When an acclaimed singer-songwriter decides to devote an entire album to the songs of one of his peers, the question is: why? Well, because the singer wants to make sure that the songs will be heard by a new generation of Americana alt-country lovers. Steve Earle recorded his favorite Townes Van Zandt songs and put fifteen of them on his new album. Townes is a worthy tribute to the gloomy cult favorite whose songs made into the canon of country. During his lifetime Van Zandt's songs were recorded by Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris. Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard teamed up to take Pancho & Lefty to the number one spot on the country charts in 1983.
Steve Earle pours his heart out on Townes. His versions sound more upbeat and angry than the originals, mostly because he lacks the deadpan delivery of the composer. The album is also available as a 2CD deluxe edition. The second disc contains solo recordings that were used as the basic tracks.
Townes is released on New West Records. Release date: May 12.
Tracks:- Pancho & Lefty
- White Freightliner Blues
- Colorado Girl
- Where I Lead Me
- Lungs
- No Place To Fall
- Loretta
- Brand New Companion
- Rake
- Delta Momma Blues
- Marie
- Don't Take It Too Bad
- Mr. Mudd & Mr. Gold
- (Quicksilver Daydreams Of) Maria
- To Live Is To Fly
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