Andyincov - Posted - 02/22/2013:  02:36:25

Hi Folks,

This was Dave Gregory's idea and it's a good one.

Since posting the TVS song Loretta, I've noticed a few Townes fans coming out of the woodwork (perhaps banjo players and Townes are a good fit?)

Anyway, go on, get it out of your system.  Post a depressing Townes Van Zandt song here!

Here are two from me.  One is on a guitar (is that allowed here?)

Cheers

Andy

VIDEO: Loretta (by Townes Van Zandt) (click to view)

VIDEO: Dollar Bill Blues (click to view)

Joe the banjo guy - Posted - 02/22/2013:  05:51:05

Here's one I did about a year ago. 

VIDEO: Flyin Shoes (click to view)

Andyincov - Posted - 02/22/2013:  07:18:31

Great one joe.

ABK - Posted - 02/22/2013:  08:29:35

Loretta done claw style!

VIDEO: Loretta (click to view)

Andyincov - Posted - 02/22/2013:  08:31:23

smashing abdul - brilliant

Dave Gregory - Posted - 02/22/2013:  09:33:38

I can't help but be a little choked up by the songs you guys have posted, all very well done. These four presentations carry a lot of feeling. It's quite something how powerful Towns song writing is.

Joe, that was real nice, and  Andy, I'm sure just a guitar being used will not get you excommunicated from any hang out anywhere. Where do I send the money Abdul, that was a sweet sad song, as well, . . . . . . . .  I'm going to go and find my Melon-collie now, and hug it.

VIDEO: - Chicago - (click to view)

Andyincov - Posted - 02/22/2013:  09:36:15

That is a very fine effort dave. I've been watching a few of your films on youtube and you really use the highway racing past shot to great effect. Really cool stuff. Great picking as well. Go hug that collie.

shannonhearne - Posted - 02/22/2013:  16:12:24

I am a big fan of Townes.

Living in Austin, Townes and his old "buds', Guy Clark, Steve Earl, .... are still a big part of the music culture.

Thanks for your post.

-shannon

banjoy - Posted - 02/22/2013:  19:59:48

Ok what the heck, I'll jump on board.

These are old files, but they fit the bill...

Edited by - banjoy on 02/22/2013 20:02:16

VIDEO: White Freightliner Blues: Best3chordsongever.Thanks Towns. (click to view)

White Freightliner Blues (live gig)

Andyincov - Posted - 02/23/2013:  01:19:04

Thanks banjoy. I love that song. We often do this one at a jam i go to. Great back up!

Andyincov - Posted - 02/23/2013:  01:30:52

Also, in my neck of the woods, you never see someone smoking inside anymore - reminds me of the good old days!

banjoy - Posted - 02/23/2013:  02:22:53

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Originally posted by Andyincov



Also, in my neck of the woods, you never see someone smoking inside anymore - reminds me of the good old days!

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LOL I understand. The video was made at the guitar player's house and they smoked non-stop. I quit smoking cigarettes in 1986, and that much smoke kills me these days. My home is smoke free :)

Nice thread. Towne's stuff always lends itself to acoustic instruments like this

Andyincov - Posted - 02/23/2013:  02:28:24

Thanks - i'm looking forward to seeing a few more posts. Makes a change from BG. In fact i'm working on another one this morning.

I quit years ago as well but sometimes miss the days of my youth, puffing away in pubs, pint in hand.
I think i'm romanticising though - i can also remember waking up feeling like i was going to die!

Edited by - Andyincov on 02/23/2013 02:29:11

Dave Gregory - Posted - 02/23/2013:  10:57:54

It was nice to hear one of the less sad songs by Towns. Definitely a smoking version.

Zone du Fume'

ABK - Posted - 02/23/2013:  23:30:24

Smokin' version indeed! Andy, I also quit years ago, but find myself getting nostalgic about lighting one up while enjoyed a pint or two (or three!) I can also remember waking up feeling like an elephant had taken up residence on my chest!

Frank, really dig your picking!

Andyincov - Posted - 02/25/2013:  01:38:34

Here's my final Townes song for the timebeing.

I'm not used to playing in D (shame on me) or in 3/4 (shame on me)!

Cheers

Andy