Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers - "Pablo Picasso"

Like many artists from the late 60's onwards, Jonathan Richman was influenced by The Velvet Underground and that influence unmistakably comes through in his music. In fact, it was an infatuation he had with The Velvet Underground, which paid off when John Cale produced some demo recordings. "Pablo Picasso" was one of those John Cale demos. I think of Jonathan Richman as The Velvet Underground with humour and a little bit more upbeat.... or if Lou Reed got up on the right side of the bed. "Pablo Picasso" is more about the artist's womanising and status than any of his achievements.... whatever angle it is coming from, it is still hilarious.