Daniel Johnston: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@giannisozo7928]

To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable. - Ludwig van Beethoven

[@Jewsfrommars]

Beautiful

[@aerowing186]

People like you are so lucky!

[@pricesmith1793]

@@aerowing186 what? it's a quote. I don't understand

[@aerowing186]

@@pricesmith1793 It is a quote alright, but it reflects a bad view on Daniel's performance. Please watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston, all should be clear after that. To me, this was a stunning performance.

[@pricesmith1793]

@@aerowing186 oh! maybe I misread the quote. He's obviously got great passion and also has really really awesome pitch. -- You're completely right, this whole performance was stellar.

[@johnfair62]

I knew him when he was a teenager. We were great friends. He always was a wonderful person. We all admired him and loved him. I used to look at his art in amazement. He would play all his early songs on his piano in the basement. I still have a tape he made for me 35 years ago.

[@jai97guit]

Dude post that tape

[@ronkopald]

Great great story!

[@russess5956]

if this is legit, wow.

[@johnme4443]

if this is true,you my friend are so very blessed!

[@namrockey]

Yeah seriously we need to hear that tape

[@もぎたて-g5o]

I am japanese He is genius He is important to me Influenced a lot rest in peace

[@robleckie2776]

conechei wai

[@もぎたて-g5o]

Rob Leckie hello

[@robleckie2776]

@@もぎたて-g5o helro hows japan ATM still kool as a heck?

[@gimmedataids]

was that a haiku?

[@もぎたて-g5o]

sukadikandi no Sorry it's hard to understand.

[@joshbattaglia4574]

Let this be a reminder to those of the American Idol mindset. A true artist is one whom gives all their soul to expressing it. This man did this unconditionally

[@ijemand5672]

one who gives all* "whom" is wrong here

[@caseyhamm8822]

@@ijemand5672 pedantry

[@fartsneed9464]

And it stinks

[@Ottophil]

@@fartsneed9464farts stink farty

[@nuberiffic]

Amazing ho you've determined that those contestants on AI aren't giving it their all.

[@heikowestermann1509]

I hope true love found you in the end May your beautiful soul rest in peace Daniel Johnston 01.22.1961 - 09.10.2019

[@idostuffsometimes1301]

I didn't know he died, but I just read this and activated panic mode.

[@bruceusername]

just found out he died via youtube comment. RIP.

[@Itzz_sky88]

Well that’s about the worst news I’ve heard all year. RIP Daniel!

[@gabrielbennett9053]

May he rest in peace. I feel bad correcting you, but he passed away on the 10th, not the 11th

[@clintonleonard5187]

He died 2 days ago? Fuck, I was wondering why KZbin recommended me this 7 year old video...

[@jacobs6456]

"Flat tire down memory lane" has to be one of the greatest lyrics ever written down on paper.

[@shaundaross123]

mam...that line broke my heart.

[@shapedsilver3689]

Yeah that’s pretty good

[@MotherSmuckers]

Jesus, that is actually way more heartbreaking than when I first heard the line Like, “I’m trying to remember the good times, but, I can’t actually go anywhere to find ‘em, I need a new tire first, or else I’ll break down even worse than before.” But he wrote that idea in 5 words

[@kakashi392]

See I heard Flat tired down memory lane, which is the same sentiment kind of

[@darrelldourte9455]

Daniel was great in his honesty. Good to hear a piece of work where playing doesn't distract. Bottleneck of broken dreams - Otem Rillick...not my lyric.

[@fedvvvv]

Guy off camera: "Daniel, want to introduce your friend?" Daniel: "This is my fiend." Lol

[@McCrackenJoel]

What is his friend's name? I couldn't tell what he said? symbolites?

[@jodawgsup]

@@McCrackenJoel friend

[@McCrackenJoel]

@@jodawgsup UGH

[@deprecatedmaddie]

@@McCrackenJoel his friends name is shai halperin and the band that he mentioned was sweet lights :)

[@jmbechtel]

"Some friend." Haha. What a joke.

[@atotallyrandomperson3889]

This is highest audio quality Daniel Johnston I’ve ever heard

[@seralouise.]

he has several albums recorded in studios with professional musicians, u should check em out.

[@JoseRamirez-rq2gj]

The Space Ducks album has very good quality audio!

[@sixslinger9951]

and it still sucks balls

[@HighSchoolThug]

I love how supportive the guitarist is. He quietly sings to help Daniel stay with the rhythm.

[@bryan.conrad]

He adjusts his strumming to match Daniel's vocal pacing too. Really wholesome. That ending where Daniel's just genuinely excited about a cookie warmed my heart.

[@bryan.conrad]

Hah yeah imagine appreciating something.

[@victor29rc]

he's trying to harmonize the chorus, that's it. but that's a really nice performance for sure!

[@JasmineLajeunesse]

i think he's just doing harmonies

[@space_1073]

kinda condescending

[@Elmer..]

he couldnt harmonize, he sang out of time and tune, but he had the beautiful ability of transmitting his raw feelings. He was honest and could get under your skin. Thats all i need. A true artist

[@niccoshorto3502]

Honestly his music isn't too far off from early Bob Dylan when you think about it.

[@kentneumann5209]

@@niccoshorto3502 - I jumped into this to basically say the same thing. Dylan along with Tom petty, Lou Reed, and Johny Cash.

[@cannibalwarlord1884]

Well said

[@jmbechtel]

These comments are cringe.

[@inmundo6927]

Well, he actually does sing in tune most of the time (like he is not tone deaf by any means.. )

[@457max]

True Love Will Find You in the End is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@halyomorpha]

Forgive my rambling, I had to write something. I bought his album 1990 on a whim, not knowing what to expect. When that song played, I just felt so much better about myself. There's something real yet raw there, unlike most of the "feel good" songs you can hear. It instilled confidence when I needed it most. I'll never forget the emotion it gave me, along with the rest of that record.

it really is.

[@simonlanes]

Max Pozel true!

[@JackDevaney]

I agree, that's why I covered it. Check it out on my channel, It's a little different from the original. Gotta make it different when the original is so hauntingly beautiful!

[@diegomariacardona8273]

Max Pozel dawg, I cry every time I listen to that and Story of an Artist

[@parhelio___]

When artists make honest music you can really tell what they're like, and this right here, it's one broken soul, fearless, showing his true self to the world. I love him for it.

[@cheesoonchung2445]

t

[@coletrickle3166]

I’m King Kong, don’t get me wrong wrong wrong... friend McFriendsteen I’m jealous of you

[@SKATE87410]

What was up with the ive always loved little girls part tho

[@francesca3731]

I was thinking the same.

[@holli_bibble]

Honest Music 💛

[@jessesherer9792]

I remember watching a documentary of him shortly after I dropped out of middle school. I wasn't diagnosed with autism until I was 19. As a teenager, Daniel's music resonated with me like nothing else could.

[@chuckiepeoples]

That’s not music, it sucks.

[@sebamc4]

@@chuckiepeoples It has melody, it has rhythm and above all else it has emotion. You're right, music isn't good enough to describe it. It's art.

[@silvannag]

@@chuckiepeoples Dude, live your life.

[@grungekid1539]

@@chuckiepeoplesThe quality of the recordings may not be the best, but he sure had a great voice and great songwriting. Also, do keep in mind that Daniel, I believe, had recently undergone brain surgery at the time of this concert….you can see how he gets frustrated that he isn’t singing the way he wants to.

[@seemourbutts6679]

@@chuckiepeoples what do you listen to?

[@luketuchscherermusic]

"Flat tyre down memory lane..." What a lyric. RIP.

[@FUSTMUSIC]

literal genius in front of us.

[@benjaminloera9947]

All the people laughing... So In vain Hold on mama... Crying to yourself Tomorrow is already done You know you can use some help You Could Use Some Help!!

[@abrahamames911]

I think one thing that's so lovable about Daniel is that he's showing this pure concept: that you can be broken and imperfect but still bring your gifts and real feelings to the world unafraid and it's beautiful. It's something we can all connect with, and seeing him be imperfect but unashamed and giving it 100% is something that hits deep. In this age where people only share the side of them that's perfect, and wanting to hide what actually makes us unique, this guy's a saint.

[@sexobscura]

I agree 100% that vulnerability is something that we should express. I also adamantly believe that just because you are vulnerable, that doesn't allow you a platform to express your very immature 'art' on. I'm aware that all art is subjectively personal, but I really believe his is rubbish (and I like very esoteric stuff, too). Don't praise somebody through and because of sentimentality. Praise them through worth and conscientiousness

[@caleb7390]

Literally not 30 min ago i had no knowledge of this man or his art and music. and 30 minutes later i need a cigarette, a coke, and a good cry.

[@gayjemma]

in the same boat, crying at the moment

[@HEADSGONE]

big mood

[@TheSeanpatrickobrien]

Woe woe dude you sure you wanna have that coke?

[@ToniTone888]

Same man:'(

[@Spookydeathasian]

Check out the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

When Daniel passes everyone's gonna realize his art

[@barroerabonatarda7045]

u right

[@awalkingshadowmusic]

you were on point man and I'm one hell of an "everyone". Love this soul!

[@PaddyWolfe]

let me tell you tho, it sucks living in a future where he is gone. i only recently came across his music this last year. what a wonderful haunting kind of music.

[@Akashic44]

So this was a weird premonition

[@robertcastiglione5995]

This comment gave me the sickest of chills my friend

[@charlierovinsky8861]

Kinda sad but touching to see Daniel getting old and injured by medication and age. He was one of the most lovely humans all around the world.

[@gabbenabbe]

Without medication he would've been worse.

[@thisisnotmyrealname9049]

He was truly something special. His songs are such a pure form of music and anyone that gives it a chance will find a connection with him.

[@Chobaca]

Was? Did he pass? 😯 Nooo I just found him!

[@Silvana716]

He was only around 57-58 when he died, not old at all. That’s only 3 years older than me and I’m doing just great lol. I don’t understand how people view that age group as related to aging.

[@Dogsineed]

@Gabbenabbe Yeah, he even mentions in that mini documentary on his life how ssris (anti depressants) really helped him and how his younger self should take them.

[@bradleyluskSTE]

I say this without irony, Daniel is on the level with Lou Reed or Leonard Cohen in my book. Excellent recording.

[@jodawgsup]

Very true man. Nick Drake also comes to mind for me.

[@shapedsilver3689]

I thought of Elliott Smith, whose a favorite of mine. Really reminds me of Roman Candle in particular

[@INADRM]

Daniel Johnston's word absolutely blows away lou reed's mediocrity

[@sophtheghost2457]

agreed 100% he was a true poet

[@LemonWedgeinc]

Daniel is perfectly rated

[@nastynate1042]

Friend McFriend seems like a good friend.

[@stellaboulton9531]

Yes.

[@questionedifeeling]

@@stellaboulton9531 yes, what's his FRIEND's name?

[@oldmate5015]

@@questionedifeeling Shai Helperin

[@DenZerda]

@@oldmate5015 gracias

[@SA300]

@@oldmate5015sweet lights

[@minimonkey252]

If he hits the notes and delivers an affecting emotion, he's a good singer. There is no other criteria other than this.

[@kakstin]

And hell, the first of those is optional if the second is amazing enough.

[@inspectorjavert5563]

He does neither of those things. 0/10.

[@eequalsmcdonald]

Tyler Smith no criteria other than his

[@Narukai12]

But he doesn't, this is pity music.

[@davidadams2395]

Eric Nguyen says you! This is far from pity music.

[@acexprt]

daniel fighting his demons..... this guy has been through it all. a broken heart. a demonic soul. dying before you are dead... a True poet. Daniel Johnston.

[@Rober1y]

indierokkers However it does rhyme, so he has that going for him; whereas most of today's poetry is more an issue of random punctuation instead of rhythm, meter, etc.

[@0patience4flz]

AceXprt dying before you are dead. been there. and its a hard fight back to life.

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

Yes he is

[@budybradley8257]

AceXprt poor souls. He needs Jesus.

[@tarjet3867]

@@budybradley8257 his mom tried and it destroyed him

[@katkatkatkat463]

“You may be afraid in the comfort of your own home.” RIP Daniel 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@DeadRockAttie]

it's a sad day today...

[@sergioivan]

Don't be sad, he knows you will

[@christopherkendrex8075]

I keep watching and crying to myself

[@Cognitoman]

This dude died when ?

[@michaelsturdevant9196]

oh, shut up

[@CaseTheCritic]

Ksee the 11th

[@topsy8701]

Just discovering this guy and am floored by his writing wow

[@shayois]

Sameeee

[@SupaLydz24]

Same. I'm just diving now and I feel so incredibly connected and see myself in him and wow...🥹🥹🥹

[@CandorCandor]

I just discovered him today and so sorry to hear he has passed.✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@icomefromb5403]

@@CandorCandor this was the comment I was afraid of reading... may he rest in peace. at least he doesn't have to suffer in this world anymore

[@CandorCandor]

@@icomefromb5403 Seasonal greetings, he is forever an ANGEL, an extremely gifted and rare soul.✨️✨️✨️

[@l.correll]

I have an autistic child, so to see this man succeed is special to us. Always loved his music.

[@micropens]

It sucks to know artists like these once they have passed. Wish I knew about him earlier Rest in peace Mr. Johnston

[@MrFatsluttytone]

Theres a really good documentary about him... I forget the name tho

[@Pointblankmos]

@@MrFatsluttytone The Devil and Daniel Johnston

[@JuanCarlosPrada]

This is how his memory will live on.

[@nilesfuller979]

I met Daniel in 1984 via his friends The Rhythm Rats in Austin, Texas. Daniel came to my studio and I asked if I could shoot his portrait. He said yes and then he gave me two cassettes tapes. I asked him to bring his guitar with him. He showed up wearing just blue jeans and a white T-shirt The portrait came out beautiful. Sorry to see hi. Leave. My gal and I went to see him in Toronto. We hung out for half a day and later enjoyed his concert at The Mod Club. I’ll miss Daniel greatly. RIP. And to his brother Dick thank you for dedicating your life to your brother’s well-being.

[@jodie6576]

He gave you cassettes?

[@pearshapedbrain]

could we please have a link to the photo?

[@Eddie_fuckin_Money]

Ugh true love will find you at the end. It’s so beautiful. “Don’t be sad , I know you will” crushes me every time

[@DungeonDiving]

Correct Set List: 0:00 - Mean Girls Give Pleasure 1:55 - Sense of Humor 6:50 - American Dream 9:50 - True Love Will Find You in the End

[@jasonlitherland4270]

When he asked for some water I wanted wanted to scream “FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GET THIS MAN SOME WATER!!!!!!”

[@jmarty1000]

spoken like Clint Eastwood's character in "Unforgiven"

[@denisebeghe8324]

I laughed so hard

[@aldairizm]

I discovered Daniel today obviously due to his unfortunate passing I listened to his music and all I have to say is i have never cried to a song on my very first play. Silly love is the first song I decided to play and it hit me like a bullet, Its truly amazing that his work is still reaching new people everyday and giving them a new sense of hope. I've been listening to his work for the past two hours and all I can say is I love this man with all my heart. May Daniel Johnston Rest In Peace.

[@farkquad]

identical thing happened to me :( RIP

[@ferespinoza4063]

I knew of Daniel's "Hi, how are you" drawing for over a decade thanks to Kurt, but I discovered Daniel yesterday due to his passing así well. I feel I have discovered the most beautiful lyrics ever.

[@lord7134]

Same, and I’m here at the school parking lot in tears. I need to get to my next class soon 😭

[@riv6580]

Watch the documentary “Daniel Johnston and the devil”...or something like that

[@skiders777]

@@ferespinoza4063 same I've known about him through that drawing but only dove in after hearing the news

[@DavidIwinski]

Daniel Johnston died today and I miss him already. RIP Daniel and keep singing in heaven.

[@taogoat27]

I just cleaned up dead flowers and broken candles at his memorial at the frog mural in Austin

[@jevinday]

Awwwwwwww oh man

[@DenZerda]

💜

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

Kek

[@vaughnyerkes8039]

thank u

[@leviathan2515]

bless you

[@wbritstyle]

He gets under your skin in the best of ways. He's probably more alive than a lot of us.

[@eequalsmcdonald]

Sandeep Sehbi I love this comment

[@MunchingUpMangosutube]

:/

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

Your comment made no sense, idiot.

[@Moses1086]

@@chivalrous_chevy1163 comment was made 3 years ago... idiot

[@thegilk133]

@@chivalrous_chevy1163 itchy trigger finger

[@facundofalero4369]

I went to see him play last year and let me tell you, when he was playing, almost everybody had their faces soaked in tears. What i´m trying to say is that sometimes a great song don´t have to be much complex and sometimes it does (I mean, I love jazz, personally dave brubeck quartet). But as for Dan´s style I really feel his lyrics, his ways of playing the piano in "Held the Hand" for example. He is, without a doubt, one of my favourite composers, not by what he composes muscially, but for the way he makes me feel when he plays it. He puts all of himself in every song and that´s not something "...probably 1 million bed room musicians that are as good as this" can do

[@bezzarguy]

They're crying because they feel sorry for him. His 5th grade lyrics, terrible guitar playing, it's all incredibly sad. Because of misguided hipsters who see this as "art", they keep trotting him out before audiences and the poor guy doesn't even know the difference. I guess it's better than Daniel collecting SSI and working at Wal-Mart.

[@metsfanal]

Guy Bezzar At least he doesn't keep going back to the same youtube video every month to post dozens of comments making fun of handicapped people.

[@bezzarguy]

metsfanal True, but he doesn't have assholes replying to his posts months later.

[@littlevahn]

You said it perfectly Facundo Falero

[@TheReverb1]

Guy Bezzar ...he s an example of what you can achieve no matter some limitations...

[@jackeagle6676]

I have manic depression and Daniel Johnston's lyrics make me cry those good bittersweet, cathartic tears. Hope true love finds you in the end Dan x

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

Jack Eagle , I think I have that depression, because I cry those tears too. 😭

[@CanaldoIllan]

stop showing off, it's called just bipolar nowadays

[@andie_9249]

@@CanaldoIllan theres a variety of bipolar disorders

[@CanaldoIllan]

@@andie_9249 Yeah, but no one says "manic depression", the term now is bipolar in all of its varieties. also, it was a joke.

[@andie_9249]

@@CanaldoIllan k

[@lovebugkittie]

Watching this crying rn I miss him I hope he’s happy wherever he is

[@1234saul]

RIP Daniel. You were a true artist, through and through.

[@jonfountain5994]

I’m about 50 years late to this party. I cried real hard. Danny, hope I can meet you. RIP Keifer, woulda loved this.

[@willt.9654]

When I heard this guy I imagined him as a cool, folksy-looking twenty-something. I think that says something about image and the way we perceive musicians. Long live Daniel Johnston!

[@elizabethmacdonald96]

Well he was writing songs and performing when he was twenty something so...

[@peepeepoopoo8006]

Well he was before the medication destroyed his body and made him balloon up

[@inmundo6927]

@@peepeepoopoo8006 I think doctor pepper and sugary drinks kinda helped there too

[@jessicasalmonson2466]

Gosh I love this guy. Love, love, love. This is a terrible world but sometimes an artist makes me glad I'm in it even so. Thank you Daniel Johnston.

[@charliebrown523]

Jessica Amanda Salmonson if you're a little girl then he loves you too♥♡

[@charliebrown523]

Jessica Amanda Salmonson jk

[@wyltk75]

Did you write Tomoe Gozen?

[@musicac8064]

agreed!

[@UnderScoredd]

@@sucktion You make the world REALLY nice 🙄

[@allenbinion1575]

An overlooked and underappreciated gem. Kurt knew.

[@skyboundzoo]

'hi how are you' literally changed the way I perceive and make music today he reminds me to stay true to self and also to love myself, even when its hard

[@applejellypucci]

I remember watching _The Devil and Daniel Johnston_ with my mom over 10 years ago, she never liked any of my music before but finally understood for the first time after that day. You helped a lot of people out there, Daniel. Thank you. RIP.

[@ajrollo1437]

I'm incredibly happy to see so many people discovering this man's music today. It's terribly sad that he's gone, but his songs will live forever.

[@sleyeborgrobot6843]

I am walking the cow is really good. What did friend mcfriendstein call himself? I can't make out what he said to look up.

[@abelashes2676]

I used to live in Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Johnston was in town for a performance at an outsider art festival. My neighbors apartment caught on fire due to old worn out electrical wiring and my apartment almost burned up before the firefighters put out the fire. I didn't go to the art festival or show, but as I was standing in the cold watching the firefighters cutting holes in the roof, Daniel Johnston walked by very quickly and nervously wearing a Daniel Johnston t-shirt, on the sidewalk that was crowded with people watching the fire. It was a very surreal experience. If anyone is familiar with Lousiville, my apartment was upstairs from De La Torre's and La Bodega.

[@j0rge1000]

I really like his lyrics, they're so geniune and real.

[@ConsciousKing10]

-“Don’t forget about that cookie!” -“Yea I’m check out this cookie here... wow, lots of chips.” -“Is it still warm? -“It is.” -“Awesome.” I have no idea why but that transaction just made me cry.

[@thevirus7368]

Probably because it's kind of so down to earth, child like and said with great humility.

[@coltonc8562]

Me too

[@stellaboulton9531]

Human poetry, CK10 ... Samuel Beckett would have something to say about that. Or probably he would just be silent.

[@MADKOALA]

He was honestly happy that the cookie was warm for Daniel that is just heartwarming

[@frantisekjavorsky8172]

fck it working why iam crying

[@gambitos815]

"here's a very special christmas wish for y'all: may true love find you in the end" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TylerHardie]

Yep, gutted me. RIP DJ

[@isitgettinheavy]

And he meant it. Don't know what it was exactly but you could tell he meant it. Damn. RIP

[@FUSTMUSIC]

come on man i had just finished crying and you remind me of that jesus help me

[@odw_99]

That bit got me crying when I first saw it, such a sweet, selfless man. RIP :((

[@joelco92]

“I’ve always loved little girls” You know he doesn’t mean what it sounds like he means. So innocent.

[@benprastitis3341]

Curt March no.it makes him sincere. And unafraid of upsetting the small mimded

[@curtmarch9294]

ben prastitis the small minded? Lol

[@curtmarch9294]

ben prastitis the geniuses of the world are rallying behind this song lol go fuck yourself. It’s just a song and mental faculties have nothing to do with it. Smart dumb doesn’t matter song is still shit lol

[@benprastitis3341]

Curt March oh dear. Curt. That’s the one of the most egregious misreadings off very simple comment I’ve ever come across (which is saying something on the internet!) you’ve completely misunderstood me point, and decided to insult me in a foul mouthed way. Not really sure you’re the sort of person who should be listening to his music, as you are incapable of understanding it. You are not only demonstrating small minded ignorance, you are celebrating it too. Of course you have the freedom to react to any art as you wish. Just as anyone else has the freedom to pity you complete lack of insight.

[@benprastitis3341]

Curt March startlingly stupid.

[@soulfunkfolknhiphop]

There has been some incredible Tiny Desk concerts but I think this might be my favourite. The beauty that Daniel puts over here is just mind blowing. What a soul.

[@JunKungMusic]

I’m Filipino and I now reside in sydney. I came across Daniel in a random rabbit hole , only to find the rabbit doesn’t live there anymore thank you for the music Daniel and friend!!!❤

[@ChannelZero1031]

Love Filipinos! SO sexy and brown!

[@uhohromeo]

Imagine how much comfort he gave to so many. He's a beautiful expression of humanity.

[@whoopshey826]

one right here. made me finally not feel alone

[@Gabez9]

We won't ever hear anything like him again. Sad day.

[@apeirofobia]

A hero for the honest artists. Thank you Daniel.

[@curtmarch9294]

Apeirofobia noooooo lol

[@gjgsssgjgsss]

@@curtmarch9294 mate why are you here?

[@winglwongl6298]

Today I discovered two things: Johnston's great music and the fact that he died. I nearly cried. RIP

[@niggaSCREECH]

otto dix same here!! Wish I knew about him sooner

[@robsinger9391]

So destroyed today, may your sound live on my friend, will miss you

[@robsinger9391]

Just came back to watch this again. I miss you as much today as when you left us. Hope you are at peace my friend

[@danielgogola]

Such a pure being. I feel lucky to have lived in the same brief period of time as this man. Absolutely love his music

[@Numis1]

This took much more courage for Daniel to perform this than anyone could ever perceive. What a treasure he is to American music.

[@caleballnight]

Rest In Peace, you made all the pain in the world a little more durable and things will never be the same without you.

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

I had the pleasure of spending a week with Danny scoring local comic,toy and record shops of Phoenix AZ. It saddens me because you can see his left hand shaking of a medication he took called Loxapine , a heavy antipsychotic , which He hated and said it made him want to escape his body. It made him thirsty all the time that I’d watch him drink up to 30 diet mountain dews in less than an evening. He was such a sweetheart. I tries a loxapine once and it was like living in nightmare and the only way I can describe it is like being buried alive. A terrible medication. It’s sickening how American is the most overly medicated nation time 3. We miss you Danny❤️❤️❤️

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@Falche23]

here's a milestone of NPR music probably

[@checkyourhead1992]

Honey I sure miss you 😢 I miss you so much Dan, rest in peace angel ❤ I'm glad I know your wonderful music. Pure, honest and sweet. Thank u.

[@call_me_cooper]

Goodness. Life has a crazy way of bringing Daniel back into my life when I need it most. He is a treasure. He is a gem. He is a genius. He is missed.

[@bobbyguzman3058]

Rest Easy Daniel. Dan inspired me to pick up the guitar and sing even though I couldn't do either. Here I am almost 4 years later and I know that music is what I want to pursue, so thanks dan.

[@joejones8009]

I've always loved this man. My daughter is autistic, and for one reason, or another, he touches Me in a way, that makes sense to Her... if that makes any sense?? Lol.. I just see my daughters, future, as endless. And it is.

[@karlsebastiansollenhag8802]

My daughter and son are autistic. I have also found out that so am I. I think I know what you mean. The documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston made me relate even more to Daniel.

[@tommyvandenbossche9563]

This is poetry in the face. Life in all its aspects. A broken man who vibrates through the cracks. Every time I hear and see this, I just want to keep going. Thank you, Daniel!

[@ryantoadryantodd473]

One of the best things about Daniel's music is that he made every performance and rendition/recording so unique with his amazing style of artistry. He's one of the best artists to ever grace this world with his presence, I love how unique he is and his personality is infectious to love

[@bjkyzar9450]

He played at the Mohawk in Austin prob 15 years ago. the owner was a huge fan and really great guy. Super supportive to help him do the concert. At some point Daniel painted a backdrop for the show and its still hanging in the room. Prob the greatest painting i can imagine owning.

[@welshriver]

love how he just shouts "can i have a drink of water" just soo unconcerned with being cool and stage professional. :P

[@mmaarrriissaaq4958]

been crying all day, nothing but love for you daniel

[@enry898]

For some weird reason one of my favourite parts of this is in the closing bit, where someone asks if the cookie is still warm and Daniel gives a cheerful little laugh as he says it is. Can't put into words why I like that bit so much, but is just a nice little moment of happiness.

[@jasonthomas6684]

Daniel Johnston was awesome…truly unique. The rawness and genuineness of his music hit me like nothing else I’ve listened to before.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@dexterjankaren]

Anybody from Austin remember that in Waterloo records, little spinning cassette holder full of only Daniel Johnston tapes? I got all his tapes there and they were all great. Some were such bad quality sound but pure beauty and genius. It's like finding a little hole to the universe under a crappy rock you pass by everyday. Thanks Daniel

[@hermeschbird]

I'm sure he's sick of being called a "troubled soul" all the time, must be really good for him to hear that...what about just "someone who's honest about who he is"....seriously...

[@rafaelsanchez9524]

This is such a interesting view

[@thugtrippin]

I agree, I don’t know if we truly want it any other way. What a guy! What a talent!

[@yawnandjokeoh]

Right, DJ was not simply just mental illness he was a real person and an artist beyond just a "outsider". Of course NPR has to frame him in that way, troubled soul. The trouble with souls are there as so few like DJ

[@aftrthehangovr8347]

Good point lol I mean half of the songs could be fantasy.

[@timkinney8719]

I know people mean well but you're absolutely right. No one wants to be defined by their mental illness. It's already likely to happen on its own to a lot of people without the help of the people around them. There's a middle ground between pretending someone's mental illness doesn't exist and defining them by it entirely. We can acknowledge someone's struggles and sympathize without defining them as troubled or broken or lost or whatever misguided euphemisms we use.

[@louiegallo1289]

He grew up in the town where I am from (Chester, WV) and graduated from my high school years before me. By all accounts, he was an outcast and people always picked on him because he was "different". The pain as a result of that adversity can be heard in his music, singing, and lyrics. Now, he has 135,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify. He is a treasure and its our greatest pleasure.

[@DavyManners]

Oh, how I love Daniel Johnston. At every stage of my life, it's a comfort to know he's still around.

[@cheepvz]

uh

[@DavyManners]

Lol he was when I posted this!

[@joaocasagrande6168]

Such a pure and honest soul, sure will be remembered as one of the most emotional and personal characters in music.

[@bud9269]

Best. Lyracist. Ever.

[@WowShooting]

Daniel Johnston was just one of those special people.

[@CamaradaGagarin]

Man, i can definetely hear, and see, purity in his words and songs. Rest in Peace, Legend. True love will find you in the end

[@nicklintner8383]

it’s shame a lot of people aren’t finding him now, but i’m happy he is still getting this recognition. may another wonderful soul rest easy

[@williamcagle3951]

I knew this great man and he had a art show at a local gallery here in Houston. Meanwhile less than five miles down the street this genius was dying in the hospital. He never even made it to his own opening, so sad. Taken from us way too soon and we are the worst because of his passing. But he did leave us a lasting memory of his beautiful spirit. Godspeed Daniel.

[@arturocapur2445]

I still can't believe it. We're gonna miss you so so so much.

[@joesweeny2412]

RIP Daniel. He was such an amazing song writer. I am real sad at the moment. So glad he performed on Tiny Desk.

[@Sam_k721]

Daniel Johnston was one of my favorite artists, he always made me feel happy as a person and there will not be a another artist like him ever in our life time. RIP

[@disrupt1675]

i want him to be protected and loved by everyone

[@Encadenado_al_Anima]

Everyone less the stupid that give him acid

[@boosh90]

daniel sounding great here, accompanied by a great guitarist/backing singer. Just great. Greatly great. The greatest.

[@concars1234]

Daniel is a pure soul, as troubled as any of us, but honestly pure when it comes down to it

[@djpaulsid]

some things last a life time. Thanks so much Daniel for everything. Go rest now x

[@imCOLDholdME]

0:00 Mean Girls Give Pleasure 1:56 Sense of Humor 5:28 (Water Break) 5:52 (Daniel's Space Ducks Comic) 6:20 (Space Ducks ipad app) 6:36 (Introducing Daniel's friend playing the guitar) 6:51 American Dream 9:48 May True Love Find You in the End 12:00 (End of show, thanks everyone) 12:19 (Cookie)

[@MagicSwordFilms]

You’ll really be missed Daniel, we were lucky to have you.

[@stevet6217]

I really admire his songwriting Such a talent I hope he found “true love in the end”

[@trixie-rg5jj]

I love this man so much.. he was a savior when i was in 8th grade. I felt like he was the only one who really understood me. Rest easy Daniel 💕

[@Deum-Immortalem]

What a beautiful man his lyrics just hit you like a crashing wave of human emotion love the simplicity yet complex word play truly one of the greatest writers of are time.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

The people who "get" Daniel Johnston are my soul mates.

[@pichonadelamor]

💑

[@enjoythesuck]

Hey there soul matey

[@ramblinraymaternick6781]

Yeap!

[@ramblinraymaternick6781]

there is another artist you might want to listen to...also an "outsider" artist. His name is Andrew Neil.

[@lisafenixx]

♥___♥

[@thatonedude1003]

What a sweet soul. His music will always be an escape from the over pretentiousness that exists in today’s industry. RIP Good Sir...

[@bokusworld9780]

Brilliant. One of the best songwriters in music history. The discretion and tact is genius. The “simplicity” is only an illusion. This is high level heavy duty brilliance. Sup.

[@FUSTMUSIC]

i think the most incredible thing about daniel johnston is that everyone just allowed him to be himself from show number one. Nobody heckled him, nobody hassled him about a forgotten lyric or a bad note. Everyone just forgave everything because his heart was so fucking pure. Everyone just rolled with everything because it was genius, like some mutually respectful understanding. I miss this man.

[@kenziethemom]

I met him in Austin years ago. He has always somehow been one of the few artists to invoke my deepest emotions. I know he doesn't check the usual "musical marks" but it never made a difference to me. I loved him. I still do. I wish I could hug him again.