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. "I Eat With Gusto, Damn! You Bet" is spoken-word.
Critical reception
The Chicago Tribune praised Richman's "perennially palpable sincerity."
Track listing All tracks written by Jonathan Richman except where noted.
"Malagueña de Jojo" (Marian Banks, Ernesto Lecuona) – 2:08 "Action Packed" (Jack Rhodes) – 2:51 "Everyday Clothes" – 3:01 "Fender Stratocaster" – 2:51 "Blue Moon" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:50 "Closer" – 3:26 "I Eat With Gusto, Damn! You Bet" – 3:50 "Miracles Will Start to Happen" – 3:03 "Sleepwalk" (Santo Farina, Johnny Farina) – 2:09 "Que reste-t-il de nos amours ?" (Charles Trenet) – 1:54 "A Mistake Today for Me" – 2:09 "Cerca" (Spanish version of "Closer") – 3:40
Personnel Jonathan Richman – vocals, guitar Curly Keranen – bass on "Blue Moon" and "Sleepwalk" Ron "Wipeout" Wilson – drums on "Blue Moon" and "Sleepwalk" Technical Brennan Totten – producer Paul Emery – engineer
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