TOPPOP: Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers - Abdul And Cleopatra (Live)

Artist: Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers
Title: Abdul And Cleopatra (Live)
Broadcast date: 1-6-1979
TV program: TopPop
Video rights: AVRO
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Boney M, Smokie, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chick, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, and many many more.
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Boney M, Smokie, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chick, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, and many many more.
Watch our great music videos ❯ goo.gl/1mU5Ns
More TopPop? Subscribe here ❯ goo.gl/GggHDi
More info on Wikipedia ❯ goo.gl/RO1s74
Great images ❯ goo.gl/HuIwTy
PLEASE NOTE:
All copyrights for all videos on this official TopPop RUclips channel are cleared and belong to Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS. Please contact [e-mail] for copyright-inquiries or [e-mail] for licensing.

[@tomcat3360]

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.

[@SuperSmiley1981]

I love when he shakes his little hips😂🤣😻

[@mikemcintosh9933]

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.

[@talileali]

Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers! Brilliant! I so loved this band live! One of the reasons I love Boston so much!

[@frankebisch7168]

Cheers!

[@unperson5713]

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.

[@geneshea7007]

Always thought Jonathan was the musical equivalent of Andy Kaufmam

[@turqoiseillinois9955]

Wow. Adam Sandler? Why?

[@andreakingi2958]

Never heard this song before. Love it and love the young guys intro dance👍

[@bencolemanart]

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.

[@paullimon1970]

Heard this on The Box today!!!! Thanks again Mr. Jones! 😎

[@arianrhodhyde7482]

1979: Jonathan Richman invents the vogue

[@werrituk]

Wow!This is wonderful!

[@Justinmeatybonds]

flawless performance

[@VicCave]

Especially the lip syncing!😂

[@user-cj4wh9pl5o]

LOVE

[@sebastian4451]

compilado de canciones de amor de los países bajos 1978

[@Joannaeg01]

He does the dance with a straight face. Funny! His voice is addictive and very very unique!

[@EricWarren]

Sheer musical genius.

[@dougie0109]

By "sheer", do you mean "a very thin layer of genius"?

[@muinoin]

Hienoa musiikkia, hieno biisi. Taustalaulu tökkii.

[@natetheguitarkid]

Love the doo wop harmonies. Not sure about that dancing in the beginning though lol

[@SCUMVOMIT]

Jonathan Richman is such a Sweet Heart but this song is Hilarious!

[@satiabudi2587]

Hehe inget jaman remaja

[@elastoc]

Je ris d'amour, d'humour, mais je sais pas pourquoi....

[@jamiecouanis7236]

Elizabeth Taylor?

[@nikste.]

Kakofonix

[@Patsik]

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)

[@ericisdead95]

They're called the modern lovers so it seems fitting that he'd put heart stickers on it

[@MusicByTheMoon]

In the other videos you can see an ibanez logo (thankfully)

[@paytonprafke3]

The guitar wasn't $12,000 in 1979.

[@irrationallynegative]

He put stickers on it because it was his guitar and he used it to make music in a great band.

[@autumngirl1282]

This is horrible