I saw Jonathan a few times live back in the day. Loved him then. Still do. This is the first time seeing this video and it reaffirms my belief that he’s a genius.
First you have to write a good pop song. Next, make the lyrics absurd, next perform it very well, and with sincerity. That's a rare combination to pull off. I listen to this frequently. Always enjoy it.
Jonathan Richman is singular. If Andy Kaufman and Adam Sandler had a love child, who later formed a band, it would be Richman. His voice sounds so sad, his lyrics are so whimsical. He is so punk rock, his songwriting is so traditional.
He's feeling every word. If I remember from 'There's something about Jonathan' this is a song of real longing for his estranged partner. He's a strange bird for sure, but some incredible tunes, and disarming sincerity.
Never heard this song before. Love it and love the young guys intro dance👍
I saw Jonathan a few times live back in the day. Loved him then. Still do. This is the first time seeing this video and it reaffirms my belief that he’s a genius.
First you have to write a good pop song. Next, make the lyrics absurd, next perform it very well, and with sincerity. That's a rare combination to pull off. I listen to this frequently. Always enjoy it.
I love when he shakes his little hips😂🤣😻
Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers! Brilliant! I so loved this band live! One of the reasons I love Boston so much!
Cheers!
1979: Jonathan Richman invents the vogue
Jonathan Richman is singular. If Andy Kaufman and Adam Sandler had a love child, who later formed a band, it would be Richman. His voice sounds so sad, his lyrics are so whimsical. He is so punk rock, his songwriting is so traditional.
Always thought Jonathan was the musical equivalent of Andy Kaufmam
Wow. Adam Sandler? Why?
He's feeling every word. If I remember from 'There's something about Jonathan' this is a song of real longing for his estranged partner. He's a strange bird for sure, but some incredible tunes, and disarming sincerity.
flawless performance
Especially the lip syncing!😂
Heard this on The Box today!!!! Thanks again Mr. Jones! 😎
He does the dance with a straight face. Funny! His voice is addictive and very very unique!
LOVE
Wow!This is wonderful!
compilado de canciones de amor de los países bajos 1978
Sheer musical genius.
By "sheer", do you mean "a very thin layer of genius"?
Love the doo wop harmonies. Not sure about that dancing in the beginning though lol
Hienoa musiikkia, hieno biisi. Taustalaulu tökkii.
Je ris d'amour, d'humour, mais je sais pas pourquoi....
Hehe inget jaman remaja
Jonathan Richman is such a Sweet Heart but this song is Hilarious!
Elizabeth Taylor?
1:18
That's a top end $12,000 Gibson L5 and he put stupid stickers on it!
(or it must be a very good copy)
They're called the modern lovers so it seems fitting that he'd put heart stickers on it
In the other videos you can see an ibanez logo (thankfully)
The guitar wasn't $12,000 in 1979.
He put stickers on it because it was his guitar and he used it to make music in a great band.
Kakofonix
This is horrible