jonathan richman when we refuse to suffer burger boogaloo 2015

[@Prousto]

This is a man who won’t use a cell phone, computer or air conditioning because he feels these things disconnect him from genuine connections with other human beings and from the natural experience of discomfort. His music, however, is a direct line to the highest expression of empathy, kindness and the timeless power of rock and roll.

[@Capetti2]

Fanboy here... I have followed this man since I was 15. Now I am 60 and I still love his songs. He is so endearing and at the same time so wise (listen to some of his lyrics...!) Love it!

[@TM-dh8um]

I am a lifelong fan. Many of Jonathan's songs have had something important to say that no one else has said in quite that way before in a song - and with an equally powerful humour and generosity of spirit, way beyond what most other singers can find in themselves. This song is such a fine example. If we refuse to feel all the things a human feels, and are encouraged to seek to smother it and cocoon ourselves from the risk, we won't forfeit that humanity in one go, but we will continue to change its shape and character, until some important part of what once made us truly human is (maybe) lost. This song is like a kind of sister song for 'Affection' (another of his best lyrics). Risk something and face discomfort, or get so little in return that you become isolated and insecure that you have to turn to snobbery and material addictions to reduce the emptiness, created out of being so 'incomplete'. Thanks Jonathan.

[@swaggytaggy4206]

amen

[@johnlarrazabal7494]

Can i say this is GENIUS???

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan! No human can make me examine my life like you with just a song! Well,Lou too!

[@mikezienowicz43]

Outside of The Mummies, this was probably my favorite set in a weekend full of amazing bands. I could've sat there all day watching this.

[@simoncobcroft9006]

Brilliant! Nothing snotty or mediocre about the song or the man. Jonathon still has his mojo working and his loco smirking. Looking forward to his new album. Shame you ran out of memory but glad you were mindful to record what you did.

[@sebastian4451]

te quiero mucho jonathan richman. Siempre he renegado de tener ídolos, pero tu simplemente lo haces muy difícil.

[@alcy0ne1]

Thank you for uploading, even if we all know you did it against Jonathan's wishes... 😆

[@loriromano6399]

Great lyrics.

[@ShlomirBareket]

This is superb. Thanks for posting!

[@hurricane1zation]

The most profound shit I can remember hearing ever, Thank You Jonathan!

[@insatiablecuriosity2555]

🐐 without a doubt.

[@dianecristina3319]

"We do not know the Truth b/c we deny it. And we deny it b/c it is painful.All Truths are Bloody Truths for me."- Thus Sprake Sarathurstra Friedrich Neitzche.

[@harvey1954]

Have a bite of my "suffer burger", Johnny !

[@Banzobean4]

Damn, cut out right at Summer Feeling

[@shmooshoohead]

Brilliant! Where was this performed???

[@lawrencescott2824]

More Cow Bell

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Maybe I cheat sorrow with my music addiction? I suffer happily!

[@sonofphilip8229]

anybody know if Jonathan attends church?

[@lennydupont9005]

Jewish boy !!!! A good jew.

[@matthewp9217]

He has Hindu vibes in some of his songs

[@dras7626]

If the young lady in the blue kimono directly behind Jonathan is out there I just want to let her know she is the loveliest creature I have ever seen. A true beauty. I'd suffer for ya.In fact I think I already am. Love, from TN.

[@matthewp9217]

take it easy bro

[@MrJimcafc]

Mac Demarco rips this guys persona off soooo bad

[@lawrencescott2824]

Maracas in Caracas

[@bekfreak247]

did you record the rest of the set?

[@stevenbreder461]

bekfreak247 Sorry... camera stopped.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

I don't smell like Gain. Definitely loss tho'.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Someone smart enough to film this concert?

[@bancroft65]

Jonathan Richmond is overrated and that’s why he’s selling masonry right now and not new music. This music blows.👎

[@matthewp9217]

you have no taste