I was in high school, early 80s, and I loved this guy's music, album covers, and periodic mention in the Village Voice. That's all the information I could get. 40 years later and I stumble upon this video, not having thought of this music in 30 years. It's surreal and magnificent to see and hear this. What a remarkable and hilarious artist.
Me too! Was introduced to Road Runner (his original) when I move to Boston, huge wake-up. And I started exploring. And this is one of his best I think. What a talent!
@@seangreen6456 My band opened for him many years ago and he was just a great guy, as far as we were concerned. He listened to our entire set and was affable and complimentary. Nicer than most of the local bands we played with.
@@harmoniabalanzahe is a huge fan of the velvet underground. His early years were very influential to punk rock. And his current stuff, the diy spirit also is more punk rock in spirit than people sometimes think.
I've almost-known Jonathan since the '70s. I knew HIPPIE JOHNNIE! I've only seen Jonathan live three times, twice in NYC and once in Paris and each show was totally different. This is one artist I will drag myself out to see no matter what. If I have a pulse, I will pay and be there. When he was doing acoustic guitar in the Spanish style, it was superb but he was always good -- and apparently not very easy to deal with.
@@fcmhockeyvideos We've seen kids playing adult guitars and they don't look that small. Either Jonathan is a dwarf or this is a huge ass guitar. And since we've seen Jonathan with telecasters and we looks normal next to them, this is a big ass guitar
I've seen him perform live at least five times. Usually in really small venues. He's truly gifted. Great humor and connects with the randy audience. Always leaves me wanting more.
When my aunt died i heired one third of her LPs and CDs, among them were two by Jonathan Richman. I hadn't heard about him or The Modern Lovers before, but I'm so exceited about this music now. She has "introduced" me to so much good music, thanks auntie
One of the best performers i never had the pleasure to watch live, brilliant, funny, talented. Jonathan Richman, one of the last great ones for sure. Music at its best. 10\10
and the way of talking--sort of like nothing he's saying really matters, just a bunch of words to get to the point. in the video of him doing "Abdul and Cleopatra" it's freakishly similar to mac (well, vice versa).
Watching this & I just can't stop smiling. Richman is adorable. And it's a 'proper' song that is also really funny, which I think is harder to pull off than comedy songs, pastiches, etc.
Glad this show is introducing people to great music. Check out his band the modern lovers too! Remember to always keep digging further, there’s always something new and exciting to find in music
Jonathan Richman is ONE COOL DUDE!!! The Vibes, the dance moves, that sense of humor,....thumbs up to ya champipple and thankin' my buddy CuteCatFaith for the COOL Share!! =)
Oh Jonathan please come to Stockholm again, your concert was such a joy! Many years ago now...but maybe I just have to go to where you are, as long as there is life there is hope and freedom of movement, just like those hips, strings and lips!
My wife & I saw him (@ the lulu lounge in Toronto) and we got to talk to him afterwards. he even volunteered (his idea) to come to her kindergarten classroom (she is a teacher) the next day and play some songs for the kids. turns out there was an assembly in the morning, so the schedule didn't work out, but really... how cool is that.
If you could bottle that little look of comic incredulity he gives at 00.39 seconds, you'd have a priceless object on your hands. Many thanks for this.
Just watched the 4th episode of the 4th season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (available in Germany from 2.25.2022) and was looking for the song at the end & here it is with video! So charming... 💜
(What looks like Toms) & skinny jeans in 92?! Looks like Richmond wasn't just ahead of his time with his music. God if only the modern lovers had made at least one more record
I only just now discovered Johnathon Richman from a Space Goast Coast to Coast episode after watching 3 of his performances so far I already feel like he's my spirit animal
It was something crazy like $15 a ticket when he played the 9:30 club in DC and it ranks as the best act I have ever seen. Do yourself a favor and see him if he is in your town.
I saw Jonathan live and closeup at the Minneapolis record store Let It Be (now closed). There were only about 20 people to see him and he was such a great performer! Imagine sitting six inches from this guy as he sings and dances around!
Love Jonathan Richmond seen him at least 50 times over the years, a Boston guy, so I was lucky, 123456- Roadrunner,Roadrunner, going faster miles an hour.
What we did not get at the height of the punk movement was that The Modern Lovers and Jonathan were fun and goofy and.....hum, that describes the Austin version of punk nicely. He still plays here.
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Look at how free he is up there. He's not just singing a song, this is an absolute performance of the highest measure
Oh I don't know about that.
It's just jojo doin his thing
The best three minutes on the internet.
I was in high school, early 80s, and I loved this guy's music, album covers, and periodic mention in the Village Voice. That's all the information I could get. 40 years later and I stumble upon this video, not having thought of this music in 30 years. It's surreal and magnificent to see and hear this. What a remarkable and hilarious artist.
Me too! Was introduced to Road Runner (his original) when I move to Boston, huge wake-up. And I started exploring. And this is one of his best I think. What a talent!
There is just something so likeable about Jonathan
He seems a great guy...... As well as a great talent
gordon carr He's been known to be a real dick in interviews.
I did a play with him a couple of years ago, and he was a really sweet guy.
He did an interview with Space Ghost and he was incredibly charming.
@@seangreen6456 My band opened for him many years ago and he was just a great guy, as far as we were concerned. He listened to our entire set and was affable and complimentary. Nicer than most of the local bands we played with.
There's a kind of innocence to him
I love how he's one of the fathers of punk rock.
I don't know about that either. He's like the opposite of punk rock, actually.
@@harmoniabalanzatell me you know nothing about the history of punk without telling me. Look up Modern Lovers.
I have the feeling he was not consciously paving the way for punk rock but his producer John Cale was@@harmoniabalanza
@@harmoniabalanzahe is a huge fan of the velvet underground. His early years were very influential to punk rock. And his current stuff, the diy spirit also is more punk rock in spirit than people sometimes think.
one word: Roadrunner.
Definitely see the connection between Jonathan and Talking Heads, who inherited the Modern Lovers' keyboardist. Both awesome.
+Silvana716 I see it between Jonathan and mac demarco as well
Yes ! Exactly what I was thinking :)
Some people try to pick up girls and get called assholes... This never happened to Jonathan Richman... er..
I've almost-known Jonathan since the '70s. I knew HIPPIE JOHNNIE! I've only seen Jonathan live three times, twice in NYC and once in Paris and each show was totally different. This is one artist I will drag myself out to see no matter what. If I have a pulse, I will pay and be there. When he was doing acoustic guitar in the Spanish style, it was superb but he was always good -- and apparently not very easy to deal with.
How's Hippie Johnnie doing these days? Seen him around?
WHO IS HIPPY JOHNNY?!?! Is he in Boston? I NEED to KNOW!?!
He's never always stoned and he's never straight, obviously :P
@@MCPetruk it refers to John Felice who was an early member of The Modern Lovers.
That is a BIG guitar.
Or Jonathan is shorter and smaller than you think !
@@fcmhockeyvideos We've seen kids playing adult guitars and they don't look that small. Either Jonathan is a dwarf or this is a huge ass guitar. And since we've seen Jonathan with telecasters and we looks normal next to them, this is a big ass guitar
@@foljs5858 Could be, I can't really know. Just exposed that as a possibility, this is no rocket science.
Total genius. No one could do that but Jonathan. Outstanding!
I've seen him perform live at least five times. Usually in really small venues. He's truly gifted. Great humor and connects with the randy audience. Always leaves me wanting more.
Is his guitar extra big, or is it Jonathan about 4 foot, 11inches tall?
This performance changed my life.
When my aunt died i heired one third of her LPs and CDs, among them were two by Jonathan Richman. I hadn't heard about him or The Modern Lovers before, but I'm so exceited about this music now. She has "introduced" me to so much good music, thanks auntie
I'm so sorry for your loss. And happy for your gain.
Sorry for your loss. My aim is to be an aunt like that!
@@YIASEMIDE beautiful words
I'm japanese student.My father gave me CD.Jonathan is charming man! I like him.
Never thought Jonny's music would be in euphoria so let's fucking goooo
And I discussed this song from the show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel on prime.
waaait what? damn i need to watch the show now
@@redjem3333
I googled it because of Mrs Maisel also
What’s Euphoria?
I watch euphoria and don't remember his music in it, but mrs. maisel definitely made me look it up.
@@timolee he was!
I bet he was the best dancer in the place. He got some sick moves
"They're all / In my trance / When I dance"
One of the best performers i never had the pleasure to watch live, brilliant, funny, talented.
Jonathan Richman, one of the last great ones for sure. Music at its best. 10\10
"How To Be A One-Man Act in 3 Minutes or Less"
This guy has been an American musical god for so many years ! I hope some young kids check him out..G'damn that sounded like an old man!
You can also see how young Adam Sandler was listening. Richman was a 70s presence in greater Boston.
Soooo awesome to discover this from the show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! 🤩 ❤️ 👏
Congratulations Jonathan. 🎊
Damn, Mac Demarco really was influenced by him. Not just as an artist either.
+Chris “Branson” Daly The little lower lip frowning & nodding thing, Mac definitely loved/assimilated that from JoJo.
and the way of talking--sort of like nothing he's saying really matters, just a bunch of words to get to the point. in the video of him doing "Abdul and Cleopatra" it's freakishly similar to mac (well, vice versa).
absolutely
Mannerisms and everything.
Thought that after three seconds of the video lol
Watching this & I just can't stop smiling. Richman is adorable. And it's a 'proper' song that is also really funny, which I think is harder to pull off than comedy songs, pastiches, etc.
Thank you Euphoria for making me discover this masterpiece
This song was on Euphoria??? What episode???????
@@faviolalozano7597 S02 Ep.4
@@jenniferaguilar8960 thanks it's when Rue and Elliot are dancing 💃
In my case, thanks Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Glad this show is introducing people to great music. Check out his band the modern lovers too! Remember to always keep digging further, there’s always something new and exciting to find in music
I LOVE HIM!!
It was all about the dance break lol too cool he my all time favorite!
The dance break made my day
lol cool
He was so adorable and still is!! Handsome, unique and fun!!
I've seen Jonathan perform this song live numerous times. The whole album, "I Jonathan", is great; highly recommend it.
Mac demarco literally took this guys personality
And voice
I mean i just more young people take the time to find out who jon is what an amazing songwriter
Lmao ikr!
Neh this guy is more original!
Mac who?
If I see Jonathan Richman out about town and I invite him dancing, will he just come with me?
Sure! All you need to do is come up to him and say "for dancing".
He is so good!!
I've had to pleasure of seeing him live. . (twice)
Jonathan Richman is ONE COOL DUDE!!! The Vibes, the dance moves, that sense of humor,....thumbs up to ya champipple and thankin' my buddy CuteCatFaith for the COOL Share!! =)
i saw him play a few weeks ago and his spark of love and life is even brighter now than then. amazing man. all love and respect to jojo forever.
He sounds perfect live! First song I listen from him and I love it❤😍🔥
i'm grateful for him and that i got to see him live so many times.
Oh Jonathan please come to Stockholm again, your concert was such a joy! Many years ago now...but maybe I just have to go to where you are, as long as there is life there is hope and freedom of movement, just like those hips, strings and lips!
jonathan richman brings back sad but beautiful childhood memories of mine but that's why his songs will always have special place in my heart^^ :D
My wife & I saw him (@ the lulu lounge in Toronto) and we got to talk to him afterwards. he even volunteered (his idea) to come to her kindergarten classroom (she is a teacher) the next day and play some songs for the kids. turns out there was an assembly in the morning, so the schedule didn't work out, but really... how cool is that.
Jonathan is a whole genre in himself. Great stuff.
YAH, GENRE IS CANTSINGWORTHASHITINBLUES,
WOW I WOULD RATHER LISTEN TO A CAT ORGY. PLAYED BACKWARDS.
Thank you Mrs. Maisle for making me discover this song
I used to think that I hated music, then I watched this
abaya sugen How could you think that???
a hymn to the sheer joy of being - and dancing - in the right place at the right time.
lol I was loving Jonathan in 82 ... he's the best and try to see him every time he hits the Dallas area
Awesome as always Jonathan....you and your cow bells sadly missed in the U.K.
I've just got from working the night shift in a hospital and this is the song I've been humming all night.
Definitely gonna steal this guy's moves.
I must have seen Jonathan live at least 15 times over the years, he always gives a great show.
Just so you know, this was in 1993, his second time on Conan.
+Travis Garman geez ur here again
***** hey there sexy boi
Travis Garman how u doin bud
***** Pretty good man, just saw cat signs and mr elevator a few hours ago
damn i'm jealous af, wish i coulda went but i got school
I LOVE JONATHAN RICHMAN! This is great.
If you could bottle that little look of comic incredulity he gives at 00.39 seconds, you'd have a priceless object on your hands. Many thanks for this.
the velvet underground and nico changed his life.....this performance change mine
I just found this artist and i already love him
Good for you! Part of my life since '83, and thank goodness!
I love the way he's in control the timing and not controlled by the timing.
I can't believe I never heard of this guy.
that guitar is HUGE! lol. :) love him~
If Jonathan Richman comes to your town for a show, do yourself a favor and GO. It's so worth it!
He's so talented. I love this guy ❤
I saw him too! Last night in Breda, Holland. He was his phenomenal self and the crowd loooooved it!! He never fails to put a smile to your face...
What a wonderful song 💙
What a thoroughly enjoyable performance.
it is amazing video, thanks for sharing
I must have seen Jonathan live a dozen times in the 80's and 90's but this is his best dance break. Thanks for uploading
Just watched the 4th episode of the 4th season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (available in Germany from 2.25.2022) and was looking for the song at the end & here it is with video! So charming... 💜
My favourite person ever
sophie rachel you're my favorite person.
Fantastic
(What looks like Toms) & skinny jeans in 92?! Looks like Richmond wasn't just ahead of his time with his music. God if only the modern lovers had made at least one more record
actually skinnies and toms or espadrilles are now retro inspired early 90s styles ...
Og punk rock shieett bruhhhh
The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel S4 E5 sent me here
If you get a chance to see him live. Do it.
Jonathan is a wonderful entertainer and a great guy. I met him in 2001 when my old band opened for him in Baltimore.
What an amazing talent and a completely unique singer-songwriter!
Jonathan!! Seeing him live is one of the best of times ever.
I only just now discovered Johnathon Richman from a Space Goast Coast to Coast episode after watching 3 of his performances so far I already feel like he's my spirit animal
How could anyone resist this song??!!
I heard this on Euphoria, Now it's stuck in my head
i just love this man so much
The most underrated rock frontman ever.
Going to see him in Big Sur next month…can’t wait…too long since I last saw him…
Wow! The closing music on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! latest episode 2022
!BEST! title to any song ever.
I heard this on the radio forever ago.... I must have been like 11. My mom and I were just giggling. XD
I just watch this 3-4 times a day, I am no way addicted.
i want to hug him
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel led me here!
It was something crazy like $15 a ticket when he played the 9:30 club in DC and it ranks as the best act I have ever seen.
Do yourself a favor and see him if he is in your town.
I saw Jonathan live and closeup at the Minneapolis record store Let It Be (now closed). There were only about 20 people to see him and he was such a great performer! Imagine sitting six inches from this guy as he sings and dances around!
I think we have all danced in the lesbian bar at least once in our lives not realizing the bar we were supposed to be in was next door. :P
It’s taken years but I’ve finally found the best video on TH-cam. X
This song is magic ❤
This is great. Tonight he plays the 40 Watt Club in Athens GA and I really wish I could go...
oh yeahhhhhhhhhhh
was there in Breda as well and yes, he is amazing!
a concert to remember......
For a comedy number, this is surprisingly good. Dude can obviously sing and play.
Im going to see him tonight in Raleigh NC .. cant wait!!!
Love Jonathan Richmond seen him at least 50 times over the years, a Boston guy, so I was lucky, 123456- Roadrunner,Roadrunner, going faster miles an hour.
Thrills Thrills Thrills... what a legend.
AWESOMENESS. Watching this performance back in the '90's was the first time I'd ever seen him. So cool to see this again, thanks for posting it!
He is a showman! Great performance...
this guy is too much fun!
Genio. Genio genio genio genio genio genio GENIO
Them Euphoria comments are gonna roll in any second now. 😵💫
What we did not get at the height of the punk movement was that The Modern Lovers and Jonathan were fun and goofy and.....hum, that describes the Austin version of punk nicely. He still plays here.
First class. I discovered this dude in a side tent at a festival. What luck.
The best three minutes of all youtube