Back in Your Lifewas released in 1979 under theJonathan Richman & The Modern Loversmoniker, but only half the album featured the backup band. The other half of the album featuresRichmanas a solo artist.The Modern Loverswere formed byRichmanand includedLeroy Radcliffeon guitar,Asa Brebneron bass andDenotra D Sharpeon drums. Occasionally, they were joined byRichmansfriend andThe Real Kids band leaderJohn Felice.

Half of the album featuresJonathanplaying solo and the other halfThe Modern Lovers