Davy Jones Sings Rainy Jane on The Roger Whittaker Show

Rare footage of Davy Jones on UKTV recorded on the 22nd of June 1971

[@yourauntcindy]

Long story short...my Father met him in 69 or maybe it was 1970. Davy invited my Dad to sit down and they had a 2 hour conversation. Davy pulled a stone vase off of a shelf and autographed the bottom and sent it home with my Dad for me. A few weeks later. a 8x10 envelope arrived and it had 11 beautiful 8x10 autographed pictures in it. Davy had even addressed the envelope himself and spent the additional postage for Air Mail. To this day my now 91 year old Father says he still thinks about that meeting and how gracious Davy was. When Davy passed, I shared the whole story with Davy’s daughters and I received a lengthy email letter back from Annabel💕

[@melissacooper4282]

What a beautiful story!

[@angelisa368]

What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@charwest9449]

What a great story! Davy Jones the cutest guy ever.

[@killingheros3554]

So amazing.

[@eddyverducci]

The music was so much better back then

[@randiholbrook5849]

Agree with Spooky. Davy was born for the stage, show business was his calling. This man was an excellent actor, singer, comedian, and yes, musician. Peter taught him bass and drums. He was a better drummer than Micky. He loved his fans and would autograph for anyone, anywhere. He was quite cheeky, and that was part of his endless charm. How I miss him.

[@scottericksonmusic]

No way in hell was he a better drummer than Micky.

[@melissacooper4482]

@@scottericksonmusic when The Monkees first started out on their TV show Micky didn't know how to play the drums. Micky eventually learned to play the drums. Davy already knew how but the producers felt that he wouldn't be seen at the drum set since he was so short. That was why Micky ended up at the drums and Davy as the frontman.

[@scottericksonmusic]

@@melissacooper4482 The only thing you're right about, was that Micky didn't know how to play drums when the Monkees were cast. Neither did Davy. Micky was chosen as the drummer (and this has been documented in books and interviews) when Bert Schneider and Bob Rafelson lined the guys up and said "Whoever wants to be the drummer, step forward." and Davy, Mike & Peter all took a step backwards. Micky did learn to play the drums (he was a guitar player for years before the Monkees). Davy did learn how to play bass and drums, becoming a "utility guy", covering parts when Peter was on keyboards (or banjo) or when Micky was out front. Prior to the Monkees, Davy had no instrumental ability at all. He was strictly a song and dance man. In any case, I stand by my original statement. There's no way in hell Davy was a better drummer than Micky.

[@pookiepookie8035]

@scott. But Davy was a better drummer! Davy had rhythm and did not lose beats and kept up- micky lost beats and could not keep tempo. Sorry, but that is the truth.

[@robertmudrow8034]

None of that is true lol

[@spookypatchouli]

Davy is beautiful. He is eternal. I don't think there was a more natural born star ever born.

[@natabeanz2975]

I love how he is not boring when he sings. Some singers stand in one place and dont change anything up. Davy is just awesome. God you did a wonderful job creating him.

[@Eidann63]

Natabeanz He was a stage actor, very comfortable with moving and making himself interesting on stage.. He won a Tony Award for playing the Artful Dodger before he was ever a Monkee..

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

And I saw him in 1990 play Fagin in Oliver! in Miami Beach. What a consummate performer.

[@elmobolan4274]

A true entertainer, u can tell he had stage experience!!!

[@Theasworld1984]

I wish there were more Davy's in the sad lonely world gosh I miss him 😪😭💔

[@abbylewallen6542]

@@Theasworld1984 I know right. He’s so much better and more respectful than Justin Bieber and all those other artists now.

[@rockisheaven]

Micky's been my favorite Monkee pretty much since I became a fan, but there's simply no denying what a dynamic performer Davy was. I saw him with Micky and Peter in Pittsburgh about 8 months before he died, and there he was, busting out the moves to Daddy's Song like it was nothing! Sometimes it really is hard to believe he's gone.

[@melissacooper4482]

And now Peter's gone too. I still can't believe that both Davy and Peter are both gone.

[@agentzyrox.]

He was and is a magical soul. I was born in 77, grew up not knowing these guys. I’m 43 now, and would love to step back in time Davy my pure crush x

[@TurnerLaraine]

I think Micky was very humble and sweet--and still is!

[@nikkibest5010]

Micky is my favorite too❤

[@MrTrashcan1]

One of my all-time favorites. Loved Davey Jones with the Monkees. Never knew Roger Whittaker had his own show.

[@lisabunnie22960]

Being American, we missed great shows like this. Thank you for adding to my future memories.

[@duncanidaho2130]

Listening to him sing is like looking at beautiful day through the eyes of a hopeful child.

[@robinnewton1482]

What a beautiful way to describe Davy performing!!! He was always so full of childlike wonder. Every time I watch him my heart becomes lighter.

[@eddyverducci]

The music was so much better packed than

[@barbiepatterson9374]

I like this song. My sister's name is Jane so I think of her when my favorite Monkee Davy Jones sings the song " Rainy Jane.

[@believeinyourself7511]

Bless His Heart! I am so glad he had daughters who loved him very much.

[@paularogers3549]

Such a beautiful man.

[@standupandbecounted972]

We seem to be missing out on raw talent, fun, entertaining shows and "FEEL GOOD" outcomes. Excellent, CLEAN fun. Thank you and God bless. So happy I grew up then. Sorry kids and grandchildren, you will not experience the innocence and carefree times.

[@TurnerLaraine]

Called it bubblegum?

[@debradireen3625]

Even as a kid in the 60’s I always knew Davy was something special!

[@lauragb8]

Saw Davy in Green Bay at the Meyer Theater a year before he died. What a showman. It was so good.

[@kimberlydolezal2650]

OMG NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE R.I.P DAVY JONES OMG THIS IS AWESOME.

[@michaelterry1000]

He is wearing the same shirt that he wore when he sang, "Girl" on the Brady Bunch.

[@spencerowensrichey]

I noticed that, too!

[@momsefine]

Who cares.....

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I think that's an interesting observation that several people have made. :)

[@michaelterry1000]

@@momsefine I am sure that Marcia Brady cares. She was the president of the Davy Jones fan club at her Jr high !

[@Anth230]

@@momsefine I care.....

[@molliepopp7617]

Wonderful performance by Davy AND those dancers!

[@vincenzoridente9994]

We all miss davy

[@puppycat58]

Davy Jones..I still can't believe your gone....never forgotten 😢.... reruns will make more people love the monkees.... R.I.P. DAVY, PETER AND MIKE

[@38ddkelly]

This looked like a cool show. I wanna see the whole episode!

[@BlanchFury]

Kelly02895 Me too! I want to see The Tremeloes.

[@richards.johnson8755]

Kelly02895 mi

[@alisontopalian8592]

I wanted to see Georgia Brown. Her and Davy had stared together in Oliver on Broadway years before this

[@assignmentearth2899]

I've already said this several times,....and once today, even....but,... I never lived in England and I miss variety shows. And God! I miss Davy Jones!

[@trijet200]

Wouldn't it have been cool to see England in 1971? What an era.

[@louisepaquette4014]

I love you forever David Jones, you’re THE best ❤️🌷❤️

[@yourauntcindy]

I loved his sense of style💕

[@susanmccormick6022]

It's hard to believe that we have now lost Davy,Peter(mi favourito)& as from yesterday,Mike Nesmith.Heartrending.Those boys were always so underrated,when,when,when will they get into the HOF?Please Micky,stay around.And I am miffed Mike's death caused such little media interest.I will miss Mike's wink & his "Oooh"expression as much as Davy's moves & Peter's smile.Bet heaven is rockin' tonight.

[@davidterry9997]

Man, everybody had a variety show back then... including Wolfman Jack! And they were always wonderful!

[@angelafishburn7654]

Also featured Georgia Brown, Nancy to his Dodger in "Oliver!"

[@astrosjer822]

From Davy’s first solo album-one year after the last Monkees album “Changes” came out! Just missed the top 40 on the US Charts!

[@bobdavis4848]

Astrosjer: No, this is from Davy's second solo album, "Davy Jones." His first solo album "David Jones" was from 1965.

[@bobdavis4848]

@Zeek Banistor "Rainy Jane" was indeed on Davy's second solo album as shown by Wikipedia...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones_(album) I have these first two albums. Wikipedia says he had 7 studio albums and 6 live albums, so where is your proof about his only having three albums and this being from the last?

[@alphamonkee2717]

I miss him 😓

[@coolaunt516]

He was in the Broadway show "Oliver" with Georgia Brown in his pre Monkees days

[@musiccollector]

Great memories of a rare gem from a magical year. Roger looks splendid, as well.

[@QueenRenne]

He at his PEAK of sexiness during this time. Always so cute and talented.

[@tcconnection]

I spoke to him as an older man in his 60s, and let me tell you, he was a MAN! Gorgeous, unintentionally charming, kind, funny, smelled so good, gorgeous in his clothes, smart. It was all I could do to be courteous and respectful. Lol!

[@louisepaquette4014]

I agree with you Renne. Between 1968 and 1975 he was the most beautiful man in the world. Thank God given us this wonderful human being. I’ll NEVER forget him. He is THE BEST entertainer❤️❤️❤️😘❤️❤️❤️ Love you David Jones💓.

[@ncb6487]

Really? He looks like he's beginning to fade to me. That's really interesting to know as I wasn't there. I'm glad to hear that too xxx

[@obscurelyvague]

1971 ? !!!! How on earth did any one get their hands on this video?

[@vybly7883]

This was the first Davy 45 I bought! Thank you so much for posting this!! Great song by a great guy!!

[@MoonlightDawnMoolightDawn]

David was good. Underrated. R.I.P. David.

[@pattibrooks1907]

I love Davy Davy forever

[@pattibrooks1907]

I will Love Davy Forever since age 11 1967!

[@janbrady4290]

ME TOO!

[@vondagose3541]

Love all of his songs sure do miss him died to young. He is missed very much hope his family is doing ok

[@carolynwhite2401]

Here we go again with this beautiful man what a treat he always is we lost the best of it all when we lost him

[@KhtBreyer]

They showed this at the convention, I had to watch it again!

[@Gigiroo]

this is adorable!

[@VintageTeenQueen]

This is SO great! I cant stop smiling and my stomach's in butterflies, thanks for posting!

[@banglebabe1]

It's like watching the Solid Gold Dancers a decade before.

[@JL-gf3yc]

Such a brilliant voice

[@mariehoney31]

I never know Roger Whittaker was British. Huh. Excellent performance Davy! :)

[@TheJonaco]

Roger Whittaker- he looks so young here!- was a Brit but was born in Kenya, then a British colony. Always liked his songs- and Davy was my favorite Monkee.

[@teresacristina5064]

MEU DEUS. ...eu era tão novinha. Tão pequena e já o amava muito.Não tive a chance de conhecer David. Mas sei que a alma dele é iluminada e linda.Como ele sempre foi.

[@Jason1920]

Pretty good career for a jockey from Manchester!

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

And lucky for him, he bought those first two horses on Monkees money, not Lady Jane money... since in the US it didn't chart. I guess it did in the UK, hence this performance.

[@rosannecarrieri2969]

Jason1920 A gorgeous jockey from Manchester... 😌

[@MooseCall]

Roger Whittaker had a show?!?! I am so excited.

[@lamarravery4094]

I never knew he had his own show either. Roger was one of my dad's favorite singers. My dad would play his greatest hits tape in the car on long road trips, lol.

[@marlenepearson9657]

Love 💘 you always Davy!

[@helenablevins5484]

As much as I loved Davy , the song I loved most was Shades of Gray sung by Peter I own their first 4 albums I grew up with the Monkees & Dark Shadows. It doesn't get better than that 😊

[@robinnewton1482]

Shades of Gray is such a beautiful song with Peter, Davy, & Micky's voices blending so naturally.

[@alisontopalian8592]

One of my favorites also. Great song. Great meaning

[@TurnerLaraine]

Yes, they all seemed to enjoy singing that song as a group--when Monkees was on tour. Beautiful song!

[@56ghostwriter]

Thanks for posting that.....love that song!

[@kimwood9119]

I've liked Roger Whittaker's beautiful baritone voice, since 1975. ("The Last Farewell") My late Mother and I saw Roger Whittaker in concert, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; in 1975 or 1976. Enjoyed it. Davy Jones was a nice man, from the stories I've read. Down-to-earth. Loved to see Davy dance! R.I.P.

[@MichelleUS66]

Georgia Brown and Davy Jones on the same program again...? (They were both on the Feb. 9, 1964 Ed Sullivan Show with The Beatles.) Davy's shirt can also be seen in that infamous Brady Bunch episode... :D

[@柚子チョコ]

goodbye Davy johns I love You

[@jaidrake9053]

great song

[@brettweary730]

Cool Davy

[@crystalborders9107]

Love this❤

[@Hyacinth4368]

What an absolute doll!!

[@iVenge]

LWT... beautiful girls... I remember my city then... it was wonderful.

[@mistyluvr]

He's wearing the same shirt he wore in the Brady Bunch episode when he was recording "Girl."😊

[@moxie96]

Hey It's the shirt he wore on That Brady bunch episode.

[@Theasworld1984]

Speaking of shirts does anyone know the whereabouts of the blue cloud shirt he wore on the captain crocodile episode of the monkees? I loved that shirt

[@manuelmartin6003]

he have the potencial to be the most famous figure of rock and roll ever

[@alisontopalian8592]

I love this. He's so cute here. The dancers were very good too. Did not look like an easy routine

[@crestonperry2891]

I love those Dancers!

[@sneezepal]

Love them Pieces of Eight!

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

I'm here to listen to Davy. But stayed for the dancers!

[@pattibrooks1907]

Ill be true to you Davy Forever Yes I will Ill love you Forever

[@JDistheone]

Amazing! Great find. The audience reaction is weird because they seem totally bored; nobody's clapping or singing, no girls are mobbing Davy trying to rip his clothes off!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

JDistheone Studio audience , same with Elvis 1968 Tv comeback

[@alfx5432]

Davy still looks very young hear.

[@dawnguseman1095]

I used to have this song on a 45, Bell Records I believe was the label. Also, is that the shirt he wore in the recording studio scene in his appearance on The Brady Bunch?

[@elvismark6816]

hello mr. Whitaker I saluted you when I was a kid dressed up in a sea Cadet uniform you're on the football field in Toronto Ontario Canada and the worst halftime at the football game the Grey Cup can you remember a kid coming up to you and saluting you in Canada that was me how are you I I'm older now and it's been a long time that I have seen you I'm wondering what you're doing today my name is Elvis and I'm the third son of Elvis Presley that's who saluted you

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

Same shirt he wore on the Brady Bunch..

[@sandrajones6586]

MY BEAUTIFUL LOVE ! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@eddyverducci]

❤ the best

[@conniellzlcll]

Groovy!

[@kimwood9119]

I wish there were the entire show of Roger Whittaker, also. What were the name of the dancers?

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Roger Whittaker was great too.

[@altairevangelhista9423]

Show.

[@lisaann2240]

He got to catch up with his co star from his Oliver days, Georgia Brown, I believe he was in England at the time with his wife Linda awaiting the birth of their second daughter.

[@maryweas6385]

He was so cute!! ❤. (He looks so teeny next to those eight glamazons!) 😂

[@Nefarioso]

Bits of it are reminiscent of "Valerie"

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Difference being Valleri is a terrific song; this thing is a mess.

[@adonisrivera354]

On a side note I want those go go boots!

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

Great performance (I expect no less from Davy), terrible song. Whoever picked songs for him should be arrested for destroying a man's career. Davy can rock n roll with the best of them and they kept giving him syrupy nonsense crap! Drives me insane. What a waste. (RE: Star Collector, Cuddly Toy, Daddy's Song, Daydream Believer, Every Step of the Way - Those are The Best of Davy Jones)

[@PlumbPitiful]

Davy starts performing at 1:30

[@TurnerLaraine]

Cute dance and song--when music was more innocent. I wondered why Davy didn't sing the song he wrote more--"Hard to Believe"--which was a really beautiful tune, in my opinion!

[@agentzyrox.]

Davy my crush

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

😍😍😍😍

[@BlazeDuskdreamer]

Davy was even better solo!

[@pedrolara8730]

Davey is wearing the same shirt when he sang the song Girl. On the Brady Bunch.

[@yazzer5242]

Those girls with umbrellas interfere with Davy singing. Amazing Davy. I just read that Mike Nesmith said that the other Monkees were only there for Davy, that he was front man. Yes, of course he was. Great voice

[@TurnerLaraine]

That was a very humble thing for Mike to say--as he was the one who originally led the "rebellion".

[@Chocobear555]

I'm sure he was grateful for that last one. LOL

[@globaltruth957]

Can you upload the original 4:3 video? I'd much rather see black bars on the sides than the top of Davy's head cut off.

[@artman102]

Davy is using a wireless mic 30 years before it was invented. I'm surprised he had to lip sync this simple song.

[@crystalborders9107]

John S Everyone on the show lip sync. That was probably a requirement. I'm sure he didn't chose to lip sync because it was to hard for him to sing.

[@melissacooper4282]

I looked closely and that microphone is not wireless!

[@builttrainer]

no one - but no one - could wear a white show like Davy Jones... ok, with the possible exception of Pee Wee Herman. Good on ya, Davy. There will never be another.

[@debraellison5301]

Cute bell bottoms. Love❤️❤️

[@33Artworks]

I am only getting audio on the right side of the ear on my headphones?

[@SueWalsh]

33Artworks It was 1971. Stereo was not a thing.

[@alexc8209]

my god British tv was awful in those days (and still is actually).

[@weing]

Sod it all . I want to see the Tremeloes!

[@jennymonroy9386]

Alguien sabe de qué fecha fue este vídeo

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

Excellent voice. Before my time, but I remember see a couple Monkey's reruns, hated the showed, liked the music. Both Davy and the Drummer, I think his name was Micky, had great voices. If Micky was teh one who sang Last Train.

[@jjbalsalm955]

Not that Davey wasn’t doing his best. The big bushed chicks with the umbrellas was surreal however.

[@rubywingo6030]

Good night! What is with that audience?? Its like that Osmond Brotbers video on Flip Wilson! They just sit there like bumos on a log! Were they told to be still??

[@PlumbPitiful]

It's a television show. Everything is under the control of the director including the audience. It sure when they're told to cheer and sit still when they're told to sit still