LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN FEATURING TOMMY LARKINS ON THE DRUMS
Richman is a precocious and goofy singer-songwriter whose work with The Modern Lovers and as a solo act pegged him as one of the most admired cult acts in rock. Richman's acoustic guitar and Tommy Larkins' drumming continue to be a fine match, reinforcing the musicality in one another, and they provide gentle but strong support for Richman's songs, bringing out the drama in the melodies and the sensuality and wonder that play such a major role in his lyrics.
In a Pitchfork article, Mac DeMarco cites Jonathan Richman as a role model, mostly because he felt that Richman had "a very enjoyable time his whole life." Richman is an expert at writing entire worlds into his songs, an approach that DeMarco also excels in.