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Don't Worry About Me

2002 studio album by Joey Ramone

For the film, see The Pool (play) § Film adaptation. For the song, see Don't Worry 'bout Me.

Don't Worry About Me is the debut album released by Joey Ramone as a solo artist.[7][8] It was released posthumously on February 19, 2002, by Sanctuary Records,[9] less than a year after his death. The album was produced by Daniel Rey, who also did most of the guitar work.[5] Rey had previously produced three of the Ramones' albums, between 1987 and 1995.

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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] It also appeared on the soundtrack to Freaky Friday.

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 #109 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."[3] 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

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All tracks are written by Joey Ramone; except where indicated

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[15]

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Technical
  • Daniel Rey – producer, engineer, mixing
  • Jon Marshall Smith – engineer, mixing
  • Joe Blaney – mixing ("Don't Worry About Me")
  • Noah Simon – assistant mixing engineer ("Don't Worry About Me")
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • George Seminara – front cover photography
  • George DuBose – package design
  • Charlotte Lesher – executive producer
  • Mickey Leigh – executive producer

Charts

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References

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    "Reviews". SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. March 27, 2002 – via Google Books.
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    "Joey Ramone | Biography & History". AllMusic.
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    Maerz, Jennifer (February 24, 2002). "Joey Ramone's 'Worry': Rest Assured" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
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    "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me". PopMatters. March 27, 2002.
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    "Punk Rock Revolutionary: The Legacy of Joey Ramone". Los Angeles Times. February 13, 2002.
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    "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me Album Review". www.austinchronicle.com.
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    Perlich, Tim (February 28, 2002). "JOEY RAMONE".
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    Poet, j. "Music". Wired – via www.wired.com.
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    "Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me". Discogs. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
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    "Joey Ramone: Don't Worry About Me" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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    "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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    "Joey Ramone Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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