During a ten year period in west Michigan I saw them, the turtles, grass roots, beach boys, romantics, guess who, Kenny rogers, Bob hope.. well he didn't sing... such talent! Thank you lord! Peace from Northern Michigan.
This song is instant serotonin. I love the Monkees so much. And they have so many hits. If I had to pick ONE to recommend, it would be Pleasant Valley Sunday!
Oh, that reminds me of my early childhood. I remember this song blaring from the radio in our kitchen. Thanks for taking me to a trip down memory lane. 👍🏻
Actually the Beatles were the first boy band. Then Monkeys, Jackson 5 and the Osmonds. As I suspected, they were sort of the “TV” version of the Beatles like the Partridge Family promoted David Cassidy. Unfortunately the Partridge Family ended up destroying David Cassidy’s career by stereotyping him as bubble gum pop. The Monkees TV popularity grew to be a successful band.
I'm A believer, Mary Mary, Not Your Stepping Stone, or really almost all of their songs, Each episode had it's own Music Video. The one on the guitar, Michael Nesmit, won a Grammy for a Video as he was an early producer director.
The Monkees were known as the Pre-Fab Four. They were characters in a TV show. They each auditioned for the parts. The group were under control of The TV show producers. They weren't allowed to play the instruments and sang songs that were mandatory. Their Popularity sent a message and the 4 actually were accepted as a true band. Many hits and long history. I suggest the song " Goin Down ". " Last Train to Clarksville " was a protest to the Vietnam War. It went right over the sensors heads. So it got a lot of airtime.
They were actually brought together because of a TV show. They were hired individually and became a successful band! I remember running home from school to watch them. Oh goodness, the memories!! A side note: The guitarist Michael Nesmith’s mother invented the correction fluid Liquid Paper!
Another interesting fact about Nesmith is he wrote the song “Different Drum” and wanted the Monkees to use it on the show, but it was turned down. However a certain Linda Rondstadt and her group, Stone Ponies, picked it up and made it a hit for them, blasting off Linda’s career.
I was a little kid in the 1960s and my sister and I had all the Monkees albums, and we watched the TV show every week. We had a little record player that we would bring down to the basement and have dance parties with our friends. Being in love with The Monkees is one my earliest and most fun shared memories with my big sister. She passed away about 10 years ago and those memories really make me smile.
The Monkees were created for a tv show to conteract the Beatles. They Joke was upon the Network since they became a really good band with tons of hit records.
This group were huge even over here in the UK, the tv show had to be watched or you had nobody to talk to in school the next day, and I remember how all the girls swooned over Davy Jones the lead singer here. We knew all their names and argued about which was the funniest, the smartest and so on - childhood innocence unlike today where some kids seem to be born knowing way too much.
They were the first band to use a synthesizer in their music. The song was called Daily Nightly. They have all passed except Mickey. Davey, the little one died of pneumonia. They had many hits. Last train to Clarksville, Valerie, She hangs out, She, ...I'm a believer, .They had many and had their own show too, which was silly and funny. I am 70 now and as a teenager had the Davey Jones haircut. Lol! I had their posters all over my walls. Davey Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenze. Peter didn't usually sing on any of the songs , but he was lead singer on one. Can't remember the name right now but it was slow and beautiful.
Hey Shon, The Monkees had a great weekly show from 9/12/1966 to 3/25/1968 they also did the movie Head in 1968. Other songs are Last train to Clarksville, I'm a Believer, Daydream Believer & many more. Axl Rose from Guns & Roses dance is said to be from Davy Jones dance he did
1967. I had just graduated from 8th grade. I lived in Northwest NJ. Two of my friends and I were big Monkees fans. One of them had 2 sisters who were older than her. One was married and lived in Philly with her husband and kids. Her husband got the 3 of us tickets to see the Monkees at the Convention Center. Our friend’s mom took us over to the bus station across the river in PA and we boarded a bus to Philly. What an adventure! The exciting thing was what happened with her nephews’ babysitter. She lived across the street and went with us. She had one of those madras bucket hats that were popular back then. She had written her phone # on the inside and threw it up on the stage. The next day DAVY JONES called her!!! We were standing out on the porch screaming! Believe it or not I still have the big old ugly necklace I bought. It has a thick fake gold chain and a large pendant with pictures of their 4 faces on it!!! 😊
Shon , check out " Mary, Mary " by the Monkees. Run DMC sampled it. The Monkees had a TV show in the 60's. Very Comical😅 They had very good tunes though. Davy Jones sang lead on this one and was such a handsome guy.
Shon in my teens on Saturday morning 🌄 it was "American Band Stand" then the TV show "The Monkees" very guffy&funny😅 and in the Afternoon l'd watch " Soul Train". The Monkees have alot of Hit's their song's were short to fit into their TV show, in the late 60's they were very popular, they sold more album's than the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.😮✌️Peace ☮️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary💃🕺 Great Reaction👍 ✔️ out "I'm a Believer"&"Last Train to Clarksville"😅
The reason the Monkees have such a 60s reminiscent Vibe is because they were the crossover that brought the hippie generation into mainstream Saturday morning children's television. The Monkees were not just a musical group, they were also the main characters in a musical preteen kids show. Despite the visuals of them all being happy carefree and enjoying themselves, they were virtual strangers, the first manufactured boy band and we're actually cast together for the TV show featuring the band's slapstick comedic exploits. Micky dolenz, the guy with the tambourine had all expectations of being named the lead singer but ended up being disappointed.
The Monkees were an industry-manufactured boy group who starred in a Beatles rip-off TV comedy . . . which I loved. They each had some musical skills and talent, and they hired great song-writers. E.g., Neil Diamond wrote their hit I'm a Believer.
Their TV show was actually kinda funny. They used to show it on VH1 way back on Saturday afternoons and once my mom started watching it, I figured "what the hell, I might as well watch it, too." My favorite songs from The Monkees besides Daydream Believer- was "I'm not your stepping stone" and the theme song to the show "Hey, hey we're the Monkees".
I got to know 3 out of 4 of them (before the last two passed) later in life when I was working as a bellman at a hotel they used to stay at in Los Angeles when working. Nice guys, all of them. You gotta hear “I’m A Believer.” I think that one, in particular, is pretty great. Plus it’s probably their biggest hit.
They were a TV-appropriate depiction of a "young band of hippies." Take out anything controversial like substance use, overt political messages or s e x. At the same time as the Doors, Janis Joplin, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the Monkees were the far more wholesome copy - a child-appropriate, comedic "rock band," always finding themselves in the middle of silly hijinx. Part of the successful formula was that they had a part in some actual quality music.
Monkee's Lead Singer on this song , Davy Jones is the reason another singer from England who had the same name decided to change it & become David Bowie . That kinda worked out OK I'd say 🙂
The Beatles were fans of The Monkees and the two groups had a friendly relationship: Mutual admiration The Beatles admired The Monkees' acting and music, and John Lennon called them "the funniest comedy team since the Marx Brothers". Musical collaboration The Beatles allowed The Monkees to participate in some of their recording sessions. Mutual support The Beatles didn't seem resentful of The Monkees' success. George Harrison said he thought The Monkees could become the best band if they got things sorted out. Shared experiences The Beatles and The Monkees both lived in communal homes and had adventures that were captured on camera.
Do you believe in magic. In a young girl's heart. How the music can free her, whenever it starts. The Monkees got good material from top 60's pop writers. They had their significant space.
A real fun group the monkeys shon that made some great records. "I'm a belleiver "is a great one written by neil diamond.fun fact Dave jones the lead singer was also a jockey.
The piano player was the only one who could actually play an instrument. The one playing the guitar, His mother invented Whiteout . She was a secretary.
They all could play instrument(s)! A couple of them could play more than one. It was rumored they couldn't because their first albums were done by studio musicians.
Once about a time it the West...Dire Straits ( You wont be disappointed) Jump in into the Fire....Nillson Blood well right ... Supertramp ANYTHING FROM JGeils LOVE Stinks album... ESPECIALLY..Walls come Tumbling down AND Comeback AND Trying Not to Think about You. Beatles....Bad Boy. Steely Dan.....Show Kids. Chicago....Old Days and Feeling Strong every Day The Night they drove Ol dixie down.....The Band Jethro Tull..... Teacher...and BUNGLE IN THE Jungle
I believe Mickey is the only one still with us
Every Saturday morning; The Monkees were on and I never missed it,😍
Ditto!!
And right after followed by the banana splits
You definitely have to watch their tv show!!!
I was such a big Monkees fan. Watched the TV show every week. Loved Peter Tork! RIP
During a ten year period in west Michigan I saw them, the turtles, grass roots, beach boys, romantics, guess who, Kenny rogers, Bob hope.. well he didn't sing... such talent! Thank you lord! Peace from Northern Michigan.
"Last Train to Clarksville"
This song is instant serotonin. I love the Monkees so much. And they have so many hits. If I had to pick ONE to recommend, it would be Pleasant Valley Sunday!
I used to watch the Monkees tv show as a kid and I watched the Beatles cartoon as well, good stuff for back in the day :)
Stepping Stone by the Monkies!
Oh, that reminds me of my early childhood. I remember this song blaring from the radio in our kitchen. Thanks for taking me to a trip down memory lane. 👍🏻
The Monkees were probably the real first boy band. It definitely was the late 60's vibe. They had a TV show.
The Jackson 5 formed before the Monkees.
Actually the Beatles were the first boy band. Then Monkeys, Jackson 5 and the Osmonds. As I suspected, they were sort of the “TV” version of the Beatles like the Partridge Family promoted David Cassidy. Unfortunately the Partridge Family ended up destroying David Cassidy’s career by stereotyping him as bubble gum pop. The Monkees TV popularity grew to be a successful band.
Ever heard of The Beatles!!!!???
@@Mainecoonlady. Fair point (about the Beatles). Now, fun question that's totally off topic: who was the first teeny bopper idol?
Most boy bands are "singers only some add dancing". The Beatles created the music start to finish. They were not cast into a role they auditioned for.
I'm A believer, Mary Mary, Not Your Stepping Stone, or really almost all of their songs, Each episode had it's own Music Video. The one on the guitar, Michael Nesmit, won a Grammy for a Video as he was an early producer director.
Corny, hip, goofy, funny, profound, lyrical, dreamy and unforgettable all at the same time.
The Monkees were known as the Pre-Fab Four. They were characters in a TV show. They each auditioned for the parts. The group were under control of The TV show producers.
They weren't allowed to play the instruments and sang songs that were mandatory. Their Popularity sent a message and the 4 actually were accepted as a true band.
Many hits and long history. I suggest the song " Goin Down ". " Last Train to Clarksville " was a protest to the Vietnam War. It went right over the sensors heads. So it got a lot of airtime.
The Monkees had a sitcom airing on NBC from 1966-1968. They were fashioned after the Beatles.
I love the different styles of the '60's, including the dance moves! More Monkees please!
Hearing the Monkees always reminds me of others of the times like Bobby Sherman, The Osmonds and The Partridge Family.
Bobby Sherman was my first concert when I was 11 years old. My mom took me. Such a great time.
Bobby Sherman " Here Come the Bride's" Partridge Family " I think l Love You" Great 60's TV📺 Peace 😊✌️ Gary
Davie Jones was the lead singer and Mickie Dolen was on the tambourine. Very popular TV show.
They were actually brought together because of a TV show. They were hired individually and became a successful band! I remember running home from school to watch them. Oh goodness, the memories!! A side note: The guitarist Michael Nesmith’s mother invented the correction fluid Liquid Paper!
Another interesting fact about Nesmith is he wrote the song “Different Drum” and wanted the Monkees to use it on the show, but it was turned down. However a certain Linda Rondstadt and her group, Stone Ponies, picked it up and made it a hit for them, blasting off Linda’s career.
I was a little kid in the 1960s and my sister and I had all the Monkees albums, and we watched the TV show every week. We had a little record player that we would bring down to the basement and have dance parties with our friends. Being in love with The Monkees is one my earliest and most fun shared memories with my big sister. She passed away about 10 years ago and those memories really make me smile.
Check out “Goin’ Down”, it will blow your mind. The Monkees are my favorite group after the Beatles!
The Monkees were created for a tv show to conteract the Beatles. They Joke was upon the Network since they became a really good band with tons of hit records.
Try the song last train to Clarksville same group❤
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I loved The Monkees TV show. Never missed it. "Im A Believer" & "Last Train To Clarksville" were also hits for T Monkees. 🎼👌
They started as actors to play the Monkeys who are based on the Beatles! What happened was they were actually good and had talent!
PS I freaking love your reactions because you just love music and the vibe! Keep it up man and stay happy!
This group were huge even over here in the UK, the tv show had to be watched or you had nobody to talk to in school the next day, and I remember how all the girls swooned over Davy Jones the lead singer here.
We knew all their names and argued about which was the funniest, the smartest and so on - childhood innocence unlike today where some kids seem to be born knowing way too much.
I absolutely loved the show as a kid.
They were the first band to use a synthesizer in their music. The song was called Daily Nightly. They have all passed except Mickey. Davey, the little one died of pneumonia. They had many hits. Last train to Clarksville, Valerie, She hangs out, She, ...I'm a believer, .They had many and had their own show too, which was silly and funny. I am 70 now and as a teenager had the Davey Jones haircut. Lol! I had their posters all over my walls. Davey Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenze. Peter didn't usually sing on any of the songs , but he was lead singer on one. Can't remember the name right now but it was slow and beautiful.
The little guy singing is Davy Jones. He was British and the other 3 were Americans❤
I loved the Monkees! When this came out, I was at an age where I had a wicked crush on them! My favorite was Peter, who's playing the keyboard here! ❤
Hey Shon, The Monkees had a great weekly show from 9/12/1966 to 3/25/1968 they also did the movie Head in 1968. Other songs are Last train to Clarksville, I'm a Believer, Daydream Believer & many more. Axl Rose from Guns & Roses dance is said to be from Davy Jones dance he did
1967. I had just graduated from 8th grade. I lived in Northwest NJ. Two of my friends and I were big Monkees fans. One of them had 2 sisters who were older than her. One was married and lived in Philly with her husband and kids. Her husband got the 3 of us tickets to see the Monkees at the Convention Center. Our friend’s mom took us over to the bus station across the river in PA and we boarded a bus to Philly. What an adventure! The exciting thing was what happened with her nephews’ babysitter. She lived across the street and went with us. She had one of those madras bucket hats that were popular back then. She had written her phone # on the inside and threw it up on the stage. The next day DAVY JONES called her!!! We were standing out on the porch screaming! Believe it or not I still have the big old ugly necklace I bought. It has a thick fake gold chain and a large pendant with pictures of their 4 faces on it!!! 😊
🌸 they had such a great sense of humor
Keep on going with this group❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm a Believer & Last Train to Clarksville are both great Monkees songs. You're right, they were huge, huge, huge in the 60s.
The two recommendations I'd have are Pleasant Valley Sunday or Last Train to Clarksville. I think you'll get a kick out of those too.
They were very popular when I was a young girl, in grade school in the late 60's, early 70's. They also had a show, they were great!
Yeah, they were cute. I remember. Davy Jones actually showed up for a cameo on a show called The Brady Bunch, and 9 year old me was in love.
The Monkees had at least 10 other hits. Last Train to Clarksville, I'm a Believer, Stepping Stone are some of the best known.
Shon , check out " Mary, Mary " by the Monkees. Run DMC sampled it. The Monkees had a TV show in the 60's. Very Comical😅 They had very good tunes though. Davy Jones sang lead on this one and was such a handsome guy.
My favourite Monkees song is Valleri. I think you'd love it.
I think they were the original Shrek song artists (I'm a Believer). Peace, Love!!
Actors musicians turned boy band. TV show of the late 60s kinda a spoof of Beatles vs cor ey thriller
Shon, I loved this group! Another song with my name! When they said, cheer up, sleepy Jean! Hell I perked up right away! ❤😁
Shon in my teens on Saturday morning 🌄 it was "American Band Stand" then the TV show "The Monkees" very guffy&funny😅 and in the Afternoon l'd watch " Soul Train". The Monkees have alot of Hit's their song's were short to fit into their TV show, in the late 60's they were very popular, they sold more album's than the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.😮✌️Peace ☮️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary💃🕺 Great Reaction👍 ✔️ out "I'm a Believer"&"Last Train to Clarksville"😅
The reason the Monkees have such a 60s reminiscent Vibe is because they were the crossover that brought the hippie generation into mainstream Saturday morning children's television. The Monkees were not just a musical group, they were also the main characters in a musical preteen kids show.
Despite the visuals of them all being happy carefree and enjoying themselves, they were virtual strangers, the first manufactured boy band and we're actually cast together for the TV show featuring the band's slapstick comedic exploits. Micky dolenz, the guy with the tambourine had all expectations of being named the lead singer but ended up being disappointed.
You ever heard "Snap- Rhythm Is a Dancer". A club banger from the 90's.
Check out Headquarters album! Monkees have a great catalog of music!
I would wake up and Saturdays were the best would watch this and many other great shows loved them
Crikey this takes me back to my childhood !!
The Monkees were an industry-manufactured boy group who starred in a Beatles rip-off TV comedy . . . which I loved. They each had some musical skills and talent, and they hired great song-writers. E.g., Neil Diamond wrote their hit I'm a Believer.
Love it! Had a Davy Jones poster in my little bedroom.
Their TV show was actually kinda funny. They used to show it on VH1 way back on Saturday afternoons and once my mom started watching it, I figured "what the hell, I might as well watch it, too." My favorite songs from The Monkees besides Daydream Believer- was "I'm not your stepping stone" and the theme song to the show "Hey, hey we're the Monkees".
At age 14, The Monkey’s were my very first live concert. ❤
I got to know 3 out of 4 of them (before the last two passed) later in life when I was working as a bellman at a hotel they used to stay at in Los Angeles when working. Nice guys, all of them. You gotta hear “I’m A Believer.” I think that one, in particular, is pretty great. Plus it’s probably their biggest hit.
An old favorite… especially since my first name is Jeanne.
'I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone'
They were a TV-appropriate depiction of a "young band of hippies." Take out anything controversial like substance use, overt political messages or s e x. At the same time as the Doors, Janis Joplin, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the Monkees were the far more wholesome copy - a child-appropriate, comedic "rock band," always finding themselves in the middle of silly hijinx. Part of the successful formula was that they had a part in some actual quality music.
Monkee's Lead Singer on this song , Davy Jones is the reason another singer from England who had the same name decided to change it & become David Bowie . That kinda worked out OK I'd say 🙂
This song was from 1967 so yes there is definitely a very 60s vibe.
In 1971 they were coming through Niagara Falls NY in a limo and my friend Karen chased their limo and they stopped 😁
The fun and innocence of the 60's.
Right up there with the Beatles in my youth!
Songs were short in the 60’s because they had to be 3 minutes or less in order to be played on the radio. “American Pie” broke that rule forever.
“Wild Horses” cover by The Sundays is better than the original, I think. Also check out “Voices of Babylon” by The Outfield. Unique, cool tune.
dang song still gives me chills after all these years-- LOL
they were a tv show in the mid-late 60's, they were called the tv beatles
You'll love the monkees vibe. They're all good
The Beatles were fans of The Monkees and the two groups had a friendly relationship:
Mutual admiration
The Beatles admired The Monkees' acting and music, and John Lennon called them "the funniest comedy team since the Marx Brothers".
Musical collaboration
The Beatles allowed The Monkees to participate in some of their recording sessions.
Mutual support
The Beatles didn't seem resentful of The Monkees' success. George Harrison said he thought The Monkees could become the best band if they got things sorted out.
Shared experiences
The Beatles and The Monkees both lived in communal homes and had adventures that were captured on camera.
Mickey is the last Monkee left...used to watch the show every afternoon. You must watch the trippy movie Head.
The Monkees -- sound track of my pre-adolescent & very early teen years.
Lots of strange connections, too.
Thank you, Shon!
Do you believe in magic. In a young girl's heart. How the music can free her, whenever it starts.
The Monkees got good material from top 60's pop writers. They had their significant space.
A real fun group the monkeys shon that made some great records. "I'm a belleiver "is a great one written by neil diamond.fun fact Dave jones the lead singer was also a jockey.
Wholesome classic
Hi they had a few hits and a TV show
Oh the one Peter sang was called Shades of gray
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Check out im a believer they are a fun band and the show was great! lIFE WAS SIMPLE THEN AND SO WAS THE FUN!
The songs were designed for the television show.
🌸 you would have so much fun reacting to one of their TV show episodes
I remember this song from way back haha , thanks Shon
I loved the show. My favorites were "the writers" and the "Monkey Mobile". You should check it out if you are into 60's muscle cars.
Great reaction 💯 💙
They were a band that was created in the 60's so you were dead on with that
Might wanna check out monkees tv show i intro. Only about a minute and a half
Great stuff..
🌸 yay !!!!!
The world's changed sence I herd this when I was 9
Please Please please
Watch/Listen to Goin Down!!!!
The records sales were massive❤️🤘 tv show was a major hit
Probably the closest high-energy pop sounding to this one is I'm a Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday, Star Collector and the Monkee's Theme.
It's short but it's stuck in your head now.
The piano player was the only one who could actually play an instrument.
The one playing the guitar,
His mother invented Whiteout .
She was a secretary.
They all could play instrument(s)! A couple of them could play more than one. It was rumored they couldn't because their first albums were done by studio musicians.
@olivepoola9153
That's what Petty said in an interview.
They may have learned later .
2022 "The FBI Kept Files on the Monkees-and Micky Dolenz Wants to See Them" wonder what's in them.
Once about a time it the West...Dire Straits ( You wont be disappointed)
Jump in into the Fire....Nillson
Blood well right ... Supertramp
ANYTHING FROM JGeils LOVE Stinks album... ESPECIALLY..Walls come Tumbling down AND Comeback AND Trying Not to Think about You.
Beatles....Bad Boy. Steely Dan.....Show Kids. Chicago....Old Days and Feeling Strong every Day
The Night they drove Ol dixie down.....The Band
Jethro Tull..... Teacher...and BUNGLE IN THE Jungle
Saigon Kick-Love Is On The Way
Spacehog-In The Meantime
Soil-Halo
My daydream believing about a late 1980s Madonna.
I played this single so many times over and over that my stepmother got angry and took the record away 😂
You should really check out "Gonna Buy Me a Dog"!! Very funny song!!
after their run ended....Davy Jones went back to England and became a horse racing jockey.....
You should listen to "I'm a believer" and " (I'm not your) Steppin' Stone.