Silver Jews - Strange Victory, Strange Defeat - Juan's Basement

Silver Jews stopped by the basement to play songs from their LP, Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea. David Berman was quick to open up about issues close to his heart: staying kosher, Jerry Cantrell, rebuilding society through scrapbooking, and um... Rednecks.

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[leemiera]

"How much fun is a lot more fun?.... not much fun at all" David Berman could save my life. I swear.

[frankvazquez]

going through a rough patch and Berman is hitting close. Thanks for the comfort Dave.

[HarryD]

Dammit, I hate when I only discover someone through news of their death. This guy was speaking to me all those years and I didn't know to listen. RIP.

[KennBurch]

You did your best, David, but you had expectations for yourself that no one could live up to. I did not know of you in life but wish I did. May your wounded soul be finally at peace.

[davmiga]

"...it's been evening all day long..."

[whizzlepop]

Can't believe it's 10 years since these sessions. I wish we could have saved you Dave.

[jeffmatuszak]

What a sweet, amazing, brilliant mind....don't be sad folks, he played it the way he needed to play it.... just dig his rich legacy, his gift to

[juanpablodiaz]

the way she looks at him is just lovely <3

[boydmurphree]

I discovered Silver Jews in the late 90s. The albums are poetry. Incredible words. I salute David Berman.

[partybarge]

I fucking miss you so much already David.

[yellowtango]

Strange victory, strange defeat indeed, DCB. RIP. You are loved and missed.

[overbiteneanderthal]

These were some underrated mother fuckers

[NK-zlrb]

another gem. love david berman. so glad at least SOMEONE knew how wonderful this dude was

[listentoryan]

Beautiful song from a beautiful man.  RIP DCB

[AlexandervonGimbut]

RIP David Berman, gone way too young!

[j.mduett]

Lived the life he could live gave what he could give

[dre]

These sessions are so good. Beautiful performance along with amazing cinematography. There is truly something special about this video.

[xxdrnickxx]

I'm buying the same glasses as that guy

[joshcallahan]

I did not know he died, so sad.. I been listening to him since 2009

[marcosrojas]

Thanks for all you let to us. Rest well