R.I.P TRIBUTE TO DAVY JONES: Another talented guy gone to that heaven in the sky, perhaps getting ready to entertain them 'up there'. Actor, musician, Jockey etc.
Wether The Monkees played all their own instruments or not the fact is their songs can stand proud against anything The Beatles produced. To me 'Last Train to Clarksville' is possibly the most iconic song of the 60's. I was lucky enough to see the Monkees live (all 4 of them) several years ago in Manchester and thought they were fantastic.
Songs written by the top songwriters, backed by the top session musicians The Wrecking Crew, their music is terrific...and they seem like nice guys... goofy most of the time?...yes, but just relax and listen to the music...
Born in 1960! The Monkeeys were way better than the Beatles. Who has a great voice today Like Mickey or Mike? Or even Peter or davey? Those guys can sing. They cant make good music today at all anymore!
The Monkeeys rocked! I didnt like the Beatles at all. I was born in 1960. That started me on the music I listen to now. I listen to Metal, Hard Rosk, Ballads, New Country, Oldie of course..70's classics... some 80's classics. I mean The Monkees are my first love in music.
Mike got very shy of performing and not being taken seriously. He did a couple of tours but then went on to his own venture in promoting modern Country & Western music. He did a performance with them in London and had a wonderful time. But the next day newspaper critics shredded them and it hurt him so much he didn't perform with them again.
Hahahaha... always liked these guys.... even way back then when I was a "musical snob". Hahahaha. They had a string of pretty damn fine hits and did a good job of delivering!! Pretty confident on stage for "a studio concoction" don't ya think? Great post!! ~KK
Actually, Mike has openly admitted that he never felt that he was the only "true musician". Mike, Mickey, and Davy had all performed as musicians on stage and in bands and Peter was a studio musician.
Strange thing about Behind the Music and whatnot. You learn things without spreading insidious rumours.
Oh, cmon, if you were born tween1956 & 1966, give a hoot, we all dug the MKees, they are all accomplished musicians, let them play, i have seen their genius since 1966, Fuck you, if you don't love America's answer to the Beatles, then KMA-10-4 John Lennon & Paul McCartney said so, They partied with these dudes, so it's ok. Just see the boxed set, then you'll see for yourself-JW
After watching several clips of the MONKEES and remembering the TV show, I just can't help smiling... I will probably still be smiling tomorrow when I wake up too! lol
For the longest time he felt he was too good for them. He considered himself the only "true musician" of the bunch and had a rather snobbish attitude toward them. As of late he has relaxed those feelings somewhat and has done a couple of reunion gigs with them.
Mike's mother was the INVENTOR of White Out which made millions of dollars which Mike INHERITED upon her death. He is loaded and DOES NOT need to tour.
Most people don't realize that this song was written as a protest song about a young man who gets drafted during the war in Vietnam and has to get on the train that will carry him to the Army base for basic training.
Their own music or not, they could play and deliver a good show. That is the quality that today's music lacks no high standarts.
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R.I.P TRIBUTE TO DAVY JONES: Another talented guy gone to that heaven in the sky, perhaps getting ready to entertain them 'up there'. Actor, musician, Jockey etc.
SpiritualDimensionX 1 week ago
I LOVE THE MONKEES!!!
sshelget 1 month ago
Awesome
LesleytheBirdNerd 2 months ago
@Beatlesonlyblog Heart and Soul will be a DVD bonus to a reissue of the guys 1987 album "Pool It" this fall throug Rhino.
davyo 5 months ago
At the time I thought this sucked,and were Beatle wannabees. Now I see it for the brilliant pop composition it is.
The marketing was aimed at kiddies though.
No self respecting Rolling Stones fan at the time wouldn't be seen dead with a Monkees record.
PAULLONDEN 6 months ago
The Monkees took a lot of sid, but I always liked them.
If you take away the colour (Their TV show), the Monkees
are a continuation of the film "A Hard Days Night".
I read that in an interview with some Monkee, don´t
rekkemember which Ape it was. Jones,Dolenz, Nesmith
or Tork.
IGOROZKARSKY 8 months ago
Wether The Monkees played all their own instruments or not the fact is their songs can stand proud against anything The Beatles produced. To me 'Last Train to Clarksville' is possibly the most iconic song of the 60's. I was lucky enough to see the Monkees live (all 4 of them) several years ago in Manchester and thought they were fantastic.
mickram23 10 months ago 7
Songs written by the top songwriters, backed by the top session musicians The Wrecking Crew, their music is terrific...and they seem like nice guys... goofy most of the time?...yes, but just relax and listen to the music...
geoabe302 10 months ago
Born in 1960! The Monkeeys were way better than the Beatles. Who has a great voice today Like Mickey or Mike? Or even Peter or davey? Those guys can sing. They cant make good music today at all anymore!
celticwitan 1 year ago
@celticwitan
Wait a minute ...you stated the "Monkeeys" were way better than the Beatles??? Surely, you jest!
WallyPost 7 months ago
happy B Day to Micky
trq54 1 year ago
Love these guys! Fantastic to see them!
dweeberful 1 year ago
Go, Mickey Go!!!
ChuckieInMT 1 year ago 2
Added to favorites, yes yes
ntense001 1 year ago
Daveys mullet is cracking me up
studiobekka 1 year ago
The Monkeeys rocked! I didnt like the Beatles at all. I was born in 1960. That started me on the music I listen to now. I listen to Metal, Hard Rosk, Ballads, New Country, Oldie of course..70's classics... some 80's classics. I mean The Monkees are my first love in music.
celticwitan 1 year ago
Mike got very shy of performing and not being taken seriously. He did a couple of tours but then went on to his own venture in promoting modern Country & Western music. He did a performance with them in London and had a wonderful time. But the next day newspaper critics shredded them and it hurt him so much he didn't perform with them again.
mfgunter 1 year ago
@mfgunter Poor Mike...
He was my favorite D=
DarkroyTheHedgehog 1 year ago
Didja know Last Train 2 Clarksville was about a guy going off to Vietnam ? ...'And I don't know if I'm ever coming home'
peaceiscontagious 1 year ago
Hahahaha... always liked these guys.... even way back then when I was a "musical snob". Hahahaha. They had a string of pretty damn fine hits and did a good job of delivering!! Pretty confident on stage for "a studio concoction" don't ya think? Great post!! ~KK
KingHopeMusic 1 year ago
Actually, Mike has openly admitted that he never felt that he was the only "true musician". Mike, Mickey, and Davy had all performed as musicians on stage and in bands and Peter was a studio musician.
Strange thing about Behind the Music and whatnot. You learn things without spreading insidious rumours.
draevynne 1 year ago
Oh, cmon, if you were born tween1956 & 1966, give a hoot, we all dug the MKees, they are all accomplished musicians, let them play, i have seen their genius since 1966, Fuck you, if you don't love America's answer to the Beatles, then KMA-10-4 John Lennon & Paul McCartney said so, They partied with these dudes, so it's ok. Just see the boxed set, then you'll see for yourself-JW
jarwick 2 years ago 21
@jarwick Yep, the first thing we watched, when we got home from school - EVERY DAY!!!
ChuckieInMT 1 year ago 2
I saw the monkey's at the zoo. They were in between the gorillas and the chimpanzees
mtd076 2 years ago
After watching several clips of the MONKEES and remembering the TV show, I just can't help smiling... I will probably still be smiling tomorrow when I wake up too! lol
FLAMEROX777 2 years ago
i saw them in birmingham all 4 in 1997. it was great. did all their group and solo numbers...even songs from " head"
BONGOMAN3003 2 years ago
This a better audion in this concert! I almost got to see them at Lake Lanier island park in the late 90s.
LYNXVAL 2 years ago
Que grandes son. Nunca me cansare de escucharlos
ronegrelle 2 years ago
Point taken. Still, not a fan of the other three touring as the Monkees without him. Get well soon, Pete!
sahhan315 3 years ago
No Mike, No good!
sahhan315 3 years ago
For the longest time he felt he was too good for them. He considered himself the only "true musician" of the bunch and had a rather snobbish attitude toward them. As of late he has relaxed those feelings somewhat and has done a couple of reunion gigs with them.
southernrockdrummer 3 years ago
I don't know about snobbish but I think he felt like he didn't fit in. Mike comes from money, his mother invented liquid paper/white out in the 50's
VenusBlue4u 3 years ago
Mike's mother was the INVENTOR of White Out which made millions of dollars which Mike INHERITED upon her death. He is loaded and DOES NOT need to tour.
Nashcountryboy 2 years ago
Most people don't realize that this song was written as a protest song about a young man who gets drafted during the war in Vietnam and has to get on the train that will carry him to the Army base for basic training.
Mowac 3 years ago
I know that
salag13 3 years ago
very good...
chinick 3 years ago
Not bad, but if you want to be real amazed check out this video on YouTube:
The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dix (Last Waltz Part 11)
C.
ChrisPawelski 3 years ago
Omg it's so amazing how mickey can sing while playing the drums. I can't -__- lol
rubberalli 3 years ago 2