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| Title | : | A Deeper Blue: The Life and Music of Townes Van Zandt (North Texas Lives of Musician Series) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.16 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 157441285X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
Hardy has played guitar in rock & roll, rhythm & blues, and honky-tonk bands in the Washington, DC, area. ROBERT EARL HARDY has been a professional writer for twenty-five years, with articles on twentieth century American music and the arts published in newspapers, journals, and magazines, most recently in The Oxford American. He lives in Laurel, Maryland.. Also a musicia
Tremendous the-ian This is an excellent biography. Townes' story is assuredly a sad one but he left a legacy of unparalleled songs. I actually put off finishing the book for almost a month just because I didn't want to read the endI already knew what happened but it didn't make reading a detailed account of his last days any easier.I've also read the other biography out there, To Live's To Fly, and there's simply no comparison. TLTF was largely anecdotal and the author broke a key rule of biography . A deeper blue This was an excellent book. Exactly what I was looking for in wanting to know more about townes van zandt, his life, what made him tick. It was meticulously researched and it comes thorugh in the writing. There is plenty of insight and anecdotes. I'd elaborate, but instead I'll just say read it if you're interested.I do have one major gripe with the author. After establishing from the beginning of the book that Townes wanted the meaning of his songs to be interpreted by the listen. The Definitive Townes Van Zandt Waterburym If you're looking for the most complete look at the life and music of one of America's greatest songwriters, this is the place. Hardy has obviously done an exhaustive amount of research and interviews with the people who knew and loved Van Zandt throughout his entire life, and Hardy uses this wealth of information to tell the complete story of this troubled troubadour.From Van Zandt's childhood through his flirtation with family life to his increasing struggles with his own "angel
A Deeper Blue traces Van Zandt’s background as the scion of a prominent Texas family; his troubled early years and his transformation from promising pre-law student to wandering folk singer; his life on the road and the demons that pursued and were pursued by him; the women who loved and inspired him; and the brilliance and enduring beauty of his songs, which are explored in depth. The author draws on eight years’ extensive research and interviews with Townes’ family and closest friends and colleagues. Like Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, and Hank Williams, Townes
You'll need it." -- Joe Ely"Hardy delineates the musician's chaotic life in honest, often dramatic detail, but always brings the attention and focus back to Van Zandt's music and the classic songs he penned. A poignant, clear and vivid portrait." -- Kirkus ReviewsHardy's book carefully documents many of the facets of this gem of a life. Save a tear for Townes. He became the patron saint of many a Texas songwriter in his day and will continue to inspire for generations to come. A Deeper Blue demonstrates why Van Zandt has become Texas' version of Mozart, Van Gogh, and Hank Williams all rolled up into one brilliant and beautiful burrito." -- Kinky Friedman"Hones
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