Rep. Martin Walsh is looking to celebrate the modern sounds of modern Massachusetts.
Massachusetts already has a state polka ("Say Hello to Someone from Massachusetts," anybody?) and a state glee club song among its eight anthems, but the state that produced The Pixies, Aerosmith and The Cars is missing its own rock song. But that could change soon. Rep. Martin Walsh (D-Dorchester) filed legislation last week to make "Roadrunner," by The Modern Lovers the state rock song. In "Roadrunner," Natick native Jonathan Richman croons about Stop & Shop, Route 128 and "the modern sounds of modern Massachusetts." And "Roadrunner" could be the only rock song that has the lyrics "I'm in love with Massachusetts." “This is about acknowledging an artist from Massachusetts who’s obviously had a very good career and one of his …
There's a push to make The Modern Lover's "Roadrunner" the official rock song of Massachusetts. But the state's musical heritage is full of great acts and songs. What's your pick for a state anthem?
With paeans to Massachusetts, Route 128, the Mass Pike and even Stop n' Shop, The Modern Lovers' "Roadrunner" is a thoroughly local song. But should it be the state's official rock song? Some state legislators think so. Aside from the song's lyrical caress of the state and its eccentric geographic locales, the band has great local roots in and around Boston. Lead singer Jonathan Richman is from Natick, and drummer David Robinson hails from Woburn. The band's first demo was recorded at the Back Bay's Intermedia Studios, where Aerosmith recorded "Dream On," and which was later bought by the Cars, who recorded there as well. The Newbury Street studio is long gone, however; the space is now an American Apparel. State legislators from across …
Joseph
9:10 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
@Kwum - It's a shame that you're too closed minded to understand fiscal responsibility. Your Teabilly response is typical of someone who votes D just cause of the letter and doesn't understand the issues at hand. Everyone should care about the state of our economy! Does us all a favor, catch up on some current events. Lunatics = Fiscal responsibility. Yeah, ok, that makes a lot of sense. … more ›