I can't quite believe that I've never featured Jonathan Goes Country before. But I've checked and it is indeed the case
His second solo album from 1990 on the Special Delivery label it is a bit of a departure from what had gone before.
Featuring some classic country covers and a number of originals using country music as a starting point it is probably not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoy it immensely.
I pick up songs I can sing with feeling he states. Quite And not a Velvet Underground reference in sight
He's crazy, so what's the fuss?
Jonathan Richman - You're Crazy For Taking The Bus
Jonathan Richman - Corner Store
My mate Andy W. bought that album way back then. A huge JR fan he was. It's a lovely fun album...
ReplyDeleteThis album is a firm favourite at Bear Towers.
ReplyDeleteSooner or later it happens to all of us...
ReplyDeleteThat's funny, JTFL. This is a JR album I don't have, but these songs are putting up a good argument that I should have it. Thanks, CC.
ReplyDeleteVery good and in your case very true JTFL
ReplyDeleteI'm one of those 'dedicated' JR fans who haven't got (or even heard) Jonathan Goes Country. I must try harder - even if it means busting my £5/6 max spend limit to get it. Tight curmudgeon or what? Picture a shame emoticon. N.B I loathe emoticons
ReplyDeleteCheck out Ween's country album, if you haven't already done so.
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's gone on the list.
ReplyDeleteLike others, I knew of this LP - I have a couple of tracks from compilation LPs including 'Corner Store'.
ReplyDeleteInspired by seeing this, I've just rushed into Discogs to pick up a reasonably priced copy...