Van Zandt, Townes: Our Mother The Mountain (Vinyl LP)John Townes Van Zandt, better known as Townes Van Zandt, was an American singer songwriter. He wrote numerous songs that are widely considered masterpieces of American folk music. Tomato Records tapped Jack Clement to produce this set, but the results of his work are mixed. The best tracks here are the ones in which Clement showed a bit of restraint, while others feature strings, flutes, harpsichords, and other touches that might have been trippy