A Far Cry from Dead

by Townes Van Zandt

Overview

Called the greatest songwriter ever by Nashville rebel Steve Earle, A Far Cry from Dead is a collection of the sharp, insightful writing that led Earle to make such a bold claim about Townes Van Zandt. Included are the songs that became hits for others, such as "Pancho & Lefty" (which Willie Nelson made into a 1983 hit), as well as the material that made Van Zandt a revered songwriter and performer in his own right. More than anything, though, the album showcases just how honest and revealing Van Zandt's words are. The blunt reality of the aborted relationships in "Many a Fine Lady," for example, and the exalted freedom of "To Live's to Fly" do more to broadcast his mastery than the magazine covers he always seemed to be overlooked for. ~ Steve Kurutz

Product Details

Release Date:	04/21/2023
Label:	Fat Possum Records / Tvz
UPC:	0767981175911
Rank:	62194

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Townes Van Zandt   Primary Artist,Guitar
Kenny Malone   Congas,Shaker,Drums (Snare),Multi Instruments
Craig Krampf   Bells,Drums,Cymbals,Triangle,Tambourine,Drums (Snare)
Larry Knechtel   Piano,Wurlitzer,Fender Rhodes,Hammond Synth,Organ (Hammond)
Charlie McCoy   Harmonica,Vibraphone
Richard Bennett   Guitar,Tremolo,Spanish Guitar,Guitar (Rickenbacker)
Michael Spriggs   Dobro,Tiple,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (12 String)
Russ Hicks   Guitar,Guitar (Steel)
Bob Wray   Guitar (Bass)
Susie Monick   Accordion,Squeezebox
Jim Calvin   Banjo

Technical Credits

Eric Conn   Digital Editing
Eric Paul   Engineer,Producer,Assistant Engineer
Denny Purcell   Mastering
Jonathan Russell   Mastering Assistant
Townes Van Zandt   Composer
Carlos Grier   Digital Editing
Maude Gilman   Art Direction
Niles Clement   Assistant Engineer
Jed Hackett   Assistant Engineer
Missy McKeand   Design
Tom Erikson   Photography
Jim Skinner   Assistant Engineer
Al Clayton   Photography
Jeanene VanZandt   Executive Producer