1969 · USBest editionVinylOriginal pressing
Poppy — PYS-40007
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The original 1969 Poppy pressing is prized by collectors as the definitive first appearance of this album, though clean copies are scarce and expensive.
Townes Van Zandt's self-titled debut album was recorded in 1966 at the Norro Guindin Studio in Houston, Texas, produced by James Holloway. The album featured minimalist arrangements that showcased Van Zandt's fingerpicking guitar style and introspective songwriting, with recording taking place during a formative period of his career before he achieved wider recognition. The production approach emphasized Van Zandt's raw vocal delivery and acoustic instrumentation, reflecting the folk music aesthetic of the mid-1960s. The album was released in 1967 on the Poppy Records label and has since become regarded as a foundational folk singer-songwriter recording, though it received limited commercial attention upon initial release.
Tracklist · 10 tracks
- 1For the Sake of the Song5:10
- 2Columbine2:37
- 3Waiting Around to Die2:42
- 4Don’t Take It Too Bad2:49
- 5Colorado Girl3:16
- 6Lungs2:17
- 7I’ll Be Here in the Morning2:54
- 8Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel5:09
- 9(Quicksilver Daydreams of) Maria4:46
- 10None but the Rain2:19
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