![]() ![]() I conferred with 10 year old me and it’s Roadrunner (twice). The quintessential Jonathan Richman song (produced by Kim Fowley) – as one fan put it on Facebook, “Arghhhhhhhhhhhh too close. I’d like it to be known that the final vote after the second round of voting was actually closer than the vote after the first round of voting so… um… I don’t think I’ll be doing that again. Beyond that, however, I didn’t abuse editorial privilege – the way I once did at Melody Maker (say) – and hence neither ‘Double Chocolate Malted’ nor ‘Angels Watching Over Me’ nor ‘I Wanna Sleep In Your Arms’ nor the duet with Mo Tucker made it into even the Also Loved (Voted For) list, quite astonishing seeing as how over 57 songs featured in this impromptu, snap, yet thoroughly scientific, poll conducted at random under strict test conditions on Facebook. Also, ‘Morning Of Our Lives’ (live) didn’t feature high enough first time round, so someone needed to fix that. I would explain the process, but frankly it baffled me and at one point I did start to wonder whether there was going to be fisticuffs. This one was so close we had to go into a second round of voting. Which one could it be? ‘Roadrunner (once)’? Roadrunner (twice)’? ‘Roadrunner (live)’? Or will all the different versions split the vote? All I know is that I’m in love with rock’n’roll and I’ll be up all night. Sign the Petition To Induct "The Riverton Rifle" I.Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email.The Cockroaches (Rolling Stones)- Live At The El M.The Minus 5 Gets Down With Wilco- September 15, 2001.T Experience- Everybody's Entitled To Their Ow. JONATHAN RICHMAN AND THE MODERN LOVERS- Rockin' & Romance. As luck would have it, I recently came across a vinyl-rip on another blog and since I promised in my mind if I get a better sounding copy than the one I have, I'll upload it on this blog. ![]() I was tempted to buy a custom burned CD from Twin/Tone Records, who are offering it up for $15 on their website. I've been looking for an upgrade for the cassette I made from a friends album back in the mid-80's, but since there was never an "official" CD release of Rockin' And Romance (and I haven't come across another vinyl copy), I've been content with the worn-out tape. The sound is sparse, but the sounds are heart-warming and real. The album is filled with gems such as UFO Man, The Beach and Vincent Van Gogh, all songs my band has covered at one time or another, so you know I love this album. He brought to life many of the songs from Rockin' and Romance with the enthusiasm and child-like wonder only Jonathan Richman can offer. it was a thrill to watch him singing and miming the pitching motions of Walter Johnson and explain how he likes to write songs about almost anything.even a Chewing Gum Wrapper. Since this was my first exposure to live J. The first time I saw Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (at the Winnipeg Folk Festival) was after this album came out, actually it was probably closer to when his next album It's Time For was released and he performed (in a small tent) many songs from Rockin' And Romance. release from the 70's and 80's and though the first Modern Lovers album was great and one of the most influential albums of the 70's, the simple charm and humour of Rockin' hasn't been matched since. When I think of my favourite Jonathan Richman album, Rockin' And Romance always seems be the one I keep coming back to. ![]() ![]() As well, I'm a big fan of the 80's and 90's, so if it seems like I'm ignoring "modern music", this is only temporary.bear with me. Some of these albums were debuts that I bought when they first were released and I have followed the band ever since, while other albums will be ones that are favourites by that particular artist and have been influential on the music I listen to and follow. This week, I have decided to post some albums that I deem, "music you should hear" and hold a special place in my heart. ![]()
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