Time for the other created for a TV show band. How about some Partridge Family. I believe a segment from the show of them singing can get thru. That being - I think I love You (2021 Version) by The Partridge Family. A video off the TV show of the song.....
Those are the two songs I was thinking as well, although there’s a lot more songs that are pretty great too … Digging into the Monkees is a great thing
That's because the producers had the songs, music, and everything ready. They just wanted actors/singers and got so much more. It's not on them for their start
I'm having flashbacks of my 60's Saturday mornings 🐒🎸 I'm a Believer written by neil diamond and recorded by the Monkees in 1967 (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone Last Train to Clarksville
Micky Dolenz sings "Last Train to Clarksville," which is about a guy leaving for the Vietnam War. Others, sung by Micky, are "Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." All are definitely worth listening to. They're my favorites.
The background music of my youth, I love the Monkees. The tv series was funny innovative and happy. The music was catchy good and iconic. Classic songs. Don't let anyone tell you The Monkees didn't influence the pop culture of the era. ❤ Oh yes! Rewind!! 👍🏴🇬🇧
The Monkees summed it up best themselves. In a scene from HEAD, their movie about biting the hand that fed them, they sing “Hey hey, we are the Monkees, you know we like to please/A manufactured image, with no philosophies” over a series of TV screens. Well said boys.
Head is the most surrealistic psychedelic absurdist mind-f#%k of a film ever done. Script by Jack Nicholson. The opening music Porpoise Song was written by Carol King and includes the line "riding on backs of giraffes alright for a while" a reference to the singer Mickey's stint as a child actor in a tv show called Circus Boy.
Grew up on the Monkee's, great show and fun music for its time. Some big stars wrote some of their music (Neil Diamond - I'm a Believer). Fun fact: Michael Nesmith's mother who was a secretary invented White-Out and made a fortune.
The singer on this song is Davy Jones who starred as the Artful Dodger in "Olliver" in both London and Broadway. The fellow on the tambourine is Micky Dolenz who had a TV show "Circus Boy" when he was younger. The other two, Mike Nesmith (on guitar) and Peter Tork were primarily musicians before being cast for their roles here. Often dismissed as "the pre-fab four", they had a great team behind them writing songs and recording the early songs. These included Boyce and Hart, Neil Diamond and Gerry Goffin/Carole King and other names from that era that you would recognize. As a band, they grew into their roles.
Micky Dolenz is the only surviving member and had a great voice. Michael was a singer songwriter and wrote “Different Drum” for the Stone Ponies sung by Linda Rondstadt. That was our introduction to Linda. The Stone Ponies broke up and left Linda to become a solo act. The rest is history.
The Davey dance!!!!!❤ This was my era. Decades later and I think the music stands up well. It's just catchy fun. You might enjoy: Pleasant Valley Sunday Last Train to Clarksville I'm a Believer
Mike Nesmith was the one genuine experienced musician when they cast the show, and has an extensive catalog. He wrote "Different Drum" which became the first hit for Linda Ronstadt & the Stone Ponys.
Mike was the best songwriter for sure. But Peter was a well rounded musician and humg around a lot with Stephen Stills - in fact it was Stills who recommended Peter to the producers of the show.
Even second tier music of the 60s sounded great. Other good songs by them are Pleasant Valley Sunday and Last Train to Clarksville. Glad to see you enjoyed them.
One Monkees song that was definitely influenced by The Beatles was "Last Train to Clarksville". Among the influences was The Beatles' "Paperback Writer". The song writer misheard a lyric in "Paperback Writer" on the radio which inspired him to write the song!
I was 8 years old when The Monkees TV show debuted and never missed an episode. My best friend and I were both in love with Davy Jones. I think most little girls were then. He was just so darn cute.😉 I loved their music and still do. I owned every one of their albums and know the words to most of their songs still to this day. They have so many great tunes that it's hard to pick a favorite, but a few of mine are "Hard To Believe", "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?", "Early Morning Blues And Greens", "Dream World", "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)", "For Pete's Sake" and "Shades Of Gray". It's sad when you realize that Micky Dolenz is the only member still living.
@@Tarkus7 your reply came up on my email which I assume was because you do not know how to reply. Anyway, I only ever had one of their albums, It was given to me and later it was stolen from me and i don't care. AND I'M NOT LOSING ANY SLEEP OVER IT
@@genegarrett3372I'm the original poster and he is replying to me, not you. I don't think anyone cares or is losing any sleep over the fact that you obviously never liked The Monkees.
My favorite after-school show was The Monkees. It was a classic 60s children's show. I never missed a day; I loved their goofy antics and wholesome music. It was such an entertaining show for young kids!
Uh, it wasn't just a children''s show, teenagers loved it and so did college students! I was 18/19 years old in 1966 when their TV show began and a university student at the time.. I lived on campus in a dorm and you had to get down to the TV ROOM (we didn't have TV's in our rooms) about 2 hours before their show started or you wouldn't get a seat on a couch, a chair or a place on the floor!!! It was VERY popular and funny. You can see some of their shows on certain cable services and on line I think.
The Monkees turned up at their first recordin' session with their instruments in hand. No one had informed them that The Wreckin' Crew had already recorded every song for their first 2 albums 'n all they needed to do was add their vocals. There are MANY great songs. Here are a few: Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day, Take A Giant Step, Sweet Young Thing, She, Mary Mary, I'm A Believer, The Girl I Knew Somewhere 'n A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.
I was a huge Monkees fan. Davey Jones was my favorite. Davey Jones was the only one who had previous history on stage performing. I loved this song....man, flashback time. 9 yrs old....❤😂
I am not old enough to have been around when the Monkees were first around, so I missed all the "controversy" about them not writing their own music or not playing their own instruments. Even though they eventually did both of these things. I just remember when I was growing up that I would watch The Monkees TV show in reruns every day after school. There I fell in love with their music. Though not quite as consistent as The Beatles, they had lots of great songs. In fact, I would argue some of the best songs of the 60s. I was looking at my favorite Monkees songs playlist and I had at least 60 songs there. But my absolute favorites are: Papa Gene's Blues Take a Giant Step Last Train to Clarksville She I'm Not Your Stepping Stone Sometime in the Morning Valleri Words The Girl I Knew Somewhere Love is Only Sleeping Pleasant Valley Sunday Goin' Down Porpoise Song Circle Sky Tapioca Tundra I Won't Be the Same Without You Carlisle Wheeling
The Monkees definitely have some good songs. Besides this one, I'm a Believer and Last Train to Clarksville are their most well known songs. I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone and Pleasant Valley Sunday are great too.
written by the late great John Stewart, on his version from the album "the lonesome picker rides again", as the song fades out he has the amusing line "cheer up sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean to a daydream deceiver and an old closet queen", that throw away always makes me smile lol!
The one with the tambourine, Mickey Dolenz, was part of a nonstop partying crowd back in the mid 70s in LA, with John Lennon (during his 18 months or so separated from Yoko), Harry Nilsson, and Alice Cooper. Their nickname was the Hollywood Vampires.
The Monkees history you read at the end didn't mention the Monkees also starred in a 1968 movie, HEAD, written by Jack Nicholson, a TV special in 1968 after the series that guest-starred a bunch of 1950s rock legends, and a number of guest appearances with Johnny Cash and various other talk and variety shows. Their series reran on Saturday afternoons and they continued to do new commercials for Kool-Aid. In the '70s, Micky and davy teamed up with the two guys who wrote their early hits and toured and recorded as Dolenz, Jones, Boyce, and Hart. Mike basically perfected the music video format that led to MTV, Davy later became a jockey, Micky acted a little (he had been a child star on TV in the '50s) and palled around with John Lennon and Alice Cooper before moving to England and becoming a TV director. Peter did some jail time for pot, then became a teacher and started several new bands. Then, in the '80s, MTV reran their '60s series, causing them to become popular again, Rhino Records released a major box set and a number of rarities LPs, the band reformed (without Mike at first. His mother had invented Liquid Paper and he inherited millions), put out a couple of new LPs and then became a huge hit with oldies concerts and TV appearances. Mike would rejoin every once in a while and the four of them put out a new album in the '90s, followed by a one-hour TV special that was a sequel to their '60s series. Mickey and Davy wrote autobiographies. Mike became a cult-favorite with his solo albums and is often credited with inventing country-rock. They continued to tour and put out NEW material in various combinations even as Davy, then Peter, then Mike, died. Their 2016 album GOOD TIMES got rave reviews and has songs written by some of TODAY'S best songwriters. WHEW! I was just gonna mention the movie and got carried away!
I grew up with the Monkees. I watched the tv show and I owned all of their albums. "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "I'm a Believer", "Last Train To Clarksville", "Mary, Mary", "Look Out", that's a great start. Fun facts - Davy Jones was the heartthrob, he appeared as himself on the Brady Bunch. Marcia was his fan club president. Peter Tork was a musician hanging out with Stephen Stills in Laurel Canyon. Mike Nesmith's mother invented Liquid Paper (typing correction ink) and Micky Dolenz, the only member currently living, became a television sitcom director.
Michael Nesmith’s mother invented Liquid Paper correction fluid. She sold the company to Gillette for $47.5 million. Also David Bowie changed his surname from Jones so people didn’t confuse him with this Davy Jones.
I was in the target audience -- and was so excited by each new album. The TV was so entertaining to my 13 year old mind, teaching me new forms of humor. This music still sounds fresh and timeless. It set me to California Dreaming - an ideal state where people were happy and healthy. I'll let others make suggestions, it's all good!
You’re no music snob! Ok they were a manufactured group who exploited the Brit sound on the coat tails of the Beatles. So what? They found their rightful place in music history and the proof is that you and me and an army of others are still loving them 60 years on. A great reaction… Thanks!
Every Saturday morning, posting up to the Tv , popping the power knob off so my older brothers couldn’t turn the channel until it was over. Pleasant Vally Sunday - I’m not your Stepping Stone- Last Train to Clarksville- I’m a Believer. A lot of great writers and musicians involved in the creation of The Monkees
Beyond The Monkees big hits, there some some very cool deep psych tracks. Daily Nightly, Love Is Only Sleeping, Porpoise Song (Longer single version), Star Collector.
It's my favorite psychedelic pop song of the era. Written by legendary duo Goffen and King. And featuring some of Mikey's best vocals (and he was ALWAYS excellent).
I can't imagine Hendrix opening for them in concert ..I was 8 years old in '66 & used to get their bubble gum cards, watch them on TV along with Batman...
I've always liked the Monkees Lee as they broke free with proven talent of the constraints set upon them by the management who regarded them as their sole creation. They were to show by their writing and playing that they weren't just a fictional television band ! They were bold and rather suprisingly good. Davy was an english theatre star with a good voice , Micky a previous TV star too (Circus Boy) and he could sing as well and so could Michael Nesmith who would go on to separate success . Stephen Stills was passed because of his teeth so he sent along his mate Peter Tork from Laurel canyon. They were colourful characters. 😹🌈💈🤡🔥
I discovered FM radio at the age of 11, and suddenly my whole world changed. As strange as it may sound, three groups caught my attention very quickly. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Monkees. The year was 1968. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Good Morning Lee 🌹 this was my go to teenie bopper song. Giggling and dancing... Lol. I was so in love with Davy... 🥰 He says so pretty too us young girls. Lol love ya thanks!
The guy with the glasses is Michael Nesmith and he created MTV. His mother invented a thing called white out which was a way to fix typewriter errors back before there were computers for that sort of thing. Also, this band was created for a tv show American answer to the Beatles. They were musician actors who could do both, but the studio did not want that, so they went to war with the powers that be, and the show lasted for 2 years. The Saturday morning reruns are what solidified them with the youth of the day. They actually have some pretty awesome songs other than this one. You should check them out
This song always reminds of my late younger brother, as a kid he was a big fan. He was my only sibling. Now, whenever I hear this I get tears in my eyes, I miss him so much. He's been gone 4 years. Mickey Dolenz in the blue short was the drummer and the clown of the band. he is the last one left. Like me.
Condolences. I feel bad because Mickey and his band came to a small theater about two miles away in May and I didn't hear about it until too late. Great show and band back in the day.
Those 4 distinct personalities were what made the tv show so great. They were really genuine in who they were & how they performed. They were already talented when they were cast on the show, Davy Jones, for example, had done Broadway & London productions & was nominated for a Tony Award. The others, too, had their talents pre-show that made them perfect for the show & the band in real life.
Interesting fact: Davy Jones played the Artful Dodger in the musical “Oliver” and appeared with the cast on the “Ed Sullivan Show” on February 9, 1964, the same night the Beatles appeared for the first time
the year davy jones (singer of this song) died the remaining 3 members toured in his honor. i saw the last show,and when they got to this song drummer micky said,"this is now YOUR song" and the band played the music while the audience sang. it was pretty emotional. if you want to hear the psychedelic side of the monkees listen to "early morning blues and greens" and "daily nightly" on which micky plays a moog synthesizer for one of the first times on record (8th to be exact). an early moog was also used by the monkees on the song "star collector".
Someone mentioned the Rutles, a 70s English Beatles parody TV special with Eric Idle of Monty Python as the Paul character, Dirk McQuickly. Jagger did a cameo talking about their rivalry and George cameod as a reporter. John Belushi and Paul Simon too. Great Beatles sound alike songs like All You Need is Cash and The Fool on the Pill. Instead of having a guitarist who loved Indian music, he was an actual Indian. Paul hated it early on but John loved the show and his Ron Nasty character and refused to return the video they gave him to check out. Great stuff.
They have a handful of really good songs including, "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Last Train To Clarksville" (Vietnam related), "Valerie" (not the one you have heard, most likely), "I'm A Believer" and "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone".
To get the spirit watch the show' reruns. Davey plays the trambolee, but he wanted to play drums. Mickey plays drums, Peter plays piano, Mike played electric guitar who went on to create MTV.
You have to remember this was a comedy show based on the Beatles. Mickey Dolenz is the actual lead singer of the band and, to me, has a terrific voice. Davy Jones is singing this song. He's a former British singer/ actor. Mike Nesmith is on guitar and Peter Tork is playing the piano. All of the band members can sing.
In 1967, the boys revolted and gained full control of their recording (after their management had already sold 75 million albums) You can even see Mike alongside John Lennon in film footage of when The Beatles were recording Day In The Life. John felt sorry for them cause they were trapped in a system almost like the Beatles had been trapped in. Just as they were gaining some control and self-respect the backlash against the faked music from earlier resulted in their show being cancelled and the "band" finally dissolving in 1970. They didn't even make all that much money.
Monkees were in their first syndication run in the early Seventies when I discovered them - Davey was my first crush, when I was five. I eventually became a punk/metal head, but when I was 19, they did their first reunion tour in ‘86, and you bet your ass I went. One of the best concerts I ever saw. I still have my concert tee from it.
Although he Wasn't on the credits for this song, Mickey Dolenz was the group's drummer. Although I haven't read the other comments before I. Wrote this I'm assuming somebody must have filled you in about the basics of this group. They were actually 4 actors, although 2 of them were musicians also. I'm. Pretty sure that it may have been the wrecking crew that actually handled all the music on their first 8 or 9 hits before they started doing their own music. The TV series was a huge hit and they themselves became more and more talented in that all 4 of them ultimately actually could sing. And that's when Mickey took up the drums. So in the end, they did become a true band but it was a long road for them and to their credit. They were fighting it all along. But in their contract is no uh. Reference to them doing their own music because they were hired simply to act in a TV series, which was basically the same type of movies that The Beatles had already made. They took on the same silly antics. And just like The Beatles, they did a lot of speeding up a scenes comically. Anyway, they were pretty much an enigma. Despite being poked fun at quite a bit by other real groups. Or even actual rock band followers. I give them credit for becoming what they did become. Since their TV series was aimed at younger teenagers. Their music was aimed at, and listened to, by younger teenagers.
@@lauraallen55 Yes, you are in fact, correct. But I was referring to the fact that this was a rare cattle call where everybody and anybody could come in and apply for a role in this TV series. And despite not being a band member anywhere, Peter was able to play instruments. The same as Mike Nesmith. Whereas Mickey and Davy had no musical experience with the exception. That he always had an exceptional voice but was not in any other musical group. So Davy usually played with a tambourine. When the groups performed and Mickey learned to play the drums.
No, it wasn't just younger teenagers that liked them, they were also very popular with the college/university crowd! I know, because I was one! 18/19 years old and in my first and second year in university. The TV room in the dorm was always PACKED for their TV show. Most of us were also HUGE Beatles' fans TOO ( I STILL am at 77)
Thank you for an exceptional reaction to one of the best Monkeys songs ! LOOK OUT HERE COMES TOMORROW and VALERIE are 2 great songs, that’s sung by Davey Jones and are on par with this song.
Their popularity rivaled the Beatles in the early days. The main complaint was that they didn't write their own music. Sure, in retrospect, they were nothing even close the Beatles, but the question is were they a decent group from the 60 s . The answer is yes, and they were also a popular band with a tv show and thus a cultural phenomenon. They had longevity people loved them long after the 60's disappeared. My favorite recollection is seeing Davy Jones on the Brady Bunch. The Monkees show was shown in reruns for decades and that is when I saw it as a youngster and became a fan. Long after they came on the scene. Let's be real, a lot of performers today have other people write their music They don't play any instruments, they are just "singers" with autotune. so, let's consider the facts here. The Monkees were way above! and, I was a Mickey fan. Their music is fun!
Loved the mayhem and madness that was the Monkees show. A true teeny bopper show we waited to watch every Sunday evening. Not earth shattering music, but we didn't care. Thanks, Paul for the brave pick. Blessings all.
So first off I have to say that Davy Jones was my number one heartthrob as a 12/13-year-old little gay boy. Beyond that, they were a phenomenon of their time the song brings back so many memories and feelings. They just burst on the scene out of nowhere and had many more than three hits. The show was phenomenal. Saturday morning in the cartoon lineup you had to watch the Monkees. They were part Beatles, part Marks brothers, part Hollywood BS, and always sincere and a good time. I vote for “Randy Scouse Git” if you want to do another Monkies song Rest in peace, Dave Jones, and Peter Tork
The Monkees are why we got David Bowie. Bowie's birth name is David Jones but when he started out in music the singer on this song is Davy Jones so Bowie had to change his name. I don't know if he would have been as influential with David Jones as Bowie is much cooler. I personally love the Monkees and their tv show.
The instrumental track for this was played by The Wrecking Crew, the L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of records, including Phil Spector's Wall of Sound singles and most of the later Beach Boys hits, including "Good Vibrations". They sang the vocals over the instrumental track. The Monkees were basically a built for TV band intended to produce a show similar to the Beatle's "A Hard Day's Night" for network television.
The Monkees DO play on this track. From the third album onward they played their instruments, sometimes just them, sometimes with other musicians. It was only the first two albums that was purely the Wrecking Crew.
They had professional songwriters. The material was top notch. They had a popular TV show. Lots of people thought that they were a real band. Eventually, they came to think the same thing, which led to their demise.
This was literally my first favorite song when I began listening to Top 40 radio. I had been a completely non-musical kid, listening to talk stations. I didn't even listen to The Beatles. Then my older sister turned me on to them, getting me Sgt. Pepper's for my birthday. Talk about starting at the top! But in the summer of '67, I finally tuned in 77WABC, heard this song, and never looked back.
In the show, Mickey Dolenz was the Drummer, The guy with the big hair but in reality, I think the famous wrecking Crew musicians supplied all the music
They were a fun band. Mickey's voice is underrated. Listen to "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday."
@@Ginny-t7y Mickey was my favorite singer in the band
Last Train to Clarksville and Randy Scouse Git as well.
Totally agree about Micky's voice, still out there doing it.
I love the Monkees! They're not the Beatles, but they are fun. You really should check out "Pleasant Valley Sunday." Great song.
Time for the other created for a TV show band. How about some Partridge Family. I believe a segment from the show of them singing can get thru. That being - I think I love You (2021 Version) by The Partridge Family. A video off the TV show of the song.....
I used to watch their tv show. It was all silly stuff but we thought it was great. And the songs were good.
Cheerful, happy and upbeat sixties pop. Nothing wrong with that, this song is on my playlist along with Zeppelin, Steely Dan and Jethro Tull.
❤❤I agree with these, you are a well rounded listener!! Great 👍 groups, one and all!🎉🎉
my suggested other Monkee tunes.."Last Train to Clarksville" and or "Steppin' Stone".
@@jaytyler6203 both are great.
Those are the two songs I was thinking as well, although there’s a lot more songs that are pretty great too … Digging into the Monkees is a great thing
@@EskWIRED ty, my band plays both of them, plus I just really like them!
@@fooman64 on the same wavelenght
Johnny Rotten's Sex Pistols covered "Steppin' Stone"! I recommend it! ruclips.net/video/qflb6_MAJ_g/видео.html
The Wrecking Crew rules again and again and again.
Don't forget that Peter Tork arranged and played the great piano part on this song.
They had some of the best songwriters money could hire at that time, including Carol King, Neil Diamond, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart, etc.
Also Harry Nilsson
Mike Nesmith wrote many of their songs too. He wrote a lot of songs covered by other artists.
That's because the producers had the songs, music, and everything ready. They just wanted actors/singers and got so much more. It's not on them for their start
I'm having flashbacks of my 60's Saturday mornings 🐒🎸
I'm a Believer written by neil diamond and recorded by the Monkees in 1967
(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone
Last Train to Clarksville
Micky Dolenz sings "Last Train to Clarksville," which is about a guy leaving for the Vietnam War. Others, sung by Micky, are "Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." All are definitely worth listening to. They're my favorites.
The Monkees had four consecutive #1 albums.
and I owned ALL of them.😁
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The background music of my youth, I love the Monkees. The tv series was funny innovative and happy. The music was catchy good and iconic. Classic songs. Don't let anyone tell you The Monkees didn't influence the pop culture of the era. ❤ Oh yes! Rewind!! 👍🏴🇬🇧
"The shaving razor is cold, and it stings"
One of my all-time favorite lines!!! 😃❤️
The Monkees summed it up best themselves. In a scene from HEAD, their movie about biting the hand that fed them, they sing “Hey hey, we are the Monkees, you know we like to please/A manufactured image, with no philosophies” over a series of TV screens. Well said boys.
Head is the most surrealistic psychedelic absurdist mind-f#%k of a film ever done. Script by Jack Nicholson. The opening music Porpoise Song was written by Carol King and includes the line "riding on backs of giraffes alright for a while" a reference to the singer Mickey's stint as a child actor in a tv show called Circus Boy.
Grew up on the Monkee's, great show and fun music for its time. Some big stars wrote some of their music (Neil Diamond - I'm a Believer). Fun fact: Michael Nesmith's mother who was a secretary invented White-Out and made a fortune.
The singer on this song is Davy Jones who starred as the Artful Dodger in "Olliver" in both London and Broadway. The fellow on the tambourine is Micky Dolenz who had a TV show "Circus Boy" when he was younger. The other two, Mike Nesmith (on guitar) and Peter Tork were primarily musicians before being cast for their roles here. Often dismissed as "the pre-fab four", they had a great team behind them writing songs and recording the early songs. These included Boyce and Hart, Neil Diamond and Gerry Goffin/Carole King and other names from that era that you would recognize. As a band, they grew into their roles.
❤❤ yes, remember in my earliest teens Davy Jones was my boyfriend, in my head!!!! 🤣😂🤣
Micky Dolenz is the only surviving member and had a great voice. Michael was a singer songwriter and wrote “Different Drum” for the Stone Ponies sung by Linda Rondstadt. That was our introduction to Linda. The Stone Ponies broke up and left Linda to become a solo act. The rest is history.
Davy Jones appeared with cast of Oliver on the Ed Sullivan show the same night The Beatles performed.
The Davey dance!!!!!❤
This was my era. Decades later and I think the music stands up well. It's just catchy fun.
You might enjoy:
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Last Train to Clarksville
I'm a Believer
❤❤great comments! Loved I'm a Believer!!!
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So much catchy fun!
I was 10 in 1966 when I first heard them. Other than the Beatles, they were my favorite group for a couple of yeard.
pleasant valley sunday. with carole king's demo of it as the bonus track. You will love.
"Words" is a great song. "Randy Scouse Git" is another.
Thank you! That’s 2 of the 3 I just recommended in my comment. Love them both. 😊
By the way, Michael Nesmith appears in the "Day in the Life" Beatles video sitting next to and talking to John Lennon.
20 years later, Axl Rose stole that dance in the Sweet Child of Mine video, and people thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I said the same thing when I watched Guns and Roses' video of "Sweet Child of Mine" for the first time.i
And stole his vocal licks from Janis.
The Snake!
Mike Nesmith was the one genuine experienced musician when they cast the show, and has an extensive catalog. He wrote "Different Drum" which became the first hit for Linda Ronstadt & the Stone Ponys.
Mike was the best songwriter for sure. But Peter was a well rounded musician and humg around a lot with Stephen Stills - in fact it was Stills who recommended Peter to the producers of the show.
Even second tier music of the 60s sounded great. Other good songs by them are Pleasant Valley Sunday and Last Train to Clarksville. Glad to see you enjoyed them.
One Monkees song that was definitely influenced by The Beatles was "Last Train to Clarksville". Among the influences was The Beatles' "Paperback Writer". The song writer misheard a lyric in "Paperback Writer" on the radio which inspired him to write the song!
I was 8 years old when The Monkees TV show debuted and never missed an episode. My best friend and I were both in love with Davy Jones. I think most little girls were then. He was just so darn cute.😉 I loved their music and still do. I owned every one of their albums and know the words to most of their songs still to this day. They have so many great tunes that it's hard to pick a favorite, but a few of mine are "Hard To Believe", "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?", "Early Morning Blues And Greens", "Dream World", "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)", "For Pete's Sake" and "Shades Of Gray". It's sad when you realize that Micky Dolenz is the only member still living.
I'm not losing any sleep over it.
I too have all their albums up to Justice I think, and there are so many great songs. They outsold the Beatles for a time. They were a phenomenon.
@@Tarkus7 your reply came up on my email which I assume was because you do not know how to reply. Anyway, I only ever had one of their albums, It was given to me and later it was stolen from me and i don't care. AND I'M NOT LOSING ANY SLEEP OVER IT
@@genegarrett3372I'm the original poster and he is replying to me, not you. I don't think anyone cares or is losing any sleep over the fact that you obviously never liked The Monkees.
@@donnakubiski5572 never the less, his reply popped up on my email. You can't see me right now. I'm giving you a rasberry.
My favorite after-school show was The Monkees. It was a classic 60s children's show. I never missed a day; I loved their goofy antics and wholesome music. It was such an entertaining show for young kids!
Uh, it wasn't just a children''s show, teenagers loved it and so did college students! I was 18/19 years old in 1966 when their TV show began and a university student at the time.. I lived on campus in a dorm and you had to get down to the TV ROOM (we didn't have TV's in our rooms) about 2 hours before their show started or you wouldn't get a seat on a couch, a chair or a place on the floor!!! It was VERY popular and funny. You can see some of their shows on certain cable services and on line I think.
Very underrated band. Look into them.
'As We Go Along' and 'The Porpoise Song' are belters. 👍👍
The Monkees turned up at their first recordin' session with their instruments in hand. No one had informed them that The Wreckin' Crew had already recorded every song for their first 2 albums 'n all they needed to do was add their vocals. There are MANY great songs. Here are a few: Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day, Take A Giant Step, Sweet Young Thing, She, Mary Mary, I'm A Believer, The Girl I Knew Somewhere 'n A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.
I was a huge Monkees fan. Davey Jones was my favorite. Davey Jones was the only one who had previous history on stage performing. I loved this song....man, flashback time. 9 yrs old....❤😂
The hot rod modified GTO Monkeemobile was awesome. MPC sold 7 million model car kits.
And 2 of them went to me.🚗😁
@@jeffking4176Yep. Loved building models back in the day.
I am not old enough to have been around when the Monkees were first around, so I missed all the "controversy" about them not writing their own music or not playing their own instruments. Even though they eventually did both of these things. I just remember when I was growing up that I would watch The Monkees TV show in reruns every day after school. There I fell in love with their music. Though not quite as consistent as The Beatles, they had lots of great songs. In fact, I would argue some of the best songs of the 60s. I was looking at my favorite Monkees songs playlist and I had at least 60 songs there. But my absolute favorites are:
Papa Gene's Blues
Take a Giant Step
Last Train to Clarksville
She
I'm Not Your Stepping Stone
Sometime in the Morning
Valleri
Words
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
Love is Only Sleeping
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Goin' Down
Porpoise Song
Circle Sky
Tapioca Tundra
I Won't Be the Same Without You
Carlisle Wheeling
They had top songwriters and top studio musicians, like many "actual" 60's bands.
So many enduring hits.
Been a fan my whole life.
The Monkees definitely have some good songs. Besides this one, I'm a Believer and Last Train to Clarksville are their most well known songs. I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone and Pleasant Valley Sunday are great too.
written by the late great John Stewart, on his version from the album "the lonesome picker rides again", as the song fades out he has the amusing line "cheer up sleepy Jean, oh what can it mean to a daydream deceiver and an old closet queen", that throw away always makes me smile lol!
lol
The one with the tambourine, Mickey Dolenz, was part of a nonstop partying crowd back in the mid 70s in LA, with John Lennon (during his 18 months or so separated from Yoko), Harry Nilsson, and Alice Cooper. Their nickname was the Hollywood Vampires.
I loved the Monkees!!
The studio musicians you read about was the wrecking crew.
The Monkees history you read at the end didn't mention the Monkees also starred in a 1968 movie, HEAD, written by Jack Nicholson, a TV special in 1968 after the series that guest-starred a bunch of 1950s rock legends, and a number of guest appearances with Johnny Cash and various other talk and variety shows. Their series reran on Saturday afternoons and they continued to do new commercials for Kool-Aid. In the '70s, Micky and davy teamed up with the two guys who wrote their early hits and toured and recorded as Dolenz, Jones, Boyce, and Hart. Mike basically perfected the music video format that led to MTV, Davy later became a jockey, Micky acted a little (he had been a child star on TV in the '50s) and palled around with John Lennon and Alice Cooper before moving to England and becoming a TV director. Peter did some jail time for pot, then became a teacher and started several new bands. Then, in the '80s, MTV reran their '60s series, causing them to become popular again, Rhino Records released a major box set and a number of rarities LPs, the band reformed (without Mike at first. His mother had invented Liquid Paper and he inherited millions), put out a couple of new LPs and then became a huge hit with oldies concerts and TV appearances. Mike would rejoin every once in a while and the four of them put out a new album in the '90s, followed by a one-hour TV special that was a sequel to their '60s series. Mickey and Davy wrote autobiographies. Mike became a cult-favorite with his solo albums and is often credited with inventing country-rock. They continued to tour and put out NEW material in various combinations even as Davy, then Peter, then Mike, died. Their 2016 album GOOD TIMES got rave reviews and has songs written by some of TODAY'S best songwriters. WHEW! I was just gonna mention the movie and got carried away!
I believe Davy was a jockey for a short period of time before he was in the band. He was also a child actor and starred in Oliver on stage.
❤❤Wow, lots of really good information on them! Think you know things, but this was great 👍😮👍!!!!
I grew up with the Monkees. I watched the tv show and I owned all of their albums. "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "I'm a Believer", "Last Train To Clarksville", "Mary, Mary", "Look Out", that's a great start. Fun facts - Davy Jones was the heartthrob, he appeared as himself on the Brady Bunch. Marcia was his fan club president. Peter Tork was a musician hanging out with Stephen Stills in Laurel Canyon. Mike Nesmith's mother invented Liquid Paper (typing correction ink) and Micky Dolenz, the only member currently living, became a television sitcom director.
Years after the show, they all learned to play their instruments, and toured as a real band.
Michael Nesmith’s mother invented Liquid Paper correction fluid. She sold the company to Gillette for $47.5 million. Also David Bowie changed his surname from Jones so people didn’t confuse him with this Davy Jones.
@@jumperking368 ❤️wow, didn't know these facts, interesting, thanks!!! 👍
*Nesmith
@@martinduner1844 yes👍😉 I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice, RIP Michael, I'm feeling very old today!
But we had a blast watching them!!😂
@@martinduner1844 You’re right. Now updated with his correct surname.
I was in the target audience -- and was so excited by each new album. The TV was so entertaining to my 13 year old mind, teaching me new forms of humor. This music still sounds fresh and timeless. It set me to California Dreaming - an ideal state where people were happy and healthy. I'll let others make suggestions, it's all good!
A fun trip down memory lane, thanks Paul.
You’re no music snob! Ok they were a manufactured group who exploited the Brit sound on the coat tails of the Beatles. So what? They found their rightful place in music history and the proof is that you and me and an army of others are still loving them 60 years on. A great reaction… Thanks!
Certain songs just make me feel like a kid again and this is one.
Every Saturday morning, posting up to the Tv , popping the power knob off so my older brothers couldn’t turn the channel until it was over. Pleasant Vally Sunday - I’m not your Stepping Stone- Last Train to Clarksville- I’m a Believer. A lot of great writers and musicians involved in the creation of The Monkees
Wait they were a Saturday morning show?? Oh wow so I placed this video perfectly then lol
❤❤oh! That's a great trick! 🤣😂🤣 Funny and no remotes!!!!! 🎉🎉
Loved and watched every Saturday!
@@L33Reacts It originally aired on Sunday nights at 7pm, but it was rerun on another network on Saturday mornings a few years later.
@@L33Reacts It wasn't on Saturday mornings where I was while a college student in Ohio. It was on at 7:30 in the evening during the week.
Beyond The Monkees big hits, there some some very cool deep psych tracks. Daily Nightly, Love Is Only Sleeping, Porpoise Song (Longer single version), Star Collector.
Here’s a Monkee’s song. Goin’ Down. Micky sings it
Goin' Down rules- early white rap.
"Goin' Down" is a great choice and also the flip side of "Daydream Believer".
Hey Lee! Try the songs SHE and I'M NOT YOUR STEPPING STONE. Two of their greatest hits!👍👍😎
Hey Jeff! Thank you man I will definitely add those to the list
I'd love for you to do the porpoise song.. trippy.
It's my favorite psychedelic pop song of the era. Written by legendary duo Goffen and King. And featuring some of Mikey's best vocals (and he was ALWAYS excellent).
Lol, Lee needed to hear 60's bubblegum.
Yes!!! Happy times! I was 15yrs old and life was amazing. Bubblegum music says it all.😅
Led my 6 year old ass to the Osmonds and Bobby Sherman while chewing bubble gum. It took an intervention to get me off the stuff!
I can't imagine Hendrix opening for them in concert ..I was 8 years old in '66 & used to get their bubble gum cards, watch them on TV along with Batman...
Me too! I bought the bubble gum and magazine. ❤
Hendrix had to hear "We want the Monkees!" from the audience during his set.
@@Tarkus7 & "Foxy Davy" instead of Lady..he left the tour after a few shows..
I've always liked the Monkees Lee as they broke free with proven talent of the constraints set upon them by the management who regarded them as their sole creation. They were to show by their writing and playing that they weren't just a fictional television band ! They were bold and rather suprisingly good. Davy was an english theatre star with a good voice , Micky a previous TV star too (Circus Boy) and he could sing as well and so could Michael Nesmith who would go on to separate success . Stephen Stills was passed because of his teeth so he sent along his mate Peter Tork from Laurel canyon. They were colourful characters. 😹🌈💈🤡🔥
Yes they learned to play somewhat competently BUT, THEY WERE A FICTIONAL TELEVISION BAND until the show ended.
@@genegarrett3372 Not so as once they sang on record and particularly when on tour they were a real band irrespective of their genesis ! 😹
I discovered FM radio at the age of 11, and suddenly my whole world changed. As strange as it may sound, three groups caught my attention very quickly. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Monkees. The year was 1968.
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Good Morning Lee 🌹 this was my go to teenie bopper song. Giggling and dancing... Lol. I was so in love with Davy... 🥰 He says so pretty too us young girls. Lol love ya thanks!
L33 , you re gonna love em like all the fans do , you ll see
'Goin' Down' is a killer Monkees song!
Absolutely love the Monkees! Thanks for this. Check out their tv show. It was silly and fun.
The guy with the glasses is Michael Nesmith and he created MTV. His mother invented a thing called white out which was a way to fix typewriter errors back before there were computers for that sort of thing. Also, this band was created for a tv show American answer to the Beatles. They were musician actors who could do both, but the studio did not want that, so they went to war with the powers that be, and the show lasted for 2 years. The Saturday morning reruns are what solidified them with the youth of the day. They actually have some pretty awesome songs other than this one. You should check them out
Mike says he didn't create MTV. He created the basic concept, so he definitely contributed a piece of the puzzle.
Yes and no. He sold his show, PopClips, to Time-Warner and they developed it into MTV. So fairly directly in the creation/invention pipeline.
This song always reminds of my late younger brother, as a kid he was a big fan. He was my only sibling. Now, whenever I hear this I get tears in my eyes, I miss him so much. He's been gone 4 years. Mickey Dolenz in the blue short was the drummer and the clown of the band. he is the last one left. Like me.
Condolences. I feel bad because Mickey and his band came to a small theater about two miles away in May and I didn't hear about it until too late. Great show and band back in the day.
❤ so sorry, but memories are wonderful! 😢 Hold on to good times! 💕
Those 4 distinct personalities were what made the tv show so great. They were really genuine in who they were & how they performed. They were already talented when they were cast on the show, Davy Jones, for example, had done Broadway & London productions & was nominated for a Tony Award. The others, too, had their talents pre-show that made them perfect for the show & the band in real life.
Interesting fact: Davy Jones played the Artful Dodger in the musical “Oliver” and appeared with the cast on the “Ed Sullivan Show” on February 9, 1964, the same night the Beatles appeared for the first time
@@pestbsn I also have the DVD of their Ed Sullivan appearances
the year davy jones (singer of this song) died the remaining 3 members toured in his honor. i saw the last show,and when they got to this song drummer micky said,"this is now YOUR song" and the band played the music while the audience sang. it was pretty emotional.
if you want to hear the psychedelic side of the monkees listen to "early morning blues and greens" and "daily nightly" on which micky plays a moog synthesizer for one of the first times on record (8th to be exact). an early moog was also used by the monkees on the song "star collector".
Last Train to Clarksville. Monkees were decent.
That song deserves the double play! They were goofy and fun on the TV show and the songs were really good! Davey Jones had the dance moves to boot!
Someone mentioned the Rutles, a 70s English Beatles parody TV special with Eric Idle of Monty Python as the Paul character, Dirk McQuickly. Jagger did a cameo talking about their rivalry and George cameod as a reporter. John Belushi and Paul Simon too.
Great Beatles sound alike songs like All You Need is Cash and The Fool on the Pill. Instead of having a guitarist who loved Indian music, he was an actual Indian.
Paul hated it early on but John loved the show and his Ron Nasty character and refused to return the video they gave him to check out. Great stuff.
They have a handful of really good songs including, "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Last Train To Clarksville" (Vietnam related), "Valerie" (not the one you have heard, most likely), "I'm A Believer" and "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone".
Also fun to note that Jimi Hendrix was the opening act for the Monkees when they toured the US in 1967.
To get the spirit watch the show' reruns. Davey plays the trambolee, but he wanted to play drums. Mickey plays drums, Peter plays piano, Mike played electric guitar who went on to create MTV.
What is a trambolee ?
Tambourine?
You have to remember this was a comedy show based on the Beatles. Mickey Dolenz is the actual lead singer of the band and, to me, has a terrific voice. Davy Jones is singing this song. He's a former British singer/ actor. Mike Nesmith is on guitar and Peter Tork is playing the piano. All of the band members can sing.
Huge #1 record in 1967❤
In 1967, the boys revolted and gained full control of their recording (after their management had already sold 75 million albums) You can even see Mike alongside John Lennon in film footage of when The Beatles were recording Day In The Life. John felt sorry for them cause they were trapped in a system almost like the Beatles had been trapped in. Just as they were gaining some control and self-respect the backlash against the faked music from earlier resulted in their show being cancelled and the "band" finally dissolving in 1970. They didn't even make all that much money.
I don’t understand why the show got cancelled for that. It was a tv show. Of course at that time it was faked. They were a tv band at the time
I think Mickey hung out with John and Harry Neison at their watering hole. Can't remember the name.
@@marysweeney7370 Troubadour nightclub
@@genegarrett3372 Thx!
@@marysweeney7370true.Their little drinking group,which also included Alice Cooper,Ringo,and Keith Moon,was called "The Hollywood Vampires".
Monkees were in their first syndication run in the early Seventies when I discovered them - Davey was my first crush, when I was five. I eventually became a punk/metal head, but when I was 19, they did their first reunion tour in ‘86, and you bet your ass I went. One of the best concerts I ever saw. I still have my concert tee from it.
Although he Wasn't on the credits for this song, Mickey Dolenz was the group's drummer. Although I haven't read the other comments before I. Wrote this I'm assuming somebody must have filled you in about the basics of this group. They were actually 4 actors, although 2 of them were musicians also. I'm.
Pretty sure that it may have been the wrecking crew that actually handled all the music on their first 8 or 9 hits before they started doing their own music. The TV series was a huge hit and they themselves became more and more talented in that all 4 of them ultimately actually could sing. And that's when Mickey took up the drums. So in the end, they did become a true band but it was a long road for them and to their credit. They were fighting it all along. But in their contract is no uh. Reference to them doing their own music because they were hired simply to act in a TV series, which was basically the same type of movies that The Beatles had already made. They took on the same silly antics. And just like The Beatles, they did a lot of speeding up a scenes comically. Anyway, they were pretty much an enigma. Despite being poked fun at quite a bit by other real groups. Or even actual rock band followers. I give them credit for becoming what they did become. Since their TV series was aimed at younger teenagers.
Their music was aimed at, and listened to, by younger teenagers.
I don’t believe that Peter was an actor Prior to The band. Davy Jones had a long acting career, including on Broadway.
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Yes, you are in fact, correct. But I was referring to the fact that this was a rare cattle call where everybody and anybody could come in and apply for a role in this TV series. And despite not being a band member anywhere, Peter was able to play instruments. The same as Mike Nesmith. Whereas Mickey and Davy had no musical experience with the exception. That he always had an exceptional voice but was not in any other musical group. So Davy usually played with a tambourine. When the groups performed and Mickey learned to play the drums.
No, it wasn't just younger teenagers that liked them, they were also very popular with the college/university crowd! I know, because I was one! 18/19 years old and in my first and second year in university. The TV room in the dorm was always PACKED for their TV show. Most of us were also HUGE Beatles' fans TOO ( I STILL am at 77)
@@bradjenkins1475 Okay, got it. I think Davy learned a little on the drums too.
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Yes, you are correct. That is true about Davy, nice call.
Very beautiful song…reflecting the 1967 light and easy feeling of living… I know, i lived it! (10y.o)
I have not seen this group in years! Wow ❤
This was one of their most popular hits but see Micky and Mike songs for their BEST material.
Thank you for an exceptional reaction to one of the best Monkeys songs ! LOOK OUT HERE COMES TOMORROW and VALERIE are 2 great songs, that’s sung by Davey Jones and are on par with this song.
Their popularity rivaled the Beatles in the early days. The main complaint was that they didn't write their own music. Sure, in retrospect, they were nothing even close the Beatles, but the question is were they a decent group from the 60
s . The answer is yes, and they were also a popular band with a tv show and thus a cultural phenomenon. They had longevity people loved them long after the 60's disappeared. My favorite recollection is seeing Davy Jones on the Brady Bunch. The Monkees show was shown in reruns for decades and that is when I saw it as a youngster and became a fan. Long after they came on the scene. Let's be real, a lot of performers today have other people write their music They don't play any instruments, they are just "singers" with autotune. so, let's consider the facts here. The Monkees were way above! and, I was a Mickey fan. Their music is fun!
Love this song. (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone is a Paul Revere & the Raiders like garage rock psychedelic song sung by Dolenz.
Davey Jones singing,
Peter Tork playing piano
Michael Nesmith guitar
Mickey Dolenz tambourine
Double play on The Monkees! Hooray!
Oooo I loved the Monkees. My crushes as a teenager. Lovely reaction. Thanks for making this old lady happy 🏴🏴🏴
Davy singing lead , Peter playing piano, Mike playing guitar and Micky playing tambourine.
Loved the mayhem and madness that was the Monkees show. A true teeny bopper show we waited to watch every Sunday evening. Not earth shattering music, but we didn't care. Thanks, Paul for the brave pick. Blessings all.
This is just one of those songs that makes you feel HAPPY! The Monkees had a lot of them. The song "Shades of Grey" is brilliant.
Loved their show as a kid in grade school. Mickey was my favorite and I got to see him last year in Atlantic City and he put on a great show. ✌️♥️🎶
Loved that song . Nothing like the 60,s miss those days
So first off I have to say that Davy Jones was my number one heartthrob as a 12/13-year-old little gay boy.
Beyond that, they were a phenomenon of their time the song brings back so many memories and feelings. They just burst on the scene out of nowhere and had many more than three hits.
The show was phenomenal. Saturday morning in the cartoon lineup you had to watch the Monkees. They were part Beatles, part Marks brothers, part Hollywood BS, and always sincere and a good time.
I vote for “Randy Scouse Git” if you want to do another Monkies song
Rest in peace, Dave Jones, and Peter Tork
Mike Nesmith is gone too R.I.P. 🤡
One of their very best songs is a little somber, Shades of Gray, featuring Peter Tork. Excellent song, great lyrics,
The Monkees are why we got David Bowie. Bowie's birth name is David Jones but when he started out in music the singer on this song is Davy Jones so Bowie had to change his name. I don't know if he would have been as influential with David Jones as Bowie is much cooler. I personally love the Monkees and their tv show.
Last Train to Clarksville, sang my Micky is a real banger.
Thanks. Now it’s gonna be a week before I get this tune out of my head.
The instrumental track for this was played by The Wrecking Crew, the L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of records, including Phil Spector's Wall of Sound singles and most of the later Beach Boys hits, including "Good Vibrations". They sang the vocals over the instrumental track. The Monkees were basically a built for TV band intended to produce a show similar to the Beatle's "A Hard Day's Night" for network television.
The Monkees DO play on this track. From the third album onward they played their instruments, sometimes just them, sometimes with other musicians. It was only the first two albums that was purely the Wrecking Crew.
Mickey was pretty funny!
They had professional songwriters. The material was top notch. They had a popular TV show. Lots of people thought that they were a real band. Eventually, they came to think the same thing, which led to their demise.
funny, fun and silly TV show. just right for an early teens boy.
This was literally my first favorite song when I began listening to Top 40 radio. I had been a completely non-musical kid, listening to talk stations. I didn't even listen to The Beatles. Then my older sister turned me on to them, getting me Sgt. Pepper's for my birthday. Talk about starting at the top! But in the summer of '67, I finally tuned in 77WABC, heard this song, and never looked back.
WOO HOO LEE. DOUBLE PLAY, DOUBLE DIP COMMENT. LOL THEY WERE SO GOOFY AND FUN. THEY'RE ACTUALLY VERY GOOD. MADE MY DAY.
❤🎉❤I agree, shows how well rounded Lee is, loved his reaction and double play, high five!!! 😮🤗
In the show, Mickey Dolenz was the Drummer, The guy with the big hair but in reality, I think the famous wrecking Crew musicians supplied all the music
While watching the Monkees, Mike Nesmith introduced all us teenyboppers to Frank Zappa.