Daniel Johnston performing on April 17, 2010 in Bourges. Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images The Record Austin Establishes 'Hi, How Are You?' Day To Encourage Mental Health Support January 22, 2018 The declaration coincides with the birthday of the outsider folk artist Daniel Johnston and is in part inspired by his own, well-documented struggles with mental illness.
Larry Hirshowitz/KCRW Favorite Sessions Watch Daniel Johnston Perform 'Try To Love' Live In The Studio KCRW November 9, 2017 The cult favorite is joined by an all-star band of musicians during a live performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Claire O'Neill/NPR Tiny Desk Daniel Johnston: Tiny Desk Concert June 11, 2012 A troubled soul with a talent for writing honest, disarmingly direct songs, Johnston performs in the NPR Music offices. His short set closes with a classic of his: "True Love Will Find You in the End" Daniel Johnston: Tiny Desk Concert Listen · 12:32 12:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/154589998/154749058" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Song Of The Day Genius and Madness Collide in a Sweet Song June 8, 2006 "The Sun Shines Down on Me" ranks among the best material from Daniel Johnston's early homemade tapes. While the recording quality is almost as ragged as his voice, the low fidelity only adds to the song's mystery, melodic genius and charm. 'The Sun Shines Down on Me' by Daniel Johnston Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5458529/5458903" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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