Name: Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers
Brand: Jonathan Richman

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OVLP487

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-19

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Orchard

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Sales:8.875

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810075111736

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MOVLP1686

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180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, numbered to 1000

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2023-09-01

8719262029255

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OVCD487

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Jonathan Richman

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Music On Vinyl

Jonathan Richman is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist born on May 16, 1951 in Natick, Massachusetts. With a career spanning decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his unique style and captivating performances, Jonathan has garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Throughout his musical journey, Jonathan has released numerous albums that showcase his talent and creativity. His songs are characterized by heartfelt lyrics and melodic tunes that resonate with listeners of all ages. With each release, he continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories.

In addition to his solo work, Jonathan has collaborated with various artists over the years, further expanding his artistic horizons. He has also been recognized for his contributions to film soundtracks and theater productions.

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The debut album from Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers and featuring the U.S. single tracks, “New England” and “Here Come The Martian Martians” This version of The Modern Lovers included drummer David Robinson (The Cars) and Greg “Curly” Keranen on bass (The Rubinoos) Co-Produced by Beserkley Records founder Matthew King Kauffman and Glen Kolotkin (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin)

Jonathan Richman formed The Modern Lovers in 1970 in Boston with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Ernie Brooks and David Robinson (The Cars). The band recorded a series of demos, first with John Cale (The Velvet Underground) and later with producer Kim Fowley. Both sets of demos were eventually released, but not until the original group had disbanded.

In 1975 Jonathan relocated to California and secured a recording deal with Beserkley Records. By 1976 he had pulled together a new version of The Modern Lovers. This group included the holdover David Robinson from the original band and added, Leroy Radcliffe and Greg 'Curly’ Keranen (The Rubinoos). The self-titled release delivered on Richman’s desire for more acoustic and harmony-based material. Unfortunately, nearly on top of the bands’ debut album release, the earlier demo material drawn mostly from the Cale demo sessions was issued, and Jonathan Richman &amp; The Modern Lovers was overshadowed by “Pablo Picasso,” “Roadrunner,” and their—now classic—“debut.” Shortly after the release of their actual self-titled debut, Robinson departed to join The Cars.

Needing a new drummer, the band found D. Sharpe (later of the Carla Bley Band) and this new line-up recorded Rock ’n’ Roll With The Modern Lovers which was released in 1977 and achieved some chart success in Europe with “Egyptian Reggae” making it to #5 on the U.K. Singles Chart. Greil Marcus called it “the purist Rock and Roll album I’ve heard this year.” However, another in the series of personnel changes, Keranen left the group. Modern Lovers ‘Live’ followed in 1977 with new bassist Asa Brebner.

While the U.S. might not have caught on to the magic of Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers, the U.K. certainly did. Recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon, ‘Live’ features Jonathan and The Modern Lovers performing classics from their first two releases to an enthusiastic crowd. The set included the recent Top 5 U.K. single “Egyptian Reggae,” as well as tracks from The Modern Lovers’ previously releases plus an eight-minute version of “Ice Cream Man.”

1979’s Back In Your Life marked the end of any original versions of The Modern Lovers and closed the Beserkley era with Jonathan stepping back from music for a few years after its release.

Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers

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Discover Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers by Jonathan Richman. Debut album on Music On Vinyl, available in LP and CD formats.