MeFi Music

If you know of him, you may have an opinion that Daniel Johnston is a outsider genius, a troubled victim of hipster exploitation, or simply a not-so-typical independent musician who found his audience. If nothing else, his work is irrefutably full of sincerity and emotion. This little piece of his is one of the great American songs. [more inside]
posted by BlackPebble on May 24, 2017 - 8 comments

[Cover] Sentimental and simple, but a good reminder of what matters. [more inside]
posted by BlackPebble on Dec 9, 2016 - 7 comments

I like this song, so I sang it in a room by myself.
posted by pugh on Jul 5, 2012 - 5 comments

This corny old thing just crept into my head this morning and I decided to record it, all quiet and romantic like. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Feb 1, 2012 - 10 comments

This is a Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters cover I really didnt know about him playing untill The Canada No Gravy comment Fell In love with the tune So I covered my way With Honors To Billy
posted by american caesar on Jun 6, 2009 - 5 comments

My daughter is getting married and I cant make the wedding The gift of Elvis
posted by american caesar on Jun 5, 2009 - 4 comments

Im a nut for Christmas music and the whole holiday season and spirit. [more inside]
posted by american caesar on Oct 4, 2008 - 4 comments

This is my take on a beautiful Daniel Johnston song that I learned from melissa may and sleepy pete. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Aug 15, 2008 - 17 comments

Thanks to two class cancellations due to ice storms in the Capital, I was able to arrange and record this Valentine's day treat. Imagine Huey Lewis, baritone, with a banjo.
posted by The White Hat on Feb 14, 2007 - 5 comments