Roadrunner (Once) - Alternative Version

Jonathan Richman wrote this two-chord garage anthem in his father's car in 1972. During the summer of 1977 when Punk and New Wave music were finding a wider audience in Britain, this song became a hit.

Richman and his band The Modern Lovers recorded a collection of songs including this one in 1973. However problems with their label blocked the songs' release until 1976.

Among the Modern Lovers playing on this song were keyboard player Jerry Harrison who later joined Talking Heads and drummer David Robinson, who later joined The Cars. The producer was Velvet Underground member John Cale.