Don't Worry About Me

Don't Worry About Me is the first 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.

Don't Worry About Me
Studio album by Joey Ramone
Released	February 19, 2002
Recorded	2000–2001
Genre	Punk rock
Length	34:49
Label	Sanctuary Records[1]
Producer	Daniel 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
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Robert Christgau	B+[3]
Entertainment Weekly	A-[4]
Punknews.org	[5]
Rolling Stone	[6]
Spin	8/10[7]

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.

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"	Joey Ramone – lead vocals Daniel Rey – guitar, backing vocals Joe McGinty – keyboards Andy Shernoff – bass, backing vocals Marky Ramone – drums
"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

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. "Don't Worry About Me". EW.com.
5. "Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me". www.punknews.org.
6. "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.