Fun Trivia : Richman, Jonathan

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Richman, Jonathan

When I was a five-year old, I saw a five-year old girl a-walkin', and in my heart a little bell was tolled, and a little voice said...?

First Lines Jonathan Richman Songs


My little Kookenhagen.



These lyrics are from which ballad? "And you know, it almost feels like the time has come. You know, it almost feels like the time can't tell. You can't hide that love forever. But take your time, dear. I know you're gonna let it show."

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman


Hi Dear. "Hi Dear" and the incorrect choices are all taken from Jonathan's 1976 release "Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers" though Jonathan himself regards it as his first proper record.



These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's romantic little ditties? "And time's-a-wastin' Cuz what once was a puppy is now a dog And what once was a piglet is now a hog."

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman


Back in Your Life. All choices are from Jonathan's 1978/9 album "Back in Your Life". Though the album is credited as Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers; only a few of the songs feature backing musicians, the majority are completely solo works.



These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's compositions? "A spooky tone on a Fender bass Played less notes and left more space Stayed kind of still, looked kinda shy Kinda far away, kinda dignified."

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman


Velvet Underground. All the given choices are taken from 1992's "I, Jonathan" album. The Velvet Underground were a huge influence on Jonathan, at one time he even found himself living on their manager, Steve Sesnick's couch!



These lyrics are from which of Jonathan's love songs? "I want to open up my lunch box and find a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in there just like when I was 6 years old and someone loved me."

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman


Love me Like I Love. All the choices are from the "I'm So Confused" album which was released in 1998: the same year that Jonathan appeared in the Farrelly Brothers' film "There's Something About Mary". Jonathan commented on the plot and performed songs in the film.



Which tune are these lyrics from? "On Canal street in April when its 60 and the snow is melting fast it's still shady in the morning when you're laughing in your t-shirt running past."

Waxing Lyrical with Jonathan Richman


Springtime In New York. All songs are from the album "Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow" which was released in 2001. A year later a DVD "Take me to The Plaza" featuring live performances was released and is well worth purchasing.