My favourite cover of this song, for sure. Still love the original the most though, no one has the same honesty and authenticity in their voice as Daniel Johnston.
Why does it really matter which one is "better"? They are both are tremendous talents. One wrote It. The other is covering it. I don't think Jeff tweedy was like "oh hey guys. we could cover this song and do it WAY better than Daniel Johnston". They wanted to cover it so they did. So if you want to listen to it... listen to it. If not, the X button is on the top right corner(or left)
Johnston is a brilliant, childlike songwriting talent, but there's nothing fun about listening to a hulking manchild with a voice like an eight year-old boy singing folk songs. The versions by Beck and Wilco are stunning; bluntly, Johnston's is torturous. I love quirky performers as a rule, but Johnston is the only one I can think of who requires other artists to find the gold buried in the deep mines of his talent.
@harrypalms1112 i used to think the same. you gotta give a try to the album "The late great Daniel Jhonston". it has a really nice collection of songs!
all that matters in a cover is if the artist that is covering the song puts as much heart into the song as daniel did. wilco does a great job, and so does beck. they both put their hearts into the song because they know how great of a song it truly is.
putting that heavy backbeat and harmonica just makes them sound like a thousand other bar bands. either have the guts to sing it with just one acoustic guitar and one voice or leave it the hell alone
the best version out there is the live version with just dan singing in a red coat with some pros backing him...that or the one with him in a batman shirt!
Much respect to Wilco. I love Wilco and I'm glad they're having fun playing one of the best songs ever. Daniel Johnston is best songwriter ever. Ever.
Daniel Johnston, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley...their music was all beautiful. but i think their music was meant to be played by everyone. for the really elaborate stuff like Pink Floyd or The Beatles, that's another story.
you might say Dan's is your favorite, but it's all subjective at that point. as long as his original message is kept in the song i think every version is beautiful.
Excellent cover!! Like all good covers it doesn't seek to best the original. This one really stands on its own. As good as the original by Daniel Johnston.
This cover is the best I've heard. There is more emotion and feeling in this version than in Beck's, which I think makes it truer to Daniel's original.
i wish jeff would comment on Sparklehorse's passing. jeff's voice is like balm to the wound that Mark's death has created in my little world. i just learned of daniel johnston via Sparklehorse tributes. thank you daniel for the hope and simplicity of this tune. i wish Mark could have coped with his demons the way Jeff apparently has! RIP Sparklehorse and Live Strong, Jeff Tweedy!
YES! His music it´s so simple that everyone can make a plus version and it´s super OK. Like this one. Because the music of Daniel it´s sort kind of live thing. I think, but I am drinking a lot of Coffee too. :)
DJ earned a much better following, This song isn't terrible it just does him no justice. Look up sparklehorse's go and you'll see what I'm trying to say.
I think it is an ok version, but the original is far better...However, wilco is a great band...I bought my first cd when I was 15, and 14 years later, i still love them :)
My favourite cover of this song, for sure. Still love the original the most though, no one has the same honesty and authenticity in their voice as Daniel Johnston.
joshuaWEC 4 hours ago
This cover of Daniel Johnston's song is ubelievable good. Doesn't hurt that I like Wilco too!
fongfoefum 2 weeks ago
love this! was pointed this way by eyeearbrain.webs.com
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CagedLibertyTV 3 months ago
Great version. Does Daniel Johnston justice.
annstover 4 months ago
i dont like this dildo....ehm i mean wilco....
PuddleOfShitInMyFace 4 months ago
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smckie56 4 months ago
Long live Daniel J!!! OK! version..
ddddanmark 4 months ago
where can you get this song from?
RobbieHume 4 months ago
Why does it really matter which one is "better"? They are both are tremendous talents. One wrote It. The other is covering it. I don't think Jeff tweedy was like "oh hey guys. we could cover this song and do it WAY better than Daniel Johnston". They wanted to cover it so they did. So if you want to listen to it... listen to it. If not, the X button is on the top right corner(or left)
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muzicsalesman 6 months ago
Johnston is a brilliant, childlike songwriting talent, but there's nothing fun about listening to a hulking manchild with a voice like an eight year-old boy singing folk songs. The versions by Beck and Wilco are stunning; bluntly, Johnston's is torturous. I love quirky performers as a rule, but Johnston is the only one I can think of who requires other artists to find the gold buried in the deep mines of his talent.
randomartist01 6 months ago
young gay satan 1967
silentrocker33 7 months ago
DANIEL JOHNSTON nuff said.
BobRyderMusic 7 months ago
This does not sound like Wilco.
catchrick 7 months ago
That crazy guy.
banjotune22 8 months ago
I like Wilco...but not really this song over the original
CourtyardPigeon 8 months ago
Who the fuck is WILCO?? ----------->better cover in Tigerman.
MrMelodynelson 8 months ago
@MrMelodynelson who the fuck is tigerman?
pauisnow 8 months ago
@MrMelodynelson Moron kiddie.
chefcynful 5 months ago
@chefcynful im not your father..
MrMelodynelson 5 months ago
@tom91775 Danil Johnston is a great songwriter but a terrible singer, he's made for writing songs for people with better vocals.
GodwinCarpenter 8 months ago
@tom91775
its sucks you named yourself Harry Palms
jlwade1979 8 months ago
great cover, much better than beck's cover i think
Rojacasm 9 months ago
@tom91775 Shorter on soul? That seems like a crazy thing to know about two different people that I assume you don't even know.
tycer18 9 months ago
wow nice video... takes me to a different place
AtarasBlog 11 months ago
Just watched the documentary gotta say 90% of the music was unlistenable, at least to my ears. Interesting story though. Also his art is pretty cool.
harrypalms1112 11 months ago
@harrypalms1112 i used to think the same. you gotta give a try to the album "The late great Daniel Jhonston". it has a really nice collection of songs!
MrAdbekunkus 10 months ago
all that matters in a cover is if the artist that is covering the song puts as much heart into the song as daniel did. wilco does a great job, and so does beck. they both put their hearts into the song because they know how great of a song it truly is.
oly99923 1 year ago
I like this version; no reason for people to argue over whose version is better. It's a classic song and it's done beautifully here
InuvikPhil 1 year ago 2
DANIEL!!!!!
LtParker747 1 year ago 2
Man.... this song was written for wilco to cover.
Perfect for them.
I still love johnstons version too though.
dickbradleyg 1 year ago 4
unreal tune,, matt goods version is pretty sweet too...
jaybowcott 1 year ago 2
putting that heavy backbeat and harmonica just makes them sound like a thousand other bar bands. either have the guts to sing it with just one acoustic guitar and one voice or leave it the hell alone
ajdicks 1 year ago
@ajdicks so very true..fake country..fake rock..just nothing there. To their credit they meant well, but yeah, leave it alone!
waypointman 11 months ago
nyce.
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monicagdfetre 1 year ago
the best version out there is the live version with just dan singing in a red coat with some pros backing him...that or the one with him in a batman shirt!
dfournet42 1 year ago
the best version out there is live with dan just singing and wearing a red coat and some pros backing him
dfournet42 1 year ago
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misomercy 1 year ago
awfull version
lazoking 1 year ago
daniel songs ares SO good that can STAND any possible version
foxhoundsix 1 year ago
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this version sucks fat dick
swishersNoptimos 1 year ago
This version just sounds a bit stale, pedestrian pace of music. Not to my liking at all.
educate1self 1 year ago
holy shit, who care's who's version is the best? i think Daniel Johnston's masterpieces were made to be played by everyone
knoxrox167 1 year ago 24
Daniel Johnston's is the best version.
lundehund44 1 year ago
jeff/wilco do a stunning job on this. <3
hazelbobcat 1 year ago
I really like beck's version. This one is good too.
weiselSpeed 1 year ago
Viva Dan Johnston !!! ;D
0174955k5 1 year ago
I love daniel johnstons the most :) But I listen to this because it goes for longer. Youtube doesn't have repeat
TheBecauseimboredatm 1 year ago
"True love is searching too, how can it recognize you, unless you step out into the light..."
A CLASSIC Daniel Johnston cover ッ
craigmacnaughton 1 year ago
Is this a b-dside? Where was this relased?
oldblackdawning 1 year ago
Much respect to Wilco. I love Wilco and I'm glad they're having fun playing one of the best songs ever. Daniel Johnston is best songwriter ever. Ever.
jumpkenny 1 year ago
WILCO nailed this. I love Daniel's sparse desperation, but hearing it done with proper recording and accompaniment is sooo nice...
deweypug 1 year ago
@deweypug what does "proper recording" mean? the original version sounds great
winstonbarbe 1 year ago
This song makes me happier.
rblodget 1 year ago
Daniel Johnston, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley...their music was all beautiful. but i think their music was meant to be played by everyone. for the really elaborate stuff like Pink Floyd or The Beatles, that's another story.
you might say Dan's is your favorite, but it's all subjective at that point. as long as his original message is kept in the song i think every version is beautiful.
knoxrox167 1 year ago 3
I actually like Daniel's voice a lot more than this guy's.
jcgamer107 1 year ago
@jcgamer107 For the record, "this guy" is Jeff Tweedy.
DravenX53 1 year ago
great video ... simply wonderful!
jogahoo 1 year ago 3
I'm still sticking with Spiritualized (J.Spacema) acoustic version after Daniel's, the wintercase video is on here.
This is a close 3rd tho, Wilo are quality.
SpizmaN3 1 year ago
good sound
20080104uma 1 year ago
Excellent cover!! Like all good covers it doesn't seek to best the original. This one really stands on its own. As good as the original by Daniel Johnston.
gabeorion 1 year ago
This cover is the best I've heard. There is more emotion and feeling in this version than in Beck's, which I think makes it truer to Daniel's original.
SilenceBroken23 1 year ago
A great cover.
totallyremiss 1 year ago
nice song...video too
CowboyMidnight 1 year ago
i wish jeff would comment on Sparklehorse's passing. jeff's voice is like balm to the wound that Mark's death has created in my little world. i just learned of daniel johnston via Sparklehorse tributes. thank you daniel for the hope and simplicity of this tune. i wish Mark could have coped with his demons the way Jeff apparently has! RIP Sparklehorse and Live Strong, Jeff Tweedy!
eyzovblu 2 years ago 2
you just said all the right things.
MicrophoneFarmer 2 years ago
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eyzovblu 2 years ago
DAMMIT jeff. stop astounding me with your fantastic music.
same to you, daniel.
MicrophoneFarmer 2 years ago
as much as i dislike wilco, I still think this was better than beck's cover, sorry.
jdfrazier2005 2 years ago
You dislike wilco? whats wrong with you? thats just foolish.
JIPALIG 1 year ago 12
this is a great cover man
ellieweed 2 years ago
i like johnstons original waaaaay better - also, the beck cover is much better...
Heimarbeit666 2 years ago
are you crazier than daniel johnston???? the beck cover is shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
love5537 2 years ago
Beautiful music and images.
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michaelplaying 2 years ago
Yes I loved this song -great lyrics.
1rhisiart1 2 years ago
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1rhisiart1 2 years ago
makes me cry
20080104uma 2 years ago
i think Daniel Johnston's music was meant to be played by everyone
knoxrox167 2 years ago
YES! His music it´s so simple that everyone can make a plus version and it´s super OK. Like this one. Because the music of Daniel it´s sort kind of live thing. I think, but I am drinking a lot of Coffee too. :)
racpembertondual 2 years ago
Best version I've heard.
Its hard to compete with the emotion of DJs, but Wilco are brilliant musicians, great arrangers, sensitive instrumentalists.
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tottenhamjake 2 years ago
Well, it's different... but hey, it sounds like Wilco! As it probably should..
flowerpot4268 2 years ago
I thought this version was way better than the original and Beck's cover.
tmonte90 2 years ago
DJ earned a much better following, This song isn't terrible it just does him no justice. Look up sparklehorse's go and you'll see what I'm trying to say.
ProspectHummerr 2 years ago
I have never heard of Wilco whoever they may be - but this version of an incredible song is awful.
Lentil70 2 years ago
I think it is an ok version, but the original is far better...However, wilco is a great band...I bought my first cd when I was 15, and 14 years later, i still love them :)
prebenh 2 years ago
i couldn't disagree with more.
mcboltron 2 years ago
I am pissed off with myself. It was a stupid drunken comment. This isn't so bad. Apologies from a drunken depressive twat x
Lentil70 2 years ago 5
@Lentil70 HEY! Listen to "Impossible Germany" and come back and say that again!
Lafayettebluesman 2 years ago
the drums do ruin it. I would love to hear them cover it again with Glenn on the drums. He makes everything better.
Stcornia 2 years ago
they do have what i consider to be a better version of this song.
mcklhs 2 years ago
great song... and I love Wilco, but Daniel Johnston desreves ALL the credit.
MiniXrider 2 years ago 96
@MiniXrider i do how every find this a lil creepy
seth2386 1 year ago
i love wilco but it just doesnt fit
bluelicious1 2 years ago
drums ruin everything
billheartyface 2 years ago
thats the gayest video ive seen
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clauditou 2 years ago
if by "shit" you mean "pretty good" -- I agree.
OswaldvonWolkenstein 2 years ago 5
@OswaldvonWolkenstein
...and he does!
Beck436 2 years ago
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Shit version...
thenameofthismanis 2 years ago
I agree
DrakeAran 2 years ago
where can i find a physical copy of this? a tribute album maybe?
abaseraserhead 2 years ago
Ah, Daniel Johnston, what a great mind.
Wilco did a great job covering this song. Makes me cry.
ayako98 2 years ago
Wilco is the best, but no one's version will be better than Sonic Boom's Spectrum...
rsouza01 2 years ago
no ones version will be better than dans. lies lies lies.
goshox21 2 years ago 44
alot of these people aren't trying to top daniel there trying to give him recognition that he deserves as in the discovered covered album per se.
a041191 2 years ago 5
Or there trying to steal his thunder by sounding better. Wilco is OK, but nothing will ever top daniel.
klausekilgore 2 years ago
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mjbarry03 3 years ago
not Jeff Beck. Just Beck-- different person.
majickproductions123 3 years ago 3
Love the added harmonicas; not a big fan of the drums though.
ModestMousekateer 3 years ago
i think the drums are just mixed a bit to loud
a1upinthestuff 2 years ago 2
Im thinking about you Pipe
Lauritainc 3 years ago
favorite rendition! well, a close second to danny's because it's his words after all.
gregger1982 3 years ago