dont let the sun go down? it goes down all the time!! life, love and freeedom its an emotional rollorcoaster!! i love this song. daniel youre so with us?> and help us relate to our emotions xxx and i love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and dont let the sun go down daniel xx
Daniel Johnston really speaks to me... I once believed I was the world's holy saviour sent by god after a nervous breakdown. And I too, was obsessed with satan and I thought I saw him once in my psychosis. I'm allright now but his songs remind me of that demented mindset.
his genius is in his simplicity his ability to be and express and connect his vulnerability with ours- not to mention his sense of humour and hope- his musical references to the american rural south/gospel and roots of rock. how can you not love him?
I used to busk Daniel songs on the London underground.One time this little girl came up to me and gave me a pound.Daniel is a truly original songwriter and this is attested to by all the people who have covered his songs.As a sufferer of mental illness myself,I also know what it's like to be on heavy medication that makes playing hard, but I think Daniel should have his meds reviewed...
It's funny... I've spent a lifetime learning how to be a 'perfect' guitarist/musician when all I ever had to do (all that time) was to just do it! ...let it all hang out, warts and all!
This song really touches me. Thanks! A sensitive sort is wont to wonder just how many folks we pass by without ever knowing getting to know their true worth...we're all familiar strangers.
@stratobagster One month later and no criticism here. And it IS really that good.
If you don't like it, that's ok but don't go off on those who find themselves responding at a deep level to this soul in Our world. It's the same as any other Art Form... You either get it or you keep looking for one you do get.
If you see this could you let me or us know what moves you. It might help me to understand better from where you are coming in missing this man's kind of brilliance in a shattered world
it's like with the brian johnstown massacre and the documentary DIG!, after you watch the doc. you think they're shit and completely idiotic, but when you truly listen you realize they're the best american band of the past 20 years; sort of the same thing with daniel johnston
Ok, not to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but am I the only one who thinks this is sophomoric at best? I mean, I know he did this when he was a kid, and i know he's all fucked up, but honestly...is it really that good? Or are the people gushing over this trying to be somehow "superior" to those of us who listen and say...."ehhh.?" Well, I listened and the lyrics are clever, but overall it does not make me misty-eyed or nostalgic or awestruck....In fact, I'm rather nonplussed. Anyone else?
@stratobagster I don't think he's a genius, but I also don't think he's a complete hack. He's somewhere in the middle for me. What it all boils down to, though, is that I like his music, and that's the only thing that really matters.
For me it's about the feeling conveyed...music doesn't have to be technically brilliant to actually be brilliant...and I think this is brilliant.
I am a recluse in real life and don't get involved in deep conversations on the internet so I don't see how my love of Daniel johnston could have anything to do with being elitist...and I am sure the way I feel about this is would be similar to many others...as someone else has said, you write something even close to being this good
Daniel's music is truly amazing! Yes, he suffers from mental illness but so do I! lots of people do! the reason I love Daniel's music is because he's a talented songwriter who makes beautiful music!
I know people will hate me for saying this, but I think it's a pity Daniel can never make something more of his music. There's no technique or style to his playing, there's nothing large about his sound...I know most ppl like it that way, but I always tought it was sad.
Overfertilized the crop, got ahead of his own progress and changed what his story was about. I love his work. Also, grievances does NOT have an i there. I think that sly sneaky sumbitch did it on purpose.
Overfertilized the crop, got ahead of his own progress and changed what his story was about. I love his work. Also, grievances does NOT have an i there. I think that sly sneaky sumbitch did it on purpose.
@oldbluescott Sure, it might be hard to honestly pick a Daniel Johnston album for your sole album for a desert island, and sometimes his voice can grate, but I think he's, at least, a very, very good songwriter.
And for some reason, I've always wanted Daniel Johnston to cover George Michael's song "Faith" - I'm certain that he would do a cover that would easily best the original.
@SonikTar77 Fair enough. I don't mean to discourage people from getting involved in music just because they might not be the best by someone else's standards. I like Daniel way better than all the people who make no music.
He might have trouble singing "Faith" unless he slows it down, but he'd do a great cover of "King of Pain."
@oldbluescott I think the "truly horrible singer" assessment would get few arguments - that is, as long as we're limiting the virtues of singing to being on pitch, having a nice timbre, tone, not having a quivering and cracking voice (like an adolescent boy). But I think that the simplicity and unpretentious honesty that so few adults are able to achieve is what makes Johnston's poor - technical - singing ability so easy to overlook, so easy to forgive and forget.
This man is amazing. This isn't my favourite song of his, but it's still great. You can't teach someone musical genius, this guy has something special. You can hear it.
me too associate Johnston with an early Dylan. i think daniel is perhaps the only one who can rivel dylan in terms of turn of phrase, and poetic structure of song. if someone said who do i think are the most talented songwriters alive today, i'd say Dylan and Daniel Johnston.
@ArtieTheStrongestMan hahaha...you see?...the guy who bitched about arguing on youtube less than 1 day ago...is arguing on youtube....hahaha...you're one of those who believes everyone has a right to their opinion...as long as they agree with you...haha...go away kid...you're boring me
@ArtieTheStrongestMan haha..isnt a matter of outwitting ...I simply pointed out the obvious hypocrisy you displayed....and continue to display for that matter....pal
@johnny2366 Well, it's really sad that I just came back to watch this video because of how much I enjoy the song, and can't find a decent recording of it to buy.... only to find that people like you actually take the time ARGUE over youtube comments about a fucking song for MONTHS. MONTHS! Maybe you should concentrate on that impressive "career" of yours and stop being such a miserable old curmudgeon.
@ArtieTheStrongestMan yeah yeah...look at the hypocrite...talking about people arguing on youtube...while arguing on youtube..haha....go away douche bag....if you'll notice that post was made by me long ago and I hadnt come back to this freak shows page since....until you decided to get on the soapbox and preach about shit you're doing yourself
I love how the same people come on his video and preach about how he isn't a genius and isn't worth their time. If he wasn't... you wouldn't bother... Go away.
To all of the people fighting in this thread: just listen to the music. If you don't like it listen to something that you do enjoy. There is absolutely no point in arguing about whether or not an artist is worthy of critical acclaim and/or respect.
alright my man, i have heard enough. i found out about him when my brother show'd me him songs. i looked up his lyrics and were blown away, thats why i love him. not because i feel bad for him, because i relate to him, and i am blown away by his music. so shut the fuck up. you have no idea why i like him, you think you know him, now you think you know me? you don't know shit except what you think. dont comment back please, or else you will just look desperate.
@yukonbros right...as opposed to you appearing regal....you're the hypocrite who talked shit about it wonder boy....there was no gun to your head demanding you reply to me was there?....or is the rule here that your opinion is to be posted ..and everyone who disagrees with you should be quiet?...what you have had enough of...or why your taste is so poor that this is considered by you as the work of a genius..or how you found out about him I couldnt care less about...so go away
@johnny2366 now your really sounding desperate, you posted your opinion on this video in the first place so dont go talking shit to me about that. just quit now man.
Can't you guys just agree that it's a matter of personal preference, and there is no way to unanimously determine that a "musician" or "artist" is good? It's just sound. Some appreciate certain sounds, and others don't.
@johnny2366 do you know him personally? are you friends with him? I doubt it. you have heard his music through your ears, and you have seen a movie about him with your eyes and thats it. you don't know anything about him. you think you understand who he is? you say you know all about him? you dont know shit my man. you can't know who somone is by fucking watching a movie about him, and listening to his music. don't pretend you have all the answere, you self-centered, insecure dumb ass
@johnny2366 dude, your hilarious. did you ever think that maybe he is not mispronouncing words, hes just making up his own. hes creating something, doing it his own way, like an artist. you should listen to his song the story of an artist, who knows maybe you'll learn something. so take your uptight ass somewhere else and stop acting like you have all the answers and know who is a genius and who's not.
@johnny2366 maybe if you actually listened this song before going around and pissing people off, than you might actually understand what I said. You didn't even listen to the song man, so don't act like you think you know what your talking about, dumb ass
maybe if you actually listened this song before going around and pissing people off, than you might actually understand what I said. You didn't even listen to the song man, so don't act like you think you know what your talking about. and please could grow a penis...
@Johnny????, u must be the most obnoxious basterd ever!! It's not the best song Ever but it's a pretty good song. This is art, he's speaking how he feels, Art is an expression!! Not whether u can play an instrument good or have the best voice!! That's all commercial steriotypes and that shows how smart
@johnny2366 You just aren't able to get past the poor vocals and weak guitar playing to realize that he wrote a great song. If someone else performed it you would be blown away. I've played guitar for 9 years so I can tell you first hand there's a lot more to songwriting than having good musicianship... Tons of the biggest artists of all time aren't very good at their instruments... if you want to hear some good musicianship go listen to yo yo ma.
Listen to what he's saying- get rid of yur hate before it consumes you- id say he's right on- danny just prefers to be natural- natural beauty folks, natural beauty- beauty, genuies or whatever the hell you wanna call it - cannot be taught- its complete humanity- stoparguing over his mental state and listen to what he's telling you- get rid of your hate
@johnny2366 Every fool with a guitar has the oppurtunity to try, and those with gifts, those with talents get heard. There are a lot of musicians with something wonderful to present who go largely unheard and you do have a point that his disability helped him to reach more ears but it didn't increase the beauty of his music. If his music was awful and all other factors were the same I would not be here talking with you about the artist merit of his music.
@johnny2366 When I'm listening to and enjoying his music it's not like in my mind im thinking "He's nuts this is so great how nuts he is!" I like it because I think it's wonderful music. If someone gave me these exact same songs without first telling me anything whatsoever about who he is or what has happeend in his life I would enjoy it just as much. The point I'm trying to make is that no "any fool with a guitar" obviously can't make music like this.
@johnny2366 Also the whole thing of me "disregarding real musicians", i may have been unclear. I enjoy a lot of music that is difficult on a technical level, And i applaud anyone that invest the time to learn the intricacies of an insturment. Technical talent isn't whole disregardable, it is to be praised in it's place, my point was that it is not a neccesity in every peice of music.
@johnny2366 There is a concrete definition of what music is. I don't think I defined it. I don't think people should go by my opinion of what is "good music" and what isn't. But the point is there IS a definition to what music is. For you to just flippantly disregard things you don't enjoy as "garbage" and artists you don't like as "hacks" is juvenile and ignorant.
@johnny2366 Now I understand that it isn't actually that you dislike him as much as you just have an idiotic and weak concept of what music is. I'm fine with you not liking it. I'm not fine with you disregarding it as noise. Whether or not something is music isn't defined by learned skill or "do i like this?" I hope you learned something here today.
@johnny2366 Your definition of what makes someone a musician is misinformed and ignorant. Technical talent means nothing. There are millions of people out there who can play complex guitar solos but only a small handful that have ANYONE that actually want to listen to them. Music is not about "LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!" it's about beauty, it's about using the tools you have at hand to create something that touches another human being. So shut the fuck up.
@johnny2366 You can say "its three chords anyone can do it" all day long but thats kind of the point. You have the access to the same chords so let's see you write one song anywhere nearly as profound, intellegent and moving as his worst. Your a shallow fucking idiot, shut the fuck up.
im a a fifteen year old singer, and im just looking to be heard, if you would to actually take the time to listen to the song on my channel and comment, i would really appreciate it.
the notion that johnston is being lauded solely because of his mental illness is laughable. anyone who appreciates folk music realizes the genius of his work. he is a visionary and a creative giant. whether he could have been so prolific without his illness is, to me, a much more interesting question. i pity those who would trivialize his career. listen, just listen to his music. disregard the documentary. just listen.
@colljonathan Well said friend, this guy has great talent and the doc definitely shows that in some way, his drawings and music, I wont say genius cause it is used at nauseaum infinitum but he is certainly talented and anyone who denies that probably has never written a song in their life.
@colljonathan I agree with you...I watched the documentary first and didn't really get the appeal. Then I went ahead and listened to the music. Every last tape. I was blown away, haven't felt like that since the first time i listened to Dylan. His music really makes sense to me.
he does have the whole 'wesley willis' appeal. which is a dual edged sword. it is the only reason i ever noticed him but once i looked at a couple videos i found some songs that werent him as of recent where he is all shakey voice and super overweight and deranged looking.. but after hearing some actual recordings and earlier recordings too i was blown away.
excellent and emotional writing, melody, and voice at times when he was younger.
Well alright, it probably was. But my point was no one really knew about it, except the people really close to him. He didn't rise up in the music scene as a mentally disabled folk singer, he rose up in the music scene as a folk singer.
the other day this doc. was on, I saw an extremely disturbed individual..a tragic story I admit..but an artist?..hardly..that word is tossed around much too quick these days....5 year olds play and sing better than this...again,.very sad..but that doesnt make him a rock star..people need to listen to whats in front of them rather than basing their opinion on what curt cobain or other stars tell them is " art" ..this is little more than an unstable, developmentally disabled man with a guitar
hah, you are nothing more than an asshole. while his voice is not the textbook definition of beautiful, his lyrics are incredible and inspiring. you're entitled to your opinion, but perhaps insulting disabled geniuses is stooping a tad too low. you my friend, are pathetic.
johnny i too watched this for the first time the other day too. it was on the sundance channel.
he is quite disturbed, but i have found that his music; his lyrics especially are so simple and heartfelt i just couldn't ignore it
i suppose one could say that "artist" is a bit overused at times, but i see this man as an artists because what he has written and evoked has stirred emotion in me.
after all, art IS a subjective experience, is it not?
johnny i too watched this for the first time the other day too. it was on the sundance channel.
he is quite disturbed, but i have found that his music; his lyrics especially are so simple and heartfelt i just couldn't ignore it
i suppose one could say that "artist" is a bit overused at times, but i see this man as an artists because what he has written and evoked has stirred emotion in me.
after all, art IS a subjective experience, is it not?
he kinda sounds like billy corgan or the flaming lips. he probably wouldve been big if he wouldve gotten a good band to back him up. i think that pretty much anyone that sings from the heart doesnt need a good voice to touch people. there are many singers outhere that i consider inferior and yet theyre huge, and there are others that are good singers but dont sing from the heart. but this guy is just as good as kurt cobain in my opinion. vocals arent that far off neither.
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Ok I'm going to go against the grain here. I just don't understand the appeal of this guy. Don't get me wrong I have a great respect for songwriters, (Townes Van Zandt is the best ever in my opinion). But this? I just don't understand the appeal at all. It sounds like a retarded 8th grader banging away on a play toy and squealing some bullshit lyrics. Seriously people if any Joe off the street put this on youtube, everyone would think it sucks. But because this dude was insane its "brilliant"?
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No I love Bob Dylan actually. He is a true genius singer/songwriter. And yes I have listened to the lyrics. Sounds to me like a second place winner in a fourth grade poetry contest. Seriously. "Sometimes you might wanna give up but keep that chin up?" Whoa. . . really mind blowing stuff. How could anyone think of such beautiful imagery? This song and this artist are dirt. Sorry just my opinion and everyone is entitled to theirs.
do yourself a favor and become your own saviour
ColdTHB 1 week ago
Awesome lyrics!!! Thanks for posting
newmusicbliss11 1 month ago
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he can have good lyrics and instrumentals but the singing is so fucking awful i want to go back in '83 and punch this brat in the face!!!!!
HARDCORExWINNING 2 months ago
@HARDCORExWINNING I'm sure he would've beat your ass down with a lead pipe before you'd even be able to.
AUSROTTENY2K 2 months ago 3
@AUSROTTENY2K LOL. because he had a mental breakdown and hit his friend with a lead pipe!... good stuff!...
ilikechicken1225 1 month ago
@HARDCORExWINNING You're an idiot.
nnytom 2 months ago
dont let the sun go down? it goes down all the time!! life, love and freeedom its an emotional rollorcoaster!! i love this song. daniel youre so with us?> and help us relate to our emotions xxx and i love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and dont let the sun go down daniel xx
freshborn66 3 months ago in playlist freshborn66's favourites
this is an amazing song, i love it to bits xx
freshborn66 3 months ago in playlist freshborn66's favourites
this song got me through a lot of hard times
shamantrainer 3 months ago
Daniel Johnston really speaks to me... I once believed I was the world's holy saviour sent by god after a nervous breakdown. And I too, was obsessed with satan and I thought I saw him once in my psychosis. I'm allright now but his songs remind me of that demented mindset.
fascismanarchy 3 months ago 2
Do yourself a favour, become your own saviour<3
I wont let the sun go down on my grievances
InnerSailor 3 months ago in playlist daniel johnston 3
bob dylan and dead milkmen had a baby... and it sounded like this... amazing!
brijitisequal 3 months ago
his genius is in his simplicity his ability to be and express and connect his vulnerability with ours- not to mention his sense of humour and hope- his musical references to the american rural south/gospel and roots of rock. how can you not love him?
sef4all 3 months ago
this is got damn awful
Decodethemachines 3 months ago
@Decodethemachines You would feel better if you shook off all your hate.
benpoulden1 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Daniel Johnston
i love you daniel!!!!
melinaHermes 3 months ago
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this is a horrible fucking song.
evansrs1 4 months ago
beautiful xxx
1311rachel 4 months ago
the sun went down, robert? and you allowed it!!
freshborn66 4 months ago
HAIL DANIEL JOHNSTON!
Peitzsucks 5 months ago
Wow, why is his voice so high? He sounds 12
JorgensZelda 5 months ago
You'll feel better, if you can shake off all that hate...
Paracelsus23 5 months ago 9
dont let the sun go down xx ever!!! i love you xx always, keep that chin up? dont feel lonley, shake off all the hate, xxxxx r
freshborn66 6 months ago
thank's Daniel Johnstons you're great! my favorite kid is you after then my childrens :)
fabianoftw 6 months ago
my friend dedicated this song to me at a party and played it. rad
rhombusskullvsteal 6 months ago
WOW,, IS BETTER THAN ELTON JOHN!
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yonoestoymuerto 6 months ago
@yonoestoymuerto "better than Elton John" is a major understatement lol. Greetings from Tennessee
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ATPTheMovie 7 months ago
I used to busk Daniel songs on the London underground.One time this little girl came up to me and gave me a pound.Daniel is a truly original songwriter and this is attested to by all the people who have covered his songs.As a sufferer of mental illness myself,I also know what it's like to be on heavy medication that makes playing hard, but I think Daniel should have his meds reviewed...
krayzone1 7 months ago 3
This song is incredible.
j2dizzay 8 months ago
It's funny... I've spent a lifetime learning how to be a 'perfect' guitarist/musician when all I ever had to do (all that time) was to just do it! ...let it all hang out, warts and all!
zenmeister451 8 months ago 18
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genius thought
Gecko73 2 months ago
@zenmeister451 man i've been playing for 25 years and that's one of the most pertinent comments anyone has ever made on playing/singing
silowhore 2 weeks ago
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This song really touches me. Thanks! A sensitive sort is wont to wonder just how many folks we pass by without ever knowing getting to know their true worth...we're all familiar strangers.
zenmeister451 2 weeks ago
Love this song. Love the guy!
zenmeister451 8 months ago
@stratobagster One month later and no criticism here. And it IS really that good.
If you don't like it, that's ok but don't go off on those who find themselves responding at a deep level to this soul in Our world. It's the same as any other Art Form... You either get it or you keep looking for one you do get.
If you see this could you let me or us know what moves you. It might help me to understand better from where you are coming in missing this man's kind of brilliance in a shattered world
jaslinc1 8 months ago
Shimmydisk t-shirt! I'll never forget what that label gave to NYC.
bellydweller 8 months ago
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chrisfilms84 8 months ago
it's like with the brian johnstown massacre and the documentary DIG!, after you watch the doc. you think they're shit and completely idiotic, but when you truly listen you realize they're the best american band of the past 20 years; sort of the same thing with daniel johnston
shambler92 9 months ago
back in time d='1
seavoyagerful 9 months ago
Ok, not to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but am I the only one who thinks this is sophomoric at best? I mean, I know he did this when he was a kid, and i know he's all fucked up, but honestly...is it really that good? Or are the people gushing over this trying to be somehow "superior" to those of us who listen and say...."ehhh.?" Well, I listened and the lyrics are clever, but overall it does not make me misty-eyed or nostalgic or awestruck....In fact, I'm rather nonplussed. Anyone else?
stratobagster 9 months ago
@stratobagster I don't think he's a genius, but I also don't think he's a complete hack. He's somewhere in the middle for me. What it all boils down to, though, is that I like his music, and that's the only thing that really matters.
kulprit1120 9 months ago
@stratobagster If you search that deep in any music you'll never be satisfied haha
adamharrison12 9 months ago
@stratobagster write a song that works as well as this song does.
ryotbryant 9 months ago
@stratobagster
For me it's about the feeling conveyed...music doesn't have to be technically brilliant to actually be brilliant...and I think this is brilliant.
I am a recluse in real life and don't get involved in deep conversations on the internet so I don't see how my love of Daniel johnston could have anything to do with being elitist...and I am sure the way I feel about this is would be similar to many others...as someone else has said, you write something even close to being this good
SuperSquishface 6 months ago
@stratobagster depends who you are and what you've been through
rhombusskullvsteal 6 months ago
simple is better
PangPang21 10 months ago
hes crazy but he can write a damn good song
PangPang21 10 months ago 2
god bless daniel johnston....mtv superstar!
Mr420ways 10 months ago
"Everybody!"
CARDUELIS999 10 months ago
i like his and beck's style,simplistic recording and guitar playing techniques and lyrics that find deep profoundness in nonsense.
WWSuperman 11 months ago
1 in 4 people suffer from a mental illness
netforce0 11 months ago
Daniel's music is truly amazing! Yes, he suffers from mental illness but so do I! lots of people do! the reason I love Daniel's music is because he's a talented songwriter who makes beautiful music!
TheMandolinMan1 1 year ago
So breath taking!!! it was amazing!
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HolyFerdinand 1 year ago 13
@HolyFerdinand Well put! <3 <3 <3
ExistentialGirl 8 months ago
@HolyFerdinand yes yes yes
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WOO! SING IT!
MsLoLoJay 1 year ago
Dont let the sun go down on Daniel Johnston, altough he lacks a lot of "professional polish" what he actually has is much more valuable...........
poddel 1 year ago
I know people will hate me for saying this, but I think it's a pity Daniel can never make something more of his music. There's no technique or style to his playing, there's nothing large about his sound...I know most ppl like it that way, but I always tought it was sad.
Uzzie101 1 year ago
Daniel Johnston's music always makes me laugh... out of admiration.
tis2nwod 1 year ago 4
Daniel Johnston's music always makes me laugh, not in a nasty way but more out of admiration.
tis2nwod 1 year ago
What a genius Daniel Johnston... im glad he's still making his own music...
sasvite 1 year ago 2
Don't let the sun go down on me.
EnclosedSilence 1 year ago
gives me goosebumps..maybe you have to unhinge slightly from conventional reality to tap into some beauty and honesty in these here days we have.
dannyofthededd 1 year ago
Just bought some of his original art! He is an amazing visual artist as well
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Overfertilized the crop, got ahead of his own progress and changed what his story was about. I love his work. Also, grievances does NOT have an i there. I think that sly sneaky sumbitch did it on purpose.
froodley 1 year ago
Overfertilized the crop, got ahead of his own progress and changed what his story was about. I love his work. Also, grievances does NOT have an i there. I think that sly sneaky sumbitch did it on purpose.
froodley 1 year ago
This dude grew up in my town and went to highschool with my pops
Iancwilliamson 1 year ago
a beautifly insane man
realyrealyawsome 1 year ago
@oldbluescott Sure, it might be hard to honestly pick a Daniel Johnston album for your sole album for a desert island, and sometimes his voice can grate, but I think he's, at least, a very, very good songwriter.
And for some reason, I've always wanted Daniel Johnston to cover George Michael's song "Faith" - I'm certain that he would do a cover that would easily best the original.
SonikTar77 1 year ago
@SonikTar77 Fair enough. I don't mean to discourage people from getting involved in music just because they might not be the best by someone else's standards. I like Daniel way better than all the people who make no music.
He might have trouble singing "Faith" unless he slows it down, but he'd do a great cover of "King of Pain."
oldbluescott 1 year ago
@oldbluescott I think the "truly horrible singer" assessment would get few arguments - that is, as long as we're limiting the virtues of singing to being on pitch, having a nice timbre, tone, not having a quivering and cracking voice (like an adolescent boy). But I think that the simplicity and unpretentious honesty that so few adults are able to achieve is what makes Johnston's poor - technical - singing ability so easy to overlook, so easy to forgive and forget.
SonikTar77 1 year ago
@SonikTar77 how dare you say hes a bad singer hes wonderful
realyrealyawsome 1 year ago
What kind of instrument is he playing exactly?
Zepster77 1 year ago
daniel johnston, the flat duo jets and jandek the best hidden gems in music
TheCandidemusic 1 year ago
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pezfugo3 1 year ago
holy shit this is great
jashuwah 1 year ago
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raphaelkiddmusic 1 year ago
beautiful song!!
jawdrop1 1 year ago
....its true
llbuono 1 year ago
Sounds like Jack White was heavily influenced by Johnston's singing.
mellowtonen 1 year ago 3
This man is amazing. This isn't my favourite song of his, but it's still great. You can't teach someone musical genius, this guy has something special. You can hear it.
wormbaby666 1 year ago 2
This man is such an inspiration. All those so-called "singer-songwriters" have something to learn from him
JustOneMeatPuppet 1 year ago 2
this sounds like the great Bob Dylan's early recordings in the early 60's
i think both of them
its a shame that a lot of people don't get this two amazing artists
not the best voices in the world but very intense and expresive
well written lyrics
simple guitar/piano playing
sorry for my english i'm mexican
LADYDEACON 1 year ago 15
@LADYDEACON sorry, I agree both amazing musicians and song writers, but did you just say Dylan wasn't really well known?
Must say I love both Dylans and Daniel Johnstons honesty
DeathCabForJoey 1 year ago 2
@LADYDEACON lol you did better than me and good point
llbuono 1 year ago
@LADYDEACON
me too associate Johnston with an early Dylan. i think daniel is perhaps the only one who can rivel dylan in terms of turn of phrase, and poetic structure of song. if someone said who do i think are the most talented songwriters alive today, i'd say Dylan and Daniel Johnston.
Greenfish654 1 year ago
@LADYDEACON Your English is fine. Don't worry we understand :D
Death3yDope 4 months ago
@LADYDEACON Yo igual soy Mexicano y me gusta Daniel Johnston :D!!
LvisTn 4 months ago
@johnny2366 I know! And I'm sure everyone else is just as impressed as I am! :)
ArtieTheStrongestMan 1 year ago
@ArtieTheStrongestMan hahaha...you see?...the guy who bitched about arguing on youtube less than 1 day ago...is arguing on youtube....hahaha...you're one of those who believes everyone has a right to their opinion...as long as they agree with you...haha...go away kid...you're boring me
johnny2366 1 year ago 18
@johnny2366 shut up johnny you little bitch, ur a pussy and i hate you bitch
thepreacher69696 1 year ago
@johnny2366 Ouch. Outwitted! Oh johnny you never change! Love ya! Xoxoxo -mom
ArtieTheStrongestMan 1 year ago
@ArtieTheStrongestMan haha..isnt a matter of outwitting ...I simply pointed out the obvious hypocrisy you displayed....and continue to display for that matter....pal
johnny2366 1 year ago 4
@johnny2366 lol. Check websters on your definitions of argue and hypocrisy there. Good luck with that awesome point of view of yours, pal.
ArtieTheStrongestMan 1 year ago
@ArtieTheStrongestMan ...thanks for the wonderful advice...but all I need to do is look to your post for examples of both...there pal
johnny2366 1 year ago 3
@johnny2366 Well, it's really sad that I just came back to watch this video because of how much I enjoy the song, and can't find a decent recording of it to buy.... only to find that people like you actually take the time ARGUE over youtube comments about a fucking song for MONTHS. MONTHS! Maybe you should concentrate on that impressive "career" of yours and stop being such a miserable old curmudgeon.
ArtieTheStrongestMan 1 year ago
@ArtieTheStrongestMan yeah yeah...look at the hypocrite...talking about people arguing on youtube...while arguing on youtube..haha....go away douche bag....if you'll notice that post was made by me long ago and I hadnt come back to this freak shows page since....until you decided to get on the soapbox and preach about shit you're doing yourself
johnny2366 1 year ago
1:00 " in the dark" sounds so genuine..
Breaks my little heart.
PersistenceMusic 1 year ago
I love how the same people come on his video and preach about how he isn't a genius and isn't worth their time. If he wasn't... you wouldn't bother... Go away.
xGoodleShoesx 1 year ago
To all of the people fighting in this thread: just listen to the music. If you don't like it listen to something that you do enjoy. There is absolutely no point in arguing about whether or not an artist is worthy of critical acclaim and/or respect.
danno698299 1 year ago
people are so cool.
TheMrLahey 1 year ago 2
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TheMrLahey 1 year ago
@TheMrLahey hey everyone...look at the hypocrite...putting his 2 cents in..while complaining about everyone else doing it...
johnny2366 1 year ago
Not Top 10 charts? Regardless. A beautifull brave, honest, and timeless song full of heart. Awsome
ROBJCB 1 year ago
alright my man, i have heard enough. i found out about him when my brother show'd me him songs. i looked up his lyrics and were blown away, thats why i love him. not because i feel bad for him, because i relate to him, and i am blown away by his music. so shut the fuck up. you have no idea why i like him, you think you know him, now you think you know me? you don't know shit except what you think. dont comment back please, or else you will just look desperate.
yukonbros 1 year ago
@yukonbros right...as opposed to you appearing regal....you're the hypocrite who talked shit about it wonder boy....there was no gun to your head demanding you reply to me was there?....or is the rule here that your opinion is to be posted ..and everyone who disagrees with you should be quiet?...what you have had enough of...or why your taste is so poor that this is considered by you as the work of a genius..or how you found out about him I couldnt care less about...so go away
johnny2366 1 year ago
@johnny2366 now your really sounding desperate, you posted your opinion on this video in the first place so dont go talking shit to me about that. just quit now man.
yukonbros 1 year ago
Can't you guys just agree that it's a matter of personal preference, and there is no way to unanimously determine that a "musician" or "artist" is good? It's just sound. Some appreciate certain sounds, and others don't.
allofourhearts 1 year ago
@johnny2366 do you know him personally? are you friends with him? I doubt it. you have heard his music through your ears, and you have seen a movie about him with your eyes and thats it. you don't know anything about him. you think you understand who he is? you say you know all about him? you dont know shit my man. you can't know who somone is by fucking watching a movie about him, and listening to his music. don't pretend you have all the answere, you self-centered, insecure dumb ass
yukonbros 1 year ago
@johnny2366 THATS FUNNY. WHO WOULD YOU CONSIDER A GREAT SONGWRITER?
mrmrscosanostra 1 year ago
@johnny2366 dude, your hilarious. did you ever think that maybe he is not mispronouncing words, hes just making up his own. hes creating something, doing it his own way, like an artist. you should listen to his song the story of an artist, who knows maybe you'll learn something. so take your uptight ass somewhere else and stop acting like you have all the answers and know who is a genius and who's not.
yukonbros 1 year ago
@johnny2366 maybe if you actually listened this song before going around and pissing people off, than you might actually understand what I said. You didn't even listen to the song man, so don't act like you think you know what your talking about, dumb ass
yukonbros 1 year ago
@yukonbros actually, dumb ass...I have listened to it...its little more than a whack job hack who cant play....plain and simple...dumb ass
johnny2366 1 year ago
@johnny2366 if you listened to it, you would of understood what i meant earlier, don't be an idiot
yukonbros 1 year ago
maybe if you actually listened this song before going around and pissing people off, than you might actually understand what I said. You didn't even listen to the song man, so don't act like you think you know what your talking about. and please could grow a penis...
yukonbros 1 year ago
@johnny2366 why don't you do yourself a favor and become your own savior, and maybe grow a penis while your at it...
yukonbros 1 year ago
@johnny2366 post your music on the internet..then we can compare and see how pointless you are/in comparison of dj.
mrmrscosanostra 1 year ago
@Johnny????, u must be the most obnoxious basterd ever!! It's not the best song Ever but it's a pretty good song. This is art, he's speaking how he feels, Art is an expression!! Not whether u can play an instrument good or have the best voice!! That's all commercial steriotypes and that shows how smart
VryDeranged 1 year ago
@johnny2366 You just aren't able to get past the poor vocals and weak guitar playing to realize that he wrote a great song. If someone else performed it you would be blown away. I've played guitar for 9 years so I can tell you first hand there's a lot more to songwriting than having good musicianship... Tons of the biggest artists of all time aren't very good at their instruments... if you want to hear some good musicianship go listen to yo yo ma.
McElphatrick 1 year ago
Look, there's definitely something about him that's just off but man if you really listen to what he's doing... there's genius in it.
McElphatrick 1 year ago
Drop your discretion,we're all the same!
BOONER313 1 year ago
Listen to what he's saying- get rid of yur hate before it consumes you- id say he's right on- danny just prefers to be natural- natural beauty folks, natural beauty- beauty, genuies or whatever the hell you wanna call it - cannot be taught- its complete humanity- stoparguing over his mental state and listen to what he's telling you- get rid of your hate
BOONER313 1 year ago
@johnny2366 Every fool with a guitar has the oppurtunity to try, and those with gifts, those with talents get heard. There are a lot of musicians with something wonderful to present who go largely unheard and you do have a point that his disability helped him to reach more ears but it didn't increase the beauty of his music. If his music was awful and all other factors were the same I would not be here talking with you about the artist merit of his music.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 When I'm listening to and enjoying his music it's not like in my mind im thinking "He's nuts this is so great how nuts he is!" I like it because I think it's wonderful music. If someone gave me these exact same songs without first telling me anything whatsoever about who he is or what has happeend in his life I would enjoy it just as much. The point I'm trying to make is that no "any fool with a guitar" obviously can't make music like this.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 Also the whole thing of me "disregarding real musicians", i may have been unclear. I enjoy a lot of music that is difficult on a technical level, And i applaud anyone that invest the time to learn the intricacies of an insturment. Technical talent isn't whole disregardable, it is to be praised in it's place, my point was that it is not a neccesity in every peice of music.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 There is a concrete definition of what music is. I don't think I defined it. I don't think people should go by my opinion of what is "good music" and what isn't. But the point is there IS a definition to what music is. For you to just flippantly disregard things you don't enjoy as "garbage" and artists you don't like as "hacks" is juvenile and ignorant.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 Now I understand that it isn't actually that you dislike him as much as you just have an idiotic and weak concept of what music is. I'm fine with you not liking it. I'm not fine with you disregarding it as noise. Whether or not something is music isn't defined by learned skill or "do i like this?" I hope you learned something here today.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 Your definition of what makes someone a musician is misinformed and ignorant. Technical talent means nothing. There are millions of people out there who can play complex guitar solos but only a small handful that have ANYONE that actually want to listen to them. Music is not about "LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!" it's about beauty, it's about using the tools you have at hand to create something that touches another human being. So shut the fuck up.
kerealciller 1 year ago
@johnny2366 You can say "its three chords anyone can do it" all day long but thats kind of the point. You have the access to the same chords so let's see you write one song anywhere nearly as profound, intellegent and moving as his worst. Your a shallow fucking idiot, shut the fuck up.
kerealciller 1 year ago
im a a fifteen year old singer, and im just looking to be heard, if you would to actually take the time to listen to the song on my channel and comment, i would really appreciate it.
yukonbros 1 year ago
@yukonbros piss off, you are everywhere..we get it.
mrmrscosanostra 1 year ago
the notion that johnston is being lauded solely because of his mental illness is laughable. anyone who appreciates folk music realizes the genius of his work. he is a visionary and a creative giant. whether he could have been so prolific without his illness is, to me, a much more interesting question. i pity those who would trivialize his career. listen, just listen to his music. disregard the documentary. just listen.
colljonathan 1 year ago 84
He's awesome. They are real pro songs in disguise. If he was young and hot he would be a star.
tbgx1 1 year ago
@colljonathan Well said friend, this guy has great talent and the doc definitely shows that in some way, his drawings and music, I wont say genius cause it is used at nauseaum infinitum but he is certainly talented and anyone who denies that probably has never written a song in their life.
13thfloor18 1 year ago
@colljonathan why I really like the documentary
jcgamer107 1 year ago
@colljonathan I agree with you...I watched the documentary first and didn't really get the appeal. Then I went ahead and listened to the music. Every last tape. I was blown away, haven't felt like that since the first time i listened to Dylan. His music really makes sense to me.
dougiedoors 1 year ago
@colljonathan bravo!
ezus4giveSdaLostDont 1 year ago
@colljonathan
he does have the whole 'wesley willis' appeal. which is a dual edged sword. it is the only reason i ever noticed him but once i looked at a couple videos i found some songs that werent him as of recent where he is all shakey voice and super overweight and deranged looking.. but after hearing some actual recordings and earlier recordings too i was blown away.
excellent and emotional writing, melody, and voice at times when he was younger.
egoomega 1 year ago
@colljonathan THANK YOUU!!!
popgunparadise 1 year ago
@colljonathan Disregard the doc? Seperate the artist from the art sure, but dont disregard a great documentary.
toweronepower 9 months ago
@johnny2366 not always true, i loved him before i found out he was mentally unstable. dont matter to some folks.
mustbejames1 1 year ago
Danny J. What more can I say?
ryotbryant 1 year ago
Lick my ass, shit stain.
BrandNameChapstick 1 year ago
COMPLETELY TRUE MUSIC
MrTurningPointz 1 year ago
@johnny2366
Well alright, it probably was. But my point was no one really knew about it, except the people really close to him. He didn't rise up in the music scene as a mentally disabled folk singer, he rose up in the music scene as a folk singer.
bigmac364 1 year ago
@johnny2366
Daniel Johnston hit it big with the folkies in Austin Texas BEFORE his schizophrenia manifested itself, and anyone knew he had mental problems.
bigmac364 1 year ago
Johnny2366 is having some self esteem issues. :)
johannesmiller 1 year ago
the other day this doc. was on, I saw an extremely disturbed individual..a tragic story I admit..but an artist?..hardly..that word is tossed around much too quick these days....5 year olds play and sing better than this...again,.very sad..but that doesnt make him a rock star..people need to listen to whats in front of them rather than basing their opinion on what curt cobain or other stars tell them is " art" ..this is little more than an unstable, developmentally disabled man with a guitar
johnny2366 1 year ago
hah, you are nothing more than an asshole. while his voice is not the textbook definition of beautiful, his lyrics are incredible and inspiring. you're entitled to your opinion, but perhaps insulting disabled geniuses is stooping a tad too low. you my friend, are pathetic.
IWishIWasAFooFighter 1 year ago
@johnny2366 why not listen to the lyrics, all of the songs he plays.
i cant stand most nowaday singers, their music doesn't click but with his its just so pure simple and so good!!
gabey123 1 year ago
johnny i too watched this for the first time the other day too. it was on the sundance channel.
he is quite disturbed, but i have found that his music; his lyrics especially are so simple and heartfelt i just couldn't ignore it
i suppose one could say that "artist" is a bit overused at times, but i see this man as an artists because what he has written and evoked has stirred emotion in me.
after all, art IS a subjective experience, is it not?
mrsemd76 1 year ago
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johnny i too watched this for the first time the other day too. it was on the sundance channel.
he is quite disturbed, but i have found that his music; his lyrics especially are so simple and heartfelt i just couldn't ignore it
i suppose one could say that "artist" is a bit overused at times, but i see this man as an artists because what he has written and evoked has stirred emotion in me.
after all, art IS a subjective experience, is it not?
mrsemd76 1 year ago
Nah, man. You're a developmentally disabled douche with a keyboard.
BrandNameChapstick 1 year ago
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Nah, man. You're a developmentally disabled douche with a keyboard.
BrandNameChapstick 1 year ago
i love how hes pointing at you in the pic...love this guy..just discovered him today....saw his documentary..peace..
whaley798 1 year ago
he kinda sounds like billy corgan or the flaming lips. he probably wouldve been big if he wouldve gotten a good band to back him up. i think that pretty much anyone that sings from the heart doesnt need a good voice to touch people. there are many singers outhere that i consider inferior and yet theyre huge, and there are others that are good singers but dont sing from the heart. but this guy is just as good as kurt cobain in my opinion. vocals arent that far off neither.
JudahIscariot 1 year ago
i'm new to this strange land ..I am welcoming myself into Daniel world!
I like this place..He's captivating.
kristlkrost 1 year ago
See the film----if you have not.
aitch3 1 year ago
THat's no way to look at life Charlie Boy- Who gives a fuck- Go take a dump.
BOONER313 1 year ago
Did anyone tell Daniel he's pronouncing 'grievances' wrong? He say's 'gree-vee-ence'.
charlespeterwatson 1 year ago
From a technical standpoint this song really has everything, verse, catchy chorus, bridge, and a pseudo reggae outro. Gotta love it
itizime 1 year ago
dont forget to forgive and forget... = PERFECT LYRICS
nnytom 1 year ago
so he wrote all of his famous albums before he got a record label and became famous?
RageOfTheKage 1 year ago
Love him.! Love the very unpolished, raw, amateur sound
aitch3 2 years ago
@aitch3 -i find that the best singers usually sound unpolished, raw and amateur
JudahIscariot 1 year ago
@JudahIscariot absolutely!
aitch3 1 year ago
Daniel is a way cool dude
smazzocity 2 years ago 2
do yourself a favor! become your own savior!
skrunkhyphy602 2 years ago 2
HI ! HOW ARE YOU ...
Harry83CANE 2 years ago 18
@coner - are userious how could u like one and not the other...u must be soime sortof dylan fanatic...ur lame.
trainservice 2 years ago
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Ok I'm going to go against the grain here. I just don't understand the appeal of this guy. Don't get me wrong I have a great respect for songwriters, (Townes Van Zandt is the best ever in my opinion). But this? I just don't understand the appeal at all. It sounds like a retarded 8th grader banging away on a play toy and squealing some bullshit lyrics. Seriously people if any Joe off the street put this on youtube, everyone would think it sucks. But because this dude was insane its "brilliant"?
coner64 2 years ago
squealing some bullshit lyrics? have you even listened to the song?
i guess you dont like Bob Dylan, either
knoxrox167 2 years ago
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No I love Bob Dylan actually. He is a true genius singer/songwriter. And yes I have listened to the lyrics. Sounds to me like a second place winner in a fourth grade poetry contest. Seriously. "Sometimes you might wanna give up but keep that chin up?" Whoa. . . really mind blowing stuff. How could anyone think of such beautiful imagery? This song and this artist are dirt. Sorry just my opinion and everyone is entitled to theirs.
coner64 2 years ago