Yet again as we predicted a sell out theatre Lloseta saw the return of the iconic Jonathan Richman. This is the guy who brought us Roadrunner, Egyptian Reggae and Pablo Picasso. One of the original characters of the US punk rock scene. (incidentally much more toned down than the UK scene at the time, much less spitting). His current tour with his best mate drummer Tommy Larkin is a much more relaxed affair. At times I think Tommy is somewhere else.
For my personal view I felt that JR tries too much to please the audience by performing in Spanish, Italian and French and should maybe think about pleasing himself and performing the music we all want to hear. At times I was not quite sure if the audience were laughing with him or at him.
Aside from this it was great to see this guy perform, yes another music legend appearing in Mallorca (like him or not). I just wish he had given us a bit more of Egyptian reggae which finished far too quickly and what actually happened to one of musics most iconic tracks Roadrunner! Oh well maybe next time, keep touring JR but just give us more of what we want, or is it just me?
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