Jonathan Richman

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Born
16 May 1951 (age 74)
Born In
Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Jonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, 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, often draws on influences from around the world. Jonathan Richman began playing music and writing his own songs in the mid-1960s. In 1969 he moved to New York City, where he spent time living on th… read more
Jonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, 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 f… read more
Jonathan Michael Richman (Natick, Massachusetts, 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, whil… read more

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1 Play track I, Jonathan I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar
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2 Play track I, Jonathan That Summer Feeling
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3 Play track I Love Hot Nights I Love Hot Nights
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4 Egyptian Reggae (live) Egyptian Reggae (live)
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5 Play track I, Jonathan Parties In The U.S.A.
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6 Play track I, Jonathan You Can't Talk To The Dude
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7 Play track I, Jonathan Twilight In Boston
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8 Play track I, Jonathan Tandem Jump
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9 Play track I, Jonathan Velvet Underground
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10 Play track Action Packed: The Best of Jonathan Richman Since She Started to Ride
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Albums

  1. 200,780 listeners

    1 Jan 1992 · 10 tracks

    I, Jonathan
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  2. 38,088 listeners

    1 Jan 1987 · 11 tracks

    Modern Lovers 88
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  3. 35,483 listeners

    1 Mar 2008 · 14 tracks

    Because Her Beauty Is Raw And Wild
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  4. 33,240 listeners

    1 Jan 1995 · 13 tracks

    You Must Ask the Heart
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