Daniel Johnston "Hard Time"

I believe this looks better than the version posted 3 years ago.

[@punchtotheface3452]

I sold all my records and cassettes years ago....the only ones I kept were Daniel Johnston's.

[@Destruction320]

It's funny but now that I think about it, it sort of makes sense.

[@kenlieck7756]

Well, I hope you plan on giving them back to Dan eventually! He's gonna get tired of listening to nothing but his massive collection of bootleg live Queen CDs sooner or later!

[@Chesterton7]

Perfect comment.

[@wannaritp]

he had only cassettes. but finally should let them or him has peace

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Punch to the Face Wow you’re so subversive and cool brah!

[@andyiwanski939]

Daniel Johnston epitomizes the fine line between madness and genius.

[@muddywatters4886]

2:58 i love how he signal to the band, that this time they're gona do it 4 times, and looks concerned, and not sure if they're noticed. I love that youtube is full of these captured raw moments in the lifes of great people.

[@KevinSting]

He was the real deal for certain.

[@hominelibero]

I didn't notice it. He was superb

[@stax3000]

Hard time 💔🙋

[@AdrianSanchez-vt2fb]

Like a boss

[@steveowen776]

We noticed. That's me on bass in the corner, with headphones on, recording to a 4trk cassette...

[@theunspeakable24]

He handed me a tape on the drag back in the 80''s. I did not know who he was but I listened to that tape until up wouldn't play any more. I took a photo of his mural and it has moved with me from living room to living room over the years..Blessings to you Daniel, you are still inspiring us!!

[@joluna8281]

Where is his mural located???

[@theunspeakable24]

@Dylan Pemberton It had his mural pic on it and said Hi How Are You

[@lokidude100]

i have a friend who claims to have an early raw cassette handed to her in the drag back then. thing is shes a huge hoarder and kinda lazy so it may take a good while to find it. she's an honest person though. I hope to someday help her find it once she decides to sort it all out. when I do, i promise to upload it if it still works.

[@yourfashionarchive427]

Revive the Music any update?

[@user-id8vi9bg4n]

@@lokidude100 any hole?

[@titobandito2884]

Possibly the most rock and roll thing ever recorded.

[@kobold7763]

Truly, and sang straight from the soul of a troubled man like a proper rock or blues star. He was recorded in this the day after being released from the mental health clinic of a hospital following an incident at U.T in Austin where he attacked his manager with a lead pipe while under the influence of LSD. It was said a half dozen cops were needed to restrain him.

[@flowerpower8604]

Truth

[@user-xq8ch7oj6u]

I agree 💯

[@kennethnoisewater1502]

Agreed. I keep coming back

[@alabastersmidge4692]

I completely disagree with you on that one.

[@tomcampbell1887]

His fist pumps are awesome. He seems really happy here

[@tomfairclough6082]

For me, this is what rock and roll is all about.

[@GhostintheBand]

Yes my friend Yes!!!!!!!!!

[@bottytoohotty]

Thats punk rock influence right thurr..

[@philnoble2218]

Totally!!

[@bottytoohotty]

Stinks of Warsaw/ Joy division from it

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

me too

[@tuodekab]

"ive been crushed by my ego. you can't imagine the weight upon me."

[@pena.3302]

Just the mere(?)'Fact youve cm thru..(I @'least hope for you..&,Anyone..Whom is interested in finding out about D.Johnson..'Just keep doin'The things you wanta..i too could add..Bk in hmetown..still on Shitty 'DeathOrMoan'-("like jeez im condemed..after cming bk from Ozzy(@'N.Z)But Not to knock Daneil..But when i saw that Film/Doco..it made me see myself(a lil bit/&-So many Freinds whom had started sm great bands..(Peter Gutteridge'-'SNAPPER'-Was a good freind..worse they *Killed him.(*-Bk from N.Y.playing the Great Unwashed fest.&,He never made it home from AK..Inqirey Finds.albeit.3'-yrs later.'MAN FAILED'-R.I.P.Old mate take care..get up n out if u can.peace.:-)

[@ispearedbritney]

I've been solo/ so low

[@hugomm1915]

I'm currently ego death kinda, it's not funny to have existencial crisis on ego death. It bothers me to know Daniel is dead and was all old when i remember him like the naive kid From the hi how are you. I just wanna live without knowing everyone gets older and dies eventually. I'm going yo cry a Lot the day my mother die dude a freakin Lot. (Sorry if this message makes you feel kinda existencial)

[@joemcbee]

hugo mm I think this is why it is very important to find someone and marry them, and also to do your best to make friends and maintain those relationships. When you have people close to you, it makes the death of family members more bearable because you have someone to lean on emotionally for support. If you’re alone, it really would be a terrifying to have a parent die.

[@stax3000]

@@joemcbee ladies and gentleman 😎Welcome mr daniel johnston in heaven, 😇😇

[@ericm8333]

“when I knew you didn’t love me, it was the end of my hard times”

[@robertpaulson2946]

After listening to a bunch of Daniel Johnston songs and balling my eyes out, this put such a huge smile on my face, bless your soul Daniel Johnston you made the most beautiful music ever, RIP

[@ImRefraction]

same, bawling my eyes out, so pure, so great

[@johnstallings4049]

​@@ImRefraction ❣️😈❣️

[@2Chickaboom2]

I had a magical introduction to Daniel back in the 80's (I lived in Houston). I had read about him from an article in SPIN magazine. Likely one of the first mentions of him in a national publication. This story fascinated me. Bypassing the traditional music merry-go-round by just handing out cassettes to any and everyone. This was the most brilliant thing I had ever heard and made me rethink my own (visual) art and exposure. - - Anyhoos, about a year later I am living in San Diego and popped into a Tower Records store, and as usual I dug through the cut-out bin for interesting $1 cassettes. There I found one of Daniels' home-grown, hand-decorated cassettes, "More Songs of Pain". I nabbed it and thus began my adventures into manic magic. A few years even later, I found myself living in Houston again when I discovered that he lived less than 20 miles (down the highway in Waller TX) from where I lived. After a little more spelunking I found his address and drove out there one day. I wasn't going to knock on his door or anything but if I saw him outside, I would stop and say hello. He wasn't so I didnt but that was ok. he's been in my soul ever since I first touched that Cassette. Which I still have BTW.

[@nayelimarte6577]

"He headed out west, his life is a mess, but he's trying his best!" Oh wow 712 likes! Rest In Peace daniel :(

[@KevenMaker]

that is perfect

[@redactedbananas]

Same

[@GhostintheBand]

Hi! I'm Ghost nice to meet you Nayi!

[@bbomg02]

Same

[@pointpoint10]

I remember when he said that!

[@Anonniemous369]

Oh Daniel, I was fortunate enough to see him at least once before he passed. A true artist.

[@RedNightDragon1]

Daniel and his band did a great job with this one. Very addictive tune.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

seven videos from the big big world sessions now on KZbin, digitally remastered, several never seen. Big Big World 1986.

[@RiuniteOnIce69]

How emotionally true, and ironic, this song is: "When I knew / you didn't love me / It was the end of the hard time." What a brilliant surprise at the end. It's false hope that is "the hard time."

[@cerealdude890]

Plus that fist bump

[@ImRefraction]

displays pure emotion, nothing distorting it, pretty rare right now

[@magicmark1837]

This guy gave me a cassette when I lived in Austin, TX back in 1985 or 86. I was near the Inner Sanctum book and record shop.

[@doydivision3984]

You met a musical genius. That must have been cool.

[@jamesdoctor8079]

lol dude that cassette is worth so much now

[@johnm3946]

Gotta love him, rolling with his God given gift! Playing good music til the end.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@johnme4443]

i like to believe he finally gets to meet that girl on planet X.

[@ethanjohnson9091]

John Me laurie is from earth

[@johnme4443]

Ethan Johnson its from the song Rocketship. but thanks for the clarification.

[@maverik736]

LAURIE WHYYYYYY

[@tylermaddux5209]

I’m obsessed with this video. This might be my favorite thing he ever did

[@badlydrawnfrog]

777!

[@marisadaniela6]

This is a freakin JAM. Daniel Johnston, you're the man!

[@johnm3946]

"when you're trying something serious take it seriousl" you said it best - Daniel Johnston

[@badlydrawnfrog]

actually, "when you're trying to make a suggestion, make it serious."

[@twinsinner]

going through a kinda rough time emotionally right now and daniels music is definitely helping me cope

[@marisadaniela6]

How is it going a year later?

[@benkee250]

Every day man

[@_banja]

I hope you are feeling better

[@GhostintheBand]

I hope your on the light level now, you good stranger!!!!!!!

[@Bruceybaby2009]

You and me both

[@gavinpgraham]

I love this. So honest and pure

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@tamarnavallez6985]

❤

[@johnme4443]

RIP DANNY BOY. MY HEART HURTS KNOWING YOUR GONE!!!! THIS SHITY WORLD DID NOT DESERVE YOU!!!!

[@ronnelnatalie]

:(

[@magicmark1837]

I didn't know he died. What happened?

[@LeoraLaGraffe]

Amen. But I hope he is happy and free in heaven now, surrounded by infinite love, maybe jamming with John Lennon...

[@sint0xicateme]

@@magicmark1837 heart attack after a long kidney illness :( He died overnight. Hopefully in his sleep.

[@magicmark1837]

Bolsheviki ...Hopefully. Thx for the reply.

[@podunkom]

It just does not get any better than this. RIP Danny, we are all blessed that you shared your life with us.

[@stevenjensen3306]

He is an amazing artist, and there is nothing mediocre in his music. He writes from the heart and that is hard to find in this day and age. He reminds me of Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen rolled into one.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Yeah he’s like all of them if they were all autistic

[@DanHomeAtLast]

He reminds me also of Jonny cash somehow

[@badlydrawnfrog]

@Lionel Muggerage We were smokin' pot.

[@johng9106]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes bruh😂

[@Adefesio94]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes If they were brilliant, you may say!

[@gregorywellssr7857]

They were in somebody's living room and Daniel performed his song like he was in front of an arena crowd. He was a truly unique individual.

[@natedagr8zt]

Only just found him from the news of his passing. Spent the last day listening to his music, so powerful. RIP dude

[@motel6hooker307]

so pure

[@badlydrawnfrog]

spoke to Daniel a week ago - said he just sat in with Kiss. The band came by the house, worked up a number, and they played a show in Austin. He wore white makeup. He was a big Kiss man in Jr. High.

[@kenlieck7756]

A much better result than the time Metallica dropped by his old apartment...

[@fourkray4825]

Ken Lieck Lol, what’s the story behind that?

[@wackobazacko]

@@fourkray4825 he believed they were devil worshipers and wanted to kill Daniel or something

[@alexleonee]

WackoBazacko GD Sure, because of the label they were signed to. It was common chit chat in those days.

[@adrianbenyamina4001]

pure raw talent, directly hits the nerves

[@adamlatour8837]

This is the greatest punk song ever!

[@ApeQuake]

This was recorded in '86.

[@rmd247]

The cut off jean shorts were a dead giveaway...

[@Cognitoman]

The year I was born

[@mitchclark1532]

Thank you

[@Infocrumbs]

First time I’ve ever heard of Daniel and it’s great. This is rock n roll

[@thebasilisk3504]

Damn. How come it took me this long to stumble upon this? Honest music is so hard to find.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Something new on DJ's KZbin channel. "The Ghost." 11 minutes largely unseen.

[@percyfree9831]

Daniel simply has an infinity in music

[@droker3121]

He is greater than public knows.

[@Aenima308]

+Daniel Noble no, I think he meant publix the grocery chain. They don't know how great he is

[@steve-o-3180]

Anthony Orion I think it is great that publix knows who he is....

[@julesonion4024]

They play Walking The Cow all the time at my publix, especially when the sub lines are long

[@JakeLonggverified]

Maybe he meant pubic nose?

[@BmoreBusker]

A man that carries love, forever. I know where Daniel is.

[@DonekyVeloz]

BmoreBusker so do I lol

[@madhatte73]

Had this on an incredible videocassette years ago which went the way of so many of its brethren. Have not seen it in 30 years.

[@colinbingham4063]

Daniel, had Hard Times so we could have good times .God Bless you and thank-you.

[@djc2526]

I did not know who he was until today. First i have heard of him... I'm going on a journey now!

[@StephenS-2024]

Understand, there's no " destination." We just journey.

[@StephenS-2024]

@krusty le clown egg Zachary.

[@sushimandaddi]

same here! I'm ready for the journey

[@patcourtenay558]

@@sushimandaddi It's a beautiful journey.

[@simonmaddock2802]

I'm just starting my journey now

[@kyvenbruner3678]

Everyday I'm disheartened by the fact that this song isn't on Spotify, and is a hard time to find on other platforms.

[@gabedogen]

Rest In Peace, Dan. You’ve done so much for me and many others with your art. We love you and you will never be forgotten ❤️ :(

[@notsure6070]

like most talent, we only miss them when they're gone... rip mr. johnston

[@alexmac7359]

Just hearing his music for the first time today. LOVE IT!!!!!! Where have you been all my life????

[@ginamiller8554]

Missing you, Dan... thanks for the great fun we had together.

[@ColeJohnstone]

Gina Miller can you tell us about some times you had with Dan? :)

[@newhoodie18]

Wow ❤what a performance a legend of the Indy music scene!!!

[@jaeehovaa]

Long story short, I met my first love after 14 years of being apart, what I thought would be my best times was the start of my hard times. I was chasing a dream that no longer existed. This song, this song is my current life, I to found him through the apple commercial and I'm not ashamed, the important part is I'm here and a song exist that is helping me release my stress.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Wow.

[@jaeehovaa]

@@badlydrawnfrog yeah wish it Could have been different but it's okay, if it's meant to be she will find her way back to me.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

I had a dream with Daniel in it last night. He had a letter made of pinata paper for me. Inside was a girl made of orange tissue paper. I realize now that your story triggered it.

[@jaeehovaa]

@@badlydrawnfrog so who was the girl.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Kathy McCarty thinks it was her, and the timing is right, but I never asked him. At the time he was spending a lot of time with two other women, so he wasn't missing anyone, believe me.

[@jaxsun72]

I just heard of this guy like 5 minutes ago but this is f****** awesome.

[@jbrenneman]

He is a national treasure that is still with us.

[@cnam88]

Rip

[@Caligula138]

😟😢 9/11

[@jeffsalazar6725]

😔😔😔

[@PapagenoMF]

Nope he's not with us anymore.

[@Chavelevi]

Ladies and gentleman! He headed out west, his life is a mess, but he's trying his best! Ladies and gentleman, tonight, live with the The Rhythm Rats, Daniel Johnston! -- When I Saw You Standing There Was The Start of My Hard Time My Hard Time What I Thought I Felt In Your Touch Was The Start of My Hard Time My Hard Time When I Thought That It Meant So Much That Was Part of My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time I Had With You What I Thought I Saw In Your Eyes And You Said That You Were Mine But When Your Eyes Rolled Back In Your Head Talking About My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time I Had With You When I Knew That You Were Free I Was Long In My Hard Time My Hard Time When I Knew You Didn’t Love Me It Was The End of My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time My Hard Time I Had With You I Have Been So Low Crushed By My Ego Can’t You Imagine The Weight Upon Me But I’ve Been Dreaming Dreaming I Have That I’ve Been So Low Crushed By My Ego You Can’t Imagine The Weight Upon Me

[@alejocarbonell2684]

I love how honest his music is, it's so refreshing. I really needed to find this.

[@HandOfGlory141]

this is the best thing ever

[@cruelsuit1]

Ditto

[@Chesterton7]

@@cruelsuit1 Pretty much.

[@OGecalien]

The greatest compliment I’ve ever received about my playing and singing, is that I sing exactly like Daniel Johnston. An honor.

[@spleeng59]

Daniel is life

[@dirtyworks13]

This is really great. I'm a Daniel Johnston fan but have never seen this.

[@RemarkMcLennan]

Great to see this raw footage... great band, song, words and sentiment. We all get days like Dan had. Rest in peace man. Thanks you for being you. Respect.

[@DafidMalvaroshorts]

Great to see him😊!

[@louwazoo8356]

Legends never die!!!!

[@JM-qz3hm]

Daniel Johnston has very quickly become my favourite artist. Like discovering another Bob Dylan or Lou read but honestly even better

[@badlydrawnfrog]

You might wish to check new posting on Daniel Johnston's KZbin channel....."The Ghost".

[@rbaskin71073]

I've lived around mental illness and mental disability my whole life. Daniel is, like most know, a genuine artist. He is so courage to me. He is aware of his condition and plows though it devotion to is artistic abilities. Duane allman was a brilliant man and artist. In his wisdom he would say that albums are an artist gift to the world. Thanks Daniel for your gifts.

[@Mario_DiSanto]

This is what music is all about.

[@travvistodd6016]

If you sneer at Daniel Johnston's music it's literally impossible for me to be your friend.

[@IJustNukedMcDonalds]

R.I.P you helped me a lot daniel

[@zombiephreak7071]

im so fucking sad dude

[@anitasseo]

He really did help a lot of us

[@zombiephreak7071]

@Hash Lee he really, truly did.

[@alicasoto4497]

were here withbu bro.

[@kadrianjamesreeves1564]

1:40 Tarantino zoom kills it !🤣😂😂

[@bertbretherton]

Oh dear. The world was richer when you were in it. Rest In Peace Daniel.

[@danielesposito5051]

What a gem front to back this is.

[@ForageandFill]

Incredible raw talent. Michael Cera should play Daniel someday. RIP

[@tovelo9317]

So true!

[@TheJeffpoirier182]

If there's ever a biopic made about Daniel, I always thought Michael Cera would be the best choice to play Daniel.

[@richardsteiner45]

@@tovelo9317 you’re delusional

[@tovelo9317]

@@richardsteiner45 why

[@markb2255]

this guy's stage presence is electric.

[@1chipchap]

He was Pure gold .

[@WatermanW]

The realest thing I’ve seen in awhile. Special human ❤️

[@JarredG1]

I can't stop listening to this

[@ttaelan6292]

This man is just one of my greatest inspirations and he is just so talented

[@xelexpunx]

This footage is priceless. Thank you

[@StuartCrawfordHult]

A little Daniel Johnston in the morning. Flying with Casper now. The first time I heard Daniel Johnston music was in the late 80's or early '90's. I was working at The Joyce Theatre in Chelsea, NYC and working follow-spot up in the catwalk for one the dance company's that came in and had choreographed a Dance to "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Grievances". The music was and still is captivating and a "new genre" of music.

[@mikegranberryii]

Best song I’ve heard in a long time

[@noah8923]

RIP Daniel, I hope it's easy now

[@SunFrog_]

Such an emotional genius

[@MitchellMaichak-ze7mr]

This video , and audio , are PRICELESS !!!

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Free, actually.

[@robertowd5635]

That’s every single broke musician’s house in Austin.

[@santasprees]

Filed as exhibit 154 in the proposition 'Daniel Johnston is the world's greatest living songwriter'. Case long closed on the proposition: 'Daniel Johnston is an effing genius'. The future knows best.

[@db165]

what a jam

[@samuelmosessegal]

This is love, makes me wanna have hard times too, Thank you Daniel Johnston and Band!

[@GhostintheBand]

My favorite song writer ever!!!!!!!

[@marthaclam5720]

There needs to be a movie about this man!

[@SlowWinStudios]

If you actually didn't know, there is: "The Devil and Daniel Johnston"

[@marthaclam5720]

@@SlowWinStudiosan actual movie

[@SlowWinStudios]

@@marthaclam5720 Ahh, so you mean a biopic rather than a documentary. I'm definitely in favor of a Daniel Johnston biopic. Hollywood, start your machine!

[@anitasseo]

Nice flight beloved Daniel... Thank you for so much

[@zeke94110]

Oh my. I went to a garage sale and the woman said that she sold all of her punk albums and 45s but she still had some cassettes. There were three or four cassettes that she had bought off the street from Daniel Johnston I think in Austin. Each cassette had a hand drawn cover on the wraparound cardboard. They were all popular images that ended up being on his record covers. I ended up selling them all but one that I kept. It’s the one with that little guy with a hat . Yip Some thing. Anyways I realize that these covers are works of art and I’m glad I said this last one. It’s beautiful but I don’t play the tape I’m afraid I will stretch it or where it out. I’ll just listen to it online

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

exceptional and pure just the straight goods Thank You.

[@brongosportal3014]

My hero

[@ginamiller8554]

SMILES galore to your heart, Dan! Really enjoyed this! "Gina From California" ~

[@karmenska]

This is a gift for humanity. Thank you 🙏

[@doctorrios7312]

King of the low Fi.... This guy will live on, in my heart

[@antonionavarro8061]

A little Violent Femmeish! I like it

[@migol1984]

an improvement on The Violent Femmes, I'd say!

[@sumirpprimus]

totally femmes

[@monicarwells2]

This is absolutely amazing. I’m so happy he has these tapes !

[@umbertofurlan501]

WTF this is pure Rock n roll... fantastic piece of music dear John... Thanks from down here mate... i'm having a hard time

[@susanwright3750]

You've been through so much! Hard times!! May the Lord bless you with His salvation love and good times!!

[@awrogers3013]

This is wonderful

[@smobro]

This is one of my all time favorites!

[@IStandAlone1]

I remember seeing this on Cutting Edge or Night Flight when I was a teenager and loving it. RIP