Jonathan Richman (album)

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Jonathan Richman
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Studio album by
Released1989
Recorded1989
StudioBennett House, Grass Valley, California
Genre Rock 'n' roll
Length35:45
Label Rounder ROUND 9021
Producer Brennan Totten
Jonathan Richman chronology
Modern Lovers 88
(1988)
Jonathan Richman
(1989)
Jonathan Goes Country
(1990)

Jonathan Richman is a solo album by Jonathan Richman, released by Rounder Records in 1989. With the exception of "Blue Moon" and "Sleepwalk", the songs were recorded as vocal and guitar solos by Richman, who provided percussion with his feet. [1] "I Eat With Gusto, Damn! You Bet" is spoken-word.

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Critical reception

Professional ratings
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The Chicago Tribune praised Richman's "perennially palpable sincerity." [3]

Track listing

All tracks written by Jonathan Richman except where noted.

  1. "Malagueña de Jojo" (Marian Banks, Ernesto Lecuona) – 2:08
  2. "Action Packed" (Jack Rhodes) – 2:51
  3. "Everyday Clothes" – 3:01
  4. "Fender Stratocaster" – 2:51
  5. "Blue Moon" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:50
  6. "Closer" – 3:26
  7. "I Eat With Gusto, Damn! You Bet" – 3:50
  8. "Miracles Will Start to Happen" – 3:03
  9. "Sleepwalk" (Santo Farina, Johnny Farina) – 2:09
  10. "Que reste-t-il de nos amours ?" (Charles Trenet) – 1:54
  11. "A Mistake Today for Me" – 2:09
  12. "Cerca" (Spanish version of "Closer") – 3:40

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References

  1. Washburn, Jim (February 9, 1990). "Rockin' Richman Rides the Tide of Life—With a Passion". Los Angeles Times. p. F1.
  2. AllMusic review
  3. 1 2 Van Matre, Lynn (November 9, 1989). "Recordings". Chicago Tribune. p. 15E.