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Jonathan Richman in the early 80's. That's Ellie to the left, and Michael in the background. Jonathan Richman Live 81'-82' The Modern Lovers lineup from the early 80's. Michael Guardabascio-Drums, Greg Keranen-Bass, Ken Forfia-Keyboards, Ellie Marshall and Beth Harrington-Background Vocals
This collection of songs was taken from shows from 1981 and 1982. This time period doesn't seem to get the attention that it deserves. It's kind of sandwitched between the "Ice Cream Man" period of the late seventies, and the classic Middle 80's Period(I'm beginning to think that all of his "periods" are classic!). These shows featured some of the most Rockin' and also the most sensitive material Jonathan has performed. There are countless songs (many more than are here) that would never show up on any studio album. I had not yet been born in this time period, but I know that there are long-time Jojo fans out there. My hope is that some of them will share any knowlege or stories from the shows in person that occurrd during this time period. Enjoy!
 
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2010-02-23
G'Day nugrape! I agree with the lack of attention bit! Regarding trades, i'm desperately seeking the shows ferom oz you have, though i doubt i've anything to offer you have'nt got! Are you interested in Ramones or Warren Zevon? If interested drop us a line at...waynetrewella@yahoo.com...Have a goodie!
2010-02-21
nugrape: yes, I have a LOT more material to put on the website. Yesterday I got about 40+ more shows in the mail! It's just a matter of finding time to update the website since I'm very busy with school at the moment. Request songs on the main page and I'll put 'em up!
2010-02-18
Excellent!!! Is there any more postings in future to feed my Jonathan appetite? Also from Australia (the place JR seems to have forgotten, please get down here!)
2010-02-16
thank you!
2010-01-11
thank you so much!
2010-01-07
Thank you from GarageBandLover
2009-12-31
Fantastic. Many thanks for sharing.
2009-12-25
She's Running Away sounds likes Tommy James meets Tommy Roe meets Jojo.
2009-12-25
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2009-12-23
Merci beaucoup, beaucoup, beaucoup...
2009-12-22
thank you!
2009-12-21
Would be great to have a little text file that has the slide data and song list with source info
2009-12-21
thanks! ^_^
2009-12-21
thank you from australia!
2009-12-20
Thank you so much!
2009-12-20
I love Tahetian Hop! Thanks!
2009-12-20
cool, tnx :-)
2009-12-20
song 9 is my favorite.