Name: Somebody Had To Write It
Brand: Townes Van Zandt

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CRR-1139

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

760137395218

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Townes Van Zandt

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Label US

Chicken Ranch Records

Townes Van Zandt was a renowned folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet. Born on March 7, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas, he left an indelible mark on the music industry with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.
Throughout his career, Townes Van Zandt captivated audiences with his raw and authentic storytelling. His songs delved into themes of love, loss, and the human condition, resonating deeply with listeners from all walks of life.
Tragically, Townes Van Zandt passed away on January 1, 1997 due to cardiac arrhythmia at his home in Smyrna, Tennessee. Despite his untimely death, his musical legacy lives on as a testament to his immense talent and profound impact on the folk music genre.

An essential time capsule of Townes Van Zandt acoustic performances. 

A re-imagined collection available on vinyl for the first time in the USA. Includes classic Townes Van Zandt songs, ''If I Needed You'', ''Pancho &amp; Lefty'', ''Waiting Round To Die'', and ''I'll Be Here in The Morning'', (duet with Barb Donovan). Includes digital download containing bonus interview tracks with KUT's Larry Monroe. 

From the liner notes by Harold Eggers Jr.: "These recordings are as close to the bone of Townes as you can get. They give the listener a very unique and detailed insight into and overview of his songwriting, music, and life as no other. Townes often made light of the dark, living in the shadows more than not." 

This album and Townes' spoken words (bonus tracks) are significant because Townes personally chose each track, and in his own words revealed the private person and singer/songwriter/artist he was.

Somebody Had To Write It

Music US

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