Daniel Johnston "The Dead Lover's Twisted Heart" Original Lyrics, 2014

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Daniel D. Johnston (1961-2019) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. Johnston was the subject of the 2006 documentary "The Devil and Daniel Johnston". He lived in Waller, Texas.

Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJZOe65eA4Y

As with other talented but troubled artists such as Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson, and Kurt Cobain, Daniel Johnston fought a daily battle with the chronic mental illness that plagued him nearly his entire life. However, despite suffering from bipolar disorder, Johnston carved out a respectable, influential career as a singer/songwriter and visual artist of extraordinary talent. Which grew since his first crudely recorded cassette was released in 1980. 

His music has been covered by artists such as Lana Del Ray, Nick Cave, Beach House, Beck, and Wilco. And his artwork has been featured in countless galleries and museums around the world, including the Whitney Museum of American Art Biennial.

The Yip/Jump album is listed as one of Kurt Cobain's 50 favourite all time albums from his journal.

The Dead Lover's Twisted Heart  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pobBck6f0Zk

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Details: "The Dead Lover's Twisted Heart" 2014

Original lyrics

Ink pen on card stock 

From Daniel's 1983 Yip/Jump album

Image dimensions: 11 x 8.5 in ( 27.94 x 21.59 cm)

Signed by artist

Excellent condition