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.
1. For the Sake of the Song 2. Tecumseh Valley 3. Many a Fine Lady 4. (Quicksilver Daydreams of) Maria 5. Waiting 'Round to Die 6. I'll Be There in the Morning 7. Sad Cinderella 8. The Velvet Voices 9. Talkin' Karate Blues 10. All Your Young Servants 11. Sixteen Summers, Fifteen Falls
