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Post by Mr. FOLLARD on Sept 11, 2019 20:16:35 GMT
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Post by DarknessFish on Sept 11, 2019 20:53:04 GMT
Damn. Surprisingly, I wasn't much of a fan, either, though I think he was capable of recording things which really struck home with a niaive kind of beauty and sadness.
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Post by Charlie O. on Sept 11, 2019 20:53:25 GMT
What a life.
R.I.P.
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Post by Sneelock on Sept 11, 2019 21:05:14 GMT
I knew a guy who assured me that I was the worst kind of person for having Daniel Johnston tapes. The mere act of owning them meant I was somehow exploiting him. He was a bright guy & I often enjoyed talking to him but I really had no answer for his charges except. “ I have those tapes because I like listening to them”
Everybody is entitled to an opinion. My friend seemed to think DJ was some sort of a two headed chicken & maybe he was. I think he had true songwriting ability and that fickle quality known as “talent”
It’s funny how my favorites of his songs seem somehow poignant since he’s dead. R.i.p.
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Post by Charlie O. on Sept 11, 2019 21:21:30 GMT
I knew a guy who assured me that I was the worst kind of person for having Daniel Johnston tapes. The mere act of owning them meant I was somehow exploiting him. He was a bright guy & I often enjoyed talking to him but I really had no answer for his charges except. “ I have those tapes because I like listening to them” Everybody is entitled to an opinion. My friend seemed to think DJ was some sort of a two headed chicken & maybe he was. I think he had true songwriting ability and that fickle quality known as “talent” I agree, and I remember someone on BCB making the same argument as that guy you knew. As if refusing to acknowledge a schizophrenic's artistic expression just because they're schizophrenic is somehow doing them a favor.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 21:22:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 22:12:07 GMT
I knew a guy who assured me that I was the worst kind of person for having Daniel Johnston tapes. The mere act of owning them meant I was somehow exploiting him. He was a bright guy & I often enjoyed talking to him but I really had no answer for his charges except. “ I have those tapes because I like listening to them” That's kinda weird someone would think that. Yeah, I liked him because his songs were good. I mean we can throw around terms like "naive honesty" and BS like that, and they were, but he had a great sense of songwriting that connected with me. That's all I really ask.
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Post by Mr. FOLLARD on Aug 18, 2021 19:00:46 GMT
BUMP
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2021 20:59:42 GMT
The D round is up now to vote on John.
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Post by Mr. FOLLARD on Aug 18, 2021 21:00:58 GMT
what did you mean to say here, G?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2021 21:07:19 GMT
what did you mean to say here, G? Can't remember, sorry.
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Post by blue on Aug 18, 2021 22:05:29 GMT
Listen up and I'll tell a story About an artist growing old Some would try for fame and glory Others aren't so bold
Everyone, and friends and family Saying, "Hey! Get a job!" "Why do you only do that only? Why are you so odd? We don't really like what you do We don't think anyone ever will It's a problem that you have And this problem's made you ill."
Listen up and I'll tell a story About an artist growing old Some would try for fame and glory Others aren't so bold
The artist walks alone Someone says behind his back "He's got his gall to call himself that! He doesn't even know where he's at!" The artist walks among the flowers Appreciating the sun He does this all his waking hours But is it really so wrong? They sit in front of their TVs Saying, "Hey! This is fun!" And they laugh at the artist Saying, "He doesn't know how to have fun."
The best things in life are truly free Singing birds and laughing bees "You've got me wrong", says he "The sun don't shine in your TV"
Listen up and I'll tell a story About an artist growing old Some would try for fame and glory Others aren't so bold
Everyone, and friends and family Saying, "Hey! Get a job!" "Why do you only do that only? Why are you so odd? We don't really like what you do We don't think anyone ever will It's a problem that you have And this problem's made you ill."
Listen up and I'll tell a story About an artist growing old Some would try for fame and glory Others just like to watch the world.
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