Daniel Johnston Rare Interview in Montreal on May 5, 2007

[@lelabotoxique]

He's just a baby in his universe, he'll live forever.

[@IronClaw99]

He sadly passed away recently 😭

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

@@IronClaw99 no shit

[@odw_99]

He will live forever, he was just too good for this world

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

Muito triste mau de parquisso???

[@johnfair62]

My childhood friend. We spent a lot of time together. I stayed at his house and he stayed at mine. His Mom would make us lunch then we would hang out in the basement. i sat next to him while he played his piano and song his songs. I would follow along with my guitar. Danny will always have a piece of my heart.

[@ColeJohnstone]

That is so awesome I hope I can chat with you one day John

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Are you related to Jad Fair?

[@johnfair62]

@@shruggzdastr8-facedclown Not that I know of. My Grandfather left my grandmother and started another family, so it's possible there may be a link there.

[@Crapoop765]

This man deserves heaven for all hes been through and all his given us

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

True love will find him in the end , and some things last a long time

[@EllieLindhorst]

He never truly left us, now we just need to find out where he's hiding next

[@bawhite125]

"Daniel Johnston is going to heaven because his life was hell."

[@maffieduran]

I honestly believe he is in heaven

[@bon-e-pa]

hes such a lovely man

[@techno_max8000]

everytime i see him smiling... i have to smile too...

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

[@inglefud2]

I'm just always amazed that this man, whom at first glance seems helpless and out of touch, has such a gift for writing songs. Plus his personality is so infectious I want to be around him to be a happier person.

[@rowanroberts7064]

what a cool interview. i love to see him talking more like that

[@OneAfter-wb9gq]

Knowing he's still able to create his art makes me happy, I just hope he does okay when his parent's pass away, after watching his documentary I can see how much he needs them

[@TheOtherOneIs2000]

Great interview. Daniel Johnston is so pure.

[@smallclone]

I drank a mountain dew in memory of Daniel today

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

I hate that stuff , but i did too , cheers to the mountain dew master , and Pepsi was so dumb for not sponsoring him when he was in the crazy house

[@angusraze9638]

I love Daniel. And that love has only cemented itself in my mind since his passing. I have manic depression and I initially got into him say 2 years ago when my friend said I looked like him and had a similar personality. I was really struggling at the time and his music was like a mirror to my mind and he is still the only person in my life I think who truly connected to me and still does after his death. I miss him

[@allisya7009]

i am in tears, i wanna give him a hug.

[@perlowkey]

same here. hes such a genuine human, and everyone today tries too hard to be someone they arent and its just sad. he deserves a hug

[@joemcbee]

@@perlowkey people really are rotten on here making fun of his involuntary shaking. Those people are just trying to be edgy or funny, but they're really just assholes making fun of the vulnerable. Vultures.

[@stevehamilton5430]

What a lovely lovely man, so true to himself, you won't get another Daniel, thanks for your music Daniel!

[@jonny8257]

r i p daniel johnston thank u for being u

[@goodvibesallround]

The reason he's so popular is because he writes music for no other purpose than for love...it's so pure and innocent. He's not motivated by money or fame.

[@chrish12345]

he's touched by genius

[@charliedawson4877]

I love how confused those kids look.

[@RobGordon35]

This man has a rare and delicate musical talent. Seeing him in this way now is... very sad, though I am so glad he felt able to give an interview.

[@wallacesexton9799]

Daniel, a friend of us :) Thank you, love you.

[@paranoid97]

He was an angel on earth, im so glad that everyday people discover his music 🖤

[@KG902]

It's "Some Things Last a Long Time", its hauntingly beautiful, I get the chills everytime I hear it.

[@darthzach]

His anti-psychosis meds are making him shake. Same thing with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

[@written12]

darthzach Yes. I don’t think he always suffered from that. Could it be the cumulative effect of the meds or maybe he’s been on something stronger for awhile.

[@ebullets]

It's called Tardive Dyskenisia. Its one of the really awful side effects of anti-psychotic (lithium, seroquel, etc) and other medication (I know of one anti-nausea med that can cause it). It causes the repetitive jerks and movements and is a permanent side effect. I'm gutted I'm only finding out about the beauty of Daniel Johnston now. RIP 😔

[@radtod]

He's just really excited in this interview and the meds keep him from acting on his natural course. He praised his meds though, he felt really happy after he got the right treatment

[@luisiglesias-villacorta5043]

@@ebullets just a heads up lithium isn't an anti-psychotic it's categorized under mood stabilizer.

[@michaelm8510]

Elizabeth B I have no idea what Daniel was taking, but I’ve been taking Lithium for years and used to take Seroquel at the same time. I had minor shakes, but everyone is different. Tardive Dyskenisia is unlikely with these medications but more often occur with older medications that are rarely prescribed anymore. But who knows and it doesn’t really matter! Big props to Daniel for moving through it

[@captainradio5894]

Daniel's perception of the world is beautiful - His songs emphasize things other than vocal srength or fretwork - he's a born natural at melody which is rare in its self, then you have the fact that he completely lost his mind and we are so lucky that his obsession is creating art! and we get to see into his world! Don't compare him to other artists, look at him as an unique human being.

[@rachelshakedown]

i really can't get over on how an amazing person daniel johnston is. it makes me really sad to see him shake like that

[@littlehorn3401]

Why do I always come across great musicians after they pass a way

[@subg8858]

Magical Mystery Tour was first album I ever had, on vinyl, when I was about five years old. I was obsessed with that album as a kid

[@apeirofobia]

I love him so much hahah, such a nice soul. I can relate to most of his art.

[@mykeydrive]

tardive diskynesia caused by long term high dose antipsychotics...an inability to not move i.e. uncontrollable shaking jitters etc. he's a classic case of td

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

he's shaking all over the place even when he's drawing. his drawings are beautifull though

[@losangulos]

Micah Buzan what song is that?

[@applescruff1969]

vitral es montaña Some things last a long time.

[@kittywatchesyoutube]

I love daniel johnston! He's documentary is so amazing.

[@paulstorrie9033]

Hi world have just discovered Daniel WOW guy is Brilliant

[@jamesturncoat]

Honestly, I never write anything on youtube, but I actually have to reply to this. I have never been able to understand why I love Daniel Johnston's music untill now. You are an intelligent person.

[@anitasseo]

thanks for posting it, for us to see, far far away. muy buen material. bien por ustedes que lo tienen ahí.

[@anthonydriver511]

God bless him , his songs are simple but from the hart thats not easy attall he is truly giffted ,who needs fame that changes people you see what you get and what you get is nothing but love god bless and thank you 💝😢

[@MusicIsntMySoul]

i am sobbing, such a talented and great man.

[@jsbrice]

ali tkacz get a grip.

[@minrabelocin7]

Beautiful heart and soul in this man. amazing artist.

[@philstutt]

One of the few greats. He is inspirational. He has an aura of such innocence.

[@DerekMatthewCoverSongs]

Love his heart

[@kweenkong2281]

Favorite artist

[@Guerrillagardener1981]

thanx for this post!!!awesome....

[@iamjoedubois]

i love everything he makes. he's my newest hero. Daniel Johnston, you are amazing.

[@njtwkr]

He looks so happy, I'm glad for him :)

[@wyzrone]

what a beautiful, talented, and misunderstood man. it makes me soo sad every time i watch him..

[@animalpins]

I can't believe after all he's done, he's still so completely innocent and pure.

[@TeddyHart1]

I think hes underrated...im a huge music lover. I have over 10,000 songs on my iTunes and I just started to listen to Daniel this year. There is something wrong with that picture. His songwriting is beyond brilliant

[@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy]

Misawa1 you're a hype beast

[@written12]

Some of the songs are good. Others I find too musically and lyrically naive.

[@3ILuvmusic]

This guy is amazing. Such an inspiration to me. I wish him the best.

[@mrmagnum14]

This man is too good for entertainment tonight and people magazine

[@oioioichris]

Daniel johnston is by far the best singer and song writer in my book

[@whoopshey826]

WE MISS YOU, AND WE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU DANNY.

[@chrish12345]

what i find hard to believe is how creative he still is - i was at a recent concert where he played some of his new stuff, and its as good as anything he's done. Hope he carries on and on!

[@gageiiiiitttt]

its more about the creative sincerity behind his song writing. you can't fake what he's been through and to see someone who's able to distil his (quite unusual) life into such heartfelt performance shows that however fucked up people's lives can get, if your heart is in the right place then you can keep on giving to people. every time i listen to one of his songs my faith in humanity is slightly strengthened and i see the world around filled with such beauty and hope.

[@burrent84]

i just found out about this guy today. i am totally blown away. amazing.

[@dermloft]

who cares if the word genius is connected to his name or not, the objective of his music and art is for him to express himself openly and honestly, and he does, most other artists dont.and that realness and honesty is why people love his art.

[@LukeTheFlook]

see its people who look from that perspective that miss the value of this music. its not about technical talent but daniel can put more feeling into a song than most of the great musicians today, and he does it with so little, thats whats inspiring.

[@dermloft]

thank you

[@willbowe]

"The Beatles Second Album" was an album released by Capitol in America in 1964. He is listing two different albums he bought, not saying MMT is their second album.

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

Miss ya Danny

[@sclogse1]

It's the battle. It's the struggle. It's always putting it out there. May the force be with you.

[@dermloft]

the song i was looking for at the begining of his film is called silly love, what a song

[@closetome]

Great interview

[@ThomSonnyYeah]

100% pure, everything he does. He inspires me.

[@GK95_]

this guy is so cool, he has the spirit of a young kid and it's like... just real cool lol makes me happy.

[@cilleinmcevoy]

im going to see him live in july!! not sure if he will do a talk afterwards coz its a small venue!! would love to meet him in person!

[@israelcont]

just lovely

[@jonesismyname]

Daniel is a living legend

[@cranewife1289]

here is the definition of genius: an exceptional natural capacity of intellect especially as shown in creative and original work in science art and music. being genius doesn't only mean having a high IQ. So, Daniel Johnston is a genuis. He is great and i respect him very much.

[@merryxster]

Pure unadulterated genius. Innocent, honest, sad and beautiful.

[@1963slim]

Awesome n moresome.... And then some. Proper gentleman and genius Sho nuff

[@EpacsescapE]

This man is amazing. Simply amazing.

[@joemorrow13]

He was mentioning both Beatles albums: "The Second Album" and "Magical Mystery Tour". Not that MMT was their second album. Wise up.

[@mabelmabel2954]

Man this is so sad..i heard a short selection of his music years ago..but i just couldnt remember his name ..it stuck with me cos it was just so haunting every once in a while id type different names in to the search engine but never found him...so sad it took his passing for me to find out who he was....

[@Rickm71]

chiznarlie-- the song is Some Things Last a Long Time it is by Johnson. Built to Spill covers it on The Normal Years compliation LP. --Rick71

[@jophielnicholls276]

poor guy can't stop shaking!

[@GamesWithBrainz]

thats a perfectly sane way to respond to some one for sure bud!

[@keirarowe1409]

Jophiel Nicholls he has tardive dyskinesia (which is caused by psychiatric drugs) and I feel so bad for him because psychiatric drugs are usually for clinical depression. Poor Daniel :(

[@MrSchmidty123]

keiraislame Manic depression*

[@mattheww797]

I read this and it caused me to go into a deep depression.

[@joemcbee]

The antipsychotic medication have him the shakes.

[@ferapple]

He is great!!!

[@lizian111]

Its all in the words .. incredible man .iant

[@aliaswhiteroom]

I think he's talking about two different albums, being The Beatles Second Album and Magical Mystery Tour.

[@zerolizard]

Music changes with the songwriter. He is much different now than he was in the 80's. Maybe one day something will change in your life and you will be able to appreciate his new stuff. As I get older I interpret old songs in new ways that relate to me now.

[@MOTORFREAKER]

Amazing Daniel...I love you...

[@wbuik]

he's just too beautiful of a person

[@LucidDream]

@goodvibesallround Yeah, you said it...some people call him crazy but you can just tell through his music and artwork in general that he really is an amazing person. I'm honestly so thankful to have found out about him. I find him really inspiring. He makes me want to create and to just be myself.

[@MyHumanLife2011]

i didnt know anything about him i heard his song on the movie KIDS and liked it .. i guess it all depends on your perception on what talent is... i appreciate all types of art especially the ones that are less common or go unnoticed its rare like a gem amongst gravel which is easier to accept because we walk upon it everyday....

[@ChristianMierda]

Daniel Johnston I love you. You are my favorite.

[@tiniesttimemachine]

No, Daniel, you blow the Beatles away any day... YOU are the best. And yes, you have celebrity status, lol. Love this man. Amazingly talented, PERIOD.... Let alone considering the years of soul-numbing meds- ask someone who knows... Me.

[@AnnaLeahSings]

If any of you ever went through even half of the things that he is, I doubt you would be anywhere near as successful as he is. Daniel Johnston is inspirational. No body should give up on their dreams no matter how big. Because you CAN make it happen, no matter what. His entire life proves it. And if you've never seen the movie The Devil and Daniel Johnston, don't judge him because you have NO idea how much he accomplished...

[@sclogse1]

Live in peace.

[@hilotunez]

TOP OF THE TOP, I MEAN HE'S THE MAN!

[@WorldAtThreeAm]

Amazing.

[@gilwood7530]

Hey is a natural soul

[@arcmadness]

He's so adorable!

[@andreacorrofficial]

I watched the documentary "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" and apart from it being frightening and heartbreaking, in it there's certain things he said that epitomise what this record means to me. "I'm ok coz I know where ever i go I have music in my heart." His childlike purity stills me. Such a stunning song. Andrea x Andrea covers 'Some Things Last A Long Time' on her new album 'Lifelines' due out on 30 May 2011.

[@squibblejack]

He is a true Angel.

[@mantra3000]

I never heard Wayne Coyne mentioning Daniel Johnston as an influence, yet I can't help but hearing one when I listen to the other.

[@reboxetinmesilat]

He rocks the soul...

[@pajaro.verde.]

he is the best, ever

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

While it's been a cpl./few years now, the blow still feels fresh knowing that he's no longer with us -- like a hard punch to the solar plexus!

[@vauxhall908]

Dan's great glad he's still with us and that in the end he's getting something out of his struggles...and he had a stroke from the a few years ago i believe that's why he shakes now, It's sad I think that's why he's not playing intruments live anymore

[@Kartashka]

daniel johnston is the biggest genius ever... period

[@richardmora5405]

Great man with a dream!!

[@robcohen7678]

oh shit I've heard this Casper the Friendly ghost song before. I think it was on the soundtrack of some movie?

[@шашалакоәмпанадахихихи]

Maybe i started to listen to his music becuse it sounds so familiar but i dont really know where this feeling of familiarity came from

[@robcohen7678]

@@шашалакоәмпанадахихихи I love when I get that feeling