The Monkees - Steppin' Stone - Live 2001

The Monkees perform "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" live on August 21, 2001. Please visit my website at www.monkeesliv....

[@mjphoto45]

Monkees were needed in the 60s. Hall of Fame should be embarrassed not to include the Monkees. Only 1 left. I'm so glad I grew up with the Monkees. I was born in 1958

[@user-oz1zv7ym1l]

Amen!

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

Yes, Me and my older brother ( He is 1 year 5 months older ) watched the Monkeys on T.V. Every Day They Came On !!!!!!!

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

I know they spelled their group name with ""MONKEES , But I just used the word "Monkeys" !!!!

[@darlenebaker784]

I was born in 1981 and love this band

[@elle5031]

So grateful The Monkees were a part of my childhood............

[@jimjohnson9808]

It is a shame we only have one Monkee left. RIP Michael.

[@silk.1467]

O bla di brother, life goes on.

[@fw1421]

Mickey doesn’t get the respect he deserves for his voice. Very good singer.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

I agree with that

[@herconfession323]

really good rock singer, and very distinct voice. always loved his singing

[@BadApe351]

Yes he had a winderful voice. I loved the Monkees. Brilliant entertainers.

[@lloydkline3265]

In the old videos Micky played the drums

[@nicolesaylor4027]

@@lloydkline3265 what is crazy about it is that he didn't even know how to play the drums when he started with the Monkees. He learned real quick though! Davie Jones played the drums but they thought he was to short to be in the back playing the drums.

[@burtw.9018]

I have zero respect for the big wigs at The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The Monkees deserve to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. They have definitely earned that right! Rest in Peace Davey and Peter! You guys are sorely missed by us all. 💔

[@dannyrohr3125]

Yeah I'm so does Foreigner

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@rfjohns4452]

Monkees was Mickey!

[@hankbagrowski7356]

ABSOLUTELY!!! The Monkees were awesome! Sadly there's only Monkee left and Micky Dolenz is keeping them alive!

[@raywhite4146]

They didn't even play that music on their first albums they don't even play steppin song the way they used to

[@gdalcorso1]

If they're not worthy of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, they should close it down.

[@swinetrek]

No-one should be in that sham.

[@user-oz1zv7ym1l]

100% agree

[@hcury1960]

The Monkees belong in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. its long over due!

[@latortugapicante719]

No they don’t. There are a lot of bands ahead of them that haven’t gotten in

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

​@@latortugapicante719Get your head out of that Dog's A*s !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davegink9222]

@@latortugapicante719 the Monkees are a huge part of the American rock ‘n’ roll scene. Way more bands in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame now, that don’t deserve it compared to the Monkees

[@supermamamaxi]

Mickey is one of the most recognized voices in rock. This performance is fantastic. God bless Davey and Peter, you are missed.

[@TrussttN01]

Mike too

[@megalodonseancasey8429]

Check out Scorpions' new song Peacemaker, Klaus is 73

[@cynthialesieur643]

Now mike Nesmith as well

[@don64]

And now Mike🕯️

[@denisecrowe55]

And now, We're missing Mike 😢 .. [December 2021]

[@ddelaney712]

Every boyband is bowing to the original boyband. Ladies and gentlemen. The original boyband, THE MONKEES

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Damn so underated--need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...Amazing

[@davidkastin4240]

Unfortunately the RRHF sucks! It doesn't mean much anymore. But yes I agree.

[@Tommyhedland]

There are bands that are already there with less time, and The Monkees were not included yet, that are older, this is terrible and unfair

[@lockedin60]

As much as I have enjoyed these gentleman from the golden age of 1966. The fact that they became a serious band was by accident. I am not sure if the producers of the show ever seriously considered this madcap show would produce a "musical group" and that they would still be relevant in the year 2022. Check the other TV shows of that era.

[@leemayhan4199]

No Band like the Monkees, yes, they are a real band.

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

Yes, You're Right, They Were Just As Much of A Real Band As Any Professional Bands Out There,,,,, They made their albums as any other band,,,,, And of course They Had Their Own T.V. Series Called "" The Monkeys"" That My Brother and I Watched Every Day They Came On,,, * Remember when the show came on they were using the Theme Singing HEY HEY WE'RE THE MONKEES !!!!

[@adamparker6048]

They're about as real as the beatles

[@shb7772000if]

In fact they weren't a real band. They were a made for TV band. They didn't play their instruments or write their songs. The mimicked the Cowsills who were a real band.

[@leemayhan4199]

@@shb7772000if All the members of the band that was forming called the Monkey’s were all talented musically. Mickey and Davy were child actors. Davy was in the broadway musical, Oliver, and played the Artful Dodger, and was the center of the musical. You bought into the hype by the producers of the show the Monkey’s that were the stars of the show selected by them had no musical talents. I was a teenager when the show the Monkey’s made its entrance on national TV. The producers wanted to maintain 100% control of the show, the band they created and to do that they told the members of the band what to sing and had a top song writing team as well as what instruments they would play as they created the show around their ability to act like the Beatles in a buddy movie who did a movie that was humorous called a Hard Day’s Night. The four members of the Monkey’s eventually rebelled against the songs and music control of the band by the producers and eventually won some creativity in writing, singing and performing they own songs live and yes the Monkey’s were a very real band. Monkey’s had some serious hits , many enjoyed their albums and they should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Worthy noting that over 20 years later in the era of MTV the Monkey’s got together once more , created more music and made a huge musical comeback as well as now doing extensive tours and live gigs on tv, once again they were high in demand. This time another generation of America’s youth were treated to the music of the Monkey’s.

[@shb7772000if]

@@leemayhan4199 Unfortunately for you Lee, there's something now called the internet. I searched their major hits, and they didn't write any of them, they didn't play drums on any of them, and their contributions were mainly vocals and a little guitar and other instruments. But most of the instruments were played by non Monkees. So STFU! I'm not your stepping stone written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/(I%27m_Not_Your)_Steppin%27_Stone Musicians featured on the recording are Micky Dolenz (lead vocal), Tommy Boyce (backing vocal), Wayne Erwin and Gerry McGee (rhythm guitar), Louis Shelton (lead guitar), Bobby Hart (Vox Continental organ), Larry Taylor (bass), Billy Lewis (drums) and Henry Lewy (percussion). I'm a believer written by Neil Diamond en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_a_Believer Session guitarist Al Gorgoni also contributed to "I'm a Believer." Other personnel on the record include Sal DiTroia on rhythm guitar, Neil Diamond on acoustic guitar, Russ Savakus on bass, George Butcher on electric piano, Stan Free on organ, George Devens on tambourine, and Buddy Saltzman on drums. Daydream believer composed by American songwriter John Stewart en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daydream_Believer Personal The Monkees Davy Jones - lead and backing vocals Micky Dolenz - harmony vocals Michael Nesmith - electric guitar Peter Tork - piano Additional personnel Chip Douglas - bass, percussion, producer Bill Martin - bell Eddie Hoh - drums Nathan Kaproff, George Kast, Alex Murray, Erno Neufeld - violin Pete Candoli, Al Porcino, Manuel Stevens - trumpet Manuel Stevens - piccolo trumpet Richard Noel - trombone Richard Leith, Philip Teele - bass trombone Last train to clarksville written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Train_to_Clarksville Personnel Micky Dolenz - lead vocal Peter Tork and Davy Jones - backing vocals Tommy Boyce - acoustic guitar Louis Shelton - lead guitar Wayne Erwin and Gerry McGee - electric guitars Larry Taylor - bass Billy Lewis - drums Gene Estes - percussion Pleasant valley Sunday song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant_Valley_Sunday Personnel Micky Dolenz - lead vocals, possible acoustic guitar Michael Nesmith - harmony vocals, electric guitar Peter Tork - piano, backing vocals Davy Jones - backing vocals Session musicians and production staff Bill Chadwick - acoustic guitar Chip Douglas - bass guitar, producer, possible backing vocals "Fast" Eddie Hoh - drums, percussion[21] Valerie written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valleri The original recording included instrumental backing by the Candy Store Prophets. Wrecking Crew session musician Louie Shelton contributed a flamenco-style guitar solo consisting of hammer-ons and pull-offs. The song was featured in the television show's first season in 1967; a staged performance showed Michael Nesmith apparently picking Shelton's guitar solo via cuts between Nesmith with his hands obscured and close-ups of hands playing the solo

[@steverusso135]

Hard to believe they were just thrown together for a tv show. They were one of the best music acts of their time with a number of hits that will live on forever.

[@morganclare4704]

You have to be kidding, right???

[@ericjohnson6665]

I have all their albums (that I know of). But most of their songs were written by other, more talented, songwriters, like Carole King.

[@ericjohnson6665]

Actually, I suspect the Beatles still hold the record as the best rock band. They certainly do in my mind.

[@texasburbie]

Right on! Nesbit went to my HS, TJ 😂

[@beverlysigourney5648]

Mickey has a great voice... to this day!

[@denisecrowe55]

So true!! 🤩😷✌🌏

[@barbaradascalos4411]

Yep..he's still got it.

[@marcuspeck963]

I wholeheartedly agree! Apart from his humour, wit, timing, he was a superb vocalist. The Monkees certainly lived up to their theme tune and spread a lot of harmless fun.

[@spitfireaace]

It's Micky

[@rocknfan100]

I don't disagree , however these vocals were obviously pre-recorded and lip-synched.

[@johnodacre3881]

DAMN, MICKEY'S VOICE STILL STRONG IN 2001! GREAT BAND UNDERRRATED BY SO MANY

[@TheHManShow]

And he’s still got it today in his 70s

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

Not by me.

[@chevyblue10]

Micky

[@chasz8487]

Peter Tork was an amazing all around musician

[@TheHManShow]

He was the most musically inclined of them all

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@TheHManShow And my fav.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

@@susanmccormick6022 Mickey Dolenz is my favourite & now the last surviving Monkee

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@patrickhoulihan7210 Affirmative.Heartbreaking.And his family must be devastated.At least that evil woman is out of the way.Did u see the docu about her & the way she ruled the roost?Will miss that smile & the wink.Heaven must be rockin'.Sleep well u were a real good ole Southern Boy.

[@steveparker5406]

No doubt! He wrote and played the piano riff for Daydream Believer

[@michelhammack5889]

Nobody has done more for the music and received less recognition for it.

[@peterkirgan6850]

Dolenz is a true showman! I remember when I was young he was my idol & still is! The monkees are the best ! Never get sick of their stuff!! Love It!!!!

[@Ovalvox]

Saw them live. They can really play contrary to popular belief. Especially Peter. Quite competent on the guitar.

[@bdenim87]

And on keyboards. There's a video of him playing a Bach two part invention. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXFin9_rdN0fJI

[@njlauren]

They were musicians, basically Kirchener ( who was a complete ahole I hear,) wanted studio musicians bc he wanted to control the sound with 'his sound'. He created the myth they couldn't play, they could. Mike was incredibly talented, he produced a number of now famous ppl and basically created the idea of what became the original MTV ( he had a show on Nickelodeon that was the inspiration;they asked him to run MTV but he wanted to do music). They sounded and played great. In 1967 the Monkees outsold the Beatles and stones combined.

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@njlauren Absolutely!

[@susanmccormick6022]

More than competent on many instruments including the harp.Classically trained.

[@CrankyGrandma]

Peter and Michael were professional musicians before they were cast. micky was an actor and had to learn drums but he did.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

They belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They outsold and outdid most of the acts in the Hall. The Monkees are legendary and one of the greats. That is a fact.

[@jojober1980]

Ray Snut they played their own instruments so don't compare, David Cassidy did as well but that's it!!

[@KolossalYouth]

Joanne Ber I guess those are plastic instrumens they're playing here then?

[@jojober1980]

I said they played their instruments?? what is the problem, I think they should be in the R&R hall of fame

[@c.syde65]

+Joanne Ber They did play their own instruments, and they didn't play their own instruments. They were just one of those bands that sometimes played their own instruments. They didn't play them at the beginning because they weren't allowed, and then at some point Micky stopped playing instruments because he wasn't a pro at drumming, a mere novice, even though he could play well when he put his mind to it. And then Davy stopped playing instruments because he had less contact with music than the others, and he (along with Micky) were more actors than they were musicians.

[@broadwayjoe12jets]

+Ray Snut , you are an idiot.

[@altosmusiclab2248]

They're killing it here... Mickey's rockin' the house with that vocal!

[@dannymartinez9371]

Mickey Dolenz has always a been great singer. Still sounds like he is 25. Wish he was singing from behind drum kit.

[@withfootnotes]

Danny Martinez I was thinking the same that Mickey sounds the same as in the day. Great voice!

[@c.syde65]

+Theresa Champagne - He sounds more raspy now than he did back in the day, and his voice doesn't sound exactly the same, I just don't know how to describe the differences, but other than that you're right.

[@genericgeorge]

The thing is he had a smooth young voice. Very unique. He is still good but has a deeper mature voice

[@c.syde65]

+Raymond Castagnaro - I can't speak for anyone else, but I certainly knew that. In-fact he probably would have been better off if they made him the rhythm guitarist of the group. Then they might have had a chance of playing together as an actual band longer.

[@dudstep]

They should have got Eddie Hoh to play the drums and let Mickey get out front. It's unfair to have to have such a fantastic singer hampered by having to play the drums.

[@TiaMargarita]

Love watching Peter dance while performing!

[@michaelkarastamatis8311]

Mickeyl please keep doing your thing and one more tour.you have the talent to give us more great songs .God bless circus boy.

[@sandystephenson1107]

Their music is so fun . . . even our 5 kids loved their tunes! God gave each of them such incredible talents and abilities!

[@frankieniemeyer8865]

I love this version! Still going strong for a song!

[@algiuffrida7881]

Say what you want.. STILL great after all these years...timeless classic performed by our answer to the British invasion back in the 60's..LONG LIVE THE MONKEES..!!!

[@ccnoble1415]

My favorite garage band tune of the 60s, Everyone went crazy for this tune, Monkees had some great hits that still hold up strong.

[@randelcandel3423]

Sounded like vintage Monkees! That was 20 years ago now. It was sad for me personally when Davy, then Peter passed away. They were big for me as a 10-11 year old pre teen. I had all their LPs

[@dale60035]

This video just popped up on KZbin for me and in addition to the fun and a much needed smile. I see Peter on bass again. RIP Davy and Peter. You represent a kinder and softer time in the World. We need that.

[@jamesburke868]

Remember that not too many drummers were also lead vocalists..Mickey is a true musician in that rite..age hasn't taken away the pure power and dynamics that he has always given us ..God bless them all

[@akrogirl32]

Brian Connelly was their lead singer, but all the guys in Sweet had good voices, including their drummer - Mick Tucker, and all sang lead on at least a few of their songs.

[@TheHManShow]

His voice has gotten BETTER as time has passed

[@jacsig]

James Burke Don Henley is another one of the few that fits that bill.

[@georgestokes5116]

he was never a drummer

[@voxac30withstrat]

Some bloke called Collins. Phil was it?

[@ObeysGod]

Whoever clicked dislike can eat a wet yak... This was a great performance. I appreciate good music regardless of own race and genre preferences.. These dudes were the truth!!! Hey, hey for the Monkees ♥️

[@cheril8891]

Breaks my heart Davy and Peter are gone.

[@norms3913]

Mike nesmith the bass player in the tv show has passed away too

[@cheril8891]

@@norms3913 No, he didn't pass away. He is very much alive.

[@bradthurkle7217]

Same very sad.

[@SuperDobieGirl]

Davy went out doing what he lived the most. His beloved horses.

[@sydbarrett5]

They're both just on the other side of the veil.

[@victormorgado5318]

Peter looks really cool and bohemian there!

[@StormyLynn724]

Everytime I hear them sing I’m immediately walking into my teen years and everything was so simple back then, so beautiful and this music takes me back to my first preferences in music. I loved this. Still do. Seriously the z60’s and 70’s was where it was at. ☮️

[@jkaiser169]

Thank you for all the childhood memories. Rest in peace Peter and Davy.

[@victoriacasarez1235]

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[@victoriacasarez1235]

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[@mannybalagas8487]

Awesome performance, I felt it was 1969, Micky is so amazing vocalist.

[@danthefan5378]

Rock & Rest in Peace PETER TORK! (& Davy!).

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

dan thefan RIP BOYS

[@CJfishing2024]

@@norms3913 He's still a live. www.inquisitr.com/5313993/the-monkees-mike-nesmith-says-his-heart-is-broken-over-the-death-of-bandmate-peter-tork/

[@professorpsoop]

I've always loved the Monkees and saw a great deal on Amazon. Their first five albums for $18. Had it saved for a few months but as soon as Peter passed on I grabbed it. Absolutely superb pop rock psychedelia.

[@ATPREK]

Mike is still with us

[@pbsfundingaddict790]

Here’s how I rate The Monkees: 1 - Peter 2 - Micky 3 - Davy 4 - Mike I like Peter’s deep, baritone voice, although the poor guy didn’t sing lead on a lot of their recordings. I put Mike last because he sounds too country and hillbilly more than pop rock

[@russellcampbell9198]

Mickey did some great vocals. Does brilliantly here too.

[@MegaTriumph1]

Laughing those three always made laugh the hardest. Peter was the best at making me laugh. Good that we can still see them thanks to video recordings like this.

[@marydee658]

Oh my gosh....how happy and sad this video makes me! Wish we could turn back the clock and go back to the good old days. RIP Davy and Peter. 😢😢😢

[@whitney5639]

I know exactly what you mean. I'm only 26, but I fell in love with them after watching their show as a young girl. My dad had every episode on VHS. It made me feel like I really knew them when they were first starting out.

[@marydee658]

whitney Hi Whitney. Loved your post. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care of yourself and your Dad and all of your family and stay safe. God Bless You! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐💐🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@thetruthaboutsinging]

What a fantastic version of this song--you guys rock!!!

[@LatentDJ]

Just caught the Austin leg of their Farewell Tour. From Thursday's performance, I'd say that Mickey still has one of the gutsiest voices in rock and roll. A lot of great energy too, including playing Timpany drums.

[@chevyblue10]

Micky

[@charlenemack7040]

I remember them being on Monday night at 7 PM. It seems kind of early to be on at seven but I’m 72 years old right now. All I know is my sister and I would sit in front of the TV and watch the monkeys every week. We lived breathed eat monkees. 🙈🙉🙊

[@dawntuggle3645]

Wow. Those old songs are so good people DEMANDED that those men sing them forever and ever.

[@ekos012]

Their "good" songs were good because Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Neil Diamond wrote most of them and studio musicians recorded the instrumentals - except for Mike Nesmith who was an actual musician.

[@alisonflaxman1566]

@@ekos012 Peter was a musician too.

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

They ALL Were Musicians, They Were a Professional Singing Group Like All Others AND They Did Write Some of Their Songs *ekos012*,, You don't know who the MONKEES were I See !!!!!!!!

[@lorilesage8088]

I love them all. This was when Mike didn’t perform with them. Mickey was the guy! RIP Mike Nesmith.

[@biguy617]

RIP Davy Jones and Peter Tork too

[@stargazer7668]

Man watching the tv show to this day is like stepping right into a time capsule...Awsome performance....

[@susangiacoppo9979]

I will always love this band, great memories :)

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

One of the best TV shows ever! What a great time.

[@joegongora2200]

Thanks for sharing this with us, it's sad that some of the Monkees are no longer around. Stepping Stone had always been my favorite song. This definitely was a song that defined the 60's and the song that was different than the rest. If one day they were to bring the Beatles, Doors, and CCR back than definitely they'd need to bring back the Monkees. All the great music took place in the 60's. This was a spectacular performance.

[@royal-tea7543]

Amazing how great they still look and sound! Especially Davy!

[@ralphruocco3013]

The Monkees had alot of good rock n roll songs. Pleasant Valley Sunday is a great song !

[@user-cz3ep3qc7b]

! was born at 1956 . So, My Favorite Group is The Monkees ! Sadly to say Davy was dead ! But I Love Them Forever!

[@erickagrant7646]

I first saw this performed on the tv series that were rerunning in the very early '80s. I learned at the time that the Monkees were loved by my mom when they initially came out. At about 9 years old I tried to convince my mom that Davy was the cutest Monkee, not Peter! Looking at this 2001 performance gave me a whole new perspective on the group. They were much, much older but really did that song so much better than when they were younger. I am encouraged that maybe with age comes wisdom that can elevate an understanding of a song, book, painting, whatever the medium may be.

[@moonlightlady6126]

God this is SO GREAT!!!! THANKS!!!

[@patticageakapattibearsweet501]

This is poppin and it looks like they're having fun! RIP Davey & Peter, your smile was everything!

[@maureendraughon3009]

Love These Monkees For Over 40 years. AWESOME Performance ❤

[@georgiethumbs2438]

I saw them live years ago, they were fantastic., they have SOOOOO many great songs, they just go on and on and on and on.

[@scottfleming6166]

I love this modern version. The song had stood the test of time

[@nancyhammons3594]

I cut out pictures of these guys from magazines and taped them all over the walls in my bedroom, I was 12, that was a long time ago and I still love them.

[@rickyrichards7596]

They brought new songs into our homes every week ! Quite an accomplishment!!

[@pbsfundingaddict790]

One of my favorite Monkees songs of all time! I never really watched any of these late night tv shows, so thank you & long live Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork; R. I. P. Davy Jones & Be strong after retirement Mike Nesmith!

[@rdhorsey9081]

This was always one of my favourite songs to play with my old band!

[@stevecolantuoni5164]

I used to love to watch their show when I was a kid.

[@AnitaLife27]

Oh Nez, you miss all the fun and we miss you! Great version! Thx!

[@timmitzlaff8960]

Best song they ever did! It’s the only one that didn’t have that teeny bopper sound!

[@angelas4398]

This song was actually a Paul Revere & the Raiders hit song. And although I liked the Monkees, too (Last Train to Clarksville is a great song), the Paul Revere & the Raiders’ version of “I’m Not Your Steppingstone” was better.

[@royal-tea7543]

Mickey 's especially great in this !! They all are!!

[@rocknroller3674]

RIP Davy. My favorite Monkees song. Peter looks yum here. Seen Mickey live :)

[@Bruce15485]

Great performance !

[@pdoylemi]

This was one of my favorite songs as a kid. Amazing that so much good music came out of a bunch of guys hired to make a goofball comedy show.

[@tj921able]

This blew me away, Thanks for sharing this! God Bless You.

[@Suve35967]

Grew up with these Legends... Brilliant.

[@mikedem755]

Man that was great 👍!

[@slagit]

Wild to think when I was a kid I got this song on a record from the back of a cereal box I believe. I would play the heck out of this record and also watched the show. Fun times and fun memories!

[@rosalindegan3485]

Mickey dolenz one of the best voices in rock

[@bigdeal39]

Rosalind I agree 100%. Mickey Dolenz does have one of the best voices in Rock... along with David Cassidy ! Despite what some rockers believe...They Did !!! (I love all kinds of music and most genres)...so I'm giving credit where credits due ! The belong in the R&R HOF along with the Raspberries !!! I hope they...at least one of them gets to see it ! Cassidy didn't (and should have).

[@saltylavender7096]

Outstanding ! Indeed.

[@maralucia2891]

Long live rock and mainly The Monkees. Impossible to forget all the musics and the band is shining all long time. They're very famous here in Brazil.

[@colltutor07]

Wow!! Just found this and they are excellent.

[@marieweiss1800]

Their performances were always so much fun!

[@Voirreydirector]

Wow I can't get over this. They should have riffed another three minutes. Probably the best post-60's version I have heard, the chick on the board controlled it just right, though I prefer the older instruments. Amazing Mick you sounded twenty-five, thank you for giving it your all boys when our country needed the return of out of control, in your face American talent tellin' em all off. That's rock n roll baby.

[@carolkenyon5063]

I am a big Monkeemaniac. They are one of the best musical groups. ❤❤❤❤

[@elviramccoy7409]

Where is Michael Nesmith?

[@ve9eearo]

Thanks for sharing...such awesome memories.

[@talbotsplace7316]

Surprisingly good. Loved the dynamics, the horns and the vocals.

[@spice3767]

Mickey still got a voice after all these years--fantastic

[@huskyjerk]

This is a lot better than I thought it would be. Their original is one of Rock's best jukebox tunes. Great party shaker !

[@faceman9117]

played in a band in h.s. in 1967 we played this, still a nostalgic fave...Micky is a fantastic vocalist

[@newcountryguy]

They sound really good even after all these years! Sound very much like their recording still....that is rare for many artists!!! These days!

[@c2itccase9]

Paul Revere and the Raiders also did a great version of this song. ‘She’ and ‘Words’ have made a few of my playlists from The Monkees.

[@keithelster8858]

The Raiders did it first, but AFAIK never released it as a single. Similar to Santana having the hit with Black Magic Woman, but it was originally a Fleetwood Mac song, written by Peter Green.

[@blaws6684]

I was fortunate enough to see the Peter York band in Massachusetts years ago and what a great night it was. The Monkees were far more than just the Pre-fab Four

[@nezlover]

Awww! I saw them a few times each time sans Nez...but still...wow! 💚💚💚💚🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@MrManfly]

great choice of song! sounds great live !!

[@daveradstock7507]

Don't be in any doubt that the Monkees were not talented, they were immensely talented musicians, I love the vibe they created which became their signature sound. deepest sympathies on the passing of Peter Tork who died earlier today 21/02/19. Thank for the music.

[@seamusin1697]

What unfortunately prevented The Monkees early on from being taken seriously as a band that was say comparable to The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Zombies, and other groups of their era was that they were essentially conceived and created for TV as somewhat a parody of The Beatles and the British Invasion and the fact they couldn't play any instruments. Over time, however, their music eventually cane to be evaluated on its merit and the members learned how to play instruments to supplement their live performances and allow them to be considered, at least in a basic sense, serious musicians. It is also important to note that their sound was reflective of the period in which they were first introduced and became popular and that, unlike other bands, they essentially went on a long hiatus, stopped recording, and fell out of the public eye. Nevertheless, Stepping Stone, Last Train to Clarksville and other songs from their repertoire showcased the range and versatility of Mickey Dolenz's voice and the harmonies provided by Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davey Jones, which although not very complex, still reflected a group that worked well together and evoked the yearning for a happier more peaceful world amid the tumult and turmoil of the 1960's and fueled events like the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock.

[@samhouston8837]

@@seamusin1697 In fact, they could all play instruments except Jones. Tork could play guitar including classical style, piano and banjo

[@thekitowl]

Seamusin very true. It didn’t help that they mimed badly on their TV show ( remember how strange the drum kit was set up ) & when they played l “Live “ they had a band playing behind a curtain .

[@thekitowl]

Dave Radstock if the Monkeys were immensely talented, what does that make Jimi Hendrix & the rest. Their signature sound wasn’t created by them ( they did some playing on their last album ) it was session musicians & the producer. I still liked the songs though.

[@thekitowl]

John LaFever what a croc of shit.

[@dwaynetempest3433]

Was jammn to the Monkees in 6th grade Doylestown PA .

[@MrBAMAFANATIC]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen Davy play guitar, awesome

[@user-kg3qv6en8s]

first time i see mickey playing guitar

[@scottbreseke716]

He was not able to tune up the tamborine.

[@professorpatpending8731]

great live music. RIP Davey Jones.

[@johnness2457]

Why aren't these guys in the rock hall of fame

[@donnacarden4045]

this 2018 my grandkids love the monkees they had lot of fan love from million of fan

[@slownezy69]

That was awsome! Love that tune!

[@TurboMinicom]

What a great performance.

[@mitchellhughes5180]

Such a GREAT song!

[@23sexycutie]

Monkees never be forgotten ❤️

[@ernestholtonjr952]

One Of My All Time Favorites Back In The 1960s Not Your Stepping Stone All Hail The Monkees You Guys Bring Back The Teenager In All Of Us