Davy Jones (Monkees) Interview 1971(?)

[@ikantdanz]

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat kids and dogs. you can tell he was a genuinely nice person.

[@ride1973]

Like when he amputate his dogs ears!?

[@kas1755]

Did he pick that girl up by her arm?

[@tigristhelynx7224]

@@kas1755 I must admit I cringed. Nursemaids Elbow is a thing. Though I was even more terrified of the fact that they live on a cliffside with only a waist-high picket fence and low bushes to keep their toddler and dog from falling to their death.

[@gerrabath]

There is a camera on him you know.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

@@kas1755 thats how it was back along with the spit wipe off the mouth.My mom pulled my arm out of socket when i was a kid

[@glamgal7106]

*1:14* The way Davy cleaned up his daughter Talia's face was priceless. This was a great interview to watch because Davy showed how genuine he was in the way he answered the interviewer's questions. Ironically, the name David means "beloved"--he showed that he was a loving person by the ways he treated Talia and his dog. I've also had the pleasure of meeting him personally three times. Davy gave me the impression that he was a warm, genuine person who truly appreciated his fans. Rest in peace, Davy; I'll love you forever,

[@Ughhhkayla]

I freakin love how he was so kind to his daughter and dog. R.I.P Davy.

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

He's definitely a real man. Real men love their animals and kids endlessly.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. I always thought he had a lot of empathy and compassion.

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

He was a real man. Real men treat kids and animals like he wants them to treat him.

[@mikewynne7131]

He was always comfortable in his own skin. Very grounded, mature and realistic. No pretense about his role as an "entertainer" first and foremost.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. He was gifted at it.

[@marguskiis7711]

Not realistic and mature at all.

[@halfbreed4life62]

@@marguskiis7711 jealous much

[@royal-tea7543]

Davy was so incredibly cute here, with his hair grown out long and his gorgeous looks and that adorable accent and voice!!

[@MareShoop]

His face was flawless 🥰

[@bethh.9647]

@@MareShoop He's beautiful....well was beautiful. Miss him. RIP

[@lisaellis2593]

@@bethh.9647Always will be beautiful to me, lovely man.

[@jedwards1792]

And his body…slim and toned. Gorgeous.

[@Musiklife.9049]

As a teenager I had so much pleasure listening and following the Monkees, now I’m a lot older I’m getting the same pleasure watching and following the One Direction lads. Easy to follow when they remain genuine, kind and humble people.

[@leahconrad872]

Davy is incredible. And seeing him with his daughter gave me all the feels.

[@erickjason9092]

Its so sad how they harped on the Monkeys not being a real band in the past. Thank God they finally got over it. They were four personalities who created wonderful music that will span the test of time. It is just great music. No more , no less

[@roxyloveslucy]

I read an article recently that stated The Monkees will NEVER even be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. It seemed intentially cruel to me. My mom bought me ALL their LPs. I was in 4th grade. Do other 4th graders get Rock LPs bought for them? Cuz I did. They were very commercially successful. The HoF is as dumb as getting an Oscar. Very political. Elitest.

[@walkwithrach22]

Awesome. Such a cutie. And well-spoken. He really had charisma.

[@sophieamy2320]

I love seeing him with his dog and daughter.

[@thundermuffin9398]

0:41 Oh goodness gracious me, we're losing the camera man in the rose bushes! 1:13 Aww Daddy pleease don't wipe my face with your spit xD 2:13 LOL Davy completely forgot all his words. 2:36 Hold on, gotta pet my doggie. 3:00 Dog is really enjoying this. 3:04 They thought I was charming, you see xD 3:43 Rock n' Roll groups, including....uh....The Beatles. 4:06 Adorable laugh I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!!

[@scarletapril12]

Was he gorgeous, or what?

[@reilivwilstrander6307]

Oh my word yes

[@janetlittleworth9869]

Scarlet B. Oh yes he was

[@chainamarie03]

He def was a cutie!!

[@gerardinecizmar]

He was.

[@terrydaly7296]

Yes very gorgeous

[@robinhughgibbgrl]

I love Talia's reaction to Davy cleaning her face. She is soooo cute

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

What a humble guy. Telling it like it is. Miss him.

[@ecftube]

That was my 60's/70's crush right there !!!!

[@alicehenderson6630]

Mine too, so cute

[@sdr1963]

Davy is very much a Dad...Look at how he take time to do like a mom and wipe his daughter's face off.

[@sneezepal]

Davy was a class act. One of a kind.

[@Shoeshineidaho]

"A man's got to know his limitations". Davy certainly downplayed his accomplishments, to point out any limitations. The perfect example of a "class act"!! R.I.P. Davy Jones- - -.

[@stardew40]

Talia is just like . "Daddy that's gross." XD

[@Dina6279]

Yes, he surely was gorgeous and I'm proud to say he was totally home grown right here in Manchester. Sing sweetly with the angels Manchester Boy. RIP.

[@lindakilbride2175]

only the good die young

[@kathyuk28]

He sure made up for the Gallagher’s. Gran Cheadle said it was because they were from Burnage lol

[@Hevva67]

@@kathyuk28 Noel’s accent is quite muted and polite for a Mancunian accent, but Liam’s is awful, not very indicative of most Mancunian accents, I’m from Reddish, in Stockport, which is on the border with Gorton and Opsnshaw, and Debdale Park where Davy bought his Dad a house. Most of us don’t have Liam’s accent. I remember I was on the bus once into Stockport, and this young guy, looked a bit like Liam, wasn’t him, and his accent was atrocious. I was like my God he must be from Burnage, or Longsight or Levenshulme.

[@donnashimko3189]

I was lucky enough to have met Davy in 1997 outside the downtown Cleveland theatre where the Monkees 3 were playing. I had my Labrador Cobweb with me, and Davy petted and admired my dog. I was outwardly cool, but inside I was yelling, 'Davy Jones is petting my dog!!' After Davy left to do his sound check, their road manager came over, admired Cobweb, and gave my 2 friends and me tickets AND backstage passes! A story perfect for 16 or Tiger Beat magazines, I tell you!

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

COOL!

[@queenbee3647]

Allen Theater?

[@lisaellis2593]

Lucky!

[@lauragb8]

Davy was my first crush. I was 12. Still miss him. Saw him in concert the year before he died. Saw him in Green Bay.

[@strawbootie]

He looks great in this interview. He was such a kind soul, not to mention a great dad. I miss him so much...

[@jasona9]

Davy spoke the truth in the last moment of this interview. He was a very fine actor! He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Oliver. If it were not for the Monkee's typecasting Davy I believe he could have had a more diverse acting career. Davy could have been another Dudley Moore. Who could imagine Davy Jones as 'Arthur'? Don't get me wrong, Dudley was great, but Davy could have played that part.

[@bettymounier3398]

oh yeah

[@marguskiis7711]

His drama skills were quite minimal tho. The Monkees pilot pretty much flopped because Davy was the leading character there and he was so lame. So they remade the Monkees formula: Mike was made to be the lead actor and others were just funny ones, more like supporters. And it worked. Davy was good on dancing, laughing, shining, heartbreaking but not as a lead actor.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Yeah, Moore was nothing compared to Jones, but Jones didn't get the chance.

[@derekroberts6654]

I believe he could’ve collaborated very well with the Pythons, you hardly notice it, but there is a tiny bit of “Pythonish” style humor to his act.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I absolutely agree. He was such a natural, I always thought he grew up as a child actor and model.

[@whitehawk68]

Yes a great singer/ showman . Monkees will always be remembered.

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

I was born in '56...we girls were all in love with Davey Jones

[@lacy.knickers146]

Yes we did!!!

[@msirull]

Davy was such a nice guy. Compare him to all the jerks (especially foul-mouthed rappers) that we're plagued with today. Sad. RIP, Davy. :(((

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. Davy had a lot of class and elegance.

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

Y’all are calling them foul mouthed as if DJ never swore in his life huh

[@pleiadian13]

He licked his hand and wiped her gorgeous little face. Powerful gift was our Davey Jones. Miss him.

[@MrDragonslayer234]

i swear this guy does not age. he could pass as atleast 17 or 18 yrs old. His genes are legendary

[@ladybrandy91]

That's so true he looks really young here I think cause of his height and baby face he was able to pass for much younger when playing Artful Dodger Plus he played an 11 year old on Cornation Street when was like 15 or 16 years old

[@silas.s._music]

He was 25 here

[@melindahall5062]

Yes, it’s 1971…

[@lisaellis2593]

@@silas.s._music He, looks sixteen or seventeen , lucky devil.

[@pleiadian13]

Daydream Believer We’d hear that Sunday mornings in the car.

[@hadlockjudith]

This is wonderful!! Yes, Davy, you were an awesome actor and entertainer!! Miss him!!

[@tracyjacoby2382]

I remember a clip where he was staying at a hotel & befriended a swan I think it was. He was so kind & compassionate to the swan. Seemed like a genuinely kind- hearted person.Adorable too!🤗💕

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Just think, Davey was still a young man, here, still in his 20's. Very young. Good interview.

[@albatete]

I love this and his laughter!!!

[@bryanpotter3882]

Love Davy Jones interviews it's a rare sight 1971 he was a good singer rest in peace Davy Jones

[@marlenepearson9657]

Davy was just too cute and amazing! I love how he cleaned off his daughter's face with spit. My Mom did that with me! It was just fine, back then. 💕💞♥️💜💙

[@bonnieb8490]

Love his honesty , and his love for his dog Missed !!!

[@lorrainelachapelle6315]

Davy Jones gave the whole world of happiness with his singing and his performance on stage along with his acting career. When he was on stage Davy Jones encourage people to sing one of the monkees song Day Dream Believer to bring joy in people"s lives.

[@renarga6886]

His love for his daughter, too!☺️🥰😍

[@eeo1973]

This is fabulous. I love how he licks his hand and wipes her face. Precious.

[@johnpastore7685]

I met him One of the nicest guys on the planet.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

That could be the best Davy interview ever. Hire that man NOW!!!

[@erickjason9092]

THe California hills before the overdevelopment and destruction of the land. So sad.

[@reginabobeena]

awweee!!! davy's daughter and dog are ssoooooo ccuuuttteeee!!!!

[@susannabrown8666]

Goodness gracious me we're losing the cameraman in the rose bushes...😂😂 We miss you Davy ❤️❤️

[@Harleylover14]

What a heartthrob!

[@MarkMark-mn4jo]

His Mancunian accent was still quite strong back then

[@CherryFrog321]

Yeah, he seemed to have lost the accent some when he got older.

[@rainstein3680]

I love Davy and I agree that one can tell a lot about the integrity of a person by the way that person treats children and animals!! Davy was obviously a good- hearted person, as well as being a talented artist!!! RIP DAVY

[@mdumdey9907]

I met him. He was a wonderful person.

[@girl920]

Wow never saw this before, this is wonderful! Laughing so hard between the rose bushes and toddler! :)

[@maryannmauro2377]

you may be gone but you will never be forgotten love you Davy

[@ieuantime3257]

1:11 Davy that is NOT how you pick up a toddler.

[@ASHSID]

Why does that matter now

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe he learned by the forth one.

[@dougmaclennan8654]

An uncertain point of his career. He expressed confidence with concern.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I always have loved the thought of Davy Jones. He seemed so joyful and loving. Rest in precious and powerful peace.

[@amidtheruins02]

1970 literally the clues in the interview he references the future as "early 71" to go to australia

[@sadierita]

Do you have the episode of the show "Make Room for Granddaddy" with Davy on it called "The Teen Idol"? I don't know why that's so rare and hard to find unlike The Brady Bunch episode.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Because the BB ran for 5 years and then forever and MRFG was a flop and deservedly so. But I'd love to see that ep too! The few eps that are on YT are weak, only the Diana Ross ep comes off kind of good but that's because she's a pretty good actress and that's from someone who is NO FAN of hers.

[@jooleepadoolie]

I love the love concert episode of the TV show. It's just about all that is out there of them performing live. Davy gets up early and has fun with a swan. He said it looked lonely. So did he.

[@IndyMusician]

Too bad for him that things didn't turn out as he seemed to think they would....no acting jobs turned up other than bit parts in TV shows like the Brady Bunch (as himself) or Love, American Style....and musically his career struggled mightily, save for the continual 5-year resurgances of Monkeemania (DJBH in 76, Japan in 81, reunion in 86, etc)

[@davidterry9997]

He was trying to sound optimistic. I'm sure he knew his path was uncertain and he was unlikely to achieve the level of success he had previously. It didn't help to have a droll interviewer constantly asking Do You Wish. He's accomplished so much. Talk about that.

[@TheDarkDresser]

I sense that he was a bit uncomfortable with some of the questions and tried to answer them tactfully. His "aahs" sound so cute!

[@robertdoherty2001]

Thought it strange he never got movie parts or another series; KZbin has an episode of Ben Casey he made where he plays a glue head. Rather amazing.

[@VideoSaySo]

The cutest thing is the fact that he didn't have too far to lift the baby...they're about the same height here lol

[@MareShoop]

He was only 5’3” according to IMDB. He was going to be a jockey before he starts acting. Lucky for us, he choose acting.

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

@@MareShoop maybe we would be close to the same height! 😂 (I’m a kid irl btw)

[@pattibrooks1907]

Davy Jones was a very kind loving man he loved his kids wife and his pets !

[@eleanorandrews5742]

What a lovely natural interview. Lovely man.

[@navigatorjack6969]

What a humble young man he was.I agree with ikantdanz as well.As a young teenager he and his other three partners made my teenage years even more happier. He and Peter Tork are missed by me.

[@ameliacurtis2009]

It's adorable how his daughter and his dog are just following him around!

[@hyacinth4368]

His girls probably adored and idolized him.

Davy you are still a great actor and a singer and entertainer in Heaven!! God bless you wherever you are, love you!!!

[@bettymounier3398]

yes absoulety❤😘

[@theloveofmylifedino1]

Rip Davy I will always love u

[@carollambies4281]

What a Sweetheart.

[@svudet2009]

they misspelled his name....what is with these people and wanting to add an "e" everywhere???? i thought the only name they misspelled was micky's.......so often they spell it mickey........it's not rocket science.....it's just laziness and not checking your facts.....i know micky was cool with them misspelling his name, but i wouldn't have been. it basically says "we don't care enough about who you are to bother to spell your name right."

[@TOYMASTERFUL]

Davy Jones was a real cool guy in his prime...this guy could've had tons of women...hands down! It's a shame we all get older and heavier with time.

[@Eidann63]

He was not promiscuous, unlike the rest of the 60's generation, and according to those who knew he and his wife they were quite "embarassed" by the nude pool parties etc., that the other's and the industry invited them to. He was already an adult and knew who he was; his confidence at that age is very attractive. The rebellious 60's hippies didn't have the draw for him it had for say, Peter.

[@halfbreed4life62]

Dang I have heard the " goodness gracious me" was my mom's favorite saying!!!! Dang it Davy!!! Tired of finding our after the fact.

[@mommy2kitty]

You can hear him say the same thing at the London 2011 Monkees concert here on YT as well. At the end of Daydream Believer.

[@chloecalli1]

How I miss him

[@jow6845]

His house looks precarious on that ragged cliff….theirs a short clip on youtube of him auditioning for the Monkees and he’s utterly charming and endearing.

[@michellewaldrop6187]

wonder if the house is still there? anyone know

[@stevsones]

I'm sure it's been torn down and a pile of stucco and metal is in it's place now..

[@PinkyPuff69]

I love Davy! What a great candid family moment! He's a doll....xo

[@mommy2kitty]

Goodness gracious me...love him.

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

I’m a Man, and I just love anyone who adores their Children and Dogs.

[@wilmanascimento7440]

Davy Jones o meu ídolo, eterno com carinha de ANJO. Que descance em paz.

[@VictoriaMonkee]

He must have been such a great dad!!!

[@pattibrooks1907]

Davy was a good person and loved his fans animals and all the wives he had which were 3 . I wish I had been one of them .

[@RealisticMusicFan]

Gotta be from 1970 as Jones mentions the Saturday morning TV show run and putting 'new' songs into the show.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I've seen so many fantastic,hard to find Monkee tibits from you folks at Raremonkees..I just wanted to say thanks so very much!.You deserve the Nobel Peace price in the least..:)

[@marylivermore9238]

He kind of picks her up by one arm

[@Amy-cq5ze]

Love his laugh at 40 seconds in

[@kathyuk28]

He sounds Mancunian here.

[@WatanyaCecilia]

Yes, that's Talia, the oldest one.

[@sixties76]

Looks like its going to rain at the end, rip Davy

[@PaulWallis]

Such an odd and unfriendly line of questioning towards such a genuine guy who also happened to be a star. By the way, nnyone else notice the physical and vocal similarity between and Davy and James Blunt?

[@butchspaintings2643]

Cool interview!!!! Looks rare outside of Jone's residence , looks like Hollywood Hills!

[@komododrag5232]

Those British boys are sooo cute😍

[@ncb6487]

Check out Damon Albarn from the group blur x

[@happylittletrees5668]

Interviewer's crocheted afghan granny squares vest! LOL. enjoyed seeing and listening to David!

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

I love his knit sweater. Anything more loving than that?? 😍😍😍

[@retroatticrareoldies]

I would say this was filmed during the fall of '70. The journalist mentions Nez's "Joanne" being a hit, which was peaking during October. Davy also seems pretty hesitant to talk about the Monkees as a recording entity, probably because of the ho-hum attitude he and Micky received while recording Changes tracks in New York a few months earlier(and the subsequent non-charting performance of the LP). I'm willing to bet that the "Do It In The Name Of Love" single had already been recorded too.

[@fluff2514]

i totally agree i just commented above on this,,.. i read an interview with micky when he was doing " remains to be soon" theatre tour in june70 he mentined monkees as past project as such..so your timeline is correct here..."do it in the name of love " was recorded sept 70 so whats that he was refering to and was probably suggetsed to add to add to the reruns the song was not realeased until 71 or so...

[@targetedindividual7931]

It's really smoggy. He mentions Saturday morning reruns and March '71 is still a ways off in the future...

[@Sunnygirl-hx5wr]

I actually came across a site with info, it was filmed at his home in November of 1970.

[@leftyspade]

Very cool interview, honest and great guy. I was more the Stage vs. Monkees but Davy is the real deal.

[@anitakeeler2841]

Rest in peace. Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith. In December I emailed Micky Dolenz and told him that I really enjoyed getting to see him and Mike Nesmith at the Texas Trust CU theater in October.

[@Thegeniuskidsuperb]

2:13 when Davy Jones and Mick Jagger swapped bodies

[@lennonmccartney10440]

Omg Davy I just died at your adorably precious perfectness💗💗💗

[@patrickgrondines6781]

R.I.P DAVY AND PETER

[@kayhansen9229]

I had good taste in men when I was 9 and 10 years old good for me I still miss California thumbs-up to Davy Jones he was all those things everybody is saying everyone loves the way he Pets the dogs and is natural and genuine with his child shine on Davy Jones

[@princessofarchetypes3870]

You can tell that he was raised in a normal stable family. He is a very decent guy.

[@arta.5242]

Where did this interview take place? Obviously, it was Davey's house, judging by his daughter and dog running around. Los Angeles, perhaps?

[@Sunnygirl-hx5wr]

yes, his house was in the Hollywood Hills

[@jimmy66406]

He had four daughters

[@angharadswansea9343]

Such a handsome man with a wonderful personality to go with it.