The Monkees "I Never Thought It Peculiar" RARE Video 1969

Here's the super rare tv show appearance of the song "I Never Thought It Peculiar" that appeared in the 1969 rerun of the episode "The Frodis Caper". Even more interesting is the fact that this is an alternate version of the song that was released on the "Changes" album. This one lacks the backup horns and strings.

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[WAIATA4U]

Oh, ok. Thanks Antifrodis for clarifying that argument. I had researched my info from a 1986 book called The Monkees Tail--chock full of info--you were right. Seems like you're the Monkeeologist? LOL I have a question: Did 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee ACTUALLY aired back in 1969? I read that it didn't because it was going against the 1969 Academy Awards. Then I heard from my older siblings that 33 1/3 DID air on tv, but in selected cities across the U.S. back in 69'

[Antifrodis]

Yes it did air opposite the Oscars in some timezones. There is a taped version of the show with all the original commercials floating around out there.

[WAIATA4U]

When the Monkees did their final tour in the Summer of 1969, (minus Peter Tork) they recruited a couple of Mike Nesmiths' musician buddies as back-up band. The 69' concerts featured zany movie shorts (directed by Nesmith & Dolenz) projected behind the band on a movie screen. The Summer 69 Tour dwindled big time in NYC--Something about a 3-day rock concert on Yasgur's Farm (Think: Woodstock). The very last Monkees' concert was August of 69' in Oakland, California.

[Antifrodis]

They weren't Nesmith's buddies. They were Sam & the Goodtimers, an all black r&b group that at one time played with Ike Turner. The Monkees hired them to back them up on their 69 tour to revamp their sound.

[MissChrystalline]

I love having the whole series on dvd, having all the original things on there. This is interesting though!

[AarHan3]

Actually, The Monkees were on NBC Mondays; Star Trek was on Thursday evenings in its first season on NBC, and on Friday evenings (and later Tuesday) for its next 2 seasons.

[1GodOnlyOne]

Not exactly their best effort.

[SkeebWilcox]

@Antifrodis You are correct about the VHS tape. It has all the commercials intact (Future Floor Polish, Hai Karate and American Oil come to mind). There's also a mention of a Don Ho special and a mention of "Rowan And Martin's Laugh In" returning in two weeks or something like that. I did have a copy of it at one time but when the Rhino set came out with it on it I ditched the VHS. Should have saved it...

[lundehund44]

@wrff1045 and you're a dick.

[evillexi7]

this isn't the song to this video but I love it anyway

[evillexi7]

this isn't the song to this video

[pimakilledsuki]

BOYCOTT TUCSON AZ THEY KILLED MY DOG SUKI ON 1/5/2011

[wrff1045]

@hooterstooge I think you have it a bit in reverse, Hendrix is the ape monkey, the Monkees are the real pros....

[olhole]

@Rikishade1

Hurry and make that time machine and let us know. :)

[Rikishade1]

Were they high when they made this?

[unhappymonster]

I first discovered the Monkees on Saturday morning TV in '69 when I was 8, and watched faithfully -- I was hooked, baby! Some of the new song "inserts" that i recall (in addition to "Peculiar") were "Listen to the Band", "Looking for the Good Times", "I Love You Better", and "Do You Feel It Too". I remember very distinctively these songs being aired.