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JONATHAN RICHMAN I, JONATHAN POSTER - PROMOCategory / Style / Moods: Rock * Proto-Punk * College Rock * Pop/Rock * Alternative Pop/ Rock 10 / 20? A IN: ROUNDER US / RN: 2280JONATHAN RICHMAN I, JONATHAN1992 11" X 17" POSTER - PROMOCONDITION: VERY GOOD 7OF 10 OR BETTER(LIGHT SPOT NEAR BOTTOM LEFT ORIGINALLY HORIZONTALLY FOLDED)TOUGH TO FINDORIGINAL PROMO POSTERTRACKS:1.Parties in the U.S.A.Richman4:422.Tandem JumpRichman2:103.You Can't Talk to the DudeRichman2:494.Velvet UndergroundRichman3:235.I Was Dancing in the Lesbian BarRichman3:406.Rooming House on Venice BeachRichman5:047.That Summer FeelingRichman6:028.Grunion RunRichman2:319.A Higher PowerRichman3:0210.Twilight in BostonRichman4:08Review by Jason Ankeny A lo-fi effort cut in a California basement, I, Jonathan returns Richman to the full band setting and manic diversity which recent conceptual efforts have forsaken. Sloppy and wild, the album is a blast from start to finish; among its many concerns are skydiving ("Tandem Jump"), sea life (the surf instrumental "Grunion Run"), nightclubbing ("I Was Dancing in a Lesbian Bar") and hero worship ("Velvet Underground"). Biography by Jason Ankeny Jonathan Richman was one of rock's most eccentric and unpredictable cult figures, a performer whose eternally childlike public persona and seeming naiveté -- typified by songs like "Ice Cream Man," "Hey There Little Insect" and "I'm a Little Aeroplane" -- tended to obscure the dexterity and craft of his music, which skirted from garage rock to country to Latin stylings and back. Born May 15, 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts, Richman began playing guitar at the age of 15, and within a year was making his first public appearances. In 1969 he relocated to New York, the home of the Velvet Underground (his central musical influence), and spent his first two weeks in the city sleeping on the Velvets' manager's couch. While working a series of odd jobs, including a tenure as a foot messenger for Esquire magazine, Richman attempted to find a venue to perform his music, but his simple songs and adenoidal voice were roundly rejected; he ultimately moved back to Boston in 1970, where he formed the first incarnation of the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers with guitarist John Felice, drummer David Robinson and bassist Rolfe Anderson. Within a few months, Anderson had been replaced by Ernie Brooks, and keyboardist Jerry Harrison stepped in for Felice. After recording some demos with Kim Fowley in the spring of 1971 (unissued until 1981), in 1973, the Modern Lovers (with producer John Cale) recorded the demos which comprised their seminal self-titled debut, featuring long-standing Richman favorites like "Roadrunner," "Pablo Picasso" and "Hospital." Problems with their label, however, blocked the songs' release until 1976; at the same time, Richman wanted to quiet the group's minimalist, garagey sound, leading to their breakup in 1973. Eventually, Richman formed a new, acoustic Modern Lovers with guitarist Leroy Radcliffe, Rubinoos bassist Greg "Curly" Keranen and drummer Robinson. In 1977, they debuted with Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, which emphasized the doo-wop flavor and wry pop melodies that remained hallmarks of Richman's career. That same year, the group issued Rock 'N' Roll With the Modern Lovers (with D. Sharpe on drums) and scored a major European hit with the instrumental "Egyptian Reggae." A year later, Richman went solo, and in 1979 issued Back in Your Life.This exquisite slice of retro Rock'n'Roll Americana history is an original first and only print single sheet paper promotional advertisement (A.K.A. handbill or flyer) for a music recording as released on CD, LP and/or cassette. A Sound Deal does not sell poster re-prints, scans or duplications of any kind, so please don't ask.Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$!!!©A Sound DealPowered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution