Quote by Steve Earle

Townes van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that.

Townes van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world a

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This quote, attributed to Steve Earle, is a testament to the incredible admiration and respect held for Townes van Zandt's songwriting skills. Claiming that van Zandt is the finest songwriter globally, Earle goes so far as to express his willingness to confront Bob Dylan, an iconic figure in music, by standing on his coffee table while wearing cowboy boots. This bold declaration underlines the belief that van Zandt's talent transcends boundaries and holds a place of unmatched distinction in the realm of songwriting.

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