TOWNES VAN ZANDT - In The Beginning LP

Widely considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, TOWNES VAN ZANDT has been hailed by such singers as Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and Willie Nelson.

A collection of ten recordings produced by Jack Clement (Johnny Cash, U2, Waylon Jennings) in 1966. Recorded almost two years before the original release of For the Sake of the Song, this is Townes in his original element and already writing about drifters, losers and gamblers.

Very early, but also very good recordings. First track, the "Black Widow Blues", was used in the soundtrack of "Barry Seal - American Made". An excellent track, one of his best ever. And the record is very worth listening anyway.

Contrary to his later studio albums, this doesn't seem to be overproduced.