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Townes Van Zandt

Lungs
1969 · via Townes Van Zandt
Townes Van Zandt – Lungs
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Townes put "Lungs" on tape himself in 1969, and the song kept finding new hands, Cowboy Junkies in 1994 among them. Start with his, then hear what a band does with a song built for one guitar.

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Written by Townes Van Zandt.

First recorded by Townes Van Zandt in 1969.

Also recorded by Cowboy Junkies (1994), Steve Earle (2009), Lyle Lovett (1998), Boo Hewerdine (2010), Steve Wynn (2012), Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer (2017).

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