JONATHAN RICHMAN- new weekly feature

So, after the train wreck that was the Mr. Ahhh interview about the Jen Horton interview I've decided to post something that everyone has been asking for... Jonathan Richman!
People ask me all the time "Mr.Ahhh who are your favorite artists?" I respond "WELP, THERE'S JONATHAN RICHMAN, THE FALL, AND MAYBE TODD RUNDGREN OR THE BEATLES???" "Jonathan Richman??" "HE'S FROM THE MODERN LOVERS." "Oh yeah, I like them. What are some good Jonathan Richman albums?"
And that's the problem. There aren't any Jo Jo albums worth recommending just amazing singles.

Here's what I'm going to do- every week I will post a few of Jonathan's best stuff and write my feelings about these songs. It'll be personal and funny and cool and oblique transparent clairvoyant.




Jonathan Richman - That Summer Feeling.mp3

If you've walked with me anywhere in the past 3 months you've heard me hum this song. Jonathan's brilliance lies in his simplicity. There's something to be said for straight forward lyrics that don't rely on abstract statements (abstract statements are fine, but its refreshing to know exactly what an artist is talking about... I hope you know what I'm talking about).



Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers - My Love is a Flower.mp3

One of the most sensitive songs from one of the most sensitive artists. Note the Velvet Underground "Candy Says" influence.