Don't Worry About Me

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Don't Worry About Me
JoeyRamone-DontWorryAboutMe.jpg
Studio album by
Joey Ramone
ReleasedFebruary 19, 2002
Recorded2000–2001
GenrePunk rock
Length34:49
LabelSanctuary Records[1]
ProducerDaniel Rey
Joey Ramone chronology
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)
(2001) 		Don't Worry About Me
(2002) 		Christmas Spirit...In My House
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[2]
Robert ChristgauB+[3]
Entertainment WeeklyA-[4]
Punknews.org4.5/5 stars[5]
Rolling Stone3.5/5 stars[6]
Spin8/10[7]

Don't Worry About Me is the debut album released by Joey Ramone as a solo artist.[8][9] It was released posthumously in 2002, less than a year after his death. The album was produced by Daniel Rey, who also did most of the guitar work.[6] Rey had previously produced three of the Ramones' albums, between 1987 and 1995.

The album includes two covers: "What a Wonderful World," originally performed by Louis Armstrong, and "1969," originally performed by the Stooges.[10] "What a Wonderful World" was used for the ending credits of Michael Moore's film Bowling for Columbine.[citation needed]

A DualDisc version of the album was released on November 19, 2002. It included the album in the DVD-Audio format, which is in 5.1 surround sound, as well as the music video for "What a Wonderful World" (directed by Debbie Harry) and other material.

Don't Worry About Me peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200.[11]

Critical reception[]

The Austin Chronicle wrote that "though Ramones neophytes would be best served by starting at the beginning, Don't Worry About Me is a must for card-carrying superfans."[12] Entertainment Weekly called the album "a testament to the uplifting power of rock."[4] Now wrote that it "boasts better songwriting and playing than the last few Ramones albums, with Joey singing strong, free of any ironic or goofy pose."[13] Wired wrote that "pointless guitar solos are evident on several tracks, but Joey's goofy teenage romanticism still manages to carry the day."[14]

Track listing[]

All tracks composed by Joey Ramone; except where indicated

  1. "What a Wonderful World" (Bob Thiele, George David Weiss) – 2:23
  2. "Stop Thinking About It" (Joey Ramone, Andy Shernoff) – 2:57
  3. "Mr. Punchy" – 2:35
  4. "Maria Bartiromo" – 3:58
  5. "Spirit in My House" – 2:02
  6. "Venting (It's a Different World Today)" – 3:17
  7. "Like a Drug I Never Did Before" – 2:04
  8. "Searching for Something" (Joey Ramone, Al Maddy) – 4:12
  9. "I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)" – 3:42
  10. "1969" (Dave Alexander, James "Iggy Pop" Osterberg, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton) – 3:40
  11. "Don't Worry About Me" – 3:55

Personnel[]

"What a Wonderful World"
"Stop Thinking About It"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Frank Funaro – drums
"Mr. Punchy"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Marky Ramone – drums
  • Veronica Kofman – backing vocals
  • Helen Love – backing vocals
  • Captain Sensible – backing vocals
"Maria Bartiromo"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Marky Ramone – drums
"Spirit in My House"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Joe McGinty – keyboards
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Frank Funaro – drums
"Venting (It's a Different World Today)"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Marky Ramone – drums
"Like a Drug I Never Did Before"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Marky Ramone – drums
"Searching for Something"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Al Maddy – guitar, bass, backing vocals
  • Marky Ramone – drums
"I Got Knocked Down (But I'll Get Up)"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Joe McGinty – keyboards
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Frank Funaro – drums
"1969"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals
  • Jerry Only – bass
  • Dr. Chud – drums
"Don't Worry About Me"
  • Joey Ramone – lead vocals
  • Mickey Leigh – guitar, backing vocals
  • Joe McGinty – keyboards
  • Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals
  • Frank Funaro – drums
Technical
  • George Seminara - cover photography

References[]

  1. ^ "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me". PopMatters. March 27, 2002.
  2. ^ "Don't Worry About Me - Joey Ramone | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Robert Christgau: Album: Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me". robertchristgau.com.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Don't Worry About Me". EW.com.
  5. ^ "Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me". www.punknews.org.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". web.archive.org. January 6, 2008.
  7. ^ "Reviews". SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. March 27, 2002 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Joey Ramone | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  9. ^ Maerz, Jennifer (February 24, 2002). "Joey Ramone's 'Worry': Rest Assured" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  10. ^ "Punk Rock Revolutionary: The Legacy of Joey Ramone". Los Angeles Times. February 13, 2002.
  11. ^ "Joey Ramone". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me Album Review". www.austinchronicle.com.
  13. ^ Perlich, Tim (February 28, 2002). "JOEY RAMONE".
  14. ^ "Music" – via www.wired.com.
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