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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Nine Pound Hammer Lyrics
Townes Van Zandt
this nine pound hammer, it's a little too heavy
For my size, honey, for my size
I'm goin on the mountain, gonna see my baby
But i ain't comin' back, no, i ain't comin' back
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Roll on buddy, don't you roll too slow
How can i roll, when the wheels won't go
Roll on buddy, pull a load of coal
How can i pull , when the wheels won't roll
Well, it's a long way to harlan, it's a long way to hazard
Just to get a little brew, just to get a little brew
Well, when i'm long gone you can make my tombstone
Outta number nine coal, outta number nine coal
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