Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (DVD, 2006)

Every person is ultimately defined not by what they achieve, but rather by whom they are loved. Townes Van Zandt certainly had his short comings, but let it never be said that his short comings were his songs. As his friend dearly puts it, "Townes Van Zandt is the best folk song writer of all time! And I'll stand in my cowboy boots on Bob Dylan's coffee table and tell him that!" What more can be said? Townes is reviewed and defined in this superb documentary by those who knew him best, his friends and his family. Really it can all be summed up by one Van Zandt quote in the film, "I always figured it was heaven, purgatory, hell, then the blues. I've been trying to get out of the blues so long, I figure if I ever make it to purgatory, I'll be doing just fine." Interested yet?

I bought the Townes Van Zandt documentary. It is an excellent documentary on an individual who has never received the credit his music affords. I have watched it several times now and it has touched my life and everyone else I have shown it to.

Here is the story of Townes Van Zandt. As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary, one of the greatest songwriters of all time. This documentary details the struggles that Townes had with alcoholism, drug use and depression.
Chock full with musical superstars such as Willie Nelson, Joe Ely, Steve Earle and many more, all telling their stories of how Townes touched their lives.
This movie is very well done and I'm sure Townes would approve of it. After watching this movie, it left me wondering why a man with a loving wife and children would choose the path he took, the path of complete destruction, an utter waste. It's depressing to watch, but it's the life of Townes Van Zandt, like it or not. I liked it.

THe only thing better than the experience with the seller was the product itsself! The dvd came promptly and in perfect condition. Highly reccomend.

This film gives an honest and seemingly uncensored look at the life of an exceptional person and songwriter. Townes Van Zandt was a true artist with a vision and devotion to his work, which demands sacrifice and tuning into his inner world, sometimes at the expense of the rest of his life. A wonderful introduction to a singer/songwriter I have only recently discovered, whose music and integrity have become a major influence on my own musical aspirations.