Michael Nesmith (Monkees) on Arts And Minds January 17th 2004

[@ThePatty1962]

everytime i watch this interview, im still in awe of this man and everything that he has done, he is truly an amazing man. it makes me happy to know that he has and will always stay humble. he is just a sweet, loving man that is also a great down to earth human being, i bet it would be great to live next door to him, what a great inspiration he is to so many people.he is the real deal, straight forward,smart, creative. he is always thinking, his mind is always turning new ideas in his head

[@sugarbxnny741]

I love Michael’s voice 🥰

[@lpeek56]

Watching and listening to Michael Nesmith speak and express himself is a treat and gives me more insight into this talented man. I can't even begin to tell you how much I am enjoying listening to his music and learning so much about him through his creative works.

[@dwaynecollins4974]

If it sounds like I'm sticking up for my favorite monkee, it's because I am 😉 Mike Nez was berated 4 years for not participating more in the Monkees tours and appearances but he was busy and when his schedule allowed he sure did show up live and even did a Skype for one show after Davy Jones passed away.. I saw 2 different interviews recently where Nesmith got seriously emotional about that, saying red-faced and obviously pissed that he never was embarrassed about being a monkee and the people that say he was are full of you know what

[@elisew2104]

Please provide a link to mikes interviews about Davy s passing. Can't find them. Ty

[@cherylhulting1301]

Dwayne, thanks for your comments. I admire Michael and his work too, and I've spent so much time trying to explain to people that he's so much more than their constructions of him. This thoughtful man talking about artistic issues and personal growth is the one whom I see, and he's also very honest about discussing his past. I wish people would set aside their baggage about him and really listen, as I've seen him try to do with other people. .

[@jujufirefly]

He wouldn't have achieved the things he wanted to if he'd stayed with the Monkees. He would've done himself and the group an injustice as it would have been a lie. Some people think if you don't surrender your individualism for the collective you're a bad person - glad Albert Einstein didn't listen to that crap.

[@royal-tea7543]

Mike is so softspoken and intelligent! Mike's voice is almost , exactly the same as when he was young.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

... and wryly-humoured, as well ;)

[@royal-tea7543]

@@SuiGenerisAbbie lol !

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@royal-tea7543 Was there something about my commentary that perhaps you did not understand?

[@Monkofmagnesia]

Wonderful! Thank you very much for posting this. Been a fan of Nesmith for many decades. People call him musician, visionairy, former Monkee, but no one ever mentions what a great actor he is (or was). More important, he is a wonderful human being.

[@barbaraherling2507]

The serious monkees. Thank you for entertaining me as a teen. My favorite group.

[@clintharrington9524]

He has much in common with George Harrison both looking for something not really found in fortune and certainly not in fame

[@Singlpilot]

That was an enlightening look at an extremely focused, intelligent artist...

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Mike's mother really had it together thinking that I'm fixing my art mistates with basically latex, and other polymer resins and titanium dioxide which gives it the white color, plus there was tricholorothane in it till Gillette reformulated it after they brought the rights from Mike's mom for like 48 million dollars in 1979. She was a smart woman that's for sure in finding a problem that she had & many others had and she worked to find a way to fix 'the problem'. It was once called,"Mistake Out". Fitting name in that her product "fixed mistakes". Unfortunately Mike's mother Bette Nesmith Graham passed away : (Mar. 24, 1924 ==May 12. 1980) May she rest in peace.

[@bropous4265]

Thank you, Michael. Watched "Elephant Parts" for the first time since around 1981. Beautiful. What a good guy.

[@andyvasquez8337]

he pioneered the wearing of a ski cap as a fashion statement! I

[@RPMac]

Yes...and it was as dumb looking then as it is now....but not quite as dumb looking as the backwards baseball cap. But yes Nesmith an innovator....a real talent ..

[@Steve-ix2un]

Yes he was a plonker with that hat.

[@tammyramey]

He was always my favorite Monkee!!!

[@John42ification]

I hope that guy is right about his greatest work not being done yet. Would love one more Nesmith musical masterpiece!

[@kincaide67]

Just listen to his solo works - absolutely fantastic!!! From 1970 on up to what he did on the new Monkees album (2016). One of the best performers out there. Saw him live in 2013 in Dallas. One of the best shows I've ever seen!

[@dwaynecollins4974]

Show the second interview was with Micky dolenz in Australia I think, where once again he told it like it was.. quote Peter and I never liked each other and I mean we did not like each other okay? But someone came in to me and said that Peter had passed away, at this point he choked up and started crying and couldn't talk through sobbing except that Peter was dead.. and that was his very reaction to the news at the time also, my point being he loved being a monkee, but he moved on with the rest of his life and did what he could to pay homage to his roots as a monkee 😎 thanks Mike for everything

[@WhispersofAl]

I was very skeptical of the Monkees, but A huge and brilliant talent emerged, Mr Sesmith. I own every album he has beautifully crafted, and RIO is one of the best songs I have ever heard! After so many years It still lifts me up.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Who's Mr. Sesmith?

[@64madmat]

Great person. Many talents. Love ALL his work though all the stages of my life. Thanks again Mike!

[@patriciacurnutt8257]

Matt Lore he. is. very talented. and. I. enjoy. all. his. music. very.good. looking. too. even. at. his. age. keep. going mike

[@allenroberts197]

Awesome!

[@gastonforde2121]

Rest in peace Michael Nesmith. (1942-2021)

[@TheHManShow]

Mike may be my favorite Monkee just because of how passionate he is about creating and writing songs. He did the most solo work than the other guys and also wanted to do a lot of other things.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

I really like this man. He’s a nice soul.

[@cjogocarmel]

Thanks for the times on Elephant Parts -- had a blast on that production -- & a insight into your creativity ..still a few miles West of you ...

[@knoophouse]

Would love to meet this man.. taking people, just as they came.. Well done..

[@alcondragon]

I was born in 1961 and MikeNesmith became one of my childhood hero's. May you be blessed and rest in peace Mr. NESMITH, and God Bless.

[@reinacoffee8557]

Our Beloved Michael!!

[@danbytp]

One of the coolest dudes ever!!

[@NeilRichardsMusic]

This is a very introspective man.I rather like him.I grew up with this music.I think I may well have been influenced by him.As a writer and as well,his unique approach to singing. All the power to him.A genuinely cool guy.

[@stephenbailey6136]

Mr Nesmith said, “I take people as they came”. Great philosophy and completely non-judgemental of anyone👍

[@rogerd3051]

Wonderful interview he is an outstanding individual

[@cherihouser9596]

Thank you Mike for the insight of the history of your wonderful mother. She must have been a Beautiful and Gracious Lady. I have always loved your singing and performing. May God Bless You as you go about this crazy thing called Life. Sincerely, Cher Houser

[@goldie07925]

Deep insights about "personal LasVegas" and Elvis becoming a parody of himself. Oft times wonder what Elvis would've been/could've been had he not been "handled" into what he would eventually become.

[@susannabrown8666]

Love him ♥️

[@jv-ep2tc]

the bit with the lost shoe! I never saw that before. Its f*cking hilarious.

[@jameswolfe954]

I really appreciate your work and I thank you for your contribution

[@lwhit601]

I saw Rio many years ago be and sort of forgot it, but something about the song and the video stuck with me. I'm so happy I found it again! Thank you Micheal!!

[@incongruousinquiry]

the more i watch of him the more i think i understand his feelings towards his main Monkees years. he felt a sense of disconnect from his core self as compared to the image he was required to project as a part of showbiz. he was strained creatively by being confined to a certain image without the freedom to change. also, he's the kind of person that does things because he thinks they should be done, and doesn't jibe well with people making a big deal about it. so i imagine that tabloid-style fame was very against his nature. it seems he's come a bit more to terms with his time with the monkees recently and i would bet that's probably because he's had so much distance from it and so much time to work on things that he found compelling. he's extremely fascinating, i would be happy to meet him some day

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Fascinating interview 😊🙌

[@helixmoore7636]

Hes cuuuute. 😍😍😍

[@dukethomas95]

I understand and appreciate his need to create on so many platforms and move on but I wish he wasn't so hesitant to retain his connections to the Monkees. That part of his life, his creativity and his career is still vital and vibrant

[@jalola298]

Great clip. So interesting to hear Michael talking about his thinking in the context of him just getting awarded a patent on Christmas Day for something he's connected the dots to come up with. Kim Clarke Champniss is the off-screen interviewer.

[@mariehoney31]

OMG. LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@DWor-]

Well done! Helps get through the days

[@barbarap2207]

He may look back and cringe at The Monkees now, but I find it hard to believe he didn't have any fun or enjoy that time in his life at all.

[@blackmore4]

I don't think he's ever cringed at The Monkees but like all of them, he needed some distance from it. In recent years, he's increasingly positive about it and just recently contributed one of the best songs on their recently released 'Good Times Album' ('I know What I Know').

[@queenofmarigold218]

Just because he dislikes being recognized for it now doesn't mean he disliked doing the episodes or working with the other 4.

[@MegaMagicdog]

In the episode, "Monkees on Tour", Mike mentioned how in high school he'd cut class and sit on the performance stage and look out into the empty seats imagining himself as a world famous singer. He said, "Someday, man. Someday." He added he still felt like that despite having a hit TV show, touring sold out shows, and being the idol of many. Peter Tork mentioned in a commentary that was typical of Mike to think that way and even now probably thinks, "Someday", despite all he has achieved.

[@KatherineEFuqua]

QueenOfMarigold 4? When were there five Monkees?

[@kystars]

Patty T are you sure? in one of their songs... papa gene blue, Mike clearly says OH PICK IT LUTHER . WHO is Luther?

[@sneezepal]

He may not like the term, but Nesmith is a visionary.

[@l.anyasorrow7398]

Still gorgeous!

[@patriciacurnutt7669]

L. Anya Sorrow I agree.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Thank you Jenny for posting Monkee goodies. If I find any goodies I think you might like I'll give you the info.😁

[@deecalvin4486]

"Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." Profound truth.

[@kristinekozloski4966]

love him

[@kimlanghorn8383]

Mike is the king !

[@larrywakeman4371]

I LOVE NEZ!!!!! Kimberly

[@1ambassodor]

Really looks great

[@patriciacurnutt7669]

Still great and talented. Good looking still too.wow!

[@1sixxgunner924]

ABSOLUTELY 💯👍 Well said!!!

[@juniperj]

sooooo true

[@josiethornton7049]

Very clear thinker. I may have just learned something.

[@meeko1957]

How about Handsome

[@ineffablemars]

debbie k hell yeah

[@redsonja2291]

+debbie k SO handsome! So so so so What can I say, I have no words for what he is in my eyes at least.

[@danbytp]

He gets his genius trait from his mother.

[@VampireLily616]

Aww this is lovely, thanks!! :D

[@verresmilliterres]

It's so strange to hear Michael. I'm not sure how to say it, but I only remember him with the Monkees from when I was a kid back in the 60s. I never knew of anything more about Mike or for the most part, all the newer music from The Monkees. Well, I do remember Repo Man. Was a fun, adventurous movie to watch. It's truly inspiring to hear him here. I guess, follow the inspiration, and never mind the rest.

[@patriciacurnutt8257]

like this. video. shows. how. smart. he. is. he. is. not. an. idiot. wish. I. could. meet. him. really. admire. him

[@robertbishop5357]

Such a humble man.

[@kristinekozloski4966]

love you micheal

[@carkenny2]

Wow as if the "interviewer" is really sitting next to Mike Nesmith asking questions. I need to make a clip of ME asking Mr. Nesmith these questions.

[@mollyhall2954]

His books are fascinating--so good.

[@shelleybeach658]

I sing Lucy & Ramona & their brother sunset Sam, regularly to my grandkids & show the music video lol RIP Sir, thank u xoxx

[@chrisnewman7281]

When interviews ask, \ how do you wish to be remembered that’s quite indulgent really

[@bobbytoo5665]

loved loved loved Popclips! When MTV started my toddler daughter wouldn't leave the tv to get dress. 'Mommy Popclips is still on! I'll just stay in my jammies" Mike is amazing.

[@Burnskess]

Elvis was who he was from the beginning. He was only handled because he allowed himself to be handled. Fame is a harsh mistress. Few come through it whole.

[@IBenZik]

The man was the genius of the Monkeys and he still be "Cruisin'"

[@greenbeagle13]

The fact that his Mom invented liquid paper just blows me away - don't know why, but it did. With that being said, I don't know if he hated being part of the Monkees or not, but it opened the door for him....

[@elvismark6816]

Don't forget to save the Texas prairie chicken

[@BFSilenceDogood]

The song "Cruisin" by Michael, is a guilty pleasure

[@elvismark6816]

The monkey for the greatest rock band in history of rock and roll they will never be forgotten just like my dad is not forgotten just remember that and Mike you're not forgotten so never look at rock and roll like this as you are forgotten you live in infamy and always will just like my dad

[@GeminieCricket]

♥️

[@TurnerLaraine]

Should have been proud of the Monkees--but guess he wanted to move on, which is okay too. The hat he always wore on the Monkees was cute--and showed he had a good sense of humor--talented too. John 3:16 - God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should have everlasting life. (Just felt compelled to share this beautiful text--I admit I was judgmental of Michael Nesmith in the past--but God's love surpasses all!) I remember Michael being on a beautiul episode of the Monkees--"The Devil and Peter Tork"--he was great in that episode--and hey, it left a great impression (positive) on me! And laughter is great medicine also--referring to the humor on the Monkees.

[@iagree5313]

So brilliant!! Did Mike ever know Leonard Nimoy?

[@BluePhilDog]

Gosh, he just became "Chance" from the film Being There lol

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

Deeply interesting.

[@allouttabubblegum1984]

Grew up watching Elephant parts, that's all I know him from, seems like a great guy.

[@KRhetor]

The interviewer/narrator is Kim Clarke Champniss, one of the original MuchMusic veejays.

[@UltraSenseiHoots]

Michael and Elvis kind of remind me of each other. They're clothing (offstage) style is kind of similar. They both had wickedly awesome sideburns, and their hairstyles were somewhat of the same vein. They have pretty much the same taste in music. Elvis and Michael loved blues, country and rock n' roll. Just the way they performed was totally polar opposites; with Elvis jumping all over the place and gyrating, while Michael stands in the same place like a stoic statue. And they're both awesome!

[@hardlines4]

Well said Michael

[@345mrse]

Michael Nesmith will be missed.

[@suepoch3931]

TFS! Very interesting! 👍👍👍👍👍✌️❤️🇺🇸

[@SecretTimeWarp]

When people say his name, won't they just define him as "wool hat"? :-P

[@robbrown4621]

There is something in the personalities of Michael Nesmith and Brian Wilson that seem very similar...

[@Danieellala]

#savemikenesmith #savemichaelnesmith #freemikenesmith #freemichaelnesmith

[@williebowen2965]

R.iP. Mike Nesmith

[@chrisrutkowski4247]

I'm a fan.

[@Frodisboy]

I heard they had to end this interview because a bunch of screaming girls ran in and ripped his clothes off...

[@roman14032]

german shorthair pointers guys got great taste in dogs

[@marilynsnider8183]

Rest In Peace, Mike. Say hi to Peter and Davy.

[@elvismark6816]

Hey it's my dad I love it baby I love it

[@belindamichaelnesmithabeat7758]

Is really new love to meet you

[@lechatbotte.]

Not visionary, truly artistic!!! The balanced brain artist suing science to make art come alive. Talented, he isn’t shallow like many artists who sing and nothing more.

[@loremipsum7471]

9:35 Michael said, "Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." Donald Trump 2016 and the alt-Right!

[@truerosie]

This saying is much older than the Trump campaign; it was around in the independence fight of India in 1940s, and the suffragette movement of the 1920s; and probably older than that. Trump certainly doesn't own it.

[@cherylhulting1301]

I know this comment is old, but bite your tongue. Mike Nesmith is liberal and he HATES Trump. Which even a cursory glance at his Facebook page would tell anyone.

[@the9-2-5outlawdoestech9]

The Monkees TV show kind of introduced music videos in the episodes where the band mates would be juxtaposed with the scenario in each of the episodes, while they would pretend to play and lip sync to the music. That was the precursor to the Michael Nesmith music video Rio which became part of his Grammy award-winning Elephant Parts, and the launching of MTV on August 1st 1981 being the first 24/7 music video channel, nothing like it is today with its garbage programming. A gross deviation from what MTV used to be in the early 1980s.

[@silvergalaxie]

trivial thing. sonny & cher show had animated newish songs in the early '70's

[@luvzmocha]

I wonder what changed his mind? Tickets go on sale tomorrow...

[@MollyTTree]

To Preacher At Arrakeen: so true. I remember those 80s MTV days. It grew into an overbearing monster! And Madonna was sickeningly on that channel too damn much!

[@Yankee_Redneck6698]

I didn't know Mike was time traveler and was friends with old Commander Riker. Lol

[@prettyfaythe]

Argggg, he says Nevahda. For him, I can over look it.

[@ineffablemars]

faith vandruff Do people really say Nevada with a short 'a'?

[@pennyenicks7905]

Yep, that's how it's pronounced.

[@brucenicoll4373]

R I P