I think if Van Gogh were to hear McLean's "Vincent" (great song, I admit) and this side by side he would sympathize more with the sincerity and straightforward love exuded by Jonathan.
@@brianheffron3686 That's okay. It was a half-hearted comment. But hey, check out my "Jonathan Richman Speaks (NOT!)" video and you won't hear anything at all!
I remember a snarky review of this era saying something like “The problem with Richman now is typified by the fact that he seems blissfully unaware Van Gogh *was* called an asshole…”
@Ken Lieck ... Yeah, Pablo Picasso I liked. But the way John-John does this song, not so much. It sounds like weird background music intended for a LBQT/Gay Pride Rally. Too much swishy-n-swaying, and his lyrics go nowhere. No, .. just no. John-John got that Pablo-Picasso song right and he should've stuck with that approach. Nobody wants to get called "Asshole!" when they're hustling the hot chick at the local bar. ;---/)
@@madjack3956 That was a common reaction when he abruptly changed his style - and furthermore refused to play the old stuff live! (See my comment about the snarly review) It’s a long story, but worth looking up on Wikipedia or wherever…
![Jonathan Richman - The Bus Song & Roberto the Trainer (with Julia Sweeney) [May 1994]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MS_HRXI4Z3Y/mqdefault.jpg)
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He's the Best. We are from the Same Hometown. Saw him in the Coffee shop one morning. Couldn't even speak to him.
coolest guy ever
my lecturer played this in art history a couple of weeks ago, it's been in my head ever since!
Definitely before his time
jojo got them dance moves down
This video makes me so happy!
"Modern lovers who are we discussing here ?"
Coolest guy who ever lived!
See jojo. Worth the trip
I think if Van Gogh were to hear McLean's "Vincent" (great song, I admit) and this side by side he would sympathize more with the sincerity and straightforward love exuded by Jonathan.
If they were side by side he would only be able to hear one of them!
@@brianheffron3686 That's okay. It was a half-hearted comment. But hey, check out my "Jonathan Richman Speaks (NOT!)" video and you won't hear anything at all!
Indescriptible. Qué grande es este tipo.
This should have been played on Vincent and the Doctor
Rockin the sweater
ジョナサンのセーターが可愛いなぁ。
Peak Jojo.
Boston boys
Agree wholeheartedly.
joyous. thanks for posting
Have we got time for another verse?
lol
Thank you for posting! Great song! Great artist!
great!
♥♥♥
Much better than the Don MacLean take.
Absolutely delightful. Anyone know where in Toronto this was?
curtandoscar - Citytv studio at Queen & John. Host is Laurie Brown.
I remember a snarky review of this era saying something like “The problem with Richman now is typified by the fact that he seems blissfully unaware Van Gogh *was* called an asshole…”
LOL, how embarrassing for them
I get the joke
my cousin is identical to him
Your cousin Vinny? (Sorry. I’ll Gogh now…)
@@kenlieck7756 You win today's Internets.
@@yiasemide Thanks, but I think you meant to say I "Van" them, amirite?
Except that isn't David Robinson.
@JohnMoe and #DepreshMode sent me here … 😬
He has same manners like Conan O' Brien ;)
They're both from Massachusetts 🙂
much music????
why isnt jojo playing the geetar!? i like his spanishy med style better
I never realized until watching this video how much David Robinson looks like Aaron Rodgers during his mustache phase.
It's not David Robinson. he was long gone from Jonathan territory by then. This is Johnny Avila.
He needs some black on his sweater so its cooler. His neighbours don't like him.
LOL! WTF is this?!
Check out Jonathan Richman’s earlier song “Pablo Picasso”. That’ll help you understand…
@Ken Lieck ... Yeah, Pablo Picasso I liked. But the way John-John does this song, not so much. It sounds like weird background music intended for a LBQT/Gay Pride Rally. Too much swishy-n-swaying, and his lyrics go nowhere. No, .. just no. John-John got that Pablo-Picasso song right and he should've stuck with that approach. Nobody wants to get called "Asshole!" when they're hustling the hot chick at the local bar. ;---/)
@@madjack3956 That was a common reaction when he abruptly changed his style - and furthermore refused to play the old stuff live! (See my comment about the snarly review) It’s a long story, but worth looking up on Wikipedia or wherever…
@@madjack3956 1972: It just wouldn't come back...