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Jonathan Richman

voc, g, *1951 US, Natick, Massachusetts
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock
A.k.a. Jonathan Michael Richman

Jonathan Michael Richman (born May 16, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970 he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key, generally acoustic, backing. He is known for his wide-eyed, unaffected and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, is influenced by music from around the world.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Saxophone
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Folk
  • Alternative
  • World
Plays With
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Spitballs
The Modern Lovers
Popular Tracks   
Egyptian Reggae (Live) on Live by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Roadrunner on Roadrunner: The Beserkley Collection by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar on I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman
I Love Hot Nights on Modern Lovers 88 by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
That Summer Feeling on I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman
Parties In The U.S.A. on I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman
Tandem Jump on I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman
Since She Started to Ride on Jonathan Goes Country by Jonathan Richman
Roadrunner (Once) on Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
You Can't Talk To The Dude on I, Jonathan by Jonathan Richman

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
A Penchant For The StagnantJonathan Richman2018Single
SAJonathan Richman2018Album
That's All We Need At Our PartyJonathan Richman & Tommy Larkins2016Single
Ishkode! Ishkode!Jonathan Richman2016Album
Don't Distract Me (Live From SummerStage NYC 9th July 1988)Jonathan Richman2015Album
KeithJonathan Richman2015Single
O SunJonathan Richman2015Single
No Me Quejo De Mi EstrellaJonathan Richman2014Compil.
La Fiesta Es Para Todos / La Guitarra Flamenca NegraJonathan Richman2013Single
O Moon, Queen Of Night On EarthJonathan Richman2010Album
¿A Qué Venimos Sino A Caer?Jonathan Richman2009Album
You Can Have A Cell Phone That's Ok But Not MeJonathan Richman2008Single
Because Her Beauty Is Raw And WildJonathan Richman2008Album
Revolution SummerJonathan Richman2007Album
Vampire GirlJonathan Richman2006Compil.
Not So Much To Be Loved As To LoveJonathan Richman2004Album
Action Packed: The Best Of Jonathan RichmanJonathan Richman2002Compil.
Take Me To The PlazaJonathan Richman2001Album
Her Mystery Not Of High Heels And Eye ShadowJonathan Richman2001Album
An IntrospectiveJonathan Richman2000Compil.
Egyptian ReggaeJonathan Richman2000Compil.
I'm So ConfusedJonathan Richman1998Album
I Must Be KingJonathan Richman1998Compil.
For All The Modern LoversJonathan Richman1997Album
Surrender To JonathanJonathan Richman1996Album
You Must Ask The HeartJonathan Richman1995Album
A Plea For TendernessJonathan Richman1995Compil.
¡Jonathan, Te Vas A Emocionar!Jonathan Richman1994Album
I, JonathanJonathan Richman1992Album
Having A Party With Jonathan RichmanJonathan Richman1991Album
Jonathan Goes CountryJonathan Richman1990Album
Jonathan RichmanJonathan Richman1989Album
Egyptian Reggae (Exclusive Remix)Jonathan Richman1982Single
Ice Cream ManJonathan Richman1979Single
RoadrunnerJonathan Richman1978Single
Friday On My Mind / RoadrunnerEarth Quake / Jonathan Richman1978Single
RoadrunnerJonathan Richman / The Modern Lovers1977Single
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