Originally released in 1968 For The Sake of The Song is a re-issue of Townes' well-known debut album. Produced by Jack Clement (Charley Pride, Chet Atkins, U2, etc.) and featuring original liner notes by Mickey Newbury, Townes Van Zandt went on to cement his status 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.
Details
Cat. number: FP1087-1
Year: 2022
Notes:
Zia Record exclusive limited to 500 on Tangerine color variant.
Direct from the back cover:
A 7-11 Production
Produced by Jack Clement and Jim Malloy
All Selections composed by Townes Van Zandt
Director of Engineering: Val Valentin
Art Direction and Cover Design: Milton Glaser
Reissue Design: B. Seavers for AGMW
