The Raw Emotion of ‘Waiting Around to Die’: Townes Van Zandt’s Haunting Ballad

About The Song Introduction “Waiting Around to Die” is one of Townes Van Zandt’s most poignant and evocative songs. Released in 1968 as part of his debut album For the Sake of the Song, it remains a seminal piece in the country-folk genre. Townes Van Zandt, an influential figure in American folk music, is known … Read more