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Toogood Review

Robert Toogood | Ballarat West, Victoria Australia | 05/07/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this album mainly for the three versions of "Roadrunner" and I was not disappointed. The extended live version and the second version are, if anything, better than the original version. There is also a great version of "Pablo Picasso". The rest are a bit of a mixture from excellent to so-so, in typical Richman fashion, but overall it is well worth purchasing this album. (you certainly get value - 73 minutes worth)."

Why we love Jonathan

L. Neumann | Emerald Hills, CA USA | 04/08/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD of the first 7 or 8 years of Jonathan's career helped remind me why I've loved his music so much these past 20 or so years. There is no more original voice in Rock and Roll than Jojo and what you hear here is the start of it all. Included the very hard to find acoustic version of Roadrunner and some excellent live tracks. I loved "New Teller" as well, which I think is new. If you only know the Jonathan of the 80s or 90s, or the one in Something About Mary, then there's much more you need to know."

Most Amazing Version of "Roadrunner" Ever

Andy French | Mission Hill | 01/18/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you've looked up this album, you are obviously already a Jonathan Richman fan. And I would encourage you to buy this rare CD for one of the greatest versions of "Roadrunner" ever - a nearly 10 minute long live version that will take your heart away. I don't normally like live versions of songs, but this rendition is just incredible and feels more emotional than any other version I've heard. (It's almost like a director's cut of the song - it contains a number of passages -improvised I'm guessing - that aren't on any of his studio versions)



Of course, the CD also has a number of his other great early songs. I'm very glad I happened to stumble on this CD. I hope you will be, too."