Kathy McCarty Cover Version of "I Had a Dream" by Daniel Johnston

This is a remarkable, tasteful, and loving rendition of the song, “I had a dream,” by the late Daniel Johnston. Daniel spent his life battling mental illness, yet he attained success in music and art with a dedicated cult fanbase. This song is covered, along with others on the album “Dead Dog’s Eyeball” by Kathy McCarty, Daniel’s one time girlfriend. Kathy’s somewhat jazzy, yet soulful, and bittersweet version of this tune can be played in both a smoky nightclub, or on a rainy afternoon with a cup of coffee in your hand. Kathy’s voice is beautiful, and recognizes the heartache Daniel felt when composing this song. This tune, and so many others of Daniel’s, are inspired by the unrequited love he felt for Laurie Allen, a young, beautiful woman he met in college. Laurie was a friend, and she married a funeral director and moved away. All of this became grist for Daniel’s songs and artwork. Listen to this song and appreciate why it was written and enjoy the heartfelt, yet whimsical words. You’ll understand why a person can get close to someone, yet still be so far away. This is my new favorite song.