Daniel Johnston: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 

To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable. - Ludwig van Beethoven

I am japanese He is genius He is important to me Influenced a lot rest in peace

"Flat tire down memory lane" has to be one of the greatest lyrics ever written down on paper.

Let this be a reminder to those of the American Idol mindset. A true artist is one whom gives all their soul to expressing it. This man did this unconditionally

I knew him when he was a teenager. We were great friends. He always was a wonderful person. We all admired him and loved him. I used to look at his art in amazement. He would play all his early songs on his piano in the basement. I still have a tape he made for me 35 years ago.

I hope true love found you in the end May your beautiful soul rest in peace Daniel Johnston 01.22.1961 - 09.10.2019

I love how supportive the guitarist is. He quietly sings to help Daniel stay with the rhythm.

This is highest audio quality Daniel Johnston I’ve ever heard

Guy off camera: "Daniel, want to introduce your friend?" Daniel: "This is my fiend." Lol

I think one thing that's so lovable about Daniel is that he's showing this pure concept: that you can be broken and imperfect but still bring your gifts and real feelings to the world unafraid and it's beautiful. It's something we can all connect with, and seeing him be imperfect but unashamed and giving it 100% is something that hits deep. In this age where people only share the side of them that's perfect, and wanting to hide what actually makes us unique, this guy's a saint.

Literally not 30 min ago i had no knowledge of this man or his art and music. and 30 minutes later i need a cigarette, a coke, and a good cry.

"Flat tyre down memory lane..." What a lyric. RIP.

I remember watching a documentary of him shortly after I dropped out of middle school. I wasn't diagnosed with autism until I was 19. As a teenager, Daniel's music resonated with me like nothing else could.

When artists make honest music you can really tell what they're like, and this right here, it's one broken soul, fearless, showing his true self to the world. I love him for it.

When Daniel passes everyone's gonna realize his art

he couldnt harmonize, he sang out of time and tune, but he had the beautiful ability of transmitting his raw feelings. He was honest and could get under your skin. Thats all i need. A true artist

True Love Will Find You in the End is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

it's a sad day today...

Kinda sad but touching to see Daniel getting old and injured by medication and age. He was one of the most lovely humans all around the world.

Friend McFriend seems like a good friend.

I say this without irony, Daniel is on the level with Lou Reed or Leonard Cohen in my book. Excellent recording.

Correct Set List: 0:00 - Mean Girls Give Pleasure 1:55 - Sense of Humor 6:50 - American Dream 9:50 - True Love Will Find You in the End

It sucks to know artists like these once they have passed. Wish I knew about him earlier Rest in peace Mr. Johnston

“You may be afraid in the comfort of your own home.” RIP Daniel 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

daniel fighting his demons..... this guy has been through it all. a broken heart. a demonic soul. dying before you are dead... a True poet. Daniel Johnston.

If he hits the notes and delivers an affecting emotion, he's a good singer. There is no other criteria other than this.

I met Daniel in 1984 via his friends The Rhythm Rats in Austin, Texas. Daniel came to my studio and I asked if I could shoot his portrait. He said yes and then he gave me two cassettes tapes. I asked him to bring his guitar with him. He showed up wearing just blue jeans and a white T-shirt The portrait came out beautiful. Sorry to see hi. Leave. My gal and I went to see him in Toronto. We hung out for half a day and later enjoyed his concert at The Mod Club. I’ll miss Daniel greatly. RIP. And to his brother Dick thank you for dedicating your life to your brother’s well-being.

Daniel Johnston died today and I miss him already. RIP Daniel and keep singing in heaven.

When he asked for some water I wanted wanted to scream “FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GET THIS MAN SOME WATER!!!!!!”

I have an autistic child, so to see this man succeed is special to us. Always loved his music.

here's a milestone of NPR music probably

He gets under your skin in the best of ways. He's probably more alive than a lot of us.

Just discovering this guy and am floored by his writing wow

I just cleaned up dead flowers and broken candles at his memorial at the frog mural in Austin

Ugh true love will find you at the end. It’s so beautiful. “Don’t be sad , I know you will” crushes me every time

When I heard this guy I imagined him as a cool, folksy-looking twenty-something. I think that says something about image and the way we perceive musicians. Long live Daniel Johnston!

I have manic depression and Daniel Johnston's lyrics make me cry those good bittersweet, cathartic tears. Hope true love finds you in the end Dan x

RIP Daniel. You were a true artist, through and through.

"here's a very special christmas wish for y'all: may true love find you in the end" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I discovered Daniel today obviously due to his unfortunate passing I listened to his music and all I have to say is i have never cried to a song on my very first play. Silly love is the first song I decided to play and it hit me like a bullet, Its truly amazing that his work is still reaching new people everyday and giving them a new sense of hope. I've been listening to his work for the past two hours and all I can say is I love this man with all my heart. May Daniel Johnston Rest In Peace.

I’m Filipino and I now reside in sydney. I came across Daniel in a random rabbit hole , only to find the rabbit doesn’t live there anymore thank you for the music Daniel and friend!!!❤

I’m about 50 years late to this party. I cried real hard. Danny, hope I can meet you. RIP Keifer, woulda loved this.

I'm sure he's sick of being called a "troubled soul" all the time, must be really good for him to hear that...what about just "someone who's honest about who he is"....seriously...

I went to see him play last year and let me tell you, when he was playing, almost everybody had their faces soaked in tears. What i´m trying to say is that sometimes a great song don´t have to be much complex and sometimes it does (I mean, I love jazz, personally dave brubeck quartet). But as for Dan´s style I really feel his lyrics, his ways of playing the piano in "Held the Hand" for example. He is, without a doubt, one of my favourite composers, not by what he composes muscially, but for the way he makes me feel when he plays it. He puts all of himself in every song and that´s not something "...probably 1 million bed room musicians that are as good as this" can do

I'm incredibly happy to see so many people discovering this man's music today. It's terribly sad that he's gone, but his songs will live forever.

'hi how are you' literally changed the way I perceive and make music today he reminds me to stay true to self and also to love myself, even when its hard

Gosh I love this guy. Love, love, love. This is a terrible world but sometimes an artist makes me glad I'm in it even so. Thank you Daniel Johnston.

I remember watching _The Devil and Daniel Johnston_ with my mom over 10 years ago, she never liked any of my music before but finally understood for the first time after that day. You helped a lot of people out there, Daniel. Thank you. RIP.

I really like his lyrics, they're so geniune and real.

So destroyed today, may your sound live on my friend, will miss you

love how he just shouts "can i have a drink of water" just soo unconcerned with being cool and stage professional. :P

Today I discovered two things: Johnston's great music and the fact that he died. I nearly cried. RIP

-“Don’t forget about that cookie!” -“Yea I’m check out this cookie here... wow, lots of chips.” -“Is it still warm? -“It is.” -“Awesome.” I have no idea why but that transaction just made me cry.

Daniel Johnston was awesome…truly unique. The rawness and genuineness of his music hit me like nothing else I’ve listened to before.

I used to live in Louisville, Kentucky. Daniel Johnston was in town for a performance at an outsider art festival. My neighbors apartment caught on fire due to old worn out electrical wiring and my apartment almost burned up before the firefighters put out the fire. I didn't go to the art festival or show, but as I was standing in the cold watching the firefighters cutting holes in the roof, Daniel Johnston walked by very quickly and nervously wearing a Daniel Johnston t-shirt, on the sidewalk that was crowded with people watching the fire. It was a very surreal experience. If anyone is familiar with Lousiville, my apartment was upstairs from De La Torre's and La Bodega.

There has been some incredible Tiny Desk concerts but I think this might be my favourite. The beauty that Daniel puts over here is just mind blowing. What a soul.

We won't ever hear anything like him again. Sad day.

Rest In Peace, you made all the pain in the world a little more durable and things will never be the same without you.

“I’ve always loved little girls” You know he doesn’t mean what it sounds like he means. So innocent.

The people who "get" Daniel Johnston are my soul mates.

Imagine how much comfort he gave to so many. He's a beautiful expression of humanity.

For some weird reason one of my favourite parts of this is in the closing bit, where someone asks if the cookie is still warm and Daniel gives a cheerful little laugh as he says it is. Can't put into words why I like that bit so much, but is just a nice little moment of happiness.

Watching this crying rn I miss him I hope he’s happy wherever he is

He played at the Mohawk in Austin prob 15 years ago. the owner was a huge fan and really great guy. Super supportive to help him do the concert. At some point Daniel painted a backdrop for the show and its still hanging in the room. Prob the greatest painting i can imagine owning.

Such a pure being. I feel lucky to have lived in the same brief period of time as this man. Absolutely love his music

One of the best things about Daniel's music is that he made every performance and rendition/recording so unique with his amazing style of artistry. He's one of the best artists to ever grace this world with his presence, I love how unique he is and his personality is infectious to love

I had the pleasure of spending a week with Danny scoring local comic,toy and record shops of Phoenix AZ. It saddens me because you can see his left hand shaking of a medication he took called Loxapine , a heavy antipsychotic , which He hated and said it made him want to escape his body. It made him thirsty all the time that I’d watch him drink up to 30 diet mountain dews in less than an evening. He was such a sweetheart. I tries a loxapine once and it was like living in nightmare and the only way I can describe it is like being buried alive. A terrible medication. It’s sickening how American is the most overly medicated nation time 3. We miss you Danny❤️❤️❤️

Goodness. Life has a crazy way of bringing Daniel back into my life when I need it most. He is a treasure. He is a gem. He is a genius. He is missed.

been crying all day, nothing but love for you daniel

Honey I sure miss you 😢 I miss you so much Dan, rest in peace angel ❤ I'm glad I know your wonderful music. Pure, honest and sweet. Thank u.

I still can't believe it. We're gonna miss you so so so much.

some things last a life time. Thanks so much Daniel for everything. Go rest now x

This took much more courage for Daniel to perform this than anyone could ever perceive. What a treasure he is to American music.

I love this man so much.. he was a savior when i was in 8th grade. I felt like he was the only one who really understood me. Rest easy Daniel 💕

This is poetry in the face. Life in all its aspects. A broken man who vibrates through the cracks. Every time I hear and see this, I just want to keep going. Thank you, Daniel!

Anybody from Austin remember that in Waterloo records, little spinning cassette holder full of only Daniel Johnston tapes? I got all his tapes there and they were all great. Some were such bad quality sound but pure beauty and genius. It's like finding a little hole to the universe under a crappy rock you pass by everyday. Thanks Daniel

RIP Daniel. He was such an amazing song writer. I am real sad at the moment. So glad he performed on Tiny Desk.

I've always loved this man. My daughter is autistic, and for one reason, or another, he touches Me in a way, that makes sense to Her... if that makes any sense?? Lol.. I just see my daughters, future, as endless. And it is.

A hero for the honest artists. Thank you Daniel.

i want him to be protected and loved by everyone

Such a pure and honest soul, sure will be remembered as one of the most emotional and personal characters in music.

Daniel Johnston was one of my favorite artists, he always made me feel happy as a person and there will not be a another artist like him ever in our life time. RIP

just wanna give him a hug

Daniel Johnston was just one of those special people.

Man, i can definetely hear, and see, purity in his words and songs. Rest in Peace, Legend. True love will find you in the end

What a beautiful man his lyrics just hit you like a crashing wave of human emotion love the simplicity yet complex word play truly one of the greatest writers of are time.

It's hard to believe he's been gone almost a year.

0:00 Mean Girls Give Pleasure 1:56 Sense of Humor 5:28 (Water Break) 5:52 (Daniel's Space Ducks Comic) 6:20 (Space Ducks ipad app) 6:36 (Introducing Daniel's friend playing the guitar) 6:51 American Dream 9:48 May True Love Find You in the End 12:00 (End of show, thanks everyone) 12:19 (Cookie)

I knew this great man and he had a art show at a local gallery here in Houston. Meanwhile less than five miles down the street this genius was dying in the hospital. He never even made it to his own opening, so sad. Taken from us way too soon and we are the worst because of his passing. But he did leave us a lasting memory of his beautiful spirit. Godspeed Daniel.

it’s shame a lot of people aren’t finding him now, but i’m happy he is still getting this recognition. may another wonderful soul rest easy

Brilliant. One of the best songwriters in music history. The discretion and tact is genius. The “simplicity” is only an illusion. This is high level heavy duty brilliance. Sup.

Daniel was truly a beautiful soul

I really admire his songwriting Such a talent I hope he found “true love in the end”

RIP Daniel! Thanks for everything: your music and courage above all!

He grew up in the town where I am from (Chester, WV) and graduated from my high school years before me. By all accounts, he was an outcast and people always picked on him because he was "different". The pain as a result of that adversity can be heard in his music, singing, and lyrics. Now, he has 135,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify. He is a treasure and its our greatest pleasure.

Oh, how I love Daniel Johnston. At every stage of my life, it's a comfort to know he's still around.

I am listening this for the first time and I cant stop crying, Daniel Johnston is an unique person and his work unbelievable

I stumbled upon this TDC this evening and took a chance on it. Such wonderful music from a gentle soul. Then to read he passed just yesterday.....the world can be both loving, giving and cruel in such a short time. If there is a heaven Daniel will have a seat at the table.

Hope everyone is okay here. Sending warmth your way.

You’ll really be missed Daniel, we were lucky to have you.