Nardwuar vs. Daniel Johnston

Nardwuar interviews Daniel Johnston at The Comic Shop in Vancouver, BC, Canada!

[@JohnSmith-hm6lv]

I love the fact that ever Daniel Johnston thinks Nardwuar is strange.

[@thecostlypanda]

John Smith Honestly that's probably why he felt comfortable talking, yknow not feeling like the weirdest person in the room or even having someone to be weird with.

[@Scott_Raynor]

does this sentence make sense?

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

I feel bad for Daniel :(

[@hgkwbsx7]

@@Scott_Raynor yes

[@TheTurtleneck64]

@@Scott_Raynor are you the guy with the fake scott raynor songs

[@coreyjwingate]

I really enjoy this being the only time Nardwuar broke the pose. Didnt want to make the guy uncomfortable.

[@Lev542]

This is the only time...except lil b

[@ph0enixpheasant]

@@Lev542 and Joanna Newsom

[@MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi]

Charlie Murphy too

[@justinmix143]

Noticed that too, that was sweet

[@danielashley98]

glad you commented. I felt he would tbh

[@djones1234567654321]

"Who are you?" "I don't know its hard to tell." beautifully said for an amazing soul like him

[@TheCDanger]

"You are Daniel?" "I have heard that, that must be me."

[@IronMaidenVinyl]

Amazing version of this song

[@doctorrios7312]

....Loved that

[@shatnerhasselhoff]

@Jason Voorhees calm down, nard's a huge fan, he's not trolling him, that's just what he's like.

[@stax3000]

@@shatnerhasselhoff, 🤣😓😭

[@drewosamu6694]

He brings me a tear when he sings and I know why Kurt liked him. I makes me feel like I am not pointless and useless

[@kaidengathings3096]

Pick up a guitar and learn to play! You don't need to write "Stairway to Heaven" to play music, hell you don't even have to be "good" just do it. Do what you want to do.

[@alexmalch]

Daniel was so much nicer than Cobain. The Cobain dude and his band were really rude in their interview

[@keisi1574]

@@alexmalch Dualities are not on a straight line- they are on a circle. And they go so far in one direction that they then become the opposite of what they are portrayed as being. Such as Nirvana in that interview.

[@sete5510]

@@keisi1574 all these words just to say absolutely nothing

[@manicpepsicola3431]

​@@sete5510 isn't that what you did too?

[@IIllytch321nonadinfinitum]

Daniel Johnston is a true artist. I fucking love the guy. His lyrics range from intensely deep to random, but when they're good, they're good.

[@lilicult9456]

i agree, he knows his word.

[@MattyRude910]

well said

[@jessicaamber6623]

He knows how to write a good hook as well as amazing lyrics. Your right, when he gets it right, he nails it.

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

I saw you at the funeral You were standing there like a temple I said, “hello hi how are you” And pulled up a casket and crawled in Yeah, yeah you know what I guess you may be right

[@jvs333]

IIllytch321 I agree, he is today’s Van Gogh. And just like Van Gogh, In the future his work will be recognized for his genius

[@KILLDOUX]

Rest easy Daniel. Keep being you up there, man.

[@imyouyoureme1533]

[@victorbierbooms6476]

@Jason Voorhees why would you say that

[@mantistoboggan828]

@Jason Voorhees fuck you.

[@mac1862]

They remind me of two weird nerdy kids meeting in the playground and getting along real well.

This reminds me of myself when i met my best friend XD

[@peytdawgs9909]

You nailed it lol

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

Lmao they do

[@fartkerson]

@ Hell yeah, man. I remember the moment I met my best weirdo. Strange times at first sight. I was like, ok, I can rant and rattle on about shit for hours with this chum.

[@fartspoo4244]

Mac it’s called mental illness. But ya. You’re right

[@FormulaMonte]

Nardwuar breaking from the freeze at the end so quick showed how much he wanted to keep talking to him off camera. This whole video just seems like the most positive little interaction, everyone seems happy to be in that moment. RIP dan

[@hkoxnw]

I think there's a little bit of "messing with" the interviewee in that bit. I think Nardwuar's goal here was not to mess with Daniel Johnston at all.

[@AlejandroPerez-kt8tb]

yup, what @@hkoxnw said

[@coolstuffforboys]

i mean he probably did not want to seem like he was fucking with a mentally ill man

[@hollyhugh4240]

@Jason Voorhees Have you seen the other interviews he does?? That's part of his shtick. He was even toned down in his person for this one, not a jerk in the slightest.

[@arianrhodhyde7482]

No, he does actually give stuff. Anthony Fantano got interviewed by him and later explained that he got to keep some of the records nardwuar brought. He didn't always give stuff away, they used to mostly be conversation starters, but he does now. Obviously he couldn't give 5-10 records to everybody he interviews because of the cost, especially the rare records. But usually he says if something isn't a gift,-- like he does here with that spoken word album. And half the stuff was from a different guy who was dealing with daniel's brother so nardwuar didn't really have any involvement with that.

[@roushanam]

That's just Nardwuar's persona. He isn't patronizing Daniel. Actually he toned himself down for this one. And I agree with the posters who say Daniel is relatively comfortable on this interview and a lot of his demeanor is due to medications. Such as how his hands shake when he holds the mic....

[@honeyliar9525]

nice

[@MrCrispian]

fuck you

[@vancewilliams3387]

MrCrispian woah

[@antigen4]

he patronizes EVERYONE - I would punch him in the throat if i ever saw him

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

Now that you wrote it, ou are right, he is toned himself down in his voice tone and overall anxiousness.Great interview.

[@SuperTwilightZoned]

Daniel: "Do I get to have this?..prolly not." Nardwar: "yes, that's for you" Daniel: "Thanks!" What a guy Daniel!

[@nclsrfn]

[@EntropicSpore]

Yeah but he didn't give him the Liverpools record. Wtf?

[@lowellmatias8504]

it wasn't his@@EntropicSpore

[@garys.1415]

Anyone else get a little teary-eyed when he sang? Beautiful!

[@salsa4dayz]

yeah.....just a little......

[@naturallyemi]

gary smith I'm in tears

[@niitram2135]

Yes

[@zetro9756]

I read that tardy eyed lol.

[@johnrogers2826]

No.

[@Templeandtide]

When he earnestly asked how many tickets he needed and to put the names down so he can let them in at the door... I don't know why, but that moved me. I wish I would have found this man when he was still with us.

[@melaniemoroz5077]

He lived one town over from mine in Hancock county, West Virginia, and recorded a lot there. I am still in shock that this beautiful human lived and recorded a few miles away and I legit had no idea at the time.

[@sydbarrett5]

He was pretty stoked about the gifts.

[@homeinvasion8615]

@Jason Voorhees ive looked it up and found nothing lmao

[@pisces6220]

HOME INVASION The only thing I found were reddit/quora forums. I also found a tweet from years ago that he made saying the gifts are given to the person.

[@pisces6220]

Jason Voorhees Oh great. You found one video out of thousands of people he’s given gifts to. Not to mentions ITS NAS. Does he really need those gifts?

[@tallmunchkin868]

Jason Voorhees He makes a pretty clear distinction here between what is and isn’t a gift.

[@tylerp3327]

What is everyone talking about in this thread

[@xmasthyme]

So for those mentioning his shaking and overall demeanor, those are just the meds. Not sure what meds he took but I have a similar diagnosis and one med will turn you into a vegetable and another will give you tardive dyskinesia which make your hands shake violently. RIP Daniel, he was such a beautiful soul

[@WalkerTexas]

Neuorontin

[@Danevv]

these are oldschool antipsychotics. the unwanted side effects are on full display here - extrapyramidal signs and such like

[@hunters6940]

Antipsychotics cause tardive dyskenisia. I’ve read about this before, I think the rates are 30% for typical antipsychotics and 20% for atypical antipsychotics

[@cablevamp3163]

Joe Cocker had the same thing happening with him apparently but he was undiagnosed sadly

[@RyguyMerlnit]

@@cablevamp3163 Joe Cocker had tardive dyskinesia from taking atypical antipsychotics? I've never heard that theory before.

[@druii2]

"Hey... I did pretty well with all this loot" Cool guy.

[@aaronkeane2336]

@Jason Voorhees How do you know?

[@aaronkeane2336]

@Jason Voorhees I'm pretty sure he gives them some of it. Just not the more rare stuff. In this video it's the same thing, Johnston asks can he keep something twice, he says no the first time, but yes the next time

[@BJ-mb2ug]

Ummmm he gives people stuff. He didn’t give the rare album, but he kept the rest.

[@joemcbee]

@Jason Voorhees yea, admittedly I dont watch the hosts videos, but from a casual viewing, he definitely seems patronizing.

[@fruitypeebils]

Kind of wonder where all the loot is now that hes passed

[@timothyblack213]

Blessed be thee who treat men like themselves

[@cryptekwizard8336]

Riley Lincoln - The gravity of that statement could not be stronger at this time.

[@strigoi5684]

Can you please explain that to me, Cryptek?

[@HelloSadness101]

Roba Plones 420 I’d guess following Daniel’s passing.

[@cryptekwizard8336]

@Roba Plones 420 - Are you serious? If so...watch the video again and if you can’t feel a mix of sympathy, empathy, excitement and wonder. You’re watching an incredible fragile genius get showered with a ton of personal gifts. It’s beautiful.

[@daRkxRelik]

Daniel is just the most precious human in the entire world.

[@JohnDoe-jn9ze]

Johnston himself who best articulates the condescending praise fed to him, like peanuts, in his own song, Like a Monkey in a Zoo :"Throw me a peanut / Laugh and make jokes / But I've had enough peanuts and I'm ready to croak... You say I'm cute / You don't know how much that hurts."

[@CHIEFS_DYNASTY_]

I really hate when online people call people "humans" it's fucking cringe

[@nymets9559]

darth boner I hate when people say "Bae be like 🙄"

[@jessicasprouse8024]

@@CHIEFS_DYNASTY_ okay ? Completely irreverent and rude of you to say .

[@pandemic7]

Hennesey lovin crack addict Your comment warms my heart.

[@sambangs]

“Anything else you want to add to the people out there, Daniel Johnston?” “Hmm, I don’t know. Anything to add to the people? Uhh, they used to say ‘power to the people’ right? I dunno.” The way that he misunderstood the question, but still gave a really genuine and beautiful answer, that’s really something. What a good guy :’)

[@MhadPheeGFYS]

i like nard didn't try and hold the end pose and make it weird :)

[@MrYowen88]

@Wally Idaho He breaks it in the Charley Murphey interview. And there were more before he developed the freeze besides Nirvana and Blur.

[@willmaire5729]

Owen Johnzon lil b as well

[@johnlenz420]

@@MrYowen88still cant believe he interviewed nirvana :0 was so shocked when i saw that

[@Jiv_Ing57819]

doo loot do loot doot ,:-0

[@DamnWow]

The ultimate sign of respect is when Nardwuar ends the freeze frame stance early RIP Daniel Johnston Thanks for making me feel less alone

[@ephemeralnihilist]

Seriously anyone else he would just stand there. Menacingly. Lol

[@goldenjam_0189]

This comment is how I found out hes dead. I just found out about him yesterday. RIP daniel

[@chesspunk489]

I also just found out he died by this comment. Time to look up how he died.

[@bobbouley]

He slowly pulled Daniel out of his shell, I love it

[@MrGwarpy]

"Doot doola doot doo.." "Kathmandu." Genius.

[@jordansaintemarie]

The fact that Nardwuar didn’t accept that is a crime

[@williammarshburn]

the awwee?dootdoot? is amazing.

[@Crapoop765]

This man deserves heaven

[@username9506]

Mikael Salander :(

[@russellleezumbaumiii1760]

He is now flying in heaven free from his pain

[@prud5930]

Too soon man D:

[@JohnDebt711]

Daniel gave us heaven. We get to be there with him every time we listen to his music. I am very grateful.

[@cristianebf85]

Yes, he does 😪

[@AmericanSpyFox]

If you listen to his music you get the feeling that all he ever wanted was a woman to love him.

[@jkam2393]

@PariSitic Pictures Yeah, but a lot of those artists who make songs longing for love end with happy endings and the artists eventually get married. Daniel didn't.

[@campbellemkamichele]

all his songs were about one woman he was never able 2 get bc she married someone else

[@johnraffone4567]

He wanted just one woman to love.

[@vVincent.]

dont we all?

[@ozzystar3545]

@@vVincent.ya but not as passionate and sincere as Daniel he was different

[@user-hq8mx7mn3u]

Nardwuar is doing his usual thing which may seem a little quick perhaps for Daniel, but he's treating him like he treats everyone else and I think Mr Johnston would appreciate that more than being treated differently because of his disabilities.

[@leosonic]

what disabilities?

[@raw8814]

leosonic mental health problems that cause him to take meds which cause him to talk with a slur and make him a little slow

[@leosonic]

@@raw8814 I'm totally aware of that, but that's not a disability.

[@mr.purple4203]

Of course it is a disability . Don't be an asshole. If one doesn't recognize someone's disability they can't accommodate it.

[@maxsilbert]

@@mr.purple4203 I was just about to say something similar. People get uppity about that word because of the negative connotation that they ascribe to it. Having a disability doesn't make you a lesser person unless you make it your whole identity.

[@neonver]

Yeah, I agree with everyone saying Nard toned it down quite a bit for this interview, and also that Nardwuar himself also is probably dealing with some things in the head while he's interviewing. Daniel clearly has some issues, but he's also clearly there enough to tell when he's being patronized or talked down to, and it looks to me like he respects that from Nardwuar, I imagine 99% of other interviews he gives are to reporters assuming he can't even form a coherent thought, and that's clearly not true. I was impressed with Nard's skill and tact at respecting the artist and their work while also respecting the artist's problems, and all the while not making them the focus of the interview.

[@MetamorphosisYa]

I didn’t notice anything wrong with Daniel to be honest. He just seemed like an odd little guy.

[@kmatt420]

he is such a beautiful human being. really no faking it when it comes to his art. pure raw emotion.

[@kmatt420]

Rip 😓

[@hotstudiosyoutube1805]

rest in peace daniel -"I really did pretty well with all this loot"

[@JarJarBlunts]

Fuck off dude. You’re all over this video spreading negativity.

[@ispearedbritney]

That's a perfect epitaph for Daniel! RIP amigo

[@gxbrxxl9626]

@Jason Voorhees where did u get this information from? ur ass?

[@nineironspitfire]

@Jason Voorhees no, nard gives the people he interviews the things he says are gifts. Not everything shown in the interviews are gifts, brotha.

[@Ethan_PrimeGod]

​@@nineironspitfire4:38

[@EHISH]

Man... Id empty out my bank to experience a Daniel Johnston show in a comic shop with a crowd of 10 people

[@adhhxgxhhg]

John Mayer you stole my comment

[@EHISH]

adhh xgxhhg You both are SOOO funny... xD

[@adhhxgxhhg]

Terry J Sounds like someones having a bad week...

[@EHISH]

adhh xgxhhg yes I am. Ive had 3 deaths in my family this week

[@adhhxgxhhg]

Terry J​ Im sorry to hear, but I don't know if youtube comment sections are the best place to let out that frustration.

[@aceofhearts3063]

This is probably the most heartwarming and wholesome thing I’ve ever seen. Just a man who’s been making amazing music for 30+ years and is just getting showered with his favorite gifts. I hope he’s ok, wherever he is. RIP

[@SuspendedNinth]

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

[@babydaddy2896]

You commented that on another video too

[@novasrain2126]

baby daddy 3 years too late m8

[@wompwomp1099]

80Proof did he die?

[@novasrain2126]

usoholla ok No no Danny boy is well alive

[@novasrain2126]

Lmfao just revisited this comment damn it’s been almost a year

[@MandenTV]

This is probably Nardwuar’s most important interview.

[@noahhess4955]

Liked this specifically for your KZbin name

[@macmansa36]

this and his wesley willis one!

[@Aipim]

I strongly agree, Throw communists out of helicopters.

[@Accesserised]

This is the most honest and down to Earth interview I love it! It's clear that Nardwuar has great respect for Daniel Johnston. And his performance was beautiful ^^

[@magneto44]

oh my God, it’s Brett playing guitar in this video! totally blew me away seeing him here we used to play together in Kalamazoo back in the late 90’s/early 2000’s, drove all across Michigan to make 50 bucks each in our little three piece band, we were so unbelievably poor back then I’ve played all over the country in big and small acts since then with tons of great people, but Brett is the best musician and more importantly nicest person I’ve ever seen, met or played with good to see you again old friend, brought a tear to my eye ❤️

[@iamcyber]

aww i hope you guys kept in contact ❤

[@LemonWedgeinc]

He’s up there with Danny now... Rest Easy💕

[@TrevorEst1994]

hahah Daniel snagged those comic books he was "tell my brother! hell let u in at the door!" *snags comics

[@cadesturgeon2172]

Trevor Brubaker such a funny little moment

[@robino117]

This video made me cry once upon a time, Goodnight you beautiful beauty

[@bud9269]

I'm crying right now, lol

[@homeinvasion8615]

Me too

[@ispearedbritney]

I am currently weeping in public

[@PoetryJesusY2K]

Daniel Johnston is a national treasure but it's hard to see what time has done to him and to look at him constantly shake

[@austenslost]

+poetryjesus by time do you mean 30 years of experimental pills?

[@PoetryJesusY2K]

austenslost toe may toe/ toe mah toe

[@merthroman9873]

+austenslost Ba boon

[@austenslost]

I saw a picture of him from his birthday in january. hes has lost a shit ton of weight.

[@dontwannanamemychannel9624]

I know man. he really is a beautifuly tragic person, I feel bad the way people have tried to turn him into a novelty, or liking him"ironically" . i fucking love him and his music, it's blues in my opinion, it's sad in a cathartic way

[@nicholasbarnes852]

I felt bad when he wouldn't give Daniel that record.

[@Brakerofwind]

what happened there? was that record a rarity?

[@chuckycheesechucky]

@@Brakerofwind I think Nardwuar borrowed it to show to Daniel.

[@Tehcarp]

Yeah

[@wierdchristhare]

Nardwuar probably assumed that he still had a copy since he had it on his Christmas tree

[@imasianlivewithit]

Probably the only interview where Nard breaks character at the end

[@Fanchus]

alvy Valdez he also breaks character at the end of the Lil B interview

[@UncleDamfee]

IT ISN'T A CHARACTER.

[@xMsry7]

@@UncleDamfee it's pretty clear it is, when you watch his first interview with Henry Rollins, Rollins acknowledges that nardwuar switches into character

[@playstationskate345]

xMsry7 bro the first rollins interview is fucking hilarious

[@sophiemedrano8770]

Rest in Peace Daniel, you did so much for my life without even knowing it. This is a huge loss for the world and I'll never forget the night I saw you live, I was in the front row, tears streaming down my face because of how lucky I felt that I got to see you at least once in my lifetime. I wish I could tell you thank you. Play Daniel Johnston at my funeral.

[@MarcDuran]

This was beautiful. Rip Daniel Johnston

[@cowprint66]

"I did pretty well with all this loot" awe, this man is great.

[@lucienlodger]

i listened to daniel for the first time at 16 & being a jaded, arrogant teenager with bad friends i didn’t give him the time he deserved. i’m still a teenager, 18 now, but seeing that i’m emotionally open now i put him on again when i heard he passed. & i couldn’t help but cry, i’m still crying, because i feel like if only i hadn’t been so dumb i could have given him the love he deserved from me. sitting here watching this it feels his lyric: “to know her was to love her, i love her but i don’t know her.” & iv been crying since last night for feeling as if i wasted time between 16 & now that could have been spent with him in some way. to know him is to love him, i love him but i don’t know him. thank you daniel for being apart of the world. i love you.

[@faaaaaaaaaaack]

Come back to this in your 30s

[@iceydaywalker9198]

wow, after seeing the same wrongheaded comment regurgitated numerous times, i decided i have to make my own comment... people, you keep saying "nardwuar should've acted differently as to not alarm johnston/raise his nerves etc.." well, did you ever think that nardwuar is his own person with his own unique idiosyncrasies, and perhaps, like johnston, he can't simply change himself in the blink of an eye? sure, he could've maybe considered more that johnston deals with some issues, but certainly nardwuar does, too. it's kind of bothersome to see you all act like johnston is completely handicapped and that those interacting with him must walk on eggshells. he's a strong person, and an amazing one. i also agree that people should respect certain conditions that are present when interacting with johnston (and any others who deal with similarly unfortunate issues), but i don't agree that nardwuar is completely in the wrong for being himself.

[@truthiseverything9511]

Ryan Bergen Ace comment 👍🏼

[@prud5930]

I actually thought Nardwuar toned himself down a bit. He didn't try fucking with him as much as with other guests, but he also didn't treat Daniel as if he was a different human being. To me, he acted exactly how I would want someone to act to me if I was in Dan's shoes.

[@angelamitchinson8439]

@Jason Voorhees who hurt you?

[@manuelrivera8030]

@Jason Voorhees How do you know that??

[@angelamitchinson8439]

@Jason Voorhees 😂😂😂

[@chromeskater5982]

nardwaur treats him a lil different than most guests, for example the ending, where he stops the smile gag after the "doot doo" way faster than any other guest I've seen. Daniel is clearly a gentle soul and nardwaur isn't pushy in this instance.

[@Palikroked87]

- Who are you? - "I don't know, it's hard to tell..." I feel you man, i feel you.

[@bestfullyy]

No one commenting about how much he says foxes / foxy? Love it

[@squibbygibson]

so beautiful to see someone so unlikely, achieving so much. truley loved and respected by so many people, its crazy.

[@Audioscientist]

one of the saddest losses in a very long time rip daniel, we all love you

[@drelinyth]

Best part for me: do-do-da-loo-oo......"uh, Kathmandu?"

[@tuodekab]

"oh, doo doo, right."

[@finkretana]

totally valid answer

[@SkyR45]

lol

[@goofyahhuncleproductions42069]

It was really nice to see Daniel seem so happy when he was getting those comics. RIP Daniel you are in a much nicer place than this scary world.

[@paparylee7291]

that performance was the best quality recording you'll ever hear of his haha

[@estebanb7166]

Tomservo3 Have you heard them? Pretty rough sounding. Great artist, but the production, or lack thereof, makes it inaccessible to most.

[@Kambino]

You know the name of the song?

[@pumaturtle]

@@Kambino Grievances

[@sidarthur8706]

no his more recent albums are done properly, he sounds like the beatles of late

[@naarvmaan]

Lo-fi king

[@OnlineResell]

Rest and Peace to one of the greatest Artists of our generation!

[@6monthsago941]

that song was awesome, I've never heard that one.. totally reminds me of Bright Eyes and Elliot Smith

[@ancalabond8703]

6 months ago Daniel was the original lo fi, Bright Eyes is incredibly influenced by him, along with basically every other indie folk band.

[@mickeypang]

Love Daniel Johnston's front! There's the tendency to pity poor bi-polar Daniel, assuming he's not aware, but then he responds in interviews with a cutting wit, most of the time making the interviewer and audience seem obtuse for not getting his hilarious sense of humor (and introspection).

[@Justin-eu3yd]

i found his music today, on the day he died. rest in peace to what seemed like a beautiful and pure soul.

[@FrightNFight]

Listen to his song Life in Vain. Daniels music changed my life and how I view art more than anyone elses. I would have never begun making music if I had never discovered his.

[@levhdv2117]

@@FrightNFight a fellow communist Daniel Johnston fan

[@dustynjones6596]

“Can I have this too? Probably not?” Hahah gotta love Daniel ❤️😢

[@DaveLeahy]

Imagine hitting dislike on this. You gave up on life

[@Spookydeathasian]

Dave Leahy, I think people are disliking it because they think the interviewer is being disrespectful to Johnston. But I don’t think that’s the case here. He seems very kind and excited to see Johnston happy.

[@PhilosophyCat]

I don't know what it is but I cry every time I see or hear Daniel sing. Early in our relationship, I introduced my gf to his music when I put on Hi, How Are You. We sat on the couch in the dark. True Love Will Find You In the End came on. Tears were rolling down my cheeks and she asked me "does his music ever make you cry?" and then she felt my face...

[@oneidawolf776]

k

[@imthecourtjester]

Thats so sweet

[@adambarthel4122]

Gay

[@paulginaven7986]

PhilosophyCat You just had to make me go and cry too.

[@charleslucier7492]

Oneida Wolf LOL

[@danjenkins8160]

“Can I have this one too?” Such a wonderful person , how sweet that man was.

[@ritual301]

RIP friend. You touched the lives of many.

[@kryingblood]

“You are Daniel?” “yeah, I’ve heard that”

[@alanheyes694]

😂

[@hugovazquez4643]

he’ll live forever man he’s such a gorgeous soul :(((

[@Zay-yah]

Let it be known this man is more than a legend.

[@DendyJungle]

Gama he’s a mythical creature

[@Screamingknees]

The song is from Songs of Pain and is called Grievances

[@BLAHBLAH-ib3mo]

thanksss

[@CarlosFernandez-lp8qo]

Thanks

[@whatthefkc]

thank u!

[@TheFishingfreak12]

Daniel reminds me a lot of the old Big Z in Surfs Up.

[@ionse]

Christopher Lee Damn right

[@ollies1359]

AW

[@TheSuperCommentGuy]

Holy shit you're right

[@hoIIowsquad]

I was on the search for this comment.

[@coffee5736]

hell yeah I love Surfs up!

[@enkiea8322]

The world has a little less magic in it this week. Tears and 💙

[@theeverythingchannel2442]

The best nard encounter ever.. all those gifts you gave Daniel he loved those gifts you could tell he got excited and thought everything they handed him was his to keep.. he loved shopping but not for the everyday material things.

[@willieharpur]

Sleep well Daniel. I’m sure I speak for everyone that has been touched by your art and self. R.I.P dude.

[@MalasangreHellion]

I can't believe I've been a Bright Eyes fan for so long and I never listened to DJ before his passing. The song on this video seems a clear influence on Bright Eyes, so beautiful. I'm sure I'll listen to DJ a lot from now on. He will live forever.

[@shatnerhasselhoff]

" 'Can you get me another drink?' You know something like that..." 😁

[@IrishSpade]

He seems so out of it, but then he sneaks in this wit and you realize there's a lot more going on. His melodies and lyrics definitely bring out his best.

[@razzles5338]

I've seen over 200 Nardwuar interviews. This is the best one yet.

[@xiCRANEYJxi]

A genuinely kind soul in a world crying out for them. Rest easy Daniel, heaven has gained the sweetest of angels.

[@DaveTheUseless]

This interview made me feel happy inside, and ready to face the day ahead!

[@benmcdowell1784]

They say, you can tell how good of a person an artist is by how they treat nardwuar. I think this is very clear here.

[@TheKopsfanclub]

Daniel did really well with his "loot".

[@howtobe123]

I love the care nardwuar puts in this interview, he slowed down a bit to accommodate to Daniel's struggles. And he worked with Daniel so well, and you can tell he really cared for Daniel and wanted to have a genuine conversation after the interview. Daniel Johnston was such a precious person, he may have never made it big time but he'll always have a place in the hearts of his fans. And even inspired Kurt Cobain to an extent. I hope he's resting well, I only discovered his music when his passing made some news coverage, but I've absolutely come to love his music and personality. You are loved and missed Daniel Johnston.

[@groovy4451]

I've watched this video so many times, I can't believe Daniel's gone. He was such a unique musician, I hope he found peace.

[@kindcheese1539]

I like Daniel because no matter how bad his disability was he still wrote beautiful songs. I hope someday one of his songs becomes a major hit!

[@ispearedbritney]

What a humble and gracious yet prolific artist. This is so beautiful, and what a splendid sendoff: "Thank you very much. Hey, I did pretty well with all this loot!" We love you Daniel! And thank you Nard, you are a treasure.

[@Luschan]

Wow, Daniel was a lot more socially functioning than I always assumed. Friendly and personable, nice guy.

[@MacAnAirchinnighJM]

37 and I just heard of him today on a podcast. Then this was in my feed. Alternate universe stuff.

[@aleksandervaldal]

Jeremiah McNerney What podcast? GOML?

[@MacAnAirchinnighJM]

aleksander valdal that’s the one.

[@noense]

I don't get the hate. Nardwuar being Nardwuar.

[@antigen4]

there you go - the reason for the hate right there

[@mastermeme]

I guess people can misconstrued Daniel Johnson just being overly nervous what's going on

[@trevorocallaghan6980]

The world needs more daniel johnstons in it

[@WorldsWorstBoy]

All I need is one :/ I miss him a lot

[@glitchesandglitter]

RIP Daniel

[@fantuhjc5086]

Daniel looks so happy here and adorable He has such a good soul RIP Daniel 💔

[@DPlusStudents]

‘Doot doola doot doo.. Kathmandu’ was the purest and funniest thing of the whole interview. Seriously, one of the best artists to exist in our lifetimes.

[@dankot87]

5:58 Daniel shows the world why every sane person should love him

[@blake..-]

Weird choice of word here I think

[@georgekearney8595]

Blake i agree.

[@WallyPDoyle111]

RIP Dear Sir. Was a pleasure to meet you, and an honor to talk to you.

[@error_4004]

Nardwar was really careful and made sure not to go overboard with DJ. Respect for that. You can tell he genuinely cared and wanted to actually get to know him.

[@stlouis521]

this was such a wholesome interview. I was introduced to Daniel through his artwork before the music, and he's just a fascinating and talented man. rip

[@AlkalineAddict]

gotta love daniel johnston! respect!

[@louisskulnik7390]

He seems genuinely happy. I am glad that Nardwuar was able to do this for Daniel.

[@Liam0269]

Nardwuar truly is the goat for interviewing this pure soul, his performance was beautiful 6:02

[@Liam0269]

Just found out he passed away. Forever grateful for his time on earth 🙏🏽

[@Botmoot]

His songs and art are so beautiful. Those lucky customers just browsing comics in the background witnessing a private performance by a legend.

[@captaingreenjazz5651]

daniel's voice is actually pretty good. emotive but shows a great deal of restraint

[@nothing-2-live-4]

ALL THIS LOOT!!! even danny walked away saying "best interview ever"

[@Alexk-cp8xq]

nardwuar understands when people are a little different and he is very respectful to people like daniel johnson and wesley willis

[@gooman04]

I can’t believe he’s gone :,( Daniel was such a beautiful soul R.I.P Daniel Johnston ❤️

[@Dinckelburg]

Such a sweet dude. I'm sorry I never heard of you before you passed Daniel. You'll be missed x

[@ubj8971]

He is a real weird guy, my favorite song is probly The Sun Shines Down On Me, I think it is a piece of art. Just how random and artsy it is and the lyrics are from a pure genuis. Thanks you for all you've done. "Thank You, And Goodnight."