Official album cover artwork for Live at the Longbranch Saloon by The Modern Lovers

The Modern Lovers

Live at the Longbranch Saloon

RELEASED: January 01, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Someone I Care About Meaning 4:59 2. Dance With Me 5:20 3. She Cracked Meaning 4:55 4. Hospital Meaning 5:55 5. Womanhood 2:59 6. Dignified and Old Meaning 2:23 7. Girl Friend 4:48 8. Foggy Notion Meaning 2:26 9. Ride On Down the Highway 3:50 10. Pablo Picasso Meaning 4:21 11. A Plea for Tenderness Meaning 7:34 12. The Mixer (Men and Women Together) 3:11 13. I'm Straight Meaning 5:49 14. Wake Up Sleepyheads Meaning 2:09 15. Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste Meaning 2:39 16. Roadrunner Meaning 3:59
Live at the Longbranch Saloon captures the raw energy and unique sound of The Modern Lovers during their live performances. The album showcases a blend of punk rock and proto-new wave, emphasizing Jonathan Richman's distinctive songwriting and playful, yet poignant lyrics. The recording is characterized by its spontaneous feel, with the band delivering spirited renditions of their classic tracks, making it a favorite among fans and a significant representation of the band's legacy in the 1970s rock scene.