RIP Townes van Zandt (March 7, 1944 - January 1, 1997), aged 52 And RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39 You both will be remembered as legends.
Listen to Live at Union Chapel, London, England. On disc 2, track3, Townes tells the story of how Blaze (murdered on the streets of Austin) wasn't expecting anything to happen to him but said, "If something does happen to me, I want you to have my guitar." Well Blaze had pawned the guitar and got buried with the ticket in the pocket of his one suit coat and Townes dug him up and wrote the following track, Blaze's Blues on that guitar. A song that is worth learning for Texas musicians.
I've heard that for many years but I also heard Townes found the pawn ticket with his belongings. And a very reliable source told me he showed the death certificate to the pawn shop and they sold it back to him. Who knows I love the story especially the part about Townes stayed jn the car weeping while they exumed blaze
Blaze was murdered by his friends son. He knew he was dealing with a dangerous person but the booze will put you in a dangerous situation if you're idealistic!!!
It's a a great story but Townes was a master of the fine tradition of the tall tale. Someone once said don't let the truth get in the way of an entertaining myth and I'm inclined to agree on the account.
Strange to think that both of these great souls have left us. They'll never be forgotten though, ever. Their beautiful music lives on. Texas music at it's best. Thank you for posting!
My Brother has looked like a balding 35 since age 21 and will the rest of his life until he ends up with gray hair. Then My dad who has some rough times in his life from age 19 to 21, he is 60 and looks 55 and until more gray showed up in his hair at age 60 he looked at 59, 50 maybe a young looking 55 who looked 50. Then me I look 25 maybe 21 if not looking too hard and will be that way until 40 or 50 if what is true of some of my relatives Uncles/male cousins.
20th July 2024 Ireland, what a beautiful song and no one can sing it like Blaze, he was an amazing singer so sad he never got the acclaim, taken away way way too soon, love this❤❤❤
I have been fortunate enough to have listened to Townes for many years, and I believe that he was the best song-writer EVER. I don't think he ever missed a lyrin in any song he ever wrote. Every line was perfect. He will be missed, but at least we had him for the time we did. He was and always will be a blessing to music. Thanks---Steve
Totally agree. Townes was so good most of his stuff goes over people's heads. He is most people's favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter. Mr Mudd and Mr gold to me is the most insanely vivid song ever put down. I love that one.
@Stan Williams I only wish I knew Blaze or Townes..I was just being an ass in reference to "associated with"..could mean many things..just got turned on to Blaze and Townes about a year ago.. still listening
I met Townes when I was 8 years old. I was lucky enough to get to meet a few of the best songwriters ever . Met Dylan the same night as Townes. Years later Guy Clark .
Probably the 2 greatest singer/ songwriters I have ever listened 2. I feel kindred spirits with them both. I pray one.day I can see them in heaven n sit in ona session with them both.
These two are my “go to” for when I need to meditate and focus on mindfulness. Every other type of music creates too much distraction but these guys, they’re perfect to help me relax and get outside of myself. Thanks so much for posting.
I met him in 1988 in Houston at the summit. He wasn't performing just visiting my cousin Steve Earle who was playing with Bob Dylan that night. My first concert at 6 years old they didn't wanna let me in and Steve told them he would not go out if we weren't back stage immediately. Maybe the greatest night of my life in retrospect I peaked too soon . Tvz is my all time favorite and meeting him and Dylan the same night is pretty unbelievable but it happened and regardless who anyone thinks is the best , I feel comfortable with saying I met the greatest America singer song writer. I wish I could've seen tvz perform. Genius
Just outside of Foley in a bar called The Shelter. That made me feel a lot of things, sheltered was never one of them. She kissed me and said she loved me, I lit a cigarette saying I agree.
@@simmo303 Donny Silverman. There's a great double live CD called Down Home and Abroad with Townes, Mickey White on guitar, and Donny Silverman on flute. Simple, heartfelt, and beautiful.
Blaze Foley closed his eyes during a live recording of “anything less”and explained Townes said if the audience would close their eyes we wouldn’t have to. I believe the eyes closed thing is to hide the tears
I learned of Blaze from Deb E Dee at Kerrville '97. He touched me through his writing then; now through his performances. I'm grateful you shared these videos; they are invaluable to some of us.
These are musicians with a great love for her music. Thank you for this video with Townes van Zandt - a great songwriter, a great musician and a great man.
Townes was the worn out shell of a man; a brilliant, tortured soul. Blaze was ALIVE. He was a modern day rogue minstrel and he looked after and loved Townes like a brother. May they both rest in peace.
Great video! Does anyone remember Townes and Blaze playing at the now long gone Spellman's that was on 5th Street between Lamar and Mopac back in the late '70s/early '80s? One of my favorite dives. Austin's still great, but I miss the "old" Austin and the old dives.
His music matters to people all over the world and he influenced so many of the young singers and song writers today. i know you are proud to claim him as kin.
And Donnie is still out there hittin' it. He sat in on a gig with me a few years ago when I was playing with some of Townes & Blaze's old band mates. It was one of those musical moments in my life I won't soon forget. Townes was a tortured soul; Blaze was just a total effing trip. I loved that guy.
Some people have real good reason to dislike a drunk and his drunk friend. Quite often they kill each other. Lots of good souls go that way. They're disliking the memories cause they lost goid friends or family.
I love both of these incredible songwriters. I never dreamed I'd hear them sing together. About the recordings,I think Gurf Morlix has many Blaze recordings. I have a couple that came with a no list no trade rider.
i was just this morning turned on to this amazing performer. it was womr in provincetown. the dh would be very happy to have some of those tapes. or i would be proud to own them, myself.. you might also try to connect with wfmu in jersey city, they have dj's that would love this stuff, wouldn't surprise me if they already know about him.
Blaze walked up behind me poked me in the ribs. I turned around and looked up!Then he said "I think we're kin". I said 'what?" He repeated "I think we're kin", Turns out we had the same last name. We were good buddies from then on. I even shot one of his CD jackets. News of his death, his buddies, me, we went out and got tanked in his honor. Blaze was a good guy most of the time. Cantancerous a lot of the time. I could talk nine years worth about Blaze. Only a few months about Townes. Miss both.
This was the song that got me through my husband's passing. miss him so much
Sorry
much love to you and your husband
God bless you
RIP Townes van Zandt (March 7, 1944 - January 1, 1997), aged 52
And
RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39
You both will be remembered as legends.
What’s the name of the song
@@lumpylumpy3931 snowin on raton
@@lumpylumpy3931 snowing on Raton...obviously...
@@MrLuciano54 thanks
Blaze will always occupy a certain mythic legend status in my book
Listen to Live at Union Chapel, London, England. On disc 2, track3, Townes tells the story of how Blaze (murdered on the streets of Austin) wasn't expecting anything to happen to him but said, "If something does happen to me, I want you to have my guitar." Well Blaze had pawned the guitar and got buried with the ticket in the pocket of his one suit coat and Townes dug him up and wrote the following track, Blaze's Blues on that guitar. A song that is worth learning for Texas musicians.
I've heard that for many years but I also heard Townes found the pawn ticket with his belongings. And a very reliable source told me he showed the death certificate to the pawn shop and they sold it back to him. Who knows I love the story especially the part about Townes stayed jn the car weeping while they exumed blaze
Blaze was murdered by his friends son. He knew he was dealing with a dangerous person but the booze will put you in a dangerous situation if you're idealistic!!!
@@kevindean1327 we could use a few more idealistic people like Blaze in the world
if I had to guess-im sure blaze would have loved being dug up and being part of one more crazy story. that's wild.
It's a a great story but Townes was a master of the fine tradition of the tall tale. Someone once said don't let the truth get in the way of an entertaining myth and I'm inclined to agree on the account.
I wish there were more Blaze/TVZ duos. They sound amazing together!
Just seein two good ol friends havin a good time harmonizin on stage is what it’s all about. You know there had to been a many home pickin’s!
Strange to think that both of these great souls have left us.
They'll never be forgotten though, ever. Their beautiful music lives on.
Texas music at it's best. Thank you for posting!
Leopold Vincent Medley haha pretty sure we follow each other on Instagram
Blaze was 35 in this video. He looks 55. What a hard living he must have done.
Both he and townes
He's bombed on something. Coke I suspect
@@barry5580 who gives a shit what you suspect.
My Brother has looked like a balding 35 since age 21 and will the rest of his life until he ends up with gray hair. Then My dad who has some rough times in his life from age 19 to 21, he is 60 and looks 55 and until more gray showed up in his hair at age 60 he looked at 59, 50 maybe a young looking 55 who looked 50. Then me I look 25 maybe 21 if not looking too hard and will be that way until 40 or 50 if what is true of some of my relatives Uncles/male cousins.
Heavy boozin will do that to ya
Some people look at this as a low point in their lives. I look at it as two great buddies having a good time and picking some tunes. Love it.
20th July 2024 Ireland, what a beautiful song and no one can sing it like Blaze, he was an amazing singer so sad he never got the acclaim, taken away way way too soon, love this❤❤❤
People speak of "honesty" in musical performance, this is it.
Eyes closed and soul wide open!
I have been fortunate enough to have listened to Townes for many years, and I believe that he was the best song-writer EVER. I don't think he ever missed a lyrin in any song he ever wrote. Every line was perfect. He will be missed, but at least we had him for the time we did. He was and always will be a blessing to music.
Thanks---Steve
If you can't write it, don't sing it.
Totally agree. Townes was so good most of his stuff goes over people's heads. He is most people's favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter. Mr Mudd and Mr gold to me is the most insanely vivid song ever put down. I love that one.
The first time I heard "Tecumseh Valley" it made me cry. That is a talented songwriter who can grab your heart and wrench it like that.
@@LazyIRanch Marie too . Such a tortured poet
Steve Schuster I know another Steve that says the exact same thing about him. I agree Townes was the best of the best.
I lived in Austin at the time of Blaze and Townes......jammed with associated musicians. Many of the songs still go through my mind.
Associated even
@Stan Williams I only wish I knew Blaze or Townes..I was just being an ass in reference to "associated with"..could mean many things..just got turned on to Blaze and Townes about a year ago..
still listening
I was more into Jerry Jeff Walker at that time..still love the iud though
Likewise! I miss those days.
I met Townes when I was 8 years old. I was lucky enough to get to meet a few of the best songwriters ever . Met Dylan the same night as Townes. Years later Guy Clark .
Two of my favorites. Unreal!! Thank you, had no idea this existed
“I’m thankful that old road is a friend of mine.. “ 🌸
Probably the 2 greatest singer/ songwriters I have ever listened 2. I feel kindred spirits with them both. I pray one.day I can see them in heaven n sit in ona session with them both.
I will see you there, kindred spirit.
Look... we all can’t sit in at the same time lol
I miss these guys. A lot. Bofum.
Cinnamombunz Doctor?
Bof.
Cinnamombunz!!
I wish TH-cam had a LOVE button instead of a LIKE button. Like does not cover my admiration for Townes or this song.
Blaze Foley's always wore the coolest hats.
Paychecks hats are better
These two are my “go to” for when I need to meditate and focus on mindfulness. Every other type of music creates too much distraction but these guys, they’re perfect to help me relax and get outside of myself.
Thanks so much for posting.
Agreed hope you’re well jimmy!
I'm thankful that ol roads a friend of mine. A very lonesome and almost helpless bit of poetry
this is the coolest thing Ive ever seen blaze and townes. I feel I missed out.... glad Im here to see this
Absolutely great. True poets.
Straight from the heart - this song is like a punch in the stomach. Great stuff - thanks for posting.
Thank you for the music .
there's some big talent - true relayers of emotion
I will forever be grateful to this performance because it is where I first found Blaze Foley.
I could watch this all day everyday..
Damn! That is Texas to the core.
Could never ask for a better friend than blaze
God damn that was gooder than a shot of jack
Gooder😊
I don't care what all my English teachers said... There ain't nothin wrong with that word.
Gooder.....no dought.
I love this shit but you cant put this on at a party anymore lmao...but when i get stoned alone i listen all day long
THIS is country music.
Amen
14 years ago this was uploaded good damn
Music at it's finest. Townes and Blaze, it doesn't get much better.
Very nice job . Enjoyed Townes singing and The Towering Harmony provided by Blaze! Thanks I enjoyed.
This just cooked me the first time I heard it.
God bless this life which gave me the ears to hear this, and a belly for it to sit in and glow warm when it’s cold.
Townes is my 54th cousin twice removed. Makes me happy that his music still matters.
What the....
Townes is my 2nd cousin.
Did I actually make this comment? I don't remember it. . . .
it brings tears to watch this. i use to be in the audience when i could, those days are gone.....
this stuff means alot !...townes has helped me out..
Amazing. So good to see the two of them singing together. Many thanks for uploading this.
Short, but very sweet, thanks.
2 beautiful men. Thank you for the music.
Townes is from Fort Worth Texas, my home town, he's a Legend here, makes me proud.
Met Townes in Houston in 1980. Great soul.
I met him in 1988 in Houston at the summit. He wasn't performing just visiting my cousin Steve Earle who was playing with Bob Dylan that night. My first concert at 6 years old they didn't wanna let me in and Steve told them he would not go out if we weren't back stage immediately. Maybe the greatest night of my life in retrospect I peaked too soon . Tvz is my all time favorite and meeting him and Dylan the same night is pretty unbelievable but it happened and regardless who anyone thinks is the best , I feel comfortable with saying I met the greatest America singer song
writer. I wish I could've seen tvz perform. Genius
I was born in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I wanna cry each time I hear this song. Townes was the best.
You have to have lived in that time and you have to have lived there ... it simple does not get any fuckin better!
Two amazing songwriters.
Just outside of Foley in a bar called The Shelter. That made me feel a lot of things, sheltered was never one of them. She kissed me and said she loved me, I lit a cigarette saying I agree.
Delightful - love that fiddle counterpoint.
@Marten Dekker Really? I'll try a better kit but it sounds like there's a violin.
Still sounds like a fiddle - that sure is some sweeeet blowin' - who is he? I never heard the like, not even from Sir J G.
@@simmo303 Donny Silverman. There's a great double live CD called Down Home and Abroad with Townes, Mickey White on guitar, and Donny Silverman on flute. Simple, heartfelt, and beautiful.
@@retriever19golden55 Thanks. I'll look for it.
Blaze Foley closed his eyes during a live recording of “anything less”and explained Townes said if the audience would close their eyes we wouldn’t have to. I believe the eyes closed thing is to hide the tears
I learned of Blaze from Deb E Dee at Kerrville '97. He touched me through his writing then; now through his performances. I'm grateful you shared these videos; they are invaluable to some of us.
These are musicians with a great love for her music. Thank you for this video with Townes van Zandt - a great songwriter, a great musician and a great man.
Townes was the worn out shell of a man; a brilliant, tortured soul. Blaze was ALIVE. He was a modern day rogue minstrel and he looked after and loved Townes like a brother. May they both rest in peace.
Yes thank you very much, I would Love to have them, I am Dale Robertson I was a friend of Townes Van Zandt and I met you dad Once or twice.
Thanks so much Ed.
Man this is a gem!!! Thank you for sharing!
84 was a good year. Miss those times. Before people flew planes into buildings
Because of religious beliefs.
Great video! Does anyone remember Townes and Blaze playing at the now long gone Spellman's that was on 5th Street between Lamar and Mopac back in the late '70s/early '80s? One of my favorite dives. Austin's still great, but I miss the "old" Austin and the old dives.
CarlSolomonable is my daughter and it makes me very happy to know her comments are still getting thumbs up from the internet generation.
I came here to watch but my ears took over.
And your ears will insist to hear it again
What a gem. 🇺🇸
They both like they’re getting the nods
His music matters to people all over the world and he influenced so many of the young singers and song writers today. i know you are proud to claim him as kin.
Thanks for sharing this! I miss them both deeply!
... me too, Bro.
Amazing music!
If I could convey an ounce of what these guys felt I'd be half as lucky and twice as happy.
For me, Townes and Marty Robbins are my two favorites.
Best flautist gig in American music history.
And Donnie is still out there hittin' it. He sat in on a gig with me a few years ago when I was playing with some of Townes & Blaze's old band mates. It was one of those musical moments in my life I won't soon forget. Townes was a tortured soul; Blaze was just a total effing trip. I loved that guy.
This is great, great sadness
thank you for posting.
@CarlSolomonable
wOw...127 years old and dropping words of wisdom on TH-cam.
...rock on Carl.
Love them both so much ❤️❤️
Ontstellend mooi. Gr. Uit Nederland..
Einer seiner besten Songs - wie kann man mit 3 Akkorden und ohne den ganzen Elektronikschrott so schöne Musik machen.
TvC konnte es jedenfalls.
How frigging great is that?
beautiful, beautiful, chills down my spine
A true friend there✌
If you've ever been caught in a blizzard on Raton pass....
This gets me everytime
I wanna know how in the hell this has 24 dislikes?Somethings wrong with their ears or should i say their souls.
Agreed.
Amen
Some people have real good reason to dislike a drunk and his drunk friend. Quite often they kill each other. Lots of good souls go that way. They're disliking the memories cause they lost goid friends or family.
souls...
Sometimes people click "dislike" during the ads, not realizing that it reflects on the video rather than the ad.
Goddam that’s good.
pry two greats that some music lovers don't know of--what a shame
Amazing
Gets me every time
Without them there wouldn't have been Waylon Jennings. Unthinkable.
Huh?? Waylon predates both of these guys so if anything it would have been the other way around
Two Kings
I love both of these incredible songwriters. I never dreamed I'd hear them sing together. About the recordings,I think Gurf Morlix has many Blaze recordings. I have a couple that came with a no list no trade rider.
I forgot I was there till I the flute player showed up. I remember that.
Must have been high as a kite?
I believed van zant was forgetting the words to the song and blaze got up to just help out?? Maybe I'm wrong.
Stunning
@Joeyland This happens to be two American Treasures. Blaze Foley was one with a true heart. RIP mike. my childhood friend.
THANK YOU BLAZE!!!
i was just this morning turned on to this amazing performer. it was womr in provincetown. the dh would be very happy to have some of those tapes. or i would be proud to own them, myself.. you might also try to connect with wfmu in jersey city, they have dj's that would love this stuff, wouldn't surprise me if they already know about him.
These guys need a movie.
They got one! Look up Blaze the 2018 film, it’s about blaze foleys life and towns is in there too for a little bit!
Blaze walked up behind me poked me in the ribs. I turned around and looked up!Then he said "I think we're kin". I said 'what?" He repeated "I think we're kin", Turns out we had the same last name. We were good buddies from then on. I even shot one of his CD jackets. News of his death, his buddies, me, we went out and got tanked in his honor. Blaze was a good guy most of the time. Cantancerous a lot of the time. I could talk nine years worth about Blaze. Only a few months about Townes. Miss both.
Townes was an American treasure, RIP, although I doubt he ever will.
We love you two
Tat was was when we were all drunk together. So much fun.
He's saving Townes, at that time....
Yep