Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time

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Townes Van Zandt in Concert at "Kult" Niederstetten, Germany 23rd November 1995

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 1st – Townes Van Zandt “Pancho and Lefty”

April 10, 2026 FredArnold 4

And so we come to the song that has been voted No 1 Americana Song of All Time… and who amongst you is really surprised? In some ways, it is no surprise, being the most iconic […]

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

April 9, 2026 FredArnold 2

Almost there! There was never much doubt that John Prine would be represented in this list, and, although a number of his songs appeared in the original writers’ lists, the iconic and most covered song of […]

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 3rd – Counting Crows “A Long December” (1996)

April 8, 2026 FredArnold 1

From the fan favourite album Recovering the Satellites, this song was highly rated across the board, clearly striking a chord with writers (5 of whom voted for it), as its themes of regret and heartbreak melded […]

The Top Ten Americana Songs Of All Time: 4th – The Band “The Weight” (1968)

April 7, 2026 FredArnold 7

We’re getting there: no more equal placings. This week, we reach the Top 4, and the second entry from The Band is 4th. From their iconic debut album Music From Big Pink, The Weight is one […]

Gillian Welch with Dave Rawlings Marymoore Park July 2009

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 5th – Gillian Welch “Revelator” (2001)

April 2, 2026 FredArnold 1

Revelator appeared six times in our writers’ lists, so claims the No 5 slot (although equal on points with three other songs). Dave Rawlings took over sole production duties for Time (Thee Revelator), the third album […]