The Monkees - "What Am I Doin' Hangin' 'Round" - ORIGINAL TV VERSION - '68

More Monkees mayhem.

[@melissacunard7247]

The Mike Nesmith songs are so good--they were way ahead of their time. They still sound very fresh today

[@peterkuchenbrod5696]

I agree, but this was written by his friend Michael Martin Murphey :¬)

[@gaylewayland9628]

​@@peterkuchenbrod5696 was about to add that.

[@avalond1193]

​@@peterkuchenbrod5696yes but mikes voice really brings this song to life

[@Monkees4Evah]

It's the production of Chip Douglas that's the deciding factor. The Monkees were lost without him.

[@lesliecrowley9283]

And then there was one... Sleep Sweet, Michael Nesmith. My favorite Monkee. Love that twang in his voice.

[@dorothycastaneda8760]

Rest in Peace Mike,say hi to Davy and Peter from us fans!🙏🏻❤🐒🎶

[@Rikki0]

I was 17 in 1968. What a great time to be a teenager that was. Yes, there was the specter of Vietnam looming, but there was also drive-in movies with your sweetheart, no school shootings, no national gloom and doom, America was the most respected nation in the world, drugs had not taken over society yet, and the future was bright and patriotism was a common virtue. A light hearted national mood prevailed and it was just a fun time to be alive. I've lived through all the generations since and simply have not seen its like again.

[@lindas.5191]

I agree.

[@JudeEzzie]

I really love Mike's voice. No I love Mike's voice!! And he is so good looking and peter is really funny

[@davidhenschel9843]

Very sad to hear of Mike's passing. Such a talent.

[@kimmcnabb8901]

This takes me back. I watched this show every day when I got home from school. I had crushes on all 4 at different times. Mike was by far my favorite - his deadpan, sarcastic sense of humor and Texas drawl was so sexy. He was a talented musician, as well. RIP, Nez, you will be missed.

[@sirdouglas6859]

This is utterly precious, especially on true, real, grainy FILM. Glad it survives.

[@joannefalkinder393]

Loved them. Just brilliant 🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏💯

[@dianne6155]

my favorite monkee, my monkee crush. tall quiet intellectual type. love his voice and the songs he sings lead. ty for the joy 🙏💜

[@hannisori]

my favorite Monkees song, i'm in love with Mikes voice!

[@davidhollingsworth864]

Mike was the MAN!

[@EvieBadass]

i luv the way Mike sings this song.. I luv it!!!! Big Monkees fan since the 1st episode.

[@Mikes66442]

ROFLMAO!! This stuff is hilarious, like old time slap stick! What a great TV show this was, and the music rocks too!!

[@pennyenicks7905]

I never get tired of watching Micky. Funny and gorgeous, what a combination!

[@lovesongsframpton9915]

This has to be one of the best episodes ever. Pass me my lucky holster. "Which i one is your lucky holster" The one with the gun In it

[@cellonoxius1]

R.I.P. loved Peter Tork!

[@TheSWolfe]

Rock in Peace, Our Beloved Mr. Nesmith. Your final train has now left the station. Destination? Anywhere u care to roll, my musical friend, because yr finally free! Blessed Be, & eternal thanx 4 a lifetime of entertainment, great music, & lots of laughs. Sad to see u go, for sure, but what precious memories u leave in yr wake! Godspeed & much obliged, sharonthedyslexicmess.

[@chittys]

a fantastic time to be young,it was amazing

[@marlenepearson9657]

Love this song!

[@juho6903]

Mike - you can lightly take advantage of me any time.

[@SuperEcwchampion]

I like the look on mickey's face when el deablow shot his hat off

[@10995]

id give my entire life if it meant that The Monkee's tv show was NEVER cancelled. Just the music they had in the 60s was enough, but just imagine what music could have been. Beatles too i suppose, but being an American, Monkees forever.

[@Monkees4Evah]

They may have been forced to do better music than the crap they put out after Pisces.

[@digitalporch2062]

I wish I could like this more than once :-)

[@nicholastomaselli7958]

Absolute banger.

[@kennethoats2322]

"It's A Nice Place to Visit" was the first episode the guys filmed after Mike got his tonsils removed

[@DJHeyOfficial]

Nice song. I've been a fan of the Monkees since I was twelve. And I was indeed very sad when I heard the news about the death of Davy. I would've loved to meet him. RIP, Davy. May your spirit continue to live on in my heart. And I'll keep loving your music as the years of my life go on. :)

[@cutemimi25]

Peter Tork joined him.

[@marlenepearson9657]

And now Michael is with them.

[@lindas.5191]

I miss Peter most...

[@Biggus63]

Such a great song. It has the same unbridled, un-selfconcious sense of fun that I hear in the early Beatles as well. Just love it.

[@dundonian35]

0:51 Davy carrying Sgt.Pepper. They also use Good Morning from it at the beginning of the very last Monkees episode. Six degree bit. The intro to Good Morning (that the Monkees used as an alarm) was inspired from Kelloggs corn flakes add, who sponsored The Monkees.

[@danielwarner7572]

Grew up watching the show and listening to the music, still love both.

[@juho6903]

RIP Mike 😥. Only Micky left now.

[@src456]

RIP Mike :(

[@matthewhutchinson9353]

RIP Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork

[@jameshope398]

R.I.P. Michael Nesmith

[@ChrisGilbert31]

R.I.P Mike Nesmith.

[@wolfkid1972]

RIP Davy Jones :'(

[@paulonatanaeldossantossana3909]

And RIP Peter tork

[@lindas.5191]

@@paulonatanaeldossantossana3909 And now Michael.

[@monserratcarballo1226]

Excelente excelente excelente excelentísimo excelentísimo excelentísimo ❤❤❤❤ bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@briwolfe1]

We don't need no stinkin' badges!

[@garymiddleton658]

RIP mike

[@cutemimi25]

🎼What am I doin' hangin' 'round? I should be on that train and gone I should be ridin' on that train to San Antone What am I doin' hangin' 'round?🎵

[@Thomas-dw1nb]

The humor in TV shows like this is supposed to become more and more lame as one gets older...but I actually think these get funnier. Davy completely missing the stirrup at 1:50 is hilarious!

[@moxie96]

Wow an 'unpolished' version of this episode. I have the box set but this is how I remember seeing it on TV fuzzy and faded. Sometimes some old things don't need the reworking in color and clarity but I guess the digital tv's can't take it maybe?

[@AarHan3]

From the Season-2 debut, Episode #4752, "It's A Nice Place To Visit...". You know, the only one which DOESN'T have a tag sequence...

[@Dina6279]

Sasha69480 That is what is known as acting luv. Davy was an accomplished jockey.

[@brendathurman3058]

Love them always I was 11

[@mickydolenz4ever]

Thank you for posting this

[@Theasworld1984]

the cheerleaders were my favorite picture

[@HaWkBeAtLeSnElSoN]

is this a nez song? i know he sings it but did he write it? he's my favorite monkee=)

[@danyork6731]

Mike looks sooooo pissed off lol. I don't blame him.

[@crunchtastic1948]

There's funny and then there's Mickey so fed up he's trying to shoot the rope funny. I'm crying right now, for all kinds of reasons.

[@cutemimi25]

R.I.P. Davy, Peter, and Mike 😥

[@trippcox2641]

NEZ❤4ever❤!!

[@sylvialicia1]

SAN ANTONE!

[@josephmacdonald8338]

Banjo_ actually electric banjo_ by the late, great Doug Dillard.

[@lorifry121]

Davy means business baby.😁😍

[@lady12480]

2:01 micky lol

[@HufftownGirl]

NEZ rules!!!

[@Pecos45]

@HaWkBeAtLeSnElSoN It was written by Michael Murphy of "Wildfire" fame.

[@carllafong69]

@withfootnotes No! It's KZbin's "processing" system. The word "erratic" springs to mind!

[@Sasha69480]

Is that really The Manchester Cowboy who can't manage to get on and off the horse?

[@therotiv4]

Viva Mexico!

[@ellenwolf3320]

Mike even though your much older now, you can still kiss me anytime, any day!....YA, like that would happen ....ROCK ON BUDDY! There will never be a voice like yours ever again. This one is just to funny!!

[@kevinc809]

Mike. Goodbye

[@peterpeter2198]

3.03am wednesday march 11th 2020.

[@briwolfe1]

Davy's carrying a copy of Sgt. Pepper!!

[@willzimjohn]

Sped up to beat copyright (I guess) but if you play back at .95, it's more like the record.

[@carllafong69]

@zstevens7 UK TV - 25 fps, to avoid strobing!

[@nycdweller]

I like this song

[@zstevens7]

Great song. Sounds sped up a bit?

[@1middlesbrough]

@SkarlettDawn he certainly has

[@therotiv4]

México.

[@vinny794]

You know when I was around 8 or 10 I remember looking at The Monkees TV show The song What Am I Doin Hangin Round this was NOT repeat Not the original clip, when I seen on the show. It was was in the 1970's They remove it you know WHY because the clip I saw when they sang the Hangin round I remember they dressed in suit and tie and was in an library which books and had the instruments nice and I remember mike sang that song perfect. So don't tell me its Original. I remember it very well. When I bought the monkees dvd seasons one and two They really remove that clip from the TV show shown on TV. Really pissed.

[@Woody615]

+Vincent Ramirez Actually, they reused songs all the time with different visuals. This is an original. “Hangin’ Round” was used 3 times in the second season: Episode 1, 8, and 21. This video is from “A Nice Place to Visit”. A Nice Place to VisitS2, Ep1 Sep. 11, 1967 A Nice Place to Visit While on a trip to Mexico, the group lands into trouble after Davy falls for the girlfriend of a local desperado.Song: Hangin’ Round Monkees Marooned S2, Ep8 Oct. 30, 1967 Monkees Marooned Naive and gullible, Peter gives his guitar to a scam artist in exchange for a treasure map. Song: Hangin’ Round Song: Daydream Believer Monkees Race AgainS2, Ep21 Feb. 12, 1968 Monkees Race Again T.N. Crumpets, an old racing friend of Davy's grandfather asks the Monkees to help in putting his car back together. His rival Baron Von Klutz is sabotaging Crumpets at every opportunity and kidnaps both the old man and Micky. Davy, being a British subject, ends up driving the Monkeemobile against the Klutzmobile in Song: Crumpets' place.Song: Hangin' Round

[@milart12]

Ok. A clarification for me because I have heard numerous versions. My understanding is that the Monkees were not playing their own instruments BUT were actually singing. Is this correct?

[@steveoshea50]

Mike played guitar, Pete played keyboards. Doug Dillard plays electric banjo, Chip Douglas did bass. Drums were by Eddie Hoh a session man.

[@avalond1193]

Was this song speed up

[@withfootnotes]

the music is out of sequence with the vid....is it my internet service?

[@withfootnotes]

@carllafong69 okay thanks. then i'll just keep it in my fav's. it kinda sucks, but better than nothing.. i wanted to have some of their music without just a still album cover. *sigh*

[@normanmeharry58]

reminder how God-awful the 60ies could be. stupid videos of speeded up movements