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
Youre wakin next to me
Tears splash across the sun
You whisper soft to me
That I aint the only one
To breathe your yellow hair
Caress your bosom fair
Do you think I really care?
Do you think it matters?
What do your feelins mean?
Do you think Id love more
If you stood pure and clean
Of those youd known before
Would your words be sweeter then
Upon novembers wind
If you began again
Could your smile be softer?
Would your eyes more brightly shine?
Would your laughter be so tender
If youd been only mine
For as long as you remember?
I dont want tears from you
Dont build your love on shame
All what weve done is through
And all we can do remains
My lady cant you see
I love not jealously
But for all you are to me
And all youll be tomorrow