I was SO lucky to have met Peter Tork in 1982 on Venice Beach. We ended up being "coffee buddies" as he hung out on at the boardwalk alot. I was like 21 and he was just open, warm, and appreciative of his fans. I saw him about 2 or 3 times a week for the three years I was there.
I have noticed alot of appreciation for "The Monkees" in recent years. It seems they are finally getting their due. People just aren't happy these days and the happy songs from our past stand out more then ever before.
Yea Davey had it. He just had it. I agree. I’m 41 and when these reruns would come on national tv around 87-90ish I just loved the Monkees and yea Davey was just the coolest to me.
Several of their songs were written by some of the tops in the business Neil Diamond ( I'm A Believer) Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart ( Last Train To Clarksville) Carol King ( Pleasant Valley Sunday)
They were actors with musical talent who were cast for the tv show "The Monkees". They later toured as an actual band. Jimi Hendrix actually was their opening act on their tour in 1967. Unbelievable.
Well, there was already The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, the Lovin' Spoonful (who were considered for the TV series before the decision to invent the Monkees) and the Beatles (whom the Monkees were patterned after), not to mention Herman's Hermits, Dino, Desi & Billy, the Dave Clark Five, the Association, Paul Revere and the Raiders, to name a few. Even the Rolling Stones drew "screaming girls" like a 'boy band' in those early days!
The TV show made fun of the whole sitcom genre. The guy with the guitar's mother invented "white out" back in the manual typewriter days. It was in a nail polish type bottle and I went through many learning how to type.
@@sherrybirchall8677 Actually it really was Michael Nesmith's mother (the Monkees member holding the guitar) Bette Nesmith Graham that invented whiteout.
The Beatles and the Monkees were friends and appreciated each other's work. The Monkees were put together by a television network to be an American version of the Beatles. The Monkees weren't afraid of experimenting with their music and their style changed over the years. I grew up listening to them.
What is there not to like? Fun, melody, great lads. I was 7 and we loved the Monkees in the UK. In fact, I lived a mile from Davy Jones, and girls always congregated outside the house he bought for his parents in Gorton, even though he was living in the States. People in Gorton would occasionally see him over in Manchester when he walked in the local Debdale Park. No one hounded him, but they would wave and blow kisses.
My "Daydream Believer" connection. "Daydream Believer" is a song composed by American songwriter John Stewart, shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. I installed the satellite dish for John Stewart in Novato, CA. On the stairs going up to the MBR was the ORIGINAL Gold Record for "Daydream Believer" hanging on the wall. When I commented about it, he told me that song alone bought him a few houses.
I had the privilege of seeing the (then) surviving members in concert several years ago, backed up by some additional musicians. When it came time for them to play this song, Micky stated that ONLY Davy could possibly sing lead on this one, and through the magic of the Wayback Machine they played his vocals and sang along. For the last chorus Micky said, "You sing it!" and held his microphone out toward the audience. And sing it we did. Then, for that single night on that tour, Mike (who lived nearby) joined Micky, Peter and the backing musicians onstage for the last 4 songs. I am so glad I got to see that, as it will never be seen again.
@@paulcolli9841 it was prime time for two seasons, or 18 months, in what 68 to 69? Then on Saturdays for many more years that were likely the first exposure to many. I know my old man preferred watching Ginger and Mary Ann at the time
@@lancecornell9978 I know. I watched the show on Monday nights. It came on before Rowan and martins laugh in. I met Peter tork. He was from Ct. his name was Peter torkelson. I know the monkeys. I am also 64 years old
I'm so glad I got to see Mickey, Peter and Michael do their 50th anniversary tour in 2016!! I seen them twice for that! So sad that Mickey is the only one left! But he always has been my favorite 😍 R.I.P. Davy, Peter and Michael 🙏❤
These guys came out in the sixties. I was a school bus driver in the eighties and the high school kids Were listening to them like they were brand new band
This was my grandparents song, my grandmothers name is Jean so the line "Cheer up sleepy Jean" spoke to them, plus they were born 1950 so they grew up during this era.
I love it when people who have never heard of the Monkees do reaction videos to their songs! The Monkees are my favorite band of all time, and it just warms my heart to see other people enjoying them and learning about them and their music. So many people have such a negative attitude toward them because of how they came together (they were essentially a "made-up band" created for the TV show), but as you saw and heard, their music is uplifting and much better than those critics would have you believe. Speaking of the TV show, definitely check that out! You can't help but laugh at their silly antics. That was the whole purpose of their show--to entertain, to make you laugh and feel good. It makes me sad to think that so many people miss that point. They wrongly judge the Monkees for being "fake." But if you dig deeper into their history, you will see that yes, they did enjoy hanging out and performing together. They may have had a few squabbles, but that's just like any "family." They essentially were like a family, and the two remaining Monkees (the other two sadly passed away) still enjoy touring together to this day. I really hope you will take the time and check out more of their music and the TV show. There's so much more to the Monkees than them being "The Pre-Fab Four!"
The Monkees were great fun and they had many catchy pop tunes and some bizarre songs too. I collected all their albums before I got into Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Cool reaction!
Davy Jones solo in concert. Saw him at Walt Disney World numerous times and the crowd would sing the chorus. The year he died Mickey Dolenz the drummer and lead singer of this group filled in. The crowd wound up singing the whole song.
Though this was a straightforward pop song, they had some great rock n' roll hits like Pleasant Valley Sunday, I'm A Believer, What Am I Doing Hangin' Round, and Last Train to Clarksville. They got a lot of flack as a boy band of their time, but they really did make some great music.
The Monkees were a prefabricated band put together for TV by Don Kirschner and they were sometimes referred to as the "Prefab Four" as a take off of the Beatles nickname of "Fab Four". They were good, though originally, I believe studio musicians were used but they actually were pretty good musicians on their own. The two guys on this video on piano have both passed away. I loved their half hour tv show of they had as struggling musicians getting into all kinds of trouble, often slapstick humor and good music. I used to watch them all the time.
@@VinE83656 True. He encouraged Peter to audition. They actually played many of the instruments starting with the Headquarters Album. You're so right about them being good musicians on their own. Peter played about 6 or 7 instruments. Davy could actually play the drums, but Micky had to learn. The directors/producers felt Davy was too short to be behind the drum kit. I enjoyed their show and still watch it on DVD.
They were a band created for a television show. Three of the guys were session musicians & character actors & Davy Jones, the lead singer on this song was an actor well known in musical theater Before the Monkees he was best known for his role as The Artful Dodger in Oliver The song So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star by the Byrds is about the Monkees. Other Monkees songs you may like are The Last Train to Clarksville, Another Pleasant Valley Sunday, I’m a Believer, & (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
Imagine this Jimi Hendrix opening up for the monkeys on tour. The monkeys fans were caught off guard by Hendrix so they had to take Hendrix off the tour after a couple shows sleepy Jean and purple haze just did not mix…LOL.. Davy Jones totally cool when he dances everybody 😃
There are some great suggestions of other Monkees' songs in the previous comments but I would like to add "Valerie" and "I'm A Believer" to the mix. Others mentioned "Last Train To Clarksville" which was about a recruit leaving for Vietnam and at the end of the chorus he says "and I don't know if I'm ever coming home". Commentary on the times.
There are so many songs by them that are great. They had top songwriters writing for them such as Carole King. They did 3 songs by Neil Diamond. Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash tried out for the Monkees. Frank Zappa appeared in an episode. The Monkees were created due to the sucess of the movie Help starring The Beatles, and interestingly The Beatles were HUGE fans of The Monkees.
Neil Diamond wrote a couple songs for this show and the group. "I'm A Believer"; "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" ; and "Cracklin' Rosie" which he released as a hit himself.
In Middle School, we had to be closet fans, because many of the kids thought we were weird. Their lost. Suggesting one rarely heard that is actually really great: "What Am I Doing Hanging Around?"
Thx! Tasha had the decade and era right. I always thought they were an American tv imitation of The Beatles. Sweet melody and message! -Terry, Canoga Park
The Monkees, ik was (en ben nog steeds) een grote fan. 4 knappe en grappige kerels, zeer goeie liedjes, en leuke tv-reeks. Konden we maar terug in de tijd 🥰👍💋🎵🎸🎶 💋
Nice you two!!!!! I know this music very well! I think you would be surprised at how many hits The Monkees had. I got one for you. Indian Reservation by Paul Revere & The Raiders.
The Monkees was America's answer to The Beatles, that's why Davy Jones was included in the group because of his British accent. I watched The Monkees with my sisters when it was on CBS back in the 1960's. At the end of each show, the guys would perform a song (lip sync) while acting goofy at times. The days before MTV were fun too.
Singer (this time): Davy Jones (from Wales, UK) RIP Other guy at piano: Peter Tork RIP Guitarist: Mike Nesmith (sang his own compositions) Tambourine: Micky Dolenz (frequent singer) Side notes: Micky Dolenz had been a child actor, and had the title role in the TV series "Circus Boy" in the late 1950s. Also before the Monkees, Davy Jones originated the role of the Artful Dodger in the Broadway musical "Oliver!", and he and other cast members appeared on one Ed Sullivan Show to sing several songs from the production, on February 9, 1964 - the same episode as the Beatles debut! Shortly after the Monkees TV series, another British musician, real name Davy Jones, wanted to avoid confusion with the one here and became famous under the name David Bowie.
A group put together to capitalise on the Beatles british wave. I think they might be the first commercial Boy Band. I remember watching their show on Nickelodian back in the day.
The monkees may have been the prefab 4, but they contributed so much to music, tv, movies, live shows and pop culture. Micky has one of the best pop rock voices. Mike is the reason we have MTV. Peter is responsible for getting jimi hendrix first big US tour. Davy was on the beatles first appearance on ed sullivan, performing songs from Oliver. Their movie Head was a cult classic, produced by Jack Nicholson and paid for easy rider to be filmed. First band to full stage audio and lighting on tour and st so many classic songs, written by them and others. The show was so funny and upbeat and anyone doubting their musical talent, listen to riu chiu, going down, no time, for petes sake, You might be the one, some of shellys blues, shades gray, plesant valley sunday, valerie, star collector, etc
Head was a very, very interesting movie. lol. If the Monkees were trying to demonstrate their frustrations with the present time and their careers, they certainly made a statement! And not in a bad way. It was just a completely different portrayal of the Monkees as they were seen on television and by the public. The soundtrack is very underrated as well! Either that or mostly unknown. It's a real must-see for any Monkee-maniac.
Hi guys. So the Monkees was a TV show. These guys were not meant to be an actual band. When the show got popular the agents set up concert dates, and suddenly The Monkees were a real recording band. The little guy doing lead vocal here is Davy Jones. He was a kid actor and then a song and dance man in England. The guy playing tambourine is Mickey Dolenz who was a child actor on a TV show here in the US. He also is the Dad of actress Amy Dolenz. The blondish guy at the piano is Peter Tork who was primarily a musician. The guitar player is Mike Nesmith who they had some trouble keeping interested in the show. He was the one guy who didn't need the money. His Mom invented Liquid Paper. These guys had a couple hit records and did okay with their concerts. Stay safe and well.
Mike did not get the money until after his mother passed years after the show was over. I read that he got half, and the other half went to some foundation she started.
You should check out Shaun Cassidy’s songs That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll and Hey Deanie. He was popular in the 70s. His mother is Shirley Jones and his half brother David Cassidy were both on Partridge Family TV show.
Thanks for looking at these guys - they started out as a "put-together band" - they all had to audition for parts - mainly for a TV show - (inspired by the success of the Beatles) - so the "selected" members had to do this goofy show, and had some songs written for them by some good songwriters - esp. "Boyce & Hart" - but they eventually rebelled and b/c they were actually pretty decent musicians in their own right, had some pretty good songs... the videos back in the day were very "cheesy" and silly - (BTW, when you said "Brady Bunch" I had to laugh - b/c the lead singer - Davy Jones - actually appeared on an episode of that show!! lol)
Davy Jones aka David Bowie had to change his name to avoid confusion with this Davy Jones. I’m a Believer is a great Monkees song written by Neil Diamond which is a whole other rabbit hole to go down in.
This song was written by the wonderful artist John Stewert. He was an original freedom rider back in the day. He campaigned for Bobby Kennedy. Check out his work you won’t be disappointed!
They wrote several of their own songs, especially Mike Nesmith (The Girl I Knew Somewhere, You Just May Be The One, Listen to the Band, Mary Mary, Circle Sky, Papa Gene's Blues, Tapioca Tundra, etc.) Peter Tork wrote In This Generation, which was the closing theme of the show. Micky Dolenz wrote Randy Scouse Git, which hit #2 in England.
@@MovieVigilante Yes, this is true, but they were swept under the rug for the most part. Most of the time it was the studio appeasing them, despite all four being accomplished musicians. I suppose what I meant is that the major hits were other writers.
I was SO lucky to have met Peter Tork in 1982 on Venice Beach. We ended up being "coffee buddies" as he hung out on at the boardwalk alot. I was like 21 and he was just open, warm, and appreciative of his fans. I saw him about 2 or 3 times a week for the three years I was there.
This is probably the greatest "feel good" song ever.
I have noticed alot of appreciation for "The Monkees" in recent years. It seems they are finally getting their due.
People just aren't happy these days and the happy songs from our past stand out more then ever before.
agreed
I used to watch “The Monkees” on TV. Loved that about my childhood. 😝♥️
Davy Jones was the quintessential teen idol. He was the original Justin Bieber. Just a lot more likeable.
& unbesmirched by tattoos
It makes you wonder if he was born in another time Bieber could have been an artful dodger.
Yea Davey had it. He just had it. I agree. I’m 41 and when these reruns would come on national tv around 87-90ish I just loved the Monkees and yea Davey was just the coolest to me.
Davy Jones (the singer) was actually on an episode of the Brady Bunch. Marsha was president of his fan club.
And he makes an appearance in the Brady Bunch movie. Great sense of humor....
@@laurakali6522 micky and peter too
I forgot about that episode.
He also was a celebrity guest on a Scooby Do episode.
I remember that episode. He sang their song called "Girl" one of my favorite monkey songs.
The Monkees had quite a few really catchy songs. Pleasant Valley Sunday, Steppin Stone and one of my favorites, A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.
Several of their songs were written by some of the tops in the business Neil Diamond ( I'm A Believer) Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart ( Last Train To Clarksville) Carol King ( Pleasant Valley Sunday)
They were actors with musical talent who were cast for the tv show "The Monkees". They later toured as an actual band. Jimi Hendrix actually was their opening act on their tour in 1967. Unbelievable.
The Monkees were a TV group, but they were each talent in their own right. I loved to watch the show for the songs. Two of the members have passed.
They became an official band thanks to the show. Still touring are Mike & Micky
They may have started that way, but went on to be so much more
Now only Mickey
Check out The Monkeys TV show from the 60s, its a little zany but fun.
They were the first 'boy band'
Well, there was already The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, the Lovin' Spoonful (who were considered for the TV series before the decision to invent the Monkees) and the Beatles (whom the Monkees were patterned after), not to mention Herman's Hermits, Dino, Desi & Billy, the Dave Clark Five, the Association, Paul Revere and the Raiders, to name a few. Even the Rolling Stones drew "screaming girls" like a 'boy band' in those early days!
I don't know about "boy band", they actually play instruments.
could argue that the early Beatles were actually a boy band
The TV show made fun of the whole sitcom genre. The guy with the guitar's mother invented "white out" back in the manual typewriter days. It was in a nail polish type bottle and I went through many learning how to type.
I think that was Hoyt Axton's mom.
@@sherrybirchall8677 Actually it really was Michael Nesmith's mother (the Monkees member holding the guitar) Bette Nesmith Graham that invented whiteout.
Great music from a Great sense of humor band.
A song to put a smile on your face - what's not to like. A great time to be young.
The singer was British...Loved his accent.
The Beatles and the Monkees were friends and appreciated each other's work. The Monkees were put together by a television network to be an American version of the Beatles. The Monkees weren't afraid of experimenting with their music and their style changed over the years. I grew up listening to them.
What is there not to like? Fun, melody, great lads. I was 7 and we loved the Monkees in the UK. In fact, I lived a mile from Davy Jones, and girls always congregated outside the house he bought for his parents in Gorton, even though he was living in the States. People in Gorton would occasionally see him over in Manchester when he walked in the local Debdale Park. No one hounded him, but they would wave and blow kisses.
What a fantastic song.
My "Daydream Believer" connection. "Daydream Believer" is a song composed by American songwriter John Stewart, shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. I installed the satellite dish for John Stewart in Novato, CA. On the stairs going up to the MBR was the ORIGINAL Gold Record for "Daydream Believer" hanging on the wall. When I commented about it, he told me that song alone bought him a few houses.
I had the privilege of seeing the (then) surviving members in concert several years ago, backed up by some additional musicians. When it came time for them to play this song, Micky stated that ONLY Davy could possibly sing lead on this one, and through the magic of the Wayback Machine they played his vocals and sang along. For the last chorus Micky said, "You sing it!" and held his microphone out toward the audience. And sing it we did. Then, for that single night on that tour, Mike (who lived nearby) joined Micky, Peter and the backing musicians onstage for the last 4 songs. I am so glad I got to see that, as it will never be seen again.
Lol! This going waaaay back. This was a Saturday morning show that many grew up to along with Looney Tunes. From there to Sabbath
It was originally a prime time show in the 60s.
Lance. It was a Monday night prime time show before it EVER became a Saturday morning show
@@paulcolli9841 it was prime time for two seasons, or 18 months, in what 68 to 69? Then on Saturdays for many more years that were likely the first exposure to many. I know my old man preferred watching Ginger and Mary Ann at the time
@@lancecornell9978 I know. I watched the show on Monday nights. It came on before Rowan and martins laugh in. I met Peter tork. He was from Ct. his name was Peter torkelson. I know the monkeys. I am also 64 years old
I'm so glad I got to see Mickey, Peter and Michael do their 50th anniversary tour in 2016!! I seen them twice for that! So sad that Mickey is the only one left! But he always has been my favorite 😍 R.I.P. Davy, Peter and Michael 🙏❤
These guys came out in the sixties. I was a school bus driver in the eighties and the high school kids Were listening to them like they were brand new band
Axl Rose stole his move lol
Yeah...I see it...good eye...
Absolutely lol
Axl. Has admitted that he got his moves from Davy Jones...and has given him credit for that ! Just Saying !
This was my grandparents song, my grandmothers name is Jean so the line "Cheer up sleepy Jean" spoke to them, plus they were born 1950 so they grew up during this era.
All I have to say is y'all are freaking adorable.
I love it when people who have never heard of the Monkees do reaction videos to their songs! The Monkees are my favorite band of all time, and it just warms my heart to see other people enjoying them and learning about them and their music. So many people have such a negative attitude toward them because of how they came together (they were essentially a "made-up band" created for the TV show), but as you saw and heard, their music is uplifting and much better than those critics would have you believe. Speaking of the TV show, definitely check that out! You can't help but laugh at their silly antics. That was the whole purpose of their show--to entertain, to make you laugh and feel good. It makes me sad to think that so many people miss that point. They wrongly judge the Monkees for being "fake." But if you dig deeper into their history, you will see that yes, they did enjoy hanging out and performing together. They may have had a few squabbles, but that's just like any "family." They essentially were like a family, and the two remaining Monkees (the other two sadly passed away) still enjoy touring together to this day. I really hope you will take the time and check out more of their music and the TV show. There's so much more to the Monkees than them being "The Pre-Fab Four!"
Monkee's sold 75 million albums,RUSH 25 million
WOW!!!!! Incredible
Makes you smile
"our good times start and end
without dollar one to spend.
But how much, baby, do we really need?"
Ah, young love. 💕♥️
I loved watching the monkees tv show!
The way Davey Jones is dancing became very popular in clubs across America
They put out a lot of catchy songs. Smashmouth covered I’m a Believer, which was used in Shrek. You should listen to the original.
The Monkees version is the original LOL ... kids
This song always makes me smile - and it's catchy. Love the Monkees.
Lots of simple, feel-good music back in the early 1960s (my coming of age period). Thanks for the memories!
Remember watching them on TV after school. It was goofy but they had some great songs.
Pleasant Valley Sunday is a great song....pokes fun of the boring suburban life....I believe written by Carole King.
That dance is called The Skate. Very popular when I was 16. Loved doing it. You can really elaborate on the moves.
Here’s me thinking davy jones taught axel 🌹 to dance 😂😂
Wow! That takes me back! They had great song. Silly tv show but good music. Thanks.
Use to watch every Saturday. Now I’m showing my age. David Bowie had the name Davy Jones for one week after finding out so he went to David Bowie👍
The Monkees were great fun and they had many catchy pop tunes and some bizarre songs too. I collected all their albums before I got into Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Cool reaction!
Davy Jones solo in concert. Saw him at Walt Disney World numerous times and the crowd would sing the chorus. The year he died Mickey Dolenz the drummer and lead singer of this group filled in. The crowd wound up singing the whole song.
Love y'all's reaction. Just feel the joy of happy music. ❤
Though this was a straightforward pop song, they had some great rock n' roll hits like Pleasant Valley Sunday, I'm A Believer, What Am I Doing Hangin' Round, and Last Train to Clarksville. They got a lot of flack as a boy band of their time, but they really did make some great music.
The Monkees was one of my favorite bands while growing up. I still love all their music.
The Monkees, Partridge Family etc. music was called "Bubble Gum Rock" by hard/acid rockers back in the 60's and 70's.
Watching the Monkees tv show along with Batman backin the 60,s had such a feel good happy attitude . Those days were so special when I was growing up
Love The Monkees. RIP Davy and Peter.
The Monkees were a prefabricated band put together for TV by Don Kirschner and they were sometimes referred to as the "Prefab Four" as a take off of the Beatles nickname of "Fab Four". They were good, though originally, I believe studio musicians were used but they actually were pretty good musicians on their own. The two guys on this video on piano have both passed away. I loved their half hour tv show of they had as struggling musicians getting into all kinds of trouble, often slapstick humor and good music. I used to watch them all the time.
Interestingly, Steven Stills of the famed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young band auditioned for the Monkees but was not selected.
@@VinE83656 True. He encouraged Peter to audition. They actually played many of the instruments starting with the Headquarters Album. You're so right about them being good musicians on their own. Peter played about 6 or 7 instruments. Davy could actually play the drums, but Micky had to learn. The directors/producers felt Davy was too short to be behind the drum kit. I enjoyed their show and still watch it on DVD.
The guy playing guitar won the first award for a music video about 20 years later I believe it was called Elephant Parts.
Michael Nesmith
I still catch some of there tv shows today awesome
I love how much Fun they always seemed to have!!🎶🤣
Love the Monkees - hardly a track that I don't like (from their original days). That's the infamous "Rainbow Room".
Davy Jones was a heart throb of many teenage girls at that time........ myself included!!
They were a band created for a television show. Three of the guys were session musicians & character actors & Davy Jones, the lead singer on this song was an actor well known in musical theater
Before the Monkees he was best known for his role as The Artful Dodger in Oliver
The song So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star by the Byrds is about the Monkees.
Other Monkees songs you may like are The Last Train to Clarksville, Another Pleasant Valley Sunday, I’m a Believer, & (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
Imagine this Jimi Hendrix opening up for the monkeys on tour. The monkeys fans were caught off guard by Hendrix so they had to take Hendrix off the tour after a couple shows sleepy Jean and purple haze just did not mix…LOL.. Davy Jones totally cool when he dances everybody 😃
There are some great suggestions of other Monkees' songs in the previous comments but I would like to add "Valerie" and "I'm A Believer" to the mix. Others mentioned "Last Train To Clarksville" which was about a recruit leaving for Vietnam and at the end of the chorus he says "and I don't know if I'm ever coming home". Commentary on the times.
You’ve done it now! Once you’ve entered the Rabbit Hole of 60’s of 70’s Music...your Ears will never be the same. Glad to be on this journey!
The Monkees make me smile. lol Goodness, Davy was beautiful.
There are so many songs by them that are great. They had top songwriters writing for them such as Carole King. They did 3 songs by Neil Diamond. Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash tried out for the Monkees. Frank Zappa appeared in an episode. The Monkees were created due to the sucess of the movie Help starring The Beatles, and interestingly The Beatles were HUGE fans of The Monkees.
I met Davy Jones down the Kings Rd Chelsea in London. We got chatting and went for a pub crawl.
What a great bloke.
Just started watching you. Ya’ll are great. Thanks.
Neil Diamond wrote a couple songs for this show and the group. "I'm A Believer"; "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" ; and "Cracklin' Rosie" which he released as a hit himself.
Still a good song 55 years later. RIP Davey, Mike, and Peter.
In Middle School, we had to be closet fans, because many of the kids thought we were weird. Their lost. Suggesting one rarely heard that is actually really great: "What Am I Doing Hanging Around?"
Yeh...but Michael some of those guys were to...and some are now !!
😂😂
Thx! Tasha had the decade and era right. I always thought they were an American tv imitation of The Beatles. Sweet melody and message! -Terry, Canoga Park
The Monkees, ik was (en ben nog steeds) een grote fan. 4 knappe en grappige kerels, zeer goeie liedjes, en leuke tv-reeks. Konden we maar terug in de tijd 🥰👍💋🎵🎸🎶 💋
Nice you two!!!!! I know this music very well! I think you would be surprised at how many hits The Monkees had. I got one for you. Indian Reservation by Paul Revere & The Raiders.
This was their second biggest hit after I’m a believer.
Back in the '90s I saw Davy Jones sing this song A cappella. The man had some pipes!
Lol. Marsha on the Brady Bunch was president of Davey Jones fan club and he appeared on the show lol
Loved your reaction and your comments at the end.
I was 12 when this Song came out. It was a big hit. BTW the dance Davy Jones was doing was called "The Shingaling". It was a very popular dance. 😊
A beautifully crafted pop song
Their whole stick was comedy and light hearted songs.
The Monkees was America's answer to The Beatles, that's why Davy Jones was included in the group because of his British accent. I watched The Monkees with my sisters when it was on CBS back in the 1960's. At the end of each show, the guys would perform a song (lip sync) while acting goofy at times. The days before MTV were fun too.
Singer (this time): Davy Jones (from Wales, UK) RIP
Other guy at piano: Peter Tork RIP
Guitarist: Mike Nesmith (sang his own compositions)
Tambourine: Micky Dolenz (frequent singer)
Side notes: Micky Dolenz had been a child actor, and had the title role in the TV series "Circus Boy" in the late 1950s. Also before the Monkees, Davy Jones originated the role of the Artful Dodger in the Broadway musical "Oliver!", and he and other cast members appeared on one Ed Sullivan Show to sing several songs from the production, on February 9, 1964 - the same episode as the Beatles debut! Shortly after the Monkees TV series, another British musician, real name Davy Jones, wanted to avoid confusion with the one here and became famous under the name David Bowie.
A group put together to capitalise on the Beatles british wave. I think they might be the first commercial Boy Band. I remember watching their show on Nickelodian back in the day.
Many fabricated boy bands in the 50s and 60s before them
The monkees may have been the prefab 4, but they contributed so much to music, tv, movies, live shows and pop culture. Micky has one of the best pop rock voices. Mike is the reason we have MTV. Peter is responsible for getting jimi hendrix first big US tour. Davy was on the beatles first appearance on ed sullivan, performing songs from Oliver. Their movie Head was a cult classic, produced by Jack Nicholson and paid for easy rider to be filmed. First band to full stage audio and lighting on tour and st so many classic songs, written by them and others. The show was so funny and upbeat and anyone doubting their musical talent, listen to riu chiu, going down, no time, for petes sake, You might be the one, some of shellys blues, shades gray, plesant valley sunday, valerie, star collector, etc
Head was a very, very interesting movie. lol. If the Monkees were trying to demonstrate their frustrations with the present time and their careers, they certainly made a statement! And not in a bad way. It was just a completely different portrayal of the Monkees as they were seen on television and by the public. The soundtrack is very underrated as well! Either that or mostly unknown.
It's a real must-see for any Monkee-maniac.
Hi guys. So the Monkees was a TV show. These guys were not meant to be an actual band. When the show got popular the agents set up concert dates, and suddenly The Monkees were a real recording band. The little guy doing lead vocal here is Davy Jones. He was a kid actor and then a song and dance man in England. The guy playing tambourine is Mickey Dolenz who was a child actor on a TV show here in the US. He also is the Dad of actress Amy Dolenz. The blondish guy at the piano is Peter Tork who was primarily a musician. The guitar player is Mike Nesmith who they had some trouble keeping interested in the show. He was the one guy who didn't need the money. His Mom invented Liquid Paper. These guys had a couple hit records and did okay with their concerts. Stay safe and well.
The Charles Manson story sadly is false.
@@Wellch You are correct. Turns out he was in prison at the time. Comment has been corrected. Thanks.
Mike did not get the money until after his mother passed years after the show was over. I read that he got half, and the other half went to some foundation she started.
Last train to Clarksville. The best by far!
Had to check this out it was one of my mom's favorite RIP mom. Great reaction my friends ❤️. Beautiful song
Enjoyed this. Thank you!
Marvin gaye is my mood changer. Hes got so many good non sexy songs and they always set a good vibe. I want you, whats going on, troubleman, etc...
Marcia says..
' Oh Davey Jones is so grooovy!"
The one in the glasses is Nesmith and his mom created WHITE OUT and he pretty much started MTV
You should check out Shaun Cassidy’s songs That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll and Hey Deanie. He was popular in the 70s. His mother is Shirley Jones and his half brother David Cassidy were both on Partridge Family TV show.
He’s soooo cute! ... the lead singer that is. Apparently they use to have a tv show in the 60’s. you guys are cute 🥰💕
Thanks for looking at these guys - they started out as a "put-together band" - they all had to audition for parts - mainly for a TV show - (inspired by the success of the Beatles) - so the "selected" members had to do this goofy show, and had some songs written for them by some good songwriters - esp. "Boyce & Hart" - but they eventually rebelled and b/c they were actually pretty decent musicians in their own right, had some pretty good songs... the videos back in the day were very "cheesy" and silly - (BTW, when you said "Brady Bunch" I had to laugh - b/c the lead singer - Davy Jones - actually appeared on an episode of that show!! lol)
Davy Jones aka David Bowie had to change his name to avoid confusion with this Davy Jones. I’m a Believer is a great Monkees song written by Neil Diamond which is a whole other rabbit hole to go down in.
This song was written by the wonderful artist John Stewert. He was an original freedom rider back in the day. He campaigned for Bobby Kennedy. Check out his work you won’t be disappointed!
Fun fact...Davy Jones (lead singer in this song) was in an episode of The Brady Bunch!!! ( He played himself!!)
John Lennon loved their show. He also had a great sense of humor.
Yes. He thought they were like the Marx Brothers.
I'm a believer, or Last train to Clarksville.
Amazing reaction! Keep on rocking 🔥 cheers from Switzerland
After all, Marsha was the President of The Davey Jones fan club... Girl...look what you've done to me..... Big ass headphones on.. Ahh the memories..
Watch their TV show. It really puts a smile on your face.
They didn't write their own songs, but they made you believe them. Last Train to Clarksville is a must.
They wrote several of their own songs, especially Mike Nesmith (The Girl I Knew Somewhere, You Just May Be The One, Listen to the Band, Mary Mary, Circle Sky, Papa Gene's Blues, Tapioca Tundra, etc.)
Peter Tork wrote In This Generation, which was the closing theme of the show.
Micky Dolenz wrote Randy Scouse Git, which hit #2 in England.
@@MovieVigilante Yes, this is true, but they were swept under the rug for the most part. Most of the time it was the studio appeasing them, despite all four being accomplished musicians. I suppose what I meant is that the major hits were other writers.
These guys had a TV show AND a cartoon back in the day
Every Sat morning followed by pop music show. Sat mornings were great back in the day.Enjoy
The show was on nbc at 8pm, originally
I always liked their song I'm Not Your Stepping Stone