The Monkees(Micky Dolenz) - Goin' Down

[tonycozart]

These guys were so underrated by almost everyone; including me. I thought of myself as a serious Rock N Roller, and the Monkees were (IMO) corney. They weren't Cream, CCR, Hendricks, Poco Harum, nor were they the Kinks, Spencer Davis Group, The Animals, or Stones. I thought of them as TV created fluff. But Micky Dolenze performance here is unquestionably one of the best Rock N Roll performances ever. Good for you Monkees; kudos Micky

[nealbfinn]

Not sure of the sax solo but the high note trumpet solo is played by Bill Chase, who was at the time the lead trumpet with Woody Herman's band and later the later of the rock band "Chase".

[GonzoGuyy]

And these guys don't qualify for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!!? Yeah right. 100% better than over half the people in the RaRHoF and 90% of the stuff being played today.

[Planktontwo]

This has to be Micky's best work as a singer. Great song.

[godphoenix66x]

Monkees myself but I gotta say the least talented of the group was Davy Jones. Sorry just the way I saw it. Micky was awesome. Peter and Mike were great. Davy was just there to look cute. Not that talented in my opinion.

[monkee1996]

man, once is good. twice is better. three times. watch three times, and you'll understand how amazing this song is.

[dakert40]

Just imagine this terrific song is the B-side to the great song "Words"!!!!

[littleblackneko1]

fast, but so much better than rap! LOVE the monkees, especially Micky

[beatlefan157333]

AND FOR HEAVENS SAKE, HIS NAME IS SPELLED "MICKY"!!!!!!!!

[beatlefan157333]

Davy was very talented. He wasn't as musically talented as the other guys (besides his singing). He was more talented in acting. Just don't underestimate him.

[MattHatter]

There was a reason Mickey was the lead singer in a local band before The Monkees, because he was that damn good!  They WERE talented guys. If there was an exception to the group it was Davy.

[lawlers69]

I'm dancing right now : D

[dadadruma]

Sadly underplayed and underrated Brilliant Authorship in every angle, and it was written by ALL FOUR MONKEES Plus Diane Hildebrandt

[Gottaknowbetterful]

I remember the first time I saw this video. I was so proud that Mickey had it in 'em!

[05vtxrider]

@Gottaknowbetterful I felt the exact same way! Micky was so underrated, such a shame, he had a great voice, possibly one of the best in pop music, and it was so awesome to see him shine in this video!

[jp420dunwoody]

1st boy band

[vonmagnus1]

Mickey still sings with his sister Coco and has ever since they were young.. I love the rendition of Midnight Train with just the two of them on acoustic guitar. Truly amazing, they sound so young and mischievous.

[KillKenny09]

unbeatable

[bassplayer508]

This is a live vocal

[persevere67]

very cool, these guys had real talent.

[jondoe4171]

Mickey was a child actor to. He played a boy in the series " Circus Boy " he was called " Corky " in it. Loved the monkees and still do. Thank goodness for technology. Otherwise all would be lost.

[ssuussaann]

@jondoe4171 And isn't it amazing that the child actor became such a great singer. I'd thought it was Davy Jones singing many of the Monkee songs...in fact, it was Mikey all along!

[19111ellyc]

@jondoe4171 Yes he was and at times when I remember that, I prayed I'd be blessed with Alzheimer's.

[racingirl1595]

Why does watching this remind me of James Brown??? Just kidding... love the Monkees!

[beileverdaydreamer]

@racingirl1595 Some people refer to him as "Micky James Brown Dolenz" because of this song! (:

[taffysaur]

sick flow, nigga!

[YouDummy]

Nope, Micky couldn't drum to save his life. Sing? Eh, he was ok. But as a vocalist, he was superb.

[BeatleMonkeegirl15]

:) and this folks...is why Micky's my FAVE Monkee <3 i just wish they didnt cancel their summer tour X(..i woulda gotten to see them a second time X'''(

[rosco01coltrane]

@BeatleMonkeegirl15 i had tickets for durham nc i was so disappointed im 17 and ive always wanted to see them

[storrs19]

I always liked this version best. The live vocal by Micky is top notch.

[sweetietweey]

The way he says shore makes me extremely happy. :O Haha.

[Keefymonoped]

This is a great track. Many many years ago I bought the 45rpm single of Daydeam Believer and this track was the B side. That was the first time I had heard it and it is still one of my favourites to this day. Thanks for posting it.

[veteran2000]

Sign him up for Vegas.

[ScottInVa1760]

Saw him Friday Nov 11, 2011 at the James River Jam in Williamsburg, VA. Still has it!!!!

[monkee1996]

He has quite the voice, this thing is quick. AMAZING JOB MICKY!

[fhb3isback]

Holy. $#!t. This is freakin' great.

[lakeladymel]

I heard this on my car radio the other day and was just floored ! Wow...unreal !

[TheFred3733]

WOW! That's all I got:  WOW!

[william3231954]

3:49,, gasp gasp :)

[KittyinVA]

He's absolutely channeling James Brown. He's amazing here, the singing, the movement (with a nod to JB). This one was a real shocker, in a good way, when it first played on air. Like Star Collector, it was ahead of its time. Just a little on the cutting edge.

[Jezzikah287]

Now that's how you scat! Mickey Dolenz is awesome at scatting.

[MrElectrician59]

COOL 

[rikkisogazgf]

I wander if their music will make a come back this year(2011)!! :oD I grew-up watch em n the late '60'z!! Alwayz like Davey thu!! :oD 

[dfuente98]

PSYCHEDELIC!!!!!!!!

[irynski]

Micky was a singer & guitarist first. He only learnt to play drums for the show... His amazing talent was his ability to 'scat'. He was given the basic premise of 'Parchment Farm' (lyrics revolving around someone attempting to get drunk enough to suicide by drowning). Basically, he did several several 'stream of consciousness' scats (what you'd now call 'rapping') on the theme to the music... and the final lyrics were plucked from there. They're all amazing & deserved to be serious musicians.

[Sound4daMasses1]

This has always been one of my favs... I mean the bass, the horns, the way Mickey rides the rhythm. The look of the vid. is nice the bass player with the gloves and flashes of the horns and Mickey swaying to the rhythm... Love it!!!

[diamond10137]

hmmm this was from one of the shows..... um for my dvd it says like if you copy this stuff you could be in jail five years but i just love how he is doing this and the colors

[monkee1996]

Amazingly quick. Period.

[zazaranger5]

Micky James Brown Dolenz

[retroalex1]

I myself am deeply jealous lol. He is so hot!

[jampot79]

Superb! Micky Dolenz has a fantastic voice and this is a great, great song.

[Maxwell1181]

what great rhythm Mickey has, just to be able to sing this one!!!! They were great...many fantastic songs, especially if you were around then, when it was all going on...

[kustumpainter1]

Monkees jazz.. Me Likey!!!!

[jacko5592]

The 2nd season of the Monkees had such cool music

[skreemitz65]

He still has it too! :)

[John11694]

He had a beautiful daughter named Amy she was in some of those teen movies

[zazaranger5]

too bad this version isnt on any monkees cd yet



[dakert40]

@zazaranger5

This is on the flip side of the Words 45 single!

[sallyg270]

Like Micky Dolenz would say 'I, myself am deeply jealous'

I wish i could sing like Micky :D

[PrplHazel]

James Brown prodigy or what -- Micky D is the man! Give that boy a cape.

[darrinbaker00]

Micky channeled his inner James Brown for this one.

[horseman420]

that is one of my all-time favorite Monkees song

[melaniemckown]

Great

[beadedlife]

Love his dancin shoes!!!!! Brother got moves....

[tyro244]

My favorite Dolenz tune. It is nothing like any of the other Monkees songs. was lucky enough to see him perform this one live in 1986. Three times. :D Oh, and once more in '90.

[aveiceae]

was awesome seeing him sing/dance this live on tour this year!



[raincoatmusic]

Dolenz had the coolest dang voice

[stymification]

Micky Dolenz and some groovy frikkin' bass. What's not to love?

[ArigatoSan1000]

i really want that color effect... i could have so much fun with it... i envy his ability to sing this...

[emeiii4639]

This is what you get when you put a microphone into a drummer's hand: You get a vocalist who can sing in rhythm.

[STP43FAN1]

@emeiii4639 Not just a drummer, he also played excellent acoustic guitar.

[thereelmaster]

@emeiii4639 before the monkees he wasnt a drumer, he was a gutarist, davy was a drumer, but the makers of the show thoght he would be lost behind the drums, so they put micky as the drumer, and he hd to learn from there.

[fishway333]

@thereelmaster @emeii4639 Actually, no. Davy was an actor in England. He appeared in "Oliver" as the Artful Dodger, then moved to america and happen to be in the right place at the right time for auditions for The Monkees. As for Dolenz, he was an actor as well. He appeared in "Circus Boy" as a child. Later on he auditioned for the role in the Monkees. The only REAL musicians were Peter, and Mike, who both left the Monkees after two years to pursue REAL music careers. (which didn't work out)

[MrMoronsrus]

@fishway333 Actually Mickey played guitar and sang with obscure rock and roll bands, including one called The Missing Links.

[pythongoon]

@fishway333 Actually,I think Mike had some quite reasonable success.Check Rio for starters.

[ShadesBelow03]

@emeiii4639 ...well, maybe not Keith Moon! :)

[stormygirl84]

@emeiii4639 Actually, Micky was originally a guitarist. He learned the drums specifically for The Monkees, because they didn't have a drummer.

[TheBrainiac1000]

@stormygirl84 That is cool! I didn't know now that! Are there any clips of him with a guitar at hand?

[Axelman03]

@TheBrainiac1000 I WANT to say in one of the music montages from the first season... Like, maybe "Monkees A La Mode." He's wearing the red scuba suit and sitting on the grass, tapping his foot while strumming a guitar. (This is all from memory here, so don't hold me to it!)

[TheBrainiac1000]

@Axelman03 I have seen that episode. I am going to check again. I hope you are right, But I won't hold you to it. :)

[stormygirl84]

@TheBrainiac1000 Oh my. That was actually me replying. My husband (Axelman03) must have signed me out and signed himself in without my noticing! Bahaha! Oh well. I still think it was "Monkees A La Mode!"

[kzoladyj]

@TheBrainiac1000 In my area they play The Monkees show on Antenna TV Saturdays a 6:00 pm If you can get it, you should check it out.

[TheBrainiac1000]

@kzoladyj I know that show! I watch it all the time. I have seen it since it first aired on antenna tv. I even watch the trailers and stuff on antenna tv, when it was only a day old.

[TheBrainiac1000]

@kzoladyj I live in California, so this might be different for you, but it airs 2:00 - 3:00 Back to back.

[kzoladyj]

@TheBrainiac1000 In MI it comes on at 6: and 6:30 it is the best thing On Saturdays. I wonder if the young ones like it as much as I did

[TheBrainiac1000]

@kzoladyj I guess you can ask me. If you see my videos, you can see that I am just preteen right now. I love the show so much! I got started watching these older shows with The Three Stooges and Alfred Hitchcock. Then I got into music and I loved the Partridge Family and the Beatles. The Beatles got me into the Monkees! :)

[ssuussaann]

@TheBrainiac1000 Sounds like you were born a generation too late. Never fear, if you'r a preteen, maybe in a few years, real talent will triumph instead of the $hit you get on the radio today. I think there's a movement in that direction, what with Adele,Adam,etc.

[imapowerranger27]

@stormygirl84 Davy was a drummer, but they thought he looked too short when he played the drums so they made Micky the drummer

[ssuussaann]

@imapowerranger27 And he didn't even know ow to play them at first, but eventually learned. This is what happens with talented people. Where are they today!

[TheMonkeesRock]

Hah first to comment. is this shinier than the original.

[TheMonkeesRock]

Hah first to comment. is this shinier than the original.