Townes van Zandt - 08 Nothin' (Private Concert)

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Townes van Zandt - 08 Nothin' (Private Concert)

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lapislazuli42

15 жыл бұрын

A Private Concert: Holiday Inn, Houston (1988)

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@cosmicoldcrowe 13 жыл бұрын

Damn good song by one of the best singer/songwriters of all-time. Anyone who disagrees, needs to get their head checked.

@thebigcountryjesus 5 жыл бұрын

lol

@mantistobogganm.d.6895 4 ай бұрын

I knew there was a reason this was my favorite Townes song . My family’s from the same island as Nikos Kazantzakis, Crete! I’ve visited his grave in Ηράκλειο many times . Thought about getting the quote on his tombstone tattooed, translates to” I hope for nothing, I fear nothing , I’m free” gives a whole new meaning to Townes - Nothin now !! Rest in Power TVZ and Nikos

@mysterytrain3 13 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece from the patron saint of pain. Townes, thanks for putting aside your own struggles to write this incredible music that helps ease the burden of ours.

@WindEnergy 3 ай бұрын

Can you imagine being in that room and hearing that song? It would be like a freight train coming through.

@maltzlovincreampies 13 жыл бұрын

this song has to be one of the heaviest songs ever written

@katadantesux 13 жыл бұрын

When someone can rip your guts out, not even touching you, and make you like it... That's real musical purity.

@pecabill 14 жыл бұрын

Townes is gone, pass the word, never let his music die. The words are ever thing. If you can't love your self , how can you love the one your with. I think Townes loved others more than him self . So many are the same. Look

@shovingwords 12 жыл бұрын

I've never loved anyone so much... I adore Townes. My hero.

@axelgrz 9 жыл бұрын

Words dredged out of his soul. Thank you Townes.

@bentolleson2585 5 жыл бұрын

One of the most powerful songs I have heard

@mebloke69 14 жыл бұрын

GREATEST AMERICAN SONGWRITER.BIG THANX

@Reveller8 13 жыл бұрын

I went to an Oxfam store last week and saw a Townes Van Zandt Live CD for only 2€. Didn't really know this genius, but I knew he's Caleb Followill's favourite singer, so I bought it. This song is so incredible and my favourite, and his music is priceless. Thank you, rest in peace.

@haydenpettit5829 6 ай бұрын

"I'm glad I remembered that"

@badtux 14 жыл бұрын

Such a hopeless beautiful brilliant song... pure genius. I'm glad Townes remembered that too.

@martinplanasker 7 жыл бұрын

Saddest song there is...sorrow and solitude are the only words worth remberin'.........

@runmontarun 14 жыл бұрын

These private concerts are amazing. Such an extraordinary artist. His music humbles me. I love it. Thank you for sharing.

@adamnicholson1273 8 жыл бұрын

''Glad I remember that''.. Right at the end..

@rjmoney9 3 жыл бұрын

"being born is going blind / and bowing down a thousand times / to echoes strung / on pure temptation" might be the greatest lyric ever written, that is pure genius. I read it as both a comment on the necessary constraint of our own ignorance/lack of knowledges/wisdoms, and also as a nod to the inherent vices we share as humans, vices that "echo" and are "strung" through time, connecting us in a way.

@evegasse6999 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite lyric ever written is also from this song but it's Sorrow and solitude / these are the precious things / and the only words / that are worth remembering

@moochomaas 5 ай бұрын

I always thought it was: "...a thousand times / TACKLE'S strung...on pure temptation" As in, "bowing down"/biting like a fish... fishing tackle baited with "temptation". Hmm

@littlechickadee1 6 жыл бұрын

There can be profound beauty and meaning in a life of sorrow and hopelessness, many have lived and do live a life that doesn't fit the social, "happy/content" expectations of the norm, in spite of best attempts to fit in. Townes lived that too, I reckon, and fearlessly captured this alternate reality perfectly in this poetry and music. Sharing that truth makes me feel less alone and helps me value my own road this time around..and friend, that's something. Love.

@thebigcountryjesus 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Mam.

@nevadits 9 жыл бұрын

...and who would "thumbs down" this???

@smwrbd 6 жыл бұрын

Good question. Some people are just contrary?

@johnhughes1216 6 жыл бұрын

A song everyone should hear

@ctdraper2 13 жыл бұрын

His music will live forever....

@Ken_Brooks 14 жыл бұрын

@jhgf11 Thank you. Townes Van Zandt created songs that are so overwhelmingly wrenching I find I must take them in moderation. So much pain. God rest his soul.

@lastnamefirst4035 4 жыл бұрын

The 1st time I heard Marie I sure didnt want to hear anything else for awhile. The kind of song where the story sticks with you

@foxyfonzie 14 жыл бұрын

if there is such a thing as a "pure truth" on this earth i want him to describe it for me...wait, he just did

@mebloke69 14 жыл бұрын

he is like a flower,needs light,right place to live and then blooming like a loving heart

@bluebus420 15 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting this fantastic!

@lizzyvance 14 жыл бұрын

Beyond amazing. I can't believe I just found about him.

@JP-le8eb 7 жыл бұрын

Simply the best.

@mrkalashnikov3729 14 жыл бұрын

Epic artist, epic song. Incredible.

@ThumbBurnerCT 14 жыл бұрын

Awesome song

@tomg212 14 жыл бұрын

Wow ... one of the finest songs ever written. I've searched youTube for this forever! Thank you for posting!

@madrizu6186 3 жыл бұрын

Now I got to read that book

@sweetdavey 6 жыл бұрын

The only person to rival Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Joni MItchell for the throne of greatest songwriter

@twohandband 9 жыл бұрын

The last temptation of TVZ.

@mebloke69 14 жыл бұрын

receiver and transmitter-Townes

@jasonsedar 14 жыл бұрын

The Robert Plant/Alison Krauss cover lead me here and I admit to not knowing it was originally done by Townes Van Zandt. His music is so minimal, and exposed, but he builds it with such emotion and truthfulness I can't help but be amazed.

@chasesmith9652 4 жыл бұрын

How could anyone hit the thumbs down button on this??!!! That’s good stuff right there!

@jabee001 15 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting all the videos i really appreciate it.

@gokhanerenart 4 жыл бұрын

pure poetry... and in my veins now

@writersblock26 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, lapislazuli42.

@Raven55Rebel 12 жыл бұрын

wow! so powerful. no words...

@Brimboriions 8 жыл бұрын

It was decided since I first listened to him that his music would follow and inhabit me through my whole life. Some things are written deeply in your flesh - carved in your bones. Is that call destiny ? Love you Town, hope you're well where you are in the hole - in heaven ?

@catheyoliver3105 6 жыл бұрын

Sorrow and solitude, just now... I understand. Like knowing what the sky looks like, lying on your back, a cloud above, and one single lost goose...looking for its mate.

@lastnamefirst4035 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@KennethWilliamElkington 9 жыл бұрын

Powerful: Townes lays himself bare... and if this doesn't move ya, check yer pulse friend.

@gmod8033 8 жыл бұрын

yes sir.. check all your pulse

@smwrbd 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth William Elkington The saddest deepest song I ever heard.

@thebigcountryjesus 5 жыл бұрын

Sure miss ur TV show Kenny :/

@LuisFGarcia89 5 жыл бұрын

To hear that he was thinking about the faith just doubled my respect for this brother

@barclayv8282 5 жыл бұрын

He was inspired by The Last Temptation of Christ, which is source material that many considered blasphemous. I'm not saying that TVZ didn't include some kind of "faith" in his life, but if merely "thinking about the faith" is source enough for your respect you could extend that same respect to Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins and a whole slew of people who didn't or don't necessarily share a belief in said faith.

@jackson76724 12 жыл бұрын

I only became aware of this guy a couple of weeks ago via youtube. As we say in Aust - fuckin classic!!

@whiskeytown11 14 жыл бұрын

@eyepanic - the song is called "Rake" - last two lines - it's out there on utube and a version was recorded for this concert

@andrewbowen6875 Жыл бұрын

Townes could make two chords sound incredible

@daveyadict_ 12 жыл бұрын

i completely agree.

@mattporter2152 5 жыл бұрын

I just gotta say I love this f*****g song

@mrgreanjeans 14 жыл бұрын

im not sure,but its the subtle nuances in a townes performance that make him great.each and every time there were small diffrences in sound or just the way his voice changed as he got older,somthing about each and every live performance that made it great.its an intangible that doesnt translate well in studio.i cherish every live version as a sacred jewel that can never be replaced.

@willong1000 6 жыл бұрын

The stuff he recorded during the last year, or so, of his life is simply painful to listen, and not in a good way like this session. That said, I think Townes' best and most soulful performances were from the mid-eighties to about 1993. Listen to an early version of "Two Girls" first; then listen to the version performed on "Solo Sessions" video and I think you'll agree. His young voice was sweeter and clearer; but his aging timing and emotive expression make all the difference.

@BobbyBalls 11 жыл бұрын

damm I can't push the like button twice :(

@fsgerm 15 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for posting. Tried to somehow acquire the video. Soooo difficult to get, unless you've got enough money of course.

@mebloke69 14 жыл бұрын

scary thing.......for my soul y mind but good way and a WAY better than any other videos here in the" tube"earth.

@cre8lite11 11 жыл бұрын

good for you--nice to hear--turn your generation onto the real music!

@rainbowtrout7 11 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@Gabegboyd123 12 жыл бұрын

Im only 14 and i listen to towns, bob dyaln, etc, and i dont get all this pop music. this is REAL music.

@chito6464 4 жыл бұрын

🔥🤙🏽🔥 dont need nothin ‘

@Ken_Brooks 14 жыл бұрын

@whiskeytown11 Thank you for responding.

@LuisFGarcia89 5 жыл бұрын

That was ONE clap....

@RemoteAbductionArm 14 жыл бұрын

@kykidd76 Well, It sounds really good, that's for sure!

@MissesWaits 15 жыл бұрын

wahnsinn!

@RemoteAbductionArm 14 жыл бұрын

Townes is obviously completely shitfaced, and still this is the best version of Nothin' I've heard. Townes or otherwise. Anyone care to suggest a second best?

@mrch6200 2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Colter Wall version yet?

@RemoteAbductionArm 14 жыл бұрын

Is that his Martin d-35 which was stolen? What kind of string gauge did he have on? eBG sound so good even though the VHS/BETA cam.

@MerchantEyes 15 жыл бұрын

Straight from soul to soul, by goldplated firewire. Comparable to Ede Staal at his best.

@vjeranstojanac8722 2 жыл бұрын

@TheodorBjork 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how this came about? Did some rich guy make him an offer to play in his living room and Townes needed the money?

@appleget 5 жыл бұрын

Tor SR Thidesen I’m super curious as well. Would love to know the story

@jameshaydel4203 5 жыл бұрын

This comes from a dvd titled "Townes Van Zandt houston 1988 a private concert". C 2004 varese Sarabande Records, Inc. 14 songs by Townes and a few other TVZ songs covered by others with commentary. The songs are recorded at a Houston hotel by his manager if i remember correctly. Guess it might still be available. I purchased my copy off the rack about 15 yrs ago at a B & Noble in Mississippi. I think I've heard all of the songs on KZfaq. A national treasure no doubt.

@jonashjerpe7421 4 жыл бұрын

@@jameshaydel4203 Yes. Sorry but I need to correct you on point. He is not just a national treasure, but a global one at that. This music has its roots in the depths of the universal human predicament. Thanks for the comment brother!

@succionamesta1 12 жыл бұрын

six persons who like lady caca was in this place...

@guyfeldman6825 7 жыл бұрын

Succion Amesta hahahahahaha caca😛😛

@paul2010100 13 жыл бұрын

@Vree0387 buying down..gambling term

@KittyCarlile-490 7 ай бұрын

Did Townes say this is about Jesus?

@mfvreeland 13 жыл бұрын

Is it "bowing down" or "buying down"?

@willong1000 6 жыл бұрын

It's "...bowin' down.." as in paying obeisance.

@Ken_Brooks 14 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the song w/the lyric "the dark air burns like fire & even the moon is blinding"? Anyone?

@willong1000 6 жыл бұрын

Ken, (If you're still out there) The line: "...now the night air, is like fire on my skin; and even the moonlight is blindin'..." is from Townes' song "Rake."

@lastnamefirst4035 4 жыл бұрын

"Another cheerful little ditty by townes" as Guy (Clark) would say