Walking the Cow
Daniel Johnston
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Try to remember But my feelings can't know for sure Tried to reach out But it's gone Lucky stars in your eyes I am walking the cow I really don't know how I came here I really don't know why I'm staying here Oh, oh, oh I am walking the cow Tried to point my finger But the wind was blowing me around In circles Circles Lucky stars in your eyes I am walking the cow I really don't know what I have to fear I really don't know what I have to care Oh, oh, oh I am walking the cow
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4 facts about this song
A Camp" VersionThe Swedish band "A Camp" covered "Walking the Cow" on their eponymous debut album in 2001.
- Nina Persson, the lead vocalist of A Camp, is also the lead singer for "The Cardigans", another Swedish rock band.
- "A Camp's" version of the song has a distinctly different feel, with a more pop-influenced, polished production compared to the rawness of the original.
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Daniel Johnston" Original Version"Walking the Cow" is a song by Daniel Johnston from his 1983 album "Hi, How Are You".
- Johnston recorded the song at home on a mono cassette tape recorder, resulting in a lo-fi sound that contributed to his outsider artist persona.
- The song's lyrics are often interpreted as reflective of Johnston's struggles with mental illness.
- "Walking the Cow" has been described as Johnston's most famous song, with music critics praising its earnestness and raw emotive power.
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fIREHOSE" VersionAmerican alternative rock band, fIREHOSE, covered "Walking the Cow" on their album "Flyin' the Flannel" in 1991.
- The band’s lineup featured Mike Watt and George Hurley, former members of the influential punk rock band Minutemen.
- fIREHOSE's version of the song is notable for its faster tempo and punk rock influence.
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Pearl Jam" VersionRenowned rock band, Pearl Jam, has performed a cover of "Walking the Cow" at various shows.
- Their lead vocalist, Eddie Vedder, is a known admirer of Daniel Johnston's work.
- At Johnston's memorial in 2019, Vedder paid tribute to him by playing a cover of "Walking the Cow", demonstrating the song's lasting impact.
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