I was looking around the YouTube machine for something else entirely, and there in that right hand side column, this video was looking out at me, saying hey you, it’s me, Jonathan. Play me, ok? And so I did. It’s Jonathan Richman on a Conan O’Brian show. I never know just what to think about Jonathan Richman, but every now and again I’ll stumble on one of his tunes and say, yeah. Yeah, I kinda like that one. this is one of those.
Vampire Girls…
And one more. Surrender
27th Street 
Look what I have been missing!!!!! I love these ditties, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out his early material with his band The Modern Lovers as well.
Generally speaking, I love Jonathan Richman a lot, but yes, some of his songs do have me scratching my head. I was really happy to see him a few years ago, as he is still a great dancer and charming as the day is long.
I think my favourites are New Kind of Neighborhood and Since she started to Ride.