(Taken from the Munster Records box set sleeve notes) SONGS OF PAIN (From Wikipedia: source chosen as an example of the type of information on Daniel Johnston that is readily available) Songs Of Pain was recorded in 1980 and 1981, and handed out to friends by Johnston. It was rereleased on cassette by Stress Records in […]
(Excerpt from Daniel Johnston interview, 2010) What made you want to move away from West Virginia? “Well, I got into some trouble with the law. They told us we couldn’t stay in West Virginia so we had to move so we came down to Texas.” And why did you choose Texas? “Well because all my […]
Daniel Johnston had the biggest heart in indie rock – and magical songs (The Guardian, 2019) In person, Daniel Johnston was charming, infuriating, enthusiastic and needy by turns. I have sat at tables with him where he would say nothing, head lolling forward. He had issues with performing – the first time he headlined at […]
The Return Of Casper (2003) Daniel JohnstonJongleurs, London E3 The crowd sits and waits, 500 strong. Daniel looks happy tonight. He’s been chugging back the beer by the pitcher. His dad is here, and some friends. He sits by the stage’s side, oblivious to the growing chatter and expectation in this cold, chair-filled club. There’s […]
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