Jonathan Richman was never called an a**hole, not like you.
I’ve always liked Jonathan Richman ever since the late Melinda introduced me to his song “Pablo Picasso” in the early 90s. Truth be told, I never really got into him, outside of a greatest hits compilation – but what I’ve heard, I love. His early stuff is really DIY-punk-ish, very raw and with a “don’t care what you think” attitude.
Girls could not resist his stare.
I’ve always liked Jonathan Richman ever since the late Melinda introduced me to his song “Pablo Picasso” in the early 90s. Truth be told, I never really got into him, outside of a greatest hits compilation – but what I’ve heard, I love. His early stuff is really DIY-punk-ish, very raw and with a “don’t care what you think” attitude.
Trivia: Since Richman’s been around for ages, here are some Richman-spotting you should pay attention to.
- Burning Sensations’ does a great cover of “Pablo Picasso” on the Repo Man (1984) soundtrack
- David Bowie covered “Pablo Picasso” on his 2003 album, Reality
- A bunch of bands got together to record Richman’s songs on the 2001’s tribute album, If I Were a Richman: a Tribute to the Music of Jonathan Richman
- Richman appears in all the key parts on the comedy film There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Obviously, the man’s well-loved. I’m happy to report that we’ll be doing some coverage for him – including his November 1st show at The Bowery Ballroom in New York. Pre-Sale tickets for his appearance in London is sold-out.
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- Mon 11/01/10 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
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- Tue 11/02/10 Brooklyn, NY The Bell House
- Mon 11/10/10 Powis Square London The Tabernacle
Can’t make it his show? Jonathan Richman’s latest album will be called O Moon, Queen of Night on Earth, to be out on November 9th on Vapor Records. If Kate doesn’t want to review it, I’d love to spend some time with it.
