their music, with covers of his songs recorded by the likes of Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Jeffrey Foucault, Cowboy Junkies, The Be Good Tanyasand others. His son John T.
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Townes Van Zandt
By townes van zandt
I heard her sing in tongues of silver
I heard her cry on a summer storm
I loved her, but she did not know it
So I dont think about her anymore
Now shes gone, and I cant believe it
So I dont think about her anymore
If three and four was seven only
Where would that leave one and two?
If love can be and still be lonely
Where does that leave me and you?
Time there was, and time there will be
Where does that leave me and you?
If I had a buckskin stallion
Id tame him down and ride away.
If I had a flyin schooner
Id sail into the light of day
If I had your love forever
Sail into the light of day
Pretty songs and pretty places
Places that Ive never seen
Pretty songs and pretty faces
Tell me what their laughter means
Some look like theyll cry forever
Tell me what their laughter means.
If I had a buckskin stallion
Id tame him down and ride away.
If I had a golden galleon
Id sail into the light of day
If I had your love forever
Sail into the light of day