Originally released in 1968, FOR THE SAKE OF THE SONG is a re-issue of Townes' well-known debut album. Produced by Jack Clement and featuring original liner notes by Mickey Newbury, Townes Van Zandt went on to cement his status as a cult icon among gifted song writers such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Emmylou Harris who eventually recorded their own covers of Townes' songs.
Tracks
1 For the Sake of the Song
2 Tecumseh Valley
3 Many a Fine Lady
4 (Quicksilver Daydreams of) Maria
5 Waiting Around to Die
6 I'll Be There in the Morning
7 Sad Cinderella
8 Velvet Voices
9 Talkin' Karate Blues
10 All Your Young Servants
11 Sixteen Summers, Fifteen Falls