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I fell in love with Jonathan Richman's songs in high school. A dear friend had loaned me her copy of The Modern Lovers and it stuck like glue to my cd player. I couldn't get over how amazing the songwriting was, how catchy the melodies were. I was just beginning to form my opinions about pop music, and it caught me at the perfect time. For years, I never really branched out to any other Jonathan Richman recordings, while my friend dove into a deep obsession (even naming her car Jonathan Richman).
It took me several years, but I finally started delving into the godfather of twee pop's solo work. I've never seen him live before, and I've heard many strange stories (a friend told me that he didn't speak the entire show, even when she went up to introduce herself). I can only imagine how much he'll rag on the people eating dinner during his set. The show is sold out, but according to the triple door, you can still get standing room spots if you show up early. Please go see this legend. You will not be disappointed.
1 imaginary victoria said on December 11, 2008
look at how nicely that photo is embedded! keenan, you are such a delectable blogger. for reals.
2 imaginary keenan said on December 11, 2008
Aw, thanks Viva! You're the best!
3 Cristina Bautista said on December 13, 2008
Deep obsession sounds about right. I was in love with that man.
How did the show go?! I haven't even heard any of the newer record yet! I had videos that I never put online from when I saw him in '06, then my hard drive blew up and now I think I may have lost them... sigh.
4 sara said on December 15, 2008
that show was awesome. it was him and tommy, like usual, and while he mostly played stuff from his last three records, there was a fun rendition of "i was dancing in a lesbian bar" and the new, updated version of "old world" that's on his new album. it was very, very fun. and the triple door was packed. people had to stand in the back, that's how packed it was. i also love it when he forgets himself and starts dancing around while still singing and leaves the mike behind, then remembers no one can hear him and dances back to the mike. so endearing! love you, jonathan richman!
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