Daniel Johnston performing "True Love Will Find You In The End (feat. Lucius)" Live on KCRW

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An all-star band of musicians join cult favorite Daniel Johnston for a live session in our studio. Ben Lee is the bandleader and is joined by Mike Watt, Maria Taylor, Joey Waronker, Guy Blakeslee and members of the Silver Lake Chorus to play a handful of Johnston's songs.
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[@lolothesilly]

The comments about how he was a "tortured soul" and "like a child" don't do Mr Johnston justice. He was a human man with very human problems: heartbreak, mental illness, loneliness. He wasn't some unknowable saint. He was painfully, beautifully, openly human, and that shines through in his work. An artist through and through. Putting people on a pedestal dehumanizes them just as much as putting them down does, and Mr Johnston's humanity is perhaps the most characteristic, touching thing about his art.

[@sammclean8635]

What a great comment.

[@passivlyassertive9696]

It's been a while since I went out of my way to commend someone for an incredibly insightful and well written comment. Daniel himself and his friends/family have made it abundantly clear that he didn't want attention derived from pity just as much as he didn't want to be regarded as a saint or a genius for his work. He was unapologetically human with his own set of demons and he spoke to the human condition, relegating him as a "tortured soul" or just having "childish innocence" dismisses his work as just neurotic babble or naivety. Thank you for recognizing that!

[@LambClone]

You said everything I could ever wish to say about Daniel. Very well said.

[@catchingfadesclashroyal6506]

I'm sorry I'm not following, this is the first video I've ever seen of this man. it kept me watching after the first two seconds, and it was beautiful to me... Especially after the stuff that I'm going through at the moment. Thank you for your comment.

[@EllisGladwin]

Beautiful comment, beautiful.

[@everyvillainislemons7583]

If there’s an afterlife, Daniel is there. Such a beautiful soul. Rest In Peace

[@garrywindshield1]

What a meaningless thing to say. If there's an afterlife ALL people are there, don't you think? If you feel that way from listening to performance you can let yourself be a theist for once.

[@endlessgrind6951]

He's reading comics with John and George.

[@nickgrant2906]

if there was a second coming my money is on dan

[@danjmham]

What made him beautiful? I like his music but he just seemed so unwell to have capacity to give anything back to community.

[@StarsWithScars]

@@garrywindshield1 do you have friends?

[@stephenholland071]

This might be the most heartbreaking thing. He looks like he finds it difficult to even be inside his own body, and the saddest part is it's these type of songs he wrote when he was a teenager about how he was going to get to the other side of all his anxieties and heartbreaks and pains and find the love of his life but he never did and yet he's still singing those songs 😞

[@bmx3347]

Yeah, this is really hard to watch.

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

Even those girls looked sad :'( But there is still hope for him.

[@MartinRadio2]

he found the love of millions of fans

[@eddie7480]

This comment made me literally cry. Perfect description. So sad and beautiful at the same time.

[@miguelyarturo]

😞

[@xSEEDxLESSx]

"Only if you're looking can it find you" Is one of the strongest lyrics ever written.

[@marcarturi2137]

... because true love is searching too. Just brilliant!

[@jimeejensenmusic]

Yeah. Quantum physics of love.

[@422r43ll]

RIP Daniel, you were the purest man out there

[@jeffbuckley4453]

wtf, he died?

[@422r43ll]

@@jeffbuckley4453 yes, yesterday

[@Flanigan3088]

He was pure. Like we all used to be

[@karla9319]

He wasn’t pure at all. He would disagree with you but he was very talented and had such an amazing childlike wonder to him.

[@karla9319]

AIRBOY ADVENTURES yeah it must have been. Maybe if you watch the documentary you’ll see his criminal past. He didn’t mean any of it of course he was having mental break downs left and right which is heart breaking. He made an old woman jump out of her two story apartment building and she broke her leg because he was convinced she was a demon and she thought he was trying to kill him. He also almost killed his old manager by hitting him on the head.

[@johnfair62]

You guys do not what it is like for me to watch this. Danny was my teenage friend. I used to stay all night at his house and he would stay at mine. We would hang out in his parents basement which was his place. He would sit and draw with me at a table and play the piano. I would strum along with my guitar. To know him then how he was (Like he was on the MTV appearance) and to see him like this is heart breaking for me. The last time I seen him was in New Orleans at his show. He wasn't looking at me and his brother Dick took me back stage. I said Mr. Johnston I am a big fan of yours. He looked up and said, "John you got big!" We talked about those years together and he remembered things I had forgotten about. We talked about the tape he made me and how things were for my home life and when he brought the tape to my house. We gave each other a big hug and he walked off to leave the theater. Seeing him so far gone from the Danny I knew was horrible for me. I wanted to help him be that guy again, but there was no way for that to happen. I know I will see him again when it is my turn to leave and he will be that Danny.

[@farthead2023]

I struggle with similar issues to Daniel. Reading this has me crying. I haven't been able to keep connection with anyone in my life because of my mental health but I hope all my friends know they left an impact, I miss them, and I hope them the best. I hope I left something to help as they did to me.

[@johnfair62]

@@farthead2023 Believe it or not, we are all struggling. Life is not easy for anyone. You work your life away for low wages while the cost of living keeps going up. People cannot afford to pay rent or buy groceries, or pay their utility bills. Be at peace and do not focus on what is wrong, but focus on what is right. Keep your mind occupied with healthy thinking thoughts, don't allow negative thoughts in. We all have the Love of God and his son Jesus who never leaves us or forsakes us. Just trust in him and be happy he has our backs. If you have a roof over your head and a place to sleep and take a shower and food to eat, you are doing great. Get your mind interested in something you like. Read a book about it and try to enjoy what you have learned, learn a new language and make new friends that speak that language. The library is free. Go learn about turtles, flowers, cold fusion, trees, insects, learn to play an instrument. The truth about friends is you are a rich man if you can count on one hand a true friend. Friendly doesn't mean your friend. People I thought were my friend have stabbed me in the back after knowing them for years. The song tells us that, true love will find you in the end. Jesus.

[@4LLT0G3TH3R]

​@@farthead2023 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@johnfair62]

@@farthead2023 I totally related to Danny, because we grew up in the same place. In West Virginia were we lived you were judged on what you had. People looked down on you as you were a no body. Danny being an artist and being able to draw got him attention and I played rock and roll songs from bands in that era. It made us friends. One thing I can tell you and I hope you will understand is this. Danny was a Christian also. We are just visitors living on a planet owned by God. The Bible is an instruction manual that tells how he made all of this and how he is and what we as humans did to mess it up. The second book is how we can escape judgement. Understand you are never alone. God has our backs and says I will be a lamp unto your feet, I will guide you. I truly have had mircles happen in my life I could tell you about. He says I will never leave you or forsake you. He does exactly what he says. SOmething bad happens in my life, God turns it around and means it for good, because he always has our backs. I promise you if you will pick up a Bible,( I like the King James on and think it is the only correct one ) and pray and ask God to help you understand what it is you are here to learn, he will make things happen for you so you get an understanding of your life and why you are here. On Earth, true friends are hard to find. You are a rich man if you can count a true friend on one hand. I have known people for years and had them stab me in the back, but one true friend that has never betrayed me is God. He always looks out for me and takes care me, despite what the world is trying to do to me. In this song Danny is telling people to step out into the light, I believe he was saying the light of God and accepting Christ to take our place for the sin nature we inherited. That true love we will find in the end is God. One of my favorite Bible versus is " Eye has not seen or ear heard or mind conceived the things that wait for those that love me." Look at how beautiful this earth is. All the beautiful places and creatures great and small in the ocean and woods and jungles, the mountains. Who could have thought of such a creation but God? People spend trillions of dollars to go out into space and look at what they find.. rocky, lifeless planets. Im sure God made more than what he allows us to see and have access, People are the only thing wrong on this planet. The sin of mankind is what ruins it. We know through science that there are billions of planets in our Milky way Galaxy and there are billions of galaxies with billions of planets. So my word to you is this. Don't count on mankind, you will get let down. Count on God because if he is for you, no man can be against you. Get up, go outside and look at the beautiful planet he created and learn about it as much as you can. Read his instruction manual and do what he says. Lean not on your own understanding, but acknowledge his ways in everything you do. Once you belong to him, he will never let you go. Realize our life will end in this dirt made body and the real life begins after this earth one where we decay. Look up and pray and have a relationship with God and accept his son dying for us. Focus on learning about him and watch your life change.

[@vanexraven7961]

Don't forget we asked u to post those tapes you have from daniel so we can enjoy them 5 years ago when u made a similar comment in a comment section on youtube

[@TiempoNegro]

How to cry in 1 minute and 48 seconds

[@glugblub7524]

its usually just a start

[@mxmaxter8759]

Dude....

[@joemcbee]

Held out for 20 seconds ✊

[@ehtikhet]

Every time.

[@StefanoMei]

So true

[@thebandsoul7836]

Daniel didn't find love, Love found Daniel. That speaks more loudly than any marriage certificate ever will. R.I.P. Daniel Johnston

[@jbri1]

True

[@jaw1927]

This is one of the best songs ever written

[@percyfree9831]

So true magical pure soul

[@Chio2981]

We will miss you so much, Daniel. Don't be sad, I know you will...

[@Lacheddar1990]

fckkkk :(

[@fantuhjc5086]

I literally came across your comments as he said “don’t be sad I know u will”

[@goofballbiscuits3647]

Discovering artists posthumously is so heartbreaking. At least in the digital age, we will be able to hear him forever. I wish we could hear all the tapes he made for people. What a soul...

[@ThatTalkingDogGuy]

Let go of the sad and listen. With all of his obvious struggle, his voice is possibly more on key than it was in his youth. Compare this to other performers who are aging without his challenges. Their voices are deteriorating. They are killing themselves with drugs and alcohol (some literally). Look at those like Syd Barrett who we lost, disappearing into obscurity due to illness, and be thankful and proud of Daniel for continuing to create and perform for us. Whenever I see or hear him performing, I think he's not just gifted. He, himself, is a gift.

[@ollietreanor2101]

Syd Barrett was already unstable and just didn't like fame, he lived reclusively because he wanted to as well as the drugs worsening his condition which was perhaps schizophrenia although he was never diagnosed

[@HipsterNgariman]

On the other hand Ozzy Osbourne is getting very old, abused every drug, can hardly talk without very strong stuttering and accent, yet still sings so well. It's crazy.

[@DstrtdMnd]

@@HipsterNgariman no he doesn't

[@DstrtdMnd]

@Imight Realperson I've seen him live many times, and he's terrible. In studio, it's all doctored up with pitch correction.

[@DstrtdMnd]

@Imight Realperson I don't. The last time was only because it was the final Sabbath tour. There was a good 15 year gap between shows.

[@alexredfield1943]

I like his voice here, it's very calming. I think he developed a better technique over the years. Of course I love his voice from the early years too

[@manofhonor1685]

Me too i really like his voice in his old age

[@DrummerComplex]

A pure soul who came to this corporeal realm to live a tortured life, and in so doing, warm the hearts and minds of millions. I hope he comes back as a good looking man with the same heart of gold he left with. Maybe he was chosen to be in so much fucking pain so that the rest of us can learn to love each other just a little more. Love you guys

[@lovethyenemy435]

Yes he was raised with great Christian values , however even though he rebelled against his religious family it goes to show he must of been blessed with the holy spirit to be such a tender loving soul. Hopefully he's in heaven now, it would break my heart to know he's in hell being tortured.

[@ginsu7077]

love thy enemy stop making everything about your religion

[@lovethyenemy435]

@@ginsu7077 it is not about religion it is about RELATIONSHIP with our father in heaven. As a child of God I have been told to warn y'all ... Hell is easy to get into heaven is more tricky pretty much stop listening to worldly music, film's, TV and pretty much everything that changes ones mind from sober and do not fornicate and accept Jesus Christ as lord n saviour and you are good to go remember Jesus Christ died for our sins so no matter how dirty you get you are only 1 prayer away from salvation. It sounds hard to do but when you take yourself out the world you realise you was stuck in the satanic hive mind agenda and you will ask yourself how did you let yourself get so deceived but fear not Jesus Christ is patiently waiting for us to repent and come back to him. God bless you

[@angelleon9105]

This is beautiful

[@brandonjackson897]

Whats sad is im 29 almodt 30. Im also bipolar and i identify with the uncontrollable shakes and body movements he had. It breaks my heart cause i canidentify and it sucks so bad. Tardive dyskinesia is a form of parkinsons amd psychitric medications that are prescribed for conditikns like bipolar and schizophrenic can cause it. I also like poor Daniel was on high doses of lithium carbonate. As well as Risperdal, Haldol, Seroquel, Depakote, Saphris, Lamictal, and many many others that are horrible but people with these conditions like us have to take them. Im also on parkinsons meds. Cause i also would have this shake. Its so bad. I wish it on no woman or man. I hope Daniel is in a MUCH much better place, and he deserves it after the hell he endured. When he passed i swear i lost a part of myself. He was my only inspiration. I love you Dan. RIP my beautiful brother.

[@Corninthesky]

Your story touches me in a place I didn’t know I had. Stay beautiful, friend. True love will find you in the end.

[@fireballninja01]

Im here for you.

[@kentjensen4504]

I love people who fight and are honest. Like you. I hope to be as good some day. Johnston was indeed awesome.

[@weltmude]

beautiful, meaningful words

[@sm6jesse]

So sorry to hear that. I pray you find healing. Keep hope, no matter what. With Love, -jesse

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

RIP, Daniel. I hope you now have the same peace that your music has given to so many. May your beautiful soul and spirit always be remembered.

[@Vpopov81]

May he be free

[@ralphmoran681]

He has what no American Idol contestant would ever have.

[@stevefaure415]

Daniel was a rare gem. On the one hand, just barely hanging on as musician in the trained, practiced sense of the word. A rudimentary musician. But he could turn a phrase and create a unforgettable melody with the best of them. And while his singing is frayed and battered here he has a great sense of timing. A real genius.

[@capitalj1987]

This man saved my life when I was in my 20s. I’m almost in my 40s now and true love did find me in the end and because of him I didn’t give up when I thought about it. If you know my drift, he was inspirational. He spoke to me in a way that no one else could with the sound of musicand I will forever be grateful to him and can’t wait to give him a big hug in heaven.

[@johnbranson3298]

I will be sad that he left us until I am dead . I started playing his music to my daughter when she was a tween. She loved him. We vowed that when Daniel came to Orlando, we were going no matter what. He never came. My girl called me with the news. We thank God he lived and gave us this music.

[@mikefowler8601]

This song heals me in a place so deep I don't have the words to describe it.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Couldn't agree more, a big reason why I don't go to concerts anymore. Nobody is having fun standing there with a phone in their hand.

[@tomaspabon2484]

This is the only announcement of the death of a stranger that has made me weep like a child. Daniel's music was so unapologetic and honest and the world is a little less bright without it.

[@nwo4life708]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@doomsdaydanceparty7646]

I dont think ive ever cried so hard at a performance in my life. I watched it the day daniel died. I still come back to it from time to time and I can never get through it without sobbing. Rest in piece Daniel. Too pure for this world.

[@RubbelisPro]

Killed me deeply when I found out he passed away. He had such an impact on my childhood. I remember seeing Kids when I was 9 years old, that's when I first heard of him. Didn't take long to figure out that my mom had albums of his playing all the time too. Listened to his music ever since. I don't usually get sad when musicians pass, but this one was different.

[@jasonfranks9949]

Just now I am learning of this man and his work... This is a simple song, that is more powerful than most I've heard

[@warehouse957]

What you found and what you gave was a gift. You will be missed.

[@thegraydirewolf9325]

Ever wanna see a grown ass man cry play this video around me. It will destroy me every time.

[@tsmcdiz1758]

Daniel Johnston didn’t want or need anyone’s pity or veneration. He didn’t want to be pitied for his mental illness, treated like a sideshow, or venerated as some tortured genius. He was human, as human as they come, and that’s what makes his art so beautiful.

[@percyfree9831]

Character beyond measure,finest artistry

[@nickfromCO]

David Berman now Daniel Johnston...my heart has been breaking lately, I'll be honest. RIP, beautiful soul.

[@RC-fi8nn]

Me too, man.

[@lovethyenemy435]

Who the fcuk is David Berman?

[@ivancito9000]

@@lovethyenemy435 From Silver Jews and Purple Mountains :(

[@kentjensen4504]

The man is heroic. I don't feel sorry for him. Few are so lucky they get to be this beautiful.

[@LifeNoell]

i am blown away. I have played this song 1,000 times on my guitar. Daniel is just the best.

[@jacksonburgess]

RIP one of the greats, had to come revisit this one

[@cgonneville6677]

My wife and I’s song. You’re an Angel Daniel. Step into the light.

[@billklacks9908]

top 3 song ever written . really speechless. its a perfect song. perfect. i know hes got a guitar and a piano with him right now. daniel and kurt probably have a album together just waiting for us to listen to up there.

[@MattHerrettMusic]

That's about as pure as it gets, man. Beautiful.

[@Ladiescodelavely]

I’ve cried to this so many times over the years

[@telefunkenyou47]

Any girl could’ve made him happy in two shakes of a lambs tail. Think of the inspirational music we missed out on.

[@Oftly]

"Only if you're looking can it find you." These words carry so much weight. Perfect.

[@hhhAmbientElectronic]

Don't care what anyone says, I freakin' LOVE this song.

[@haydencourtney7419]

If this doesn't make your eyes wet you are not a human

[@cogniktive1147]

Rest well, my friend. Thank you for all you’ve created and shared and influenced. A legend moves on. Your work lives on.

[@SeleckPlays]

The greatest thing I find admirable about Daniel is that he followed his dream.

[@Sunmonks]

Breathtakingly wonderful, elegant and simple; this had me weeping. I love all of you.

[@calderonjacob9]

sunmonks you get love right back.

[@johnme4443]

im 45yrs old,ive been big fan for awhile. my heart hurts to see this.GREAT SONG!!!!

[@nirit1605]

HE DESERVS MORE

[@unluqi]

I wish I had even a small portion of what soul Daniel had. Rest in peace, friend that I never met.

[@petersmith9530]

Wow!! i could listen to that for hours .Thank you for posting

[@rampface85]

Ughhhhhh my heart hurtsssss

[@nirit1605]

GOOD

[@a_lewis]

I mind is blown I cant believe how good he is.

[@nirit1605]

HOW BUTIFOL HE IS

[@cadencebirdsong]

I have never had a song make me cry so hard when listening to it for the very first time. I think this is one of the most beautiful -mans heartbreaking things I’ve ever witnessed.

[@plexpopper8763]

While it may be tragic that Daniel Johnston has suffered so greatly, we should acknowledge and appreciate that he was spared a lot of misery. Lots of people with his problems end up homeless, but Johnston is very lucky to have a solid safety net to ensure that he can live comfortably. Also, let's not forget that he has half a million dollars in the bank.

[@oilspill321]

I assume he had support possibly from parents/family/friends. Yes he is the lucky one.

[@frozenlake1215]

This is the power of music. It doesn't matter his physical disabilities, it doesn't matter his mental instabilities. The music is in him and can be summoned and expressed with beauty.

[@ReadingRambo152]

He was full of so much love, I'm so glad he got to share it with so many people while he was here ❤

[@marcoszambrano7287]

A beautiful song, from a beautiful human being ❤

[@jonw12]

I hope Daniel felt how much we love him and understood how much comfort he brang to so many people. He's a legend and I hope he will never be forgotten

[@stevezisk3415]

I never would have known about until i clicked on his Documentary. Looked him up later that night to discover he had Passed. I was Shocked. RIP to you Daniel and Your Parents

[@jaminmaki4243]

I've lost so many and suffered so much for so long that I'm hardened and think I've lost the ability to cry. Almost got me here though.

[@jack_rabbit]

love you daniel, wherever you are.

[@nirit1605]

YES DANIEL WE LOVE YOU

[@JuanRodriguez-ij3tf]

First time seeing this performance and it chocked me up.

[@TheListeningParty_TLP]

The song is simple, perfect, magic

[@marcohannesian4624]

Well fuck. What a song. I can’t believe I am just hearing this today for the first time.

[@connybartels2207]

Beautiful and my God so strong. Shows how strong anyone can be. Respect great song, melodie and performance. 👏🥰

[@mashpotatosauce3566]

I love him. I hope he is resting in a blissful peace

[@NOKEEZY]

This man went on to live his whole life without having a care in the world, about what anybody thought about him and didn’t hold him back from fulfilling a life making music, he was truly passionate about. Making influences and leaving an impact on so many people throughout time and more to come. That is a true genius. RIP Daniel Johnston.

[@Alzrad]

THE purest music ever made. It’s his soul

[@Junkboimusic]

Thank you Daniel, Rest In Peace. A textbook example of a genuine human being. You will live forever through your music, thank you.

[@nicko6710]

Not much makes me cry. This is just beautiful

[@misophoneofficial5283]

I will always love Daniel Johnston

[@percyfree9831]

So injured,so brave ,so soulful ` love

[@thierrybonnet1311]

🇺🇸1961-2019 😥 rip from France 🇨🇵

[@grutfrut5817]

Whow. I heard about Daniel Johnston just minutes ago. Then I learn he's gone ... This song is so pure it gives me goosebumps.

[@nirit1605]

IT GIVS YOU MORE THEN THAT

[@ainecat9711]

R.I.P. Daniel such a beautiful soul, very sad to hear he is gone to the other side but he is free now and his music will live on in his name x

[@nirit1605]

NO X

[@radioheadcovers2506]

How is this song not in the mainstream? It's absolutely stunning

[@DiogoMarquesAwesome]

this man is great

[@aisle_of_view]

This song never fails to make me tear up.

[@oswaldorodriguez6364]

Honey I sure miss you is probably the song that has made me shed more tears in my life

[@adderon]

He sang to help him deal with the demons and in turn helped all of us. Thanks Daniel.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Far too often the term "musical genius" is foisted upon those undeserving of the honor -- DJ was one of those very few who truly deserved this acknowledgment and much more than he got during his too-short lifetime! The tears I weep when I listen to his music are a mix of sad and happy ones: sad for what we lost when he died last year but happy for having been alive while he was so I got to hear his music and see him perform it live! He was a rare gem, and those of us who were lucky enough to know of him and his music are blessed beyond words to have his music and understand his gift!

[@dudedude8931]

Love how raw this is.. didn’t break the shot just cause he was having the spasms. It’s real. Maybe love was the music Daniel. You did find it. ❤️rest easy man

[@nirit1605]

ITS REST IN PEACE

[@mattycfox]

Large tears for Daniel. I love you sir. x

[@SBARABABBA]

This song always make me feel his pain. 💔

[@carlyvarney667]

Every love song was written about one girl he had as a classmate in his early teenage years. She ended up marrying an undertaker. Daniel was one of the most gifted, interesting, raw, real artists of my lifetime.

[@percyfree9831]

Finest work, much love ` Daniel I owe u so , delightful art magical

[@dallasmavericksfan4079]

Rip big dan see you at the gates of heaven one day buddy when I see you the first thing I will do is hug you I miss you so much the only thing I got left is your music to remember you by rip buddy

[@robertcaffrey6097]

This is beautiful sincere and honest, what a very gentle soul, R.i.P Mr Johnson.

[@alousypeach]

They’re all performing like they already knew he was gone. Beautiful rendition

[@bassbeardiful]

I don't know if this is meant to be religious, but it's very beautiful and reminds me of the teachings of Christ.

[@franciscogajardo518]

True love finally found you Daniel... We will love you forever

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

I hope that you knew how much we love you Daniel

[@karmenska]

Absolutely human and beautiful

[@isaacarellano5118]

The person, I thought was my true love was not. Now I'm sad. And it's close to the end and I am alone.

[@joebloggs1691]

[@triggerbunny]

Can't even make it through this video without crying :( It's hard to watch. I hope wherever he may be in the ether....he has peace and true love.

[@strigoi5684]

Rest in tranquility, Daniel Johnston

[@mattavg123]

The pure emotion in this video...

[@nirit1605]

DONT GET IT

[@fulldork]

I got to see Daniel Johnston at the Hollywood Bowl opening for someone. At the time I remember not knowing who he was. Now as I talk about it I can't even remember who the headliner was. That's how powerful it was live.

[@josephmoore7103]

True love found Daniel in the end.

[@jimbo8625]

Such a Beautiful person. Daniel your music make the people feel awesome things. Rest in peace buddy

[@andreipsen7028]

Heard this song for the first time last night. Literally brought me to tears.