One of the greatest, surely. But I prefer Ice Cream Man, not that it’s all that different, but it’s happier and Jonathan Richman is all about happiness to me.
This so was not only my favorite song of his, but it was so amazing to me that I woudl go years between listenings - in order to insure I never got used to it and thereby I could preserve the wonder of it.
I wish Jonathan would pick up the sax again - he's wonderfully gifted in a naive way on it, much as with his singing and guitaring (it's a word now, okay? :) ).
Might seem silly but someone special sent this to me a year ago. The chances are super slim but if you happen to see this, Amelia, please know I still think of you. Reply if you can. -Nin
Contract/rights issues, though I always remember it being originally on Rough Trade, it was released on Upside, a Massachusetts label, originally. Many of Jonathan's records from the later Modern Lovers & early solo LPs are in that category of still-not-reissued (this one, and also Rockin & Romance). Weirdly, both these records have had bootleg reissues on cassette or CD-R, usually by Spanish fans (in Spain), or, somewhat tellingly, Twin/Tone, on CD-R! Dusting off old contracts can be a major hassle depending on the parties involved, I imagine, but both these records deserve a better release! It also could come down to Jonathan - maybe he just isn't interested, if he already has retained the rights to the recordings, himself.
Pressure Drop is a great song, yeah. Maybe "It's You" can somehow remind of the Toots & the Maytal's song, but it is not a version and, in my opinion, Jonathan's is much better ( if I were forced to choose between them). I love reggae, by the way :-) Oh, The Clash version of Pressure Drop is fine too!
I come here when I miss my ex.
This was one of our songs. I hope you are happy and loved wherever you are.
Your Chickpea.
One of the greatest songs ever written, which I'm sure Jonathan would concede as hyperbole. But I'm beyond certain that it's the truth.
jonathan richman is the worst jonathan richman fan ever
One of the greatest, surely. But I prefer Ice Cream Man, not that it’s all that different, but it’s happier and Jonathan Richman is all about happiness to me.
@@Veronica_needssleep to me there is no definitive version of IMM
Agreed!!
Hyperbole beyond certain
Most would concede
Can someone please be persuaded to re-release this album and Rockin' and Romance. They contain some of the great man's finest songs.
They're my two favorite two. This is top shelf Jojo.
Nothing puts me in a good mood like listening to Jonathan Richman. 🤗
This so was not only my favorite song of his, but it was so amazing to me that I woudl go years between listenings - in order to insure I never got used to it and thereby I could preserve the wonder of it.
discovered this guy today! great music! great song! perfect for film
something about mary
I was lucky enough discover this wonderful man and his music 42 years ago
Wow, how lucky are you ! You have at least 50 classic songs to discover. Get on it !
So fine,so good,such a positive feeling.Just like one sunny day!
Been scouring youtube for the perfect song for my very unwell gal'. ... the search is over.
I saw him live a few months ago, and he's still rocking it, even at sixty years old!
This song is magical!
Thanks you for sharing this beautiful music
For Christ sake is this good.
Played at my wedding - play it at my funeral.
I love this song with all my heart.....pure splendor
PLEASE SOME-BODY REISSUE this platter on CD! It's one of JR's BEST albums ever!!!
This video makes me so happy and Hungry
why is this not the number one video on youtube?
excellent use of burgers
So beautiful!!!
The best video on RUclips
Look how cute he is!!!!
absolute chest salad love it
EVANMACDUCK1990 yes! 😍
Love this song.
Bellissima
Ever notice how this song is just like “that’s the way boys are”
But from the mans perspective
A most fantastic song about human nature could be...
Sent this song to my girlfriend, but she didn't appreciate it.
time for a new girlfriend
thank you
the ultimate love song!
Just imagine if you could buy this cd. But you can't because it doesn't exist.
comous ive got it .. it was the first CD i ever purchased
+comous I had the record in 1987...long gone..imagine how bad I feel. The other classic was "neighbours"
Paul Collins neighbours isnt on Time For?
I wish Jonathan would pick up the sax again - he's wonderfully gifted in a naive way on it, much as with his singing and guitaring (it's a word now, okay? :) ).
Bop Bap Wowda Wah-Oh!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Genius... or Weirdo... He lives hapilly between these lines.
Thanks for this post!
YEAH!........WELL!!!!....AND SO.......ITS YOU!
Enter random pictures of burgers and cats!
Thanks for posting this tune.
The sound quality is amazing. I wish that I had the CD!
I dig the random burger placement.
Holy shit
whats up with the hamburgers tho
they're nice
Better than pizza
America!
perfect background for a sax solo
what's with the random assortment of pictures of hamburgers and cats in the middle of the video???
Might seem silly but someone special sent this to me a year ago. The chances are super slim but if you happen to see this, Amelia, please know I still think of you. Reply if you can. -Nin
I wanna dance with my wife to this song...
But who is she?
It's you babe ,just you!! :)
I LOVE ITI :) :) x)
the popcornoldies the best for you friend's
old remember
thought that i found this amazing singer in a movie... theres something about mery
This is just brilliant - and new to me - a fan of Jonathan's since 'Government Centre' days. Is this earlier?
No, this is mid 80's
Great stuff dude!
it is
jojo!!
1:54 - 2:13
because its not a video?
So, did Jonathan perform the horns on "It's You"?
hightimesbruce he will have, he was sax mad at the time
much later
anyone know where this is available for download? (have the record but want it on on the go! :)
Kristen Keegan you could use one of those RUclips to mp3 conversion sites
revolutionrock012.blogspot.com/2015/04/jonathan-richman-modern-lovers.html !
Any lyrics?
Why no CD remaster/re-issue!!?
Contract/rights issues, though I always remember it being originally on Rough Trade, it was released on Upside, a Massachusetts label, originally. Many of Jonathan's records from the later Modern Lovers & early solo LPs are in that category of still-not-reissued (this one, and also Rockin & Romance). Weirdly, both these records have had bootleg reissues on cassette or CD-R, usually by Spanish fans (in Spain), or, somewhat tellingly, Twin/Tone, on CD-R!
Dusting off old contracts can be a major hassle depending on the parties involved, I imagine, but both these records deserve a better release! It also could come down to Jonathan - maybe he just isn't interested, if he already has retained the rights to the recordings, himself.
Yes still got the the vinyl from 1986 on Rough Trade, complete with scratches!!
A great version of Pressure Drop.
Pressure Drop is a great song, yeah. Maybe "It's You" can somehow remind of the Toots & the Maytal's song, but it is not a version and, in my opinion, Jonathan's is much better ( if I were forced to choose between them). I love reggae, by the way :-) Oh, The Clash version of Pressure Drop is fine too!
does anybody know the chords for this song?
Nikiforos B A Major to E Major to D Major then back to E major
And I thought this guy couldn't sing.
wheres this burger everyones talking about?!
Burgers?
That guy looks like flume
thank you