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Love the Feelies.

You bet, Marc. And as far as his personal life, check out some of the links on the Kickstarter. Terry Gross did a couple of amazing interviews with him back in the day. (and btw, check out Freedy's tune "The New Sunshine," for a lyric that's not far from your blog title, if you don't already know)

That's right, thanks Mara! Knew you looked familiar! I will def hit you up about the images. Thanks.

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Last summer I went to Kinsley, #Kansas with 2 friends. We were making a short documentary about another friend, #FreedyJohnston & the mural this brilliant #singersongwriter was painting in his old hometown. Instead, it turned into a feature doc, still in progress. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Cool, Ray! Where in Kansas? I went to the salt mines in Hutch after interviewing Freedy's sister this summer.

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

love your website name. Freedy's got a bunch of amiably crafted tunes that have Raymond Carver vibes when you listen closely... i'm gonna have to check out your list. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Hunter, Wurmpth, Luna, Marc-- check out Freedy's other stuff! I love that "instant air of familiarity" line. Making a doc on Freedy, wanted to spread the word... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Strongly agreed! (And Jimmy Webb did, too.) Plus, there's the whole "Neon Repairman" homage, which is fascinating. Also, letting you know that I'm currently making (& Kickstarting) a documentary on Freedy. Any support or spreading the word, greatly appreciated... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Hi Mara. You probably know about this already, but we're making a doc about Freedy, and trying to get some support on Kickstarter. Appreciate any support, or sharing it around... And maybe i'll see you on the message board for tonight's show! thanks. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Doug, where are you at with Can You Fly and/or Rain on the City? I'm working on a Freedy doc at the moment-- would appreciate any help spreading the word. thanks... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Dantanic - i am presently making a documentary about one of those three.... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

It's a reference to the film "Lolita," I-Scream. You can learn more about that (possibly) and so much more, in the documentary i'm making about Freedy now. It is SUCH a strong line, and so well-delivered, right? Also, Freedy plays live tonight at 9pm EST on FB www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

He's kind of impossible to label, right? Part of the reason i'm making a doc on Freedy right now. A bandmate back then called him "a psychotic hayseed," which is prob not AAR-friendly, right? Any support, or word-spreading, on the film is greatly appreciated. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Colin, if you or any of your readers might be interested, i'm directing a documentary on Freedy's extraordinary life, and we are kickstarting now. How was the Kerouac House show? www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

With Whistlin' Frank Anderson on the pedal! Ray, just out here on these streets letting Freedy fans know that we are making a documentary about him, and it's currently on Kickstarter. the most worthy cause of all! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Missy, great pick! I'm out here letting Freedy fans know I'm making a doc about him, and we are doing a Kickstarter right now! Looking for support, either financially or just spreading the word. Check out the video on the link if you get a chance. thanks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Zoinks! Letting you (and as many fans as possible) know that I'm making a documentary on Freedy as we speak-- and am looking for support, be it a donation or just spreading the word! Thanks. An overview in the kickstarter. (also, great calls on Spoon & Son Volt!) www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Yes, "No Violins" was a hit song there, right? Do you recall what radio stations you would've heard him on back then? I want to get in touch with folks who would've played his music/supported him then in The Netherlands. Thank you.

yes, exactly.

thanks kindly!

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

SH - great closing tune. You get what you take anyway. (fun 90s vid, too) Letting you know I'm making a documentary on the unusual life of the brilliant Freedy J, and we are looking for fans to spread the word, and/or support. Any help greatly appreciated... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Steve! Good call on the Freedy. Have you heard his cover of "I Will Dare"? Hits hard. So, I'm making a doc on him, and we're looking for support-- either financially or just spreading the word. (P.s. he plays live tonight on his Facebook & Youtube pages. 9pm EST) www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

"The Lucky One" is awesome, Todd. Am making a doc on Freedy, and we're looking for fans to support or spread the word. We got him to play that song on top of a grain elevator in Kansas. (Also, Freedy plays live tonight on his YouTube page and Facebook! - 9pm EST) www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Love the Freedy - deep cut! Am making a doc on Freedy now, and we are looking for support / fans to spread the word! Butch Vig is an EP, and Garbage did a pretty darn great Bond song, too. Thanks, Sierk. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf...

Help Finish the Freedy Johnston Documentary Acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to his tiny Kansas hometown to paint a mural, make new music and face the ghosts of his past.

Booberry, i love it too. So much so that I'm making a documentary on Freedy. Here's the kickstarter info, if you can help out/ spread the word. (and also, Freedy's playing live tonight 9p on Facebook and YouTube from the Hoboken Historical Museum!) www.kickstarter.com/projects/mxf... IG @freedyjdoc