Author: Van Zandt, Townes (Tribute)

Format: Import

Release Date: 11-09-2001

Details: Amazon.ca The songs of Townes Van Zandt are destined to be for folk artists what the works of Gershwin are to saloon singers. Poet: A Tribute to Townes Van Zandt shows that the likes of "Pancho & Lefty", "If I Needed You" and "To Live's To Fly" are the quintessence of troubadour music, thanks to the sombre grace of Van Zandt's language and the engaging simplicity of his melodies. Poet gathers together a talented assortment of Van Zandt contemporaries and apostles to pay tribute to the man by lovingly reinterpreting his songs. Steve Earle electrifies "Two Girls" and Billy Joe Shaver tackles "White Freightliner Blues" with similar fervour. "Tower Song", one of the most poignant break-up songs ever written, is revived by Nancy Griffith and Willie Nelson provides a conversational version of "Marie". Stalwart fans of these gems will always prefer hearing the originals and live versions by their composer, but they'll find plenty to respect and enjoy in this lovingly compiled salute. --Steven Stolder

UPC: 688197701926

EAN: 0688197701926

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: New