On June 29, 1999, “Arista Austin” label released “A Far Cry from Dead”, a posthumous Townes Van Zandt album. The recordings were constructed from DAT tapes provided to by the singer’s widow, Jeanene, and were produced by Eric Paul. Townes Van Zadt’s original vocals and guitar were recorded 1989 – 1996, at “Texhoma Music Group Studio” and “Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa” in Nashville, Tennessee.

Personnel:

• Townes Van Zandt – vocals, guitar
• Richard Bennett – guitar
• Charlie McCoy – harmonica
• Kenny Malone – drums, percussion
• Jed Hackett, Jim Skinner, Niles Clement – engineer
• Denny Purcell, Jonathan Russell – mastering
• Jeanene Van Zandt – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Townes Van Zandt.

1. Dollar Bill Blues
2. To Live Is to Fly
3. Rex’s Blues
4. Sanitarium Blues
5. Ain’t Leavin’ Your Love
6. Greensboro Woman
7. Snake Mountain Blues
8. Pancho and Lefty
9. For the Sake of the Song
10. Waiting Around to Die
11. Many a Fine Lady
12. Tower Song
13. Squash