THE MONKEES - I'm A Believer | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@joejohnston3591]

Neil Diamond wrote this great song!

[@brucefelger4015]

I'm not your stepping stone! hardest song they ever did.

[@laurakali6522]

Pleasant Valley Sunday is my favorite by them, written by Carole King and anyone who lived in the suburbs during the time it was written and soon after, can identify with many of the lyrics.

[@thomastimlin1724]

"Pleasant Valley Sunday" is a song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, not just Carole King. Gerry was her husband and a great lyricist.

[@flubblert]

It's hard to believe that Mickey Dolenz, the lead singer and pretend drummer on this, is the only surviving Monkee. These guys were the goofiest slapstick bunch of guys ever on TV. Outrageously silly. But us young teenaged boomers ate it up. They weren't only putting out number one records, they were the number one rated show on television. As Goofy as they were they always managed to squeeze in at least one song per episode. This is when they would intercut goofy on screen antics with serious clips of them singing and “playing” the music. And yes, they were kind of a supergroup. Scoring top 10 hits and rubbing elbows with the biggest names in Rock. Including the Beatles!! Jimi Hendrix actually opened for them in their earliest live shows. Suffice to say his style didn't quite go over so well with their young screaming teenaged girl fans and he was invariably cut. During the first season they neither wrote nor played instruments on any of their songs. All they did was sing and pretend to play the instruments. Later in an attempt to be taken more seriously, they all learned to play their own instruments and insisted on playing them on the show and producing their own music. This didn't go over so well with the brass at NBC and they were soon canceled after the second season. Check out “Last Train to Clarksville” next. Great tune!

[@jeffjohnson9911]

Mike Nesmith had several records released, and had songs covered by other artists before the Monkees, Peter Tork was well known among the folk club circuit as a talented multi instrumentalist, Davey was in musical theater and had an album released before the monkees (in fact, he appeared on the Ed sullivan show that the Beatles debuted on) Mickey Dolenz, although he had never played drums, was a rhythm guitarist in a club band for a while before the tV show. So they were far from "Pretend Musicians." Don Kirshner, the shows musical director, called the shots on how the albums were made, what songs were used and who played on them. They were mostly only allowed to play on songs they wrote, until they managed to get rid of Kirshner.

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

Mickey Dolenz was the Circus Boy....

[@flubblert]

@@jeffjohnson9911 I never called any of them “pretend musicians” those are your words. I'm well aware that they all had some musical background as a prerequisite for consideration for the roles in the first place. But they certainly were not the polished cohesive sounding band that produced these hit records from day one. That was mostly other people. Professional studio musicians. All they did was provide the vocals. And during the first season they did not play their own instruments, they pretended to play them. Dolenzs had to take lessons just to be able to mime playing the drums realistically. They may not have been pretend musicians, but they were [initially] a pretend band pretending to be able to play and produce the experienced professional sounding pop rock music none of them were capable of producing when they signed up for the show. I appreciate your fandom though. I was a fan too. But we can't change history or reality.

[@jimmyboredom3519]

They toured live for decades. I wouldn't call them pretend anything

[@subwaygoddess1]

I love the Monkees! I was one who watched their TV show way back then! Afterwards, I'd talk with my best friend, gushing over how cute they were 🤣 My favorite is Valleri, because of the beautiful harmonies, but I love lots of them!!

[@corgiluver9718]

Love the Monkees' cover of this wonderful Neil Diamond song. Other Monkees' songs you should check out are “Last Train To Clarksville” and “Daydream Believer."

[@thomastimlin1724]

Except it wasn't exactly a "cover," Diamond wrote it FOR the Monkees. He was a songwriter for others primarily at this stage.

[@mikegilbert4268]

Pleasant valley Sunday also

[@vovindequasahi]

This is the band that made it despite being created by a TV show. They started making their own music, and were actually talented musicians. They turned the corporate shit on its head, and took control of their own band. Great GREAT music!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

They're the Pinocchio band-- they were manufactured but turned into a "real boy" (real band).

[@thomastimlin1724]

Love the way you put this so concise yet complete!

[@vovindequasahi]

@@sourisvoleur4854Exactly!

[@tommcgowan525]

Micky Dolenz just performed this at a benefit concert for former Moody Blues and Wings member Denny Laine last week

[@lauraulnye6857]

Just seen a post on Facebook today that Denny Laine just passed.😢

[@brucesavage8493]

Michael Nesmith had a hit as a solo artist after The Monkees with the song Joanne. Please check it out. He also wrote Different Drum which The Stone Ponies made a hit. The lead singer of The Stone Ponies was…Linda Rondstat. ✌️🖖

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

A little trivia for you. Mike Nesmiths' mother invented "white out" or liquid correction fluid and also known as liquid paper for correcting typos on a typewriter! Great reaction and thanks for sharing!

[@johno1765]

And she made a fortune from it. Legend has it that she invented it out of necessity because she made a lot of typos and it helped save her secretarial job.

[@mikefetterman6782]

The actual "band" playing this song is the "wrecking crew". They are the studio band from Los Angeles that also played on many movies, and the did the music for many of the Beach Boys albums. There songs were written by people like Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Peter Tork (bass when playing live) was an actual musician and played many instruments. Mickey Dolenze came in knowing a little guitar, but played the drums (was taught) and Mike on guitar was an aspiring folk singer before the show, his mother invented "white out" for typing, and his family became instantly rich. He tired of doing the live shows quickly after the family fortune.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@mikefetterman6782 Tork played some pretty good piano, like on The Girl I Knew Somewhere, and also played French Horn on Shades of Gray, He also played played banjo on somethings. Probably the best musician in the band. Yet he had to play a buffoon in the TV show....no, not bassoon, buffoon...

[@Kathmak]

I love the Monkees! Check out "Mary Mary", "Sonetime in the Morning", "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday".

[@meyerhave]

Shawn Salvadori: Neil Diamond is the sole composer (words & music) of "I'M A BELIEVER" which means he had written both the music and the original lyrics to this song of his when he completed it, circa 1966.

[@chitownlee]

They had the best song writer's of the time writing their songs.

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

You just have to sing along to the Monkees.! I saw them in concert 3 times in my young younger years!

[@angelado3]

I remember this coming on the radio all the time ! 🔥

[@jessicalee7119]

This band and their TV show was just Pure Fun! You may want to check out a few episodes ~ 😊

[@kowindsurf1590]

love the monkees. fave songs are "look out , here comes tomorrow" ,"forget that girl" , "randy scouse git", "circle sky"

[@kmach1000]

I didn't miss any episode of the series when I was a kid 😊

[@DannyD714]

this sunday (december 10) marks 2 years since michael nesmith passed away. i saw him and micky do the final show of their monkees farewell tour in los angeles,just a few short weeks earlier. micky continues to perform monkees songs in concert,and recently did an album called "dolenz sings nesmith" which is really good. the rock and roll hall of fame has yet to induct the monkees which is a shame,especially now that there is only one surviving member. at their peak they were as big as the beatles and the rolling stones on the pop charts. if i may be allowed a shameless (and helpful) plug, i have the E! true hollywood story episode of the monkees on my channel. it's everything you want to know about this great band that i have been a fan of since the tv show debuted in 1966.

[@BRIDINC1972]

Never missed the show as a kid. Saturday morning reruns in the 70s here in Ireland. Always loved the Monkees.

[@williambill5172]

Mickey Dolenz, who sings this, is the last man standing from this great and entertaining group!

[@BringItMAGA]

The Monkees instrumentals were all played by the studio musicians called the Wrecking Crew. But so we're almost every other band from the 60s, including the Beach Boys. Mickey said the Monkees learned just enough to play on stage, but they couldn't play the licks the Wrecking Crew did. Check out the doc called The Wrecking Crew. You will be shocked.

[@Shabenn]

I hate it when they get called a fake band or group. It may have been intended to create a fake band but for some strange reason they hired four young, attractive, musically talented individuals. Suddenly, a good little group! Now do I'm not your stepping stone if you haven't before.

[@CJConnor620]

The Monkees "Only Shades of Gray" is a deep cut.

[@karenmandeville7116]

i remember an episode of the Monkees where at the beginning, Frank Zappa demolished a grand piano with a sledgehammer. it was such a cool and wacky show!

[@sharonpate5481]

I had a crush on Peter Tork!! Watched The Monkees every week! 👵🏼💜☮️. It was always a must see, silly and corny but lots of fun music.

[@mariaportengen2959]

As a kid, I always whatched the Monkees show on TV. I was in love with Davy Jones. 😄😄😍😍👍

[@doplinger1]

You absolutely need to check out one of their shows, and keep in mind it was aimed at 10-12 year old boys. Most episodes included at least one, maybe two, of those songs. My favorite of theirs is a little more psychedelic - “Daily Nightly”; the video is cool and shows Micky playing a Moog (he was reported to have purchased one of the very first ones.

[@rebeccasimmers3107]

Seriously 10-12year old boys??? I was a teen girl and we ALL loved them!! My 12 year old brother couldn't have cared less. 🙄

[@doplinger1]

@@rebeccasimmers3107 - yes, that's what was said - I heard it long ago and it was reiterated by a famous country star who was that age at the time (I'll try to find the reference). I have no doubt the girls were crazy about them too, mainly for the music.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@rebeccasimmers3107 🤣 I would have bought that statement they made if they had said "boys and girls." My younger brother liked the music and the show, but not for the same reasons the girls did. "Daaavvvvyyy!" I stikll like the show itself, it was good clean fun and hilarious nonsense and we could all use a does of that everyday...I still love that episode where Mike calls up TV guide to ask what's going to happen next in the show....

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@doplinger1 So the music was the only reason the girls were screaming "DDDAAAVVVYY!?" I don't think so lol.

[@sallyatticum]

@@rebeccasimmers3107 My 11-12 y/o older sister was absolutely obsessed with Peter Tork for years. She and I watched. Our 10-11 y/o brother was off riding his bike.

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

I grew up loving the the Monkees. I have 4 of their LPs.

[@thekookooman1991]

I love the Monkees! This is one of their best. They have an interesting backstory---they were hired to play a band for the TV show and originally just supplied vocals to songs that were pre-recorded by other musicians and songwriters. As they went along, they "became" a real band when they were sent on tour, and for their third album, they played all their own instruments and wrote more of the songs. Check out the episode "Die Monkee Die"----it was one of the 1st episodes ever aired and it's a great way to dive in to the show's aesthetic. Other Monkees songs you might like: Steppin Stone, Pleasant Valley Sunday (my personal favorite---written by Carole King), Last Train to Clarksville, etc. And yes---Micky's voice is phenomenal!!

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

This is one of the top 5 perfect pop songs of all time... this was written by Neil Diamond... for a great Monkees song written by one of the Monkees, check out "You Just May Be The One" written by Mike Nesmith

[@joyceedwards2708]

Mary, Mary is another good song. RunDMC did a rap cover of this song. Both versions you may enjoy.

[@ptournas]

I still remember watching Mickey Dolenz starring on the TV show "Cirus Boy" when I was 8 years old.It was my favorite kid's show at the time!

[@iraidaacevedo3723]

I just love this song!! The Monkees 🤩 🎸👏🏻♥️😃

[@alansmith7626]

The Monkees was my first concert, lol, yea, I am old! I was an Air Force brat living in Hawaii, HIC Arena, not many folks react to The Monkees, thanks for doing this!

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

The Monkees and the Batman tv show intro songs and The Lion Sleeps Tonight are the first songs I can remember as a kid,

[@angelaharper856]

ran away fr home at 12 yrs old - 1967, i think to see them. we lived in vancouver and they were playing in washington. about 10-15 yrs later i took hang-gliding lessons fr either mike nesbith or mickey dolenze

[@TalebIbrahim]

I adored The Monkees as a teenager. When they came to Australia my parents wouldnt let me go and see them as I was too young. But my mother let me stay home and watch their press conference on TV here. I loved Mike Nesmith. Fun fact about Mike Nesmith. His mother was a secretary and she invented Liquid Paper!

[@clemdane]

Their show was still on in reruns well into the 70s. I absolutely loved it starting when I was five years old in 1974. Much like the girls who had seen them when they first came on ten years earlier, I fell totally in love with Davy Jones!

[@KJ-4321]

Thank you for doing the Monkees! I watched all the shows growing up, and I have all of the episodes on DVD. It was a great show with great music, they were insanely funny! If you watch an episode, you will hear one or two of their songs for sure. Mickey had an amazing voice. Davy sang some of the songs, so did Mike! Peter sang lead in a few. Mickey is the only one left. Looking forward to more Monkees! 😀

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Love The Monkees! I still have my jigsaw puzzle of them buried on a beach with just their heads showing! LOL

[@dixie3086]

I don't know who is giving you requests, but you're on a roll!!! Keep it up!

[@ApricotRse]

Shawn, one of the first (and BEST) things to learn about the Monkees is that there really is no such thing as "the Monkees sound". The reason for that is that the musical range of the Monkees was so amazingly eclectic. They did jangly pop, like I'm A Believer, but also a lot of early Country-Rock (influenced by songs written and sung by member Michael Nesmith), Vaudeville/Music Hall tunes (rooted in Davy Jones' musical theatre background), folk and novelty (Peter Tork), and rock/pop and psychedelia (Micky Dolenz). They also had a stable of some of the best songwriters of the day writing songs for their TV show and records, along with some great additional songs contributed by Nesmith, in particular. Theirs is a very deep, fascinating, and satisfying rabbit hole to go down!

[@chitownlee]

Mickey is the only surviving member. He was a child actor who was in the 50's tv show Circus Boy.

[@ericanderson8886]

Huge hit, they were a TV Beatles make believe band but they had lots of great songs. Loved their TV show.

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Huge Mickey Dolenz crush in high school. Wow....flashback! Great fun, happy times.

[@Robomatic]

Fun Fact: Jimi Hendrix did 7 shows as an opening act on the Monkees tour in 1967. I am sure the performers were as confused as the audiences.

[@plantfeeder6677]

What was cool about the whole Monkees thing of being a made for tv band was that they actually had several good songs with this being one of them. Their show was funny too. Pleasent Valley Sunday, Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville are all great hits by them

[@aharon59]

An iconic 60`s classic written by Neil Diamond who later had his own amazingly successful career in the 70`s and onward. This was the theme song to the 60`s T.V show starring the band and was a Saturday morning staple during my early teens. One of my favorite bands of the period, though there were many, many great bands around at the time.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Since both songs are pretty short, I just thought of a hilarious reaction that you might enjoy. Another one of their hits which actually was a bit more edgy, is called Stepping Stone. But then about a decade later, the Sex Pistols, at the forefront of punk music, did a cover of it and it quickly became a fan favorite and it really is intense. It's just so fun to hear them back to back. From the late sixties to the late 70s jump in time.

[@SAM-dg3vd]

Also, Mike Nesmith wrote the song Different Drum, which The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt made famous (and there's a great re-do with Suzannah Hoffs (sp?) from The Bangles)

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

Last Train to Clarksville.. Clarksville was where troops went before going to Vietnam.

[@debbers]

The lead singer on this one, the great Mickey Dolenz, had a series when he was a youngster called "Circus Boy" , if you have time you should check it out, he was awesome in that too!

[@debbers]

By the way he was called Mickey Braddock at that time!

[@debbers]

Thank you for the heart! I appreciate it!

[@Macilmoyle]

Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Buffalo Springfield) auditioned for a part as one of the band and recommended Peter Tork when he didn't get the part.

[@loisrogers9042]

I was a 12 yr old girl when the show was on. It was pretty darn funny, and I thought they were pretty "cute".

[@AirDOGGe]

My older brother was 11 or 12 when they appears and he became a big fan. I was 5 years younger and was more infatuated with TV's new "Batman" (Adam West).

[@dianedavies8291]

Just saw Mickey Dolenz earlier this year in Atlantic City. It was such a good time and he sounded great. This was the last song he played. ✌️❤️🎶

[@terri2494]

This was fun! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I was almost five when it came out so it’s been part of the soundtrack of my life. I was so happy to hear you give props to Mickey Dolenz for his voice. Growing up I always liked their music but going back and listening to them as an adult (thanks to the internet) I have a greater appreciation for his voice itself and his singing style. I recommend two songs that further showcase his vocal prowess. One is lesser known but truly impressive. I only saw it once on an episode of their show but thankfully I was able to find it on KZbin a few years ago, even though I didn’t remember the name of it. It’s called “Goin’ Down” and all four band members contributed to writing it. You absolutely need to be able to read the lyrics when you watch it because they go by at lightning speed. I’m tempted to say you should read them in advance because it’s so hard to process them when he’s singing. The other suggestion is perfect for this season. It’s “Riu Chiu”, which is a traditional Spanish song. They sing it a cappella. You can find the video from the show where there’s a Christmas tree 🎄 behind them. Mickey is the only surviving member of The Monkees and he’s still performing at the age of 78. Their show was goofy and silly and just plain fun. You can get a feel for what it was like by watching the intro with their theme song. It brings back fond memories for people of my generation. 🥰

[@randyhodges8782]

My girlfriend told me to stop singing this song because she hated the monkees. At first I couldn't believe her, . . .but then I saw her face!

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

Although they did start out as the (prefab four} they fought hard to be allowed to write and perform their own music, which they were eventually allowed to do.

[@flubblert]

Only briefly. The network canceled them soon after.

[@jons.105]

Took a hit to turn you around, huh? 🙉🙊🙊 It's a great song, but since it ended up in "Shrek" and a few other films and TV shows/commercials, I figured it might be too familiar to you. Glad you enjoyed it. And it's always nice to hear The Monkees, big hits or deep dives.

[@andrewclayton4181]

Neil Diamond started as a songwriter, then concluded that he could do a better job than some of the artists singing his stuff. So started performing. The Monkeys were selected for their acting skills and zany character's rather than their musicianship, that could be added later. They were conceived as an American answer to the Beatles popularity. I enjoyed their shows as a kid, but it was just frantic knockabout humour. Funfair stuff. Micky Dolenze had been a child actor. I watched him in Circus Boy. He was put on the drums. Davy Jones, the little Briton, was given some Marraccas to shake. Blonde Peter Tork could play piano, and bobble hatted Mike Nesmith played guitar. He was the strongest musician. Check out his solo Down to Rio. It's good. Wake up sleepy Jean was one of their biggest hits. That's worth a listen too.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I grew up watching the reruns of their show in the early 70s. They did at least 2 songs per epidsode, the rest of the time was hilarious hijinx, lol. They did really fun, silly physical comedy and some witty comments, probably a lot went over my childish head, but it's hard to understate how popular they were. One of two of their albums sold more than the Beatles! I know my mom loved them (& the Beatles) as teen in the 60s. The show was really out there and goofy, really prepared us kids for popular culture and MTV videos in the future, lol.

[@sallyatticum]

When they perform this live, Micky always starts out by saying HE sang it first. lol

[@MarkMcLT]

Yeah you should definitely take a look an an episode or two of the TV series to get a fuller picture of the group. It was a lot of fun.

[@librarylady13]

Try "Daydream Believer", "Last Train To Clarksville", "Valleri" and "Stepping Stone". Mickey Dolenz (drummer) and singer, Davey Jones (singer and tambourine, rythm), Mike Nesmith (guitar and singer), and Peter Tork (key boards and bass guitar). All took turns singing lead on certain songs.

[@custardflan]

I believe the musicians are members of The Wrecking Crew. Written by Neil Diamond.

[@Escapee5931]

The Monkees TV show was inspired by some of The Beatles' movies. Not certain which ones but probably Hard Days Night and Help!

[@billwoodruff9100]

Great reaction. Liked and subscribed. Loved the Monkees as an 8 year old in 1966.

[@StevenW1958]

Shawn, another Monkees song written by Carole King that you should react to is, Sometime In The Morning. It’s a beautiful song.

[@mikehutton3187]

“Last Train to Clarksville”, is also a greatsong by the Monkees

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

When I was busking in the summer of 1979 this song always went down really well. Along the "The Green Green Grass of Home", it was the crowd's favourite. It's a Neil Diamond song.

[@joelliebler5690]

I’ve always been a believer in the Monkees music with Neil Diamond writing this song and other famous writers like Carole King writing another big one for them!As stated by someone already you need to check out the legendary loosely based studio group called The Wrecking Crew who performed the music for this song and for many other great vocal groups like The Beach Boys and The Association just to name a couple. Shawn read up on them. The only member who really made it on their own from this studio band was Glen Campbell!

[@sweetjunegirl]

That beautiful voice at the end in Mickey Dolenez.

[@reverts3031]

If you get a chance, take a peek at their auditions.

[@dionysiacosmos]

I was born in 1959 and watched The Beatles cartoon series and The Monkees . Saturday was always cartoons and music for me. Including American Bandstand and Where the Action Is. In my mind the theme songs for The Justice League of America ( The DCU ) The Pink Panther, and Warner Bros./ Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck singing their opening song to " Ovature hit the lights/ this is it! / The night of nights! " All so good! Oh, forgot Scooby Doo! I was 10 that first season. Sons or Hercules, anyone? We didn't know it was such a golden age, and I I've been saddened it see Saturday morning programming steadily shrink for successive generations. 🧓 😎

[@dawnmoore4329]

Headquarters, their third album, was their first one where they took artistic control and were able to play their own instruments. Take a listen to "Shades of Grey" to get an idea of their actual talent. They really were good, but had horrible management .

[@vanhouten7377]

Monkee songs you should hear Last Train to Clarksville, Pleasant Valley Sunday,Listen to the band, Randy Scouse Git, For Pete's Sake

[@clemdane]

If you haven't done "Daydream Believer" yet *with the original video* you have got to do that one! I also highly recommend "Daddy's Song" with the original video from their movie "Head" - an incredible dance number with Davy Jones. Other great ones are "Last Train to Clarksville," "i'm Not Your Stepping Stone," "The Cuddly Toy Song," "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You," etc.

[@WmTRiker]

For some more "Shrek" music check out Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero" followed by Jennifer Saunder's cover which was featured in "Shrek 2". Jennifer played the voice of the Fairy Godmother and she sings this song when she's trying to get Prince Charming and Fiona to kiss at the party (it plays over the scene where "handsome" Shrek and Donkey break into the castle to rescue Fiona.

[@sarablack2547]

We got their tv show in the uk.i prob caught the repeats as i was too young first time round. I remember singing the theme tune and doing the walk from the opening titles with my friends and family.such fun. The little guy davy jones is British.

[@robertlear2712]

When I was a teenager I wouldn’t miss an episode.

[@ericblair54]

The Monkess sang sang on his, but did not play any instruments. The musicians were The Wrecking Crew,

[@ed.z.]

This was written by Neil Diamond.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Oh my goodness! My childhood! 😄

[@Macdelaven]

I have been trying to catch up with your reviews. Thank you for all your content the joy you show when hearing music you may or may not have heard before. You have to check out "Goin Down" or "Daily Nightly" by them. You won't be disappointed.

[@floorticket]

Watch an episode of The Monkees and The Partridge Family.

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

Created to fill the space left by the Beatles...

[@NeverGiddy]

Let's not forget the real Monkees, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart.

[@gforce4063]

One of the great pop songs

[@hatleyhoward7193]

I would highly suggest Going Down by the Monkees. It’s a jam.

[@williamcabell142]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you Neil Diamond! 🤪 You do know they are actors? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pauljohnstone180]

"then I saw her face, now I'm gonna leave her!" 😉

[@thomastimlin1724]

The insanity of decades of critics [parrots] complaining they didn't play instruments on their first two albums and had help with the others when other singing groups and even bands used the wrecking crew studio musicians ALL of the time. and then there's the Smashing Pumpkins and Shrek Bull Shit...

[@MikkiHjalmquist]

Love your reactions! Need to do my country music reactions LOL

[@annettejohnson9074]

Now you have to do The Archies

[@mikeaguilar7668]

written by Neil Diamond

[@beare55]

Written by Neil Diamond

[@stannelson8306]

The Shrek version was not done by the Monkees!

[@MarkB-bw7xf]

Davy Jones was a very good singer. They had a few good songs. Their time recording was short but they were knda successful. Didnt care for their tv series too silly for me. The only remaining band member is Mike Nesmith very sad!

[@richardmiller1289]

The Monkees had so many great songs if you delve into their catalog besides the hits.