It's still irksome that Mike Nesmith has rarely been given his just reward as an original songwriter and musician (except by the truly enlightened) because of his Monkees membership (and it's even more irritating that some snobs continue to castigate them mercilessly to this day). Innovative as country-rock pioneer and his cryptic/abstract lyrics were always fab ("St. Matthew"," Auntie's Municipal Court", and "Daily Nightly" are prime examples of his gifts). "Grand Ennui" is country perfection.
nobody can touch Michael Nesmith when it comes to Country Rock, Gram Parson and Hillman did their thing with the Burrito Brothers (which I love)but nothing like what Nesmith & The First National Band did.
Remembering Nesmith from when he ran the Hoots at the Troubadour in the late 60's and played once in a while. Amazing early Alt Country ... Thx for posting this
i love it! i love this song, and you really have some great rare pics. can't wait to see and hear your next one! michael and the FNB were sooo underrated.
Nice video--great pictures! :)
smiddlecn 2 months ago
His is the greatest music never heard.
phantomgtowner 1 year ago
It's still irksome that Mike Nesmith has rarely been given his just reward as an original songwriter and musician (except by the truly enlightened) because of his Monkees membership (and it's even more irritating that some snobs continue to castigate them mercilessly to this day). Innovative as country-rock pioneer and his cryptic/abstract lyrics were always fab ("St. Matthew"," Auntie's Municipal Court", and "Daily Nightly" are prime examples of his gifts). "Grand Ennui" is country perfection.
MrJamesrnolan 1 year ago
Michael and the FNB so much kicked ass on this album. Woo Hoo!
blairh1966 2 years ago
The trailblazers of country rock were:
1. Michael Nesmith - injected country rock on The Monkees albums, then with FNB and then solo
2. The Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers - the Byrds' "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" gave momentum to Parsons and Hillman with FBB
3. Rick Nelson - melded rockabilly that evolved into country rock with the Stone Canyon Band
4. Poco - Richie Furay and the band preceded the Eagles and the later entry of other country rock bands
junkie4vids 2 years ago 2
nobody can touch Michael Nesmith when it comes to Country Rock, Gram Parson and Hillman did their thing with the Burrito Brothers (which I love)but nothing like what Nesmith & The First National Band did.
Does anyone know of any FNB live footage???
jimhappening 3 years ago 6
There is a nice article on Nesmith & FNB's contributions to the Alt. country/rock scene in the april 2008 issue of Uncut magazine.
romelovesdan 3 years ago
Ah, Papa Nez...so awesome. Wonder if he ever jammed with Hillman, Parsons, Sneaky Pete or any of those dudes...
aircap 4 years ago
great song♥
sweetyoungthing91 4 years ago
Remembering Nesmith from when he ran the Hoots at the Troubadour in the late 60's and played once in a while. Amazing early Alt Country ... Thx for posting this
sagegal1 4 years ago
Wow! not seen many of them before! great vid and I agree soooo underrated!
looneyscientist 4 years ago
i love it! i love this song, and you really have some great rare pics. can't wait to see and hear your next one! michael and the FNB were sooo underrated.
almadora 4 years ago