Pancho and Lefty - Townes Van Zandt

For the longest time I thought this song was originally written and sung by Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, that is until I took a music history/appreciation class at Interlochen Arts Academy and found out it was written by an artist named Townes Van Zandt. We studied the various artists that covered it over the years (Willie and Merle being the biggest names to put the song on the map). It's amazing how many ways different artists interpreted and performed the song and how the lyrics can take on new meanings depending on the way it's sung. I hope you all enjoy my take on it!
All credit to the original songwriters and artists.

[@bridgittemoon7613]

This is probably my all time favorite song. Your voice is so clear and effortless, almost like it was meant to sing this beautiful ballad. Townes would be proud ❤

[@hawk2299]

Besides Steve Earls cover this is the best version I've ever heard. You are very talented son

[@paolo7656]

Pretty much nailed it!!

[@cstarsfly]

Absolutely magnificent rendition. 👏

[@sardine_]

perfect performance of this song

[@MichaelCherau-kt8gy]

Tthis is the best cover of one of my favorite songs on the planet

[@TheOldNorth]

Great tune and great performance man, sounds awesome!

[@williammills8953]

You are so blessed with talent man. Great job

[@stevesmusic]

that was great

[@gottalovepiano5682]

This is such an awesome song! 👍

[@bartvr1966]

Beautifull ❤

[@davidloison7278]

Good picking and Sound great

[@evocatiranch7624]

That was a great cover dude! You captured the emotion of the song well.

[@margaretmaher8146]

That's his song. He wrote it.

[@uspsdaveable]

No , it’s a cover

[@tahoeturner]

It’s his 👍

[@uspsdaveable]

@@tahoeturner please stop, it like trying to talk to a 3 year old, just look it up

[@papalung420]

@@margaretmaher8146 no, towns van zandt wrote it lol

[@matthewweaver5610]

Fantastic job playing and singing. Great voice

[@johnford7847]

Beautiful accompaniment and a very fine voice. IMO, you did a great job covering this wonderful song. Thank you for sharing.

[@mothyman1961]

Great job Luke! One of my favourite renditions. Well done. Tim

[@adambram]

Very nice. Great tone!

[@ewanharrisontunes]

Great cover man been watching on repeat tryna catch your feel for the song and learn it myself. You delivered it beautifully!

[@brucemacduffee6969]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinogracia1615]

Cool rendition.
Peace on earth.

[@cleokey]

👍👍

[@margaretmaher8146]

He wrote this song, people! Lovely song, great voice tonsing it with!

[@Kentucky_Blue]

You handled every syllable really well. I’d listen to a record with that voice.

[@billherbert4961]

Beautiful playing and singing

[@raygoodwin8352]

Great job!!

[@jackdemask4177]

Excellent cover!

[@bourn0k978]

“Business in front party at the back” 🤘🏽
- Mullet

[@hieronymusbosch6255]

Dang….that was great!

[@juarezalopes4738]

Linda voz

[@lamx4522]

excellent

[@daviddavis2648]

Very nice…

[@batchelerjr]

Sweet tone Luke

[@dave_goldcrest]

Pretty good. I wasn't expecting that. How did you get that kind of sound recorded sitting out in a park?

[@commoveo1]

✨❤️🕊✨

[@coophandluke3697]

Townes would be proud

[@uspsdaveable]

I love Willie Nelson’s version, but this is pretty awesome

[@petersdarkheart]

Yaaaasssssss! Mullet King 👑💁🏼💙

[@LukeOgea]

Thank youuu Peter💛😂💛

[@commoveo1]

My mullet lol gets tucked up under my hat lol, think it rather dwarf a mullet haha. More like a Viking 🏹.

[@Jeff-nl1fk]

Excellent.