The Jojo 50: A Jonathan Richman Starter Pack
In my new unofficial, self-appointed role as an evangelist for Jonathan Richman (and to give me a set to listen to when I’m away from my turntable or otherwise unable to flip records), I hand-crafted a handy 50-song playlist (in roughly chronological recording order) to help others get started appreciating his oeuvre. I hope you enjoy.
Here’s the set list, organized by album:
Modern Lovers
Road Runner (Once, Twice, Thrice)
Pablo Picasso
Beserkley Chartbusters
The New Teller
Government Center
Modern Lovers Live
Ice Cream Man
The Morning of Our Lives
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Rockin’ Shopping Center
New England
Rock ‘N’ Roll with the Modern Lovers
Fly Into the Mystery
Roller Coaster By the Sea
Egyptian Reggae
Angels Watching Over Me
Back In Your Life
Abdul and Cleopatra
Affection
Back In Your Life
I’m Nature’s Mosquito
My Love Is a Flower (Just Beginning to Bloom)
Jonathan Sings!
This Kind of Music
Somebody to Hold Me
Give Paris One More Chance
When I’m Walking
Rockin’ and Romance
The Beach
My Jeans
Vincent Van Gogh
I’m Just Beginning to Live
Now Is Better Than Before
It’s Time For
Double Chocolate Malted
The Desert
Corner Store
Modern Lovers 88
Dancin Late at Night
When Harpo Played His Harp
New Kind of Neighborhood
I Love Hot Nights
Jonathan Richman
Action Packed
Everyday Clothes
Having a Party with Jonathan Richman
The Girl Stands Up to Me Now
She Doesn’t Laugh at My Jokes
They’re Not Trying on the Dance Floor
Monologue About Bermuda
I, Jonathan
Parties in the U.S.A
That Summer Feeling
Velvet Underground
Twilight in Boston
I’m So Confused
I’m So Confused
Kinks Tribute
Stop Your Sobbing
There’s Something About Mary
There’s Something About Mary
True Love Is Not Nice
Let Her Go Into the Darkness
Ishkode! Ishkode!
Ishkode! Ishkode!
Wait! Wait!
Songs about Boston
As a bonus, here’s a playlist of Jonathan Richman’s songs specifically about Boston (let me know if you are aware of any qualifying songs I might be missing):
New England
Government Center
The Fenway
As We Walk to Fenway Park in Boston Town
Winter Afternoon by B.U. in Boston
Fly Into the Mystery
Road Runner
Twilight in Boston
Songs for Children?
Now contemplating a playlist of songs some might consider specifically aimed at children …
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