Monkees Alert List Archive 12/06
Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 17:46:04 -0800
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Subject: Super 60's Weekend NJ - Happy Birthday Micky Dolenz - Nez Rays
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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A super free weekend event will be held in North Wildwood New Jersey on Sunday April 30th, 1pm, featuring Peter Tork, The Missing Links Monkees Tribute Band, and The Original Monkeemobile in person! Plus memorabilia dealers.
See the flyer at this web page and tell your friends! Click on "Super 60's Weekend"
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Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor For Info call 609-729-2665
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Doodles for dollars: Celebrities help Adult Day Center raise funds at event
By CHAD HEMENWAY
Staff Writer
BRIDGEWATER -- With hopes of raising funds to offset the costs of constructing a new home, the Adult Day Center announced Tuesday its Doodle for Alzheimer's fundraising event.
Auction items will include autographed doodles from celebrities such as Donald Trump, Alec Baldwin, Regis Philbin, Mickey Dolenz, Hank Azaria and Glenn Close as well as politicians and sports figures.
http://www.c-n.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/NEWS/603010316
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March 8: Actress Sue Ann Langdon is 70. Actress Lynn Redgrave is 63. Musician-actor Micky Dolenz of the Monkees is 61. Singer Peggy March is 58. Singer Gary Numan is 48. Actor Aidan Quinn is 47. Country guitarist Jimmy Dormire of Confederate Railroad is 46. Actress Camryn Mannheim ("The Practice") is 45. Singer Shawn Mullins is 38. Actress Andrea Parker ("The Pretender") is 37. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is 30. Actor James Van Der Beek ("Dawson's Creek") is 29. Singer Kameelah Williams of 702 is 28. Singer Tom Chaplin of Keane is 27.
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From: frev3
Jack Wild, who starred as the Artful Dodger in the
movie version of 'Oliver!' and the Saturday morning TV
series 'H.R. Pufnstuf', has died at the age of 53.
Here's the link to the BBC Obit:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4765996.stm
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From: Scotto
Michael nesmith was one of many Very Smart People to be asked the
question, "what is your most dangerous idea?" by the edge foundation's
world question center:
http://www.edge.org/q2006/q06_8.html#nesmith
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From: Ninetimesblues
February 13th was Peter Tork's birthday. He was born in 1952 and
one of the least mentioned members of the Monkees, but a talented,
underrated, multi-instumentalist of three. He has turned 64 today. So,
where ever you Peter......We Love Ya!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Peace,
Kev W of Mississippi
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From: J.C. Huebl
I was checking out my Amazon wishlist, and not only does "Gakky Two
Feet" now have a cover pictured on Amazon, but ANOTHER book by Micky is
listed as coming soon:
Micky Dolenz' Rock 'n Rollin' Trivia: Put Your Knowledge of Pop Music
Legend, Fact & Myth to the Test (Paperback)
I also just found this on Amazon by searching up Micky's name -- looks like
he's keeping quite busy!
The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions: The Art & Science of Buying and
Selling Wines (Paperback)
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Michael Nesmith has released Rays to most online music services such as iTunes and Rhapsody, physical CD edition due next month.
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST
MICHAEL NESMITH DEBUTS ‘RAYS’ EXCLUSIVELY ON iTUNES
TO REQUEST A COPY OF MICHAEL NESMITH’S UPCOMING ALBUM “RAYS” INTERESTED MEDIA
PLEASE CONTACT WORKHOUSE PUBLICITY, CEO ADAM NELSON 212. 645. 8006
WHAT THE FANS SAY:
“Well, you've done it again! "Rays" is amazing. Congratulations on
completing it and allowing us to share with you yet another incredible journey.”
“The vocals were outstanding, your voice is strong, expressive and your pitch is right on like always. The title song Rays was worth the cost of the entire CD.
Oh that's such a good song in every sense of the word. I love the music and lyrics. They are all very beautiful songs. You did a wonderful job both playing and mixing this all together.”
“Really enjoy this album. To me, it's Nez's equivalent to Brian Wilson's SMILE! album.
Very original and incredibly interesting to listen too.”
USA - (11 January 2006)- Workhouse Publicity announced today that Grammy Award winning artist Michael Nesmith has released his latest album “Rays” exclusively through the iTunes® Music Store in the US. one month before it’s available in stores. With Rays, Michael Nesmith releases a calypso-like, cinematic journey of sound with elements of swing-jazz and instrumental funk unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Once again, Nesmith pioneers the movement bringing deeper dimensions to our current musical fields. To download your copy today visit www.apple.com/itunes. To receive a copy of “Rays” or to request an interview with Michael Nesmith, Interested media please contact Workhouse Publicity, CEO Adam Nelson directly by telephone 212. 645. 8006 or via email nelson@workhousepr.com
Grammy Award wining artist Michael Nesmith is an accomplished songwriter, musician, actor, home video pioneer, film producer and scriptwriter, novelist, businessman and philanthropist. His phenomenal success in the television show The Monkees was just the beginning of his prolific and innovative music and entertainment career, one that continues to shake our pop landscape. Nesmith has recorded a dozen or so reputable folk and country-rock records as a solo artist, masterminded the cult film staple Repo Man, won the first-ever Video Grammy, and written a fantastical novel. Oh yeah, somewhere in the middle of all of this he had the foresight to conceive MTV.
“For a time I thought Rays had come together differently than any other project I had worked on, until it dawned on me all the various works I had been involved in had happened the same way and doing Rays was simply the first time I had seen it. Rays was my own personal Copernican Shift. For years Rays laid around in bits and pieces, and there were long periods when I would put them all away, like disparate parts of disparate building blocks. As if one was a recipe, another was a blueprint, another was a map. I couldn’t see how they fit together. I kept going, as much for not having anything else to do as for the curiosity of how it would all turn out, but I did keep going, and I’m glad I did. It was when I was putting on the horn parts, dreaming of Memphis and Stax Volt, that it all came together. It was as if I had come into the garage one evening, and was looking at the detritus of a failed effort laying all over the floor, when suddenly there was this array, a kind of order to it that I had never imagined. That was exciting. It felt new, and gave me the inspiration I needed to finish. This after four years of wandering in darkness --- which actually happened to be one of the lines from Rays. I had always imagined “emergence” as the gradual appearing of something that already exists but was just unseen. Rays was the first time I ever actually saw that happen. And now that I’ve seen it I am aware that all the past works have happened the same way.” – Michael Nesmith
iTunes: Pricing & Availability
iTunes 6 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Music Store and is available as a free download immediately from www.apple.com/itunes. Purchase and download of songs from the iTunes Music Store for Mac or Windows requires a valid credit card with a billing address in the country of purchase. Television shows are available in the US only, and video availability varies by country. Music videos and short films are $1.99 (US) each, and television shows are $1.99 (US) per episode.
With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated Podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, seamless integration with iPod and groundbreaking personal use rights, the iTunes Music Store is the best way for Mac® and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music online. The iTunes Music Store features more than 1.5 million songs from the major music companies and over 1,000 independent record labels, 10,000 audiobooks, gift certificates and exclusive music not found anywhere else online.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
Michael Nesmith
Robert Michael Nesmith was born December 30, 1942 in Houston, Texas. He moved from his native Texas to California; intent on breaking into show business. He began to write songs and perform them at live venues around Los Angeles. Spotting an ad calling for four musicians to act in a TV series, he landed a leading role in The Monkees. that quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, and catapulted the young Nesmith to stardom. While in The Monkees, Nesmith continued to write and sing his own songs. He received critical and commercial acclaim for his songs Some of Shelly’s Blues and Different Drum, a 1967 US Top 20 hit for Linda Ronstadt. His job in the television show also gave him the opportunity to write and produce songs for the show. But the country-tinged music he did for the show was pretty experimental for television. Nesmith left The Monkees in 1969 to form The First National Band. Pioneer of the genre later to be dubbed country rock, he released a series of albums for RCA. Magnetic South, the 1970 debut LP included the Top 30 single Joanne, followed by Loose Salute and 1971’s Nevada Fighter. When The First National Band dissolved that same year, Nesmith formed The Second National Band Although he released only one album, 1972’s Tantamount To Treason Volume One, he continued to refine the country/rock sound that was to influence a new breed of artists such as Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Poco, The Flying Burrito Bros. and New Riders of The Purple Sage. Other Michael Nesmith albums were quick to follow: And The Hits Just Keep On Comin’, and Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash all distributed by RCA.
Nesmith left RCA to launch his own communications company, Pacific Arts Corporation. The Prison, an ambitious multi-media book/record combination, was the corporation’s first release in 1975. This was followed in 1976 by the LP From A Radio Engine To A Photon Wing and featured the hit single Rio. He created a video for Rio which is considered by many to be the first music video, because it developed a new film language, marrying music to images. (The Rio video is in the permanent collection at MOMA.) With the album Infinite Rider on the Big Dogma, Nesmith included the song Cruisin and he made a video for it as well. Cruisin possessed a recitative style that nobody besides maybe Bob Dylan was doing at the time. Nesmith included both Rio and Cruisin in an hour long landmark video called Elephant Parts, a kind of music and comedy combination come to life in a single, long form format. NARAS loved it but didn’t have a Grammy category for it, so they created a Best Video category for it that year and Elephant Parts won the first Grammy for Best Video.
Nesmith went on tour performing behind the success of the single Rio. While appearing in Australia, he noted an interest in Top 40 television shows that played video clips of performing artists. Back in the states, Nesmith put together a half-hour prototype Top 40 show called Popclips. He sold it to Warner Brothers/Amex and Nesmith produced the first shows and so became the creator of the idea for what eventually became MTV.
Between Elephant Parts and Television Parts, Nesmith co-wrote, produced and scored the film Timerider and was the producer of Repoman, Tapeheads, and Square Dance. In 1989, Michael Nesmith and The Monkees were presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Nesmith returned to his music and assembled a compilation of unreleased tracks and selected cuts from his later LP’s entitled The Newer Stuff. In late 1991, Rhino Records released another CD collection from his earlier LP’s entitled, fittingly, The Older Stuff: The Best of Michael Nesmith (1970-73). In September of 1992, Michael Nesmith launched his independent record label, Pacific Arts Audio, with the release of his long awaited ...tropical campfires... which Nesmith fans consider to be one of his best works.
In addition to releasing his own work, Nesmith signed The Hellecasters and released two albums by them, Return Of The Hellecasters and Escape from Hollywood. In just under a years time, The Hellecasters won three awards for 1993; "Best Overall Guitar LP" & "Best Country LP" in the prestigious Guitar Player Magazine’s readers poll, and "Top 2 Roots LP" in Guitar World Magazine.
The Garden was released in September of 1994. This outstanding multi-media package was nominated for a Grammy Award in the new age category. It is the second part of a work Nesmith started in 1974 entitled The Prison. Like The Prison, The Garden is a book and music designed to be experienced simultaneously.
Since 1990, Nesmith has hosted the Council on Ideas, a gathering of intellectuals from different fields who are asked to brainstorm solutions to world problems. From the early 90’s through 2004 he served as a member of the board of trustees of the American Film institute, and was a nominating member of the AFI Awards. He is currently President and chairman of the board of trustees of the Gihon Foundation. His first novel The Long Sandy Hair Of Neftoon Zamora was released by St Martins Press in December of 1998. The complete works of Michael Nesmith, including music downloads, are available to purchase online at www.videoranch.com
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From: Randi Waddell
The New Year will find Sandoval revisiting the Monkees catalogue for a series of double-disc mono/stereo releases; he'll also helm a second seven-disc Everly Brothers box. Palao, meanwhile, is currently digging through an archive of garage-rock recorded by Norman Petty in the same Clovis, New Mexico, studio where Buddy Holly helped invent rock 'n' roll. Now it's time to help document and reinvent it.
http://music.eastbayexpress.com/Issues/2005-12-21/music/music.html
Nilsson documentary due early next year
By Katie Hasty Fri Dec 16, 6:02 AM ET
NEW YORK (Billboard) - A documentary focusing on the life and career of late singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson will be released next year.
"Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)" features interviews with Yoko Ono, Randy Newman, Micky Dolenz, Eric Idle, the Smothers Brothers, Brian Wilson and Robin Williams, as well as home videos, portions of Nilsson's recently discovered oral autobiography, and more than 60 songs.
Set to premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on February 4, the film is directed by John Scheinfeld. His LSL Prods banner is in post-production on the documentary "U.S. vs. John Lennon," also due in 2006. Details regarding domestic distribution for "Nilsson" have yet to be nailed down.
Nilsson is perhaps best known for his 1969 hit "Everybody's Talkin'," which served as the theme song for the film "Midnight Cowboy." He also wrote Three Dog Night's classic "One" and scored a No. 1 pop hit in 1971 with "Without You," written by Badfinger's Pete Ham and Tom Evans.
But after years of hard partying in Los Angeles (including a famous incident when he and John Lennon were ejected from a club for heckling the Smothers Brothers), Nilsson damaged his voice and was never subsequently able to match his earlier achievements. He died of a heart attack in 1994, aged 52.
Reuters/Billboard
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From: "Aaron Handy III"
This just in from The Big Cartoon Forum:
Ebullient Mexican-American comedic actor Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez,
who voiced several 1960s Speedy Gonzales cartoons from DePatie-
Freleng Enterprises, died February 6 at 80.
He died of natural causes at his Culver City, California home, his
grandson, actor Clifton Collins Jr., told the Los Angeles Times.
Funeral services were held Friday morning at Holy Cross Catholic
Cemetery in Culver City.
A Texas native, Gonzalez Gonzalez appeared in dozens of movies,
including The High and the Mighty and Rio Bravo. He frequently was
the "comic relief" in Westerns, playing a Mexican in a service job,
such as a barber or bartender.
In various incarnations of the live-action TV series Disneyland, he
portrayed Bandido (as Pedro Gonzales) in The Adventures of Bullwhip
Griffin (1971) and the Mexican Driver (as Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez)
in The Love Bug (1979). He was also featured in the EPCOT Mexico
ride at Disney World.
The diminutive Gonzalez Gonzalez came to fame in 1953, when
quizmaster Groucho Marx had him as a guest on You Bet Your Life.
Gonzalez Gonzalez stole the show, singing part of "El Rancho
Grande," showing off comedic dance skills and mugging wildly for the
camera.
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez is survived by his wife of 62 years,
Leandra; son Ramiro; daughters Yolanda and Rosie; seven
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother Jose Gonzales-
Gonzales, also an actor.
Of course, we Monkees fans will cherish the memory of Gonzalez
Gonzalez in his guest role as Lupe the mechanic in Episode No. 33 of
The Monkees TV series, "It's A Nice Place To Visit...", its second-
season debut.
To absent friends...
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From: "dollsandcoolstuffwow"
From: Laura
You will have a ball listening to this broadcast - also, do a "find" to search other Monkee broadcasts, and there is one by Robert W. Morgan. This is really an in-depth coverage of The Monkees on tour! It's like a time capsule - going back in time to re-live the Monkee heyday when they were king! There are some really good interviews with the guys - wait till you hear a story that Nez will tell. You can hear the records crackling too - LOL.
http://www.reelradio.com/cl/kdwbmonkees.html
Peace, Love & JOY, Laura "You should be a hero to yourself. And, if you aren't, check it out." - Peter Tork
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From: Melinda Bruno
The February 2006 issue of the British magazine UNCUT has a cover
feature on that watershed year in pop culture, 1966.
There are several Monkee mentions in both the TV and album
categories. The debut album is listed as #16 of "The 20 Best Albums
of 1966":
"America's fabricated four cleverly aped the Beatles' musical style
and zany movie antics to become TV's first pop idols."
And in the lead paragraph of the feature:
"There was watercooler TV before watercoolers even existed: The
Monkees, Dangerman, The Saint and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. all had us
glued to the box."
Hmmm...arguably, Ricky Nelson was a pop idol created by TV, although
he was also created by Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. And I kind of
remember watercoolers being mentioned here in New York when I was a
child. Maybe in London the water in the coolers was warm, like the
beer? ;-)
But it's a really cool issue anyway, worth picking up where you can
find it:
http://www.uncut.co.uk/
--The Funky Cold Meldina
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Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:53:25 -0800
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees A&E Special Wednesday
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The biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is now available, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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From: Michele Moss
I just wanted to tell you and Randi that on Wednesday March 22, A&E is going to show "Hey,Hey, We're The Monkees."
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From: Doris
The eBay commerical featuring "Daydream Believer" is available online at:
http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/2201/
Doris
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:08:03 -0800
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees VH1 Movie Friday
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Welcome to the Monkees.Net Alert Newsletter!
Please support our FREE fan newsletter.
The biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is now available, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story will be shown on VH1 Friday 03/24/2006 11:00 AM PST
Check your local listings for times.
The earlier report on A&E turned out to be incorrect.
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From: Jennifer
According to the Saturday March 19th NY Daily News:
It turns out "Monk" is a Monkees fan. USA Network star Tony Shalhoub
was celebrating his birthday last week at the Palm West restaurant,
where by chance former Monkees band-member Micky Dolenz was also
dining. Dolenz - who just launched his own film company, Independent
Entertainment - accepted an invitation to appear on Shalhoub's hit
show, about a detective with OCD. "Things like this always happen
here," quipped major-domo Chris Gilman.
A small, recent photo of Micky appeared next to this writeup.
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Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:08:45 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: The NEW hardest working man in show business
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Welcome to the Monkees.Net Alert Newsletter!
Please support our FREE fan newsletter.
The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new
photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and
the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free
gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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Davy Jones gives an interview where you can ask the questions on this MSNBC
news site. He talks about a number of big projects he has in the works,
including becoming an American Citizen! Check it out - live video on the web
before it is taken down:
From: Laurie aka: PeaceNLove
I don't know if anyone has sent this out yet, but in any case, there is an
interview on the MSNBC website with Davy, here is a link:
http://msnbc.com/modules/take3/apr/default.htm?s=4&p=1
I hope everyone is having a good day :)
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Former Monkee and Broadway star Micky Dolenz is going to the Sundance Film
Festival, but not as a performer. He’s trying his hand at film production.
Dolenz has joined forces with movie producer Stuart Gross to launch
Independent Entertainment. Gross founded Harmony Pictures where he worked
with directors Haskell Wexler, Vilmos Zigmond and Chris Menges ...
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From: Robbie White
Davy on TV Land
Watch Wednesday May 3rd at 10PM:
http://www.tvland.com/originals/litvl/
Robbie White
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February 14, 2006
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TV Land´s Reality Series LIVING IN TV LAND To Premiere March 22 - TV Stars
Announced
Boldly going where no network has gone before, TV Land will begin airing new
installments of LIVING IN TV LAND on Wednesday, March 22 with LIVING IN TV
LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER IN CONCERT. This 60-minute sneak peek at the series
offers an intimate look at Emmy Award-winner and pop culture icon William
Shatner as he walks viewers through television´s first musical-reality
hybrid show combining musical performances with segments exploring the
reality of his every day life. TV Land will air an encore presentation of
this episode on Wednesday, March 29 in its regularly scheduled timeslot of
10 p.m. and the series will air as half-hour installments through May 3, 2006.
LIVING IN TV LAND began as a special in August 2004 with LIVING IN TV LAND:
DICK VAN PATTEN, a tongue-in-cheek look at a day in the life of the EIGHT IS
ENOUGH star. The series takes a look at the daily ins and outs of Barry
Williams (THE BRADY BUNCH); Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, ANCHORMAN: THE
LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY) Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS), Adam West (BATMAN)
and Davy Jones (THE MONKEES).
"We are thrilled to be able to bring our viewers this intimate look at
William Shatner, who has personified television heroes for the last forty
years," states Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and Original
Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Living in TV Land provides a candidly
honest look at these actors and icons that we never really get to see."
Backed by rock & roll piano man Ben Folds, William Shatner takes the stage
in front of a live audience to perform biographical songs from his recent
album entitled HAS BEEN. The spoken-word songs provide musical bridges which
take viewers into the reality of his everyday life. Cameras follow Shatner
through his various life events including the Emmy Awards where he won for
best supporting actor, Las Vegas for a STAR TREK convention, the set of
BOSTON LEGAL, a Hollywood horse show for a riding competition and even to a
maternity ward where he becomes a grandfather. In addition to appearances by
Candice Bergen, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew, LIVING IN
TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert boasts performances with rocker Joe
Jackson and country superstar Brad Paisley.
The series roll-out is as follows (all times on Wednesday´s at 10 p.m. ET/PT):
Wednesday, March 29
Encore presentation of LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert
Wednesday, April 5
LIVING IN TV LAND: BARRY WILLIAMS
In the 35 years since he played America´s favorite older brother, "Greg
Brady," on THE BRADY BUNCH, Barry Williams has maintained a successful
career on Broadway, TV, film and radio, TV Land cameras capture Williams
when the devoted baseball fan is offered the opportunity to throw out the
ceremonial first pitch at Dodgers Stadium. As he pulls out his baseball mitt
and prepares for his moment of truth, his TV Land friends stop by to help
support him. Also appearing in this installment are: Brady castmates
Christopher Knight and Susan Olsen, Mackenzie Phillips (ONE DAY AT A TIME),
Jeff Conaway (TAXI) and Julie McCullough (GROWING PAINS).
Wednesday, April 12
LIVING IN TV LAND: ADAM WEST
In this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND, Adam West faces a nemesis he can´t
drop with a resounding POW! TV Land cameras follow his appearance on a top-
rated morning show, where he meets TV and radio personality Ralph Garman,
one of Adam´s biggest fans. When Ralph shows Adam his genuine Batman cowl,
Adam pegs it for a knock-off. Ralph is crushed - until Adam mentions he has
an authentic cowl at his home in Idaho. When Ralph asks Adam if he would try
on the real cowl and pose for a picture, Adam refuses. But superfan Ralph
knows that Adam West never turns down a challenge. So he throws down the
gauntlet, challenging Adam to any contest the Batman star chooses. Adam, an
expert angler, chooses a fly-fishing competition, and Ralph chooses the
location. From the moment the contest is set, Adam is obsessed, whether he´s
doing voice work for THE FAMILY GUY or visiting the Batmobile and his most
famous "Catwoman," Julie Newmar. Even the tranquility of his home in Sun
Valley, Idaho is thrown off by a needling phone call from Ralph claiming
he´s found a fishing hole that´s sure to give him a "home field advantage."
Wednesday, April 19
LIVING IN TV LAND: FRED WILLARD
Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, BEST IN SHOW, ANCHORMAN) is honored with an
Emmy nomination for his role on the hit sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND. TV
Land cameras follow Fred´s every move through the frantic days leading up to
television´s biggest night to the red carpet to after The Emmys take place.
As his schedule gets busier in the days leading up to the Emmy Awards, the
pressure of the nomination starts to take its toll, but Fred´s friends and
co-stars are there to offer him support. Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter
Boyle (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND); Martin Mull (FERNWOOD 2NITE); John Goodman
(ROSEANNE); Joanne Worley (LAUGH IN) and George Wendt (CHEERS) all make
appearances in this installment.
Wednesday, April 26
LIVING IN TV LAND: SHERMAN HEMSLEY
Sitcom star Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS, AMEN) puts together a band to
play some of his original music, makes an appearance at a Hollywood
collectors show and gets hoodwinked into cooking dinner for his former
castmates and friends by his JEFFERSONS co-star and close friend Marla Gibbs
in this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND. Appearing in this episode are also:
Sally Struthers (ALL IN THE FAMILY), Stanley Livingston (MY THREE SONS), Jay
North (DENNIS THE MENACE), Cassandra Peterson (ELVIRA), Berlinda Tolbert
(THE JEFFERSONS) and AMEN´s Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Davis and Roz Ryan.
Wednesday, May 3
LIVING IN TV LAND: DAVY JONES
Best known as an entertainer and pop idol, what most fans don´t know about
Davy Jones is that he has a passion for horses as the owner of an entire
stable of racing thoroughbreds. TV Land cameras follow Davy on his rural
Pennsylvania stable as he trains his favorite horse, T.E. Jones for the most
important race of his young career. Viewers also get a peek into Davy´s
everyday routine in Pennsylvania, watch as he sorts through photos and
memorabilia to go into the Davy Jones Museum and finally travel to Kentucky
with him for T.E. Jones´ big day.
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:17:56 -0700
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Subject: Monkees all over the place
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
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From: "fichteradio"
Micky Dolenz will headline the Fabulous Fifties Salute to the 60's Weekend at the Wildwoods Convention Center April 29 along with Peter Noone and Hermits Hermits, The Grass Roots, The Crystals, The Rip Chords, and 1910 Fruitgum Company. Tickets available at 609-729-4000 (Greater Wildood Chamber of Commerce) or www.gwcoc.com
On Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m., Peter Tork will appear outside Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor for a ceremony renaming a stretch of 12th Avenue to Monkees Way in North Wildwood. The Monkeemobile will be there along with The Missing Links.
Micky will not be there. He is flying out after the Saturday night show. I am a reporter with the Cape May County Herald and lifelong Monkees fan and was fortunate enough to get phone interviews with Peter and Micky. After April 19, we will post them as an audio podcast.
Thanks,
Jack Fichter
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From: "cstarr115"
On April 29, 2006 the Greater Wildwood NJ Chamber of Commerce presents "The Fabulous '50s Salutes the '60s" concert starring Mickey Dolenz, Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits, The Grass Roots, The Shangra-Las and The Rip Chords.
For more info visit www.fabfifties.com or call toll free 1-888-729-0033
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Treasure Coast school news
Palm Beach Post Staff Reports
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Meet a Monkee: Davy Jones of Monkees fame will join in a Groovy Evening in Paradise at 6 p.m. Friday at the Stuart Recreation Center, 201 S. W. Flagler Ave. Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit scholarships, classroom grants and education enrichment activities for students in Indiantown. For information, call (772) 219-1200 Ext. 30412.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/local_news/epaper/2006/04/16/m6c_tcSCHOOLS_0416.html
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From: "steveoeoeoe"
Hello
i present a show on london radio station LBC 97.3fm. We have been in
negotiations to interview Peter Tork.
i think he may be coming on today Friday 7th April at 4.15 GMT -
were not totally sure as we dont understand his email.
If its not today, it will be soon.
You can listen online at www.lbc.co.uk - go to 97.3 and listen live
now.
if you miss it (it is pretty short notice) you can subscribe to the
premium podcast service and download the show from there.
Failing that, i will try and get a recording of the show on my
website www.iainlee.co.uk
aaaargh. im well excited.
were also trying to get Nesmith soon as well
iain
x
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From: Laura
Just type in the name of just about any band or artist and see what happens. It's so awesome!! I typed in Davy Jones and got a video of him on the Ed Sullivan with the Broadway cast of Oliver when he was a teenager. BTW - that was the same show on which the Beatles debuted.
I especially like the Three Dog Night and Young Rascals videos. There are a few gems of the Beatles, too.
Laura
http://www.youtube.com
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From: Melhi
Note: For fans wondering whether they'll be able to tune this in,
locally, WBWC 88.3 FM is located in the Cleveland, Ohio listening area.
Fans outside that area can listen in via the web. (See Russ' announcement,
below) Mark your calendars for June 8th!
On June 8th, you just go to the front page of the wbwc.com website and
click on "Listen Now." (It's the very first link in the left hand column.)
Then, you can listen in to the live Monkeethon broadcast.
From: "Russ Lindway"
To all Monkee fans:
UPDATE:
Thursday, June 8th -- WBWC 88.3 FM, "The Sting" will air the "40th
Anniversary Monkeethon," a live Monkees radio marathon that will also be
webcast globally at http://www.wbwc.com.
It's official: The Monkeethon will now run 24 HOURS -- 7:00AM Eastern
Daylight Time on Thursday, June 8th through the 6:00AM hour EDT on Friday,
June 9th! Heres what you can expect to be a part of when you listen
throughout the day:
*40 years' worth of great, timeless group and solo music from The Monkees,
including rarities, non-album tracks, studio outtakes and covers
*An exclusive interview with Monkees expert and author, Andrew Sandoval
*Archive interviews with the Monkees, Bobby Hart and Don Kirshner (1966
through 2005)
*MONKEES MERCHANDISE TRIVIA CONTEST GIVEAWAYS EVERY HOUR! Each hour, well
give away a copy of Andrew Sandoval's book, The Monkees, an exhaustive,
year-by-year, day-by-day diary of Monkeemania from the beginning until the
bands 1970 breakup. (Thanks to the folks at Thunder Bay Books.) We'll
give away Monkees CDs and DVDs during select hours. (Thanks to the folks
at Rhino.) And, during one incredible hour, we'll give away the Grand
Prize: an exclusive second-edition boxed copy of Michael Nesmiths brand
new album, RAYS & with a certificate of authenticity signed by Nez!
Phone in your Monkee song requests during the show at 440.826.STING (7846).
E-mail your Monkee requests and comments during the show or RIGHT NOW at
requests@wbwc.com
Here's an hour-by-hour breakdown of what you'll be hearing during the
24-hour 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONKEETHON (times are EDT):
7:00-8:00AM: Eclectic
8:00-9:00AM: Peter Tork group and solo music feature
9:00-10:00AM: Eclectic & including a Neil Diamond "Writer's Block"
10:00-11:00AM: Headquarters album feature
11:00AM-12:00PM: Eclectic & including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart "Writer's
Block" #1
12:00-1:00PM: Micky Dolenz group and solo music feature
1:00-2:00PM: "Time Tunnel" concert feature & including live
Monkees performances from 1967 and 2001
2:00-3:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature & his Monkees music
3:00-4:00PM: Eclectic & include a Carole King and Gerry Goffin
"Writer's Block"
4:00-5:00PM: Davy Jones group and solo music feature
5:00-7:00PM: The Monkees Top 21: a countdown of The Monkees 21
charted hit singles as a group
7:00-8:00PM: Eclectic & including a Michael Nesmith "Writer's
Block"
8:00-9:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature & his post-Monkees music
9:00-10:00PM: Eclectic & including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
"Writer's Block" #2
10:00-11:00PM: Cover songs #1: Monkees song performed by other artists
11:00PM-12:00AM: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. album feature
12:00-1:00AM: Monkees music from movies and TV specials
1:00-2:00AM: Eclectic & including a Harry Nilsson "Writer's Block"
2:00-3:00AM: Eclectic & including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
"Writer's Block" #3
3:00-4:00AM: Cover songs #2: Monkees song performed by other
artists
4:00-6:00AM: Eclectic
6:00AM hour: Bye-bye & bye-bye & bye-bye & bye-bye & bye-bye &
Spread the word to believers and non-believers alike! THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY
MONKEETHON & 24 hours of musical Monkeemania, Thursday, June 8th beginning
at 7:00AM Eastern Daylight Time. Listen locally on 88.3 FM, The Sting, or
on the worldwide web at www.wbwc.com!
Until then & we'd like a glass of cold gravy with a hair in it, please.
Russ Lindway & John Basalla, co-hosts (request@wbwc.com)
Part of the 25th anniversary of the WBWC Summer Marathon Series!
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From: "Robbie White"
Hey, Hey, It's Michael Nesmith
WIRED
By Jason Silverman
02:00 AM Apr, 13, 2006
You remember Michael Nesmith. He's the Monkee in the wool cap.
But Nesmith is more than a pop-culture icon. He's built impeccable
credentials as a media visionary. In the 1980s, Nesmith invented MTV, helped
pioneer the home-video revolution, won a Grammy for his music video Elephant
Parts and produced the cult films Repo Man and Tapeheads.
Throughout the 1990s he gathered deep thinkers at his Santa Fe, New Mexico,
ranch to participate in his solutions-oriented conference, Council on Ideas.
And in 1998, Nesmith published his acclaimed novel The Long Sandy Hair of
Neftoon Zamora on the web.
Now, it's back to songwriting. After a five-year hiatus, Nesmith, who
Rolling Stone said writes "the greatest music never heard," has released
Rays, an atmospheric, eclectic CD. He spoke with Wired News from his studio
in Monterey, California.
Wired News: The release strategy for Rays seems inverted -- first on iTunes
and later in the big-box stores.
Michael Nesmith: Ten or 15 years ago, I got hip to the net and thought it
could be a great one-to-one way to sell things. I wrote Neftoon Zamora as a
hypertext novel. Back then, the only browser was Mosaic.
From there, everything began to line up.... Online delivery started up. MP3
scared me for a while, because I believe in intellectual property rights.
But when iTunes and Rhapsody arrived, transaction bases with users paying
for stuff, it made sense to reverse the distribution sequence.
So instead of going after radio airplay and trying getting into the big
boxes and then, maybe, giving the crumbs to the downloaders, I thought, I'll
go with the downloaders first.... It wasn't some visionary hit. I was just
swept along in the current of events.
WN: How different would your career have looked if MySpace had been around
in the '60s?
Nesmith: When I struck out on my own, my idea was to break a chain ... (of)
doing the same thing that my family had done and ending up in a business I
didn't want to be in. If opportunities like MySpace had been available then,
I would have jumped that way. But as it worked out ... I went the
traditional
television avenue.
WN: Do all of these digital opportunities change the nature of music?
Nesmith: Yeah, they do. They significantly change it. You have to think in
different ways about what a song is.
When the carrier is a 45, one of those big-hole vinyl LPs, you can only get
so much data on there, maybe 10 minutes. Radio airplay constrains it even
further. So you ended up in the '50s and '60s with singles that were
two-and-a-half or three minutes long. And you have these very simplified
musical elements, just simple 1-4-5 turnarounds and other real easy-to-do
things.
When you get into these big sampler engines and computer-based sequencing,
the world opens up to you.... You can explore deep musical ideas and play
with theory in ways you weren't able to before.
Forty years ago, maybe you played the piano, maybe you played the guitar. Or
you wrote sheet music. But at the end of the day, if you came up with
something, you couldn't render it beyond what you and a few friends could
play. Now you can render something the size of a mountain, with hundreds of
instruments and all sorts of explorations of harmonies and tonal centers and
odd improvisations.
WN: Do you get lost in the possibilities? It's not like going into the
studio with a couple of guys and banging out some songs.
Nesmith: That's an early discipline any artist learns. You don't get taken
with the colors of paints that you've got. You've got to narrow it down.
It's great to have all the possibilities, but it all starts with an idea.
To sit there and hope something will happen is like dumping 400 gallons of
paint on the floor and hoping a picture is going to emerge. It doesn't work
that way.
WN: You helped popularize music videos. I don't suppose you'll be doing a
new one in support of Rays?
Nesmith: No. Haven't planned it. I did music videos in the '70s and that was
fun because it was the launch of the basis of it and I was discovering some
really interesting principles that govern the form. But after that I lost
interest. MTV took off and it became this maze, this massive amount of
information. I don't want to contribute any more to that.
WN: Now that indie musicians and filmmakers are selling direct to their fans
-- sometimes hundreds of thousands of units -- what role can the corporate
media play?
Nesmith: I don't hold much hope for Warner Music Group or Sony being a
player in the future.... The problem with those kind of companies is that
they
don't have any good way to add value anymore.
For years, they'd support the artist in their nascent stages and get the
goods to market. Those are old-time, Methuselean economics.... There are
whole
new businesses that will wander in and boot these guys out.
WN: So we can write the obituaries?
Nesmith: Those obituaries were written two decades ago. What you are seeing
here is an inertial burn (laughs).
WN: So what happens to the consumer?
Nesmith: Well, its all to the good, I think.... It's a new personal freedom,
new individualism. The individuals who come up with ideas can make perfectly
good or even spectacular lives for themselves with just their own little
shop. I'm certainly one of those guys. And there is a lot faster traffic
than me out there.
Has anybody ever put together a word that means producer and consumer at the
same time? That's what's going to happen. We'll be both. We'll have the
means of production and consumption under our own control. I can't imagine
that being anything but good.
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From: "robynapelt20002001"
just got from monkeetalk.com that mickys photo is in people
magazine in the usa now.
For all of you American Idol/Micky fans, this is in this week's People magazine, page 22: "...Hey, hey, it's a Monkee--in the audience! 'My favorites tonight were Chris and Katharine,' says Monkees' drummer, Micky Dolenz, who also compared his old group to the show. 'They're both phenomenons,' he says. 'But this is about talent.' And the Monkees weren't? 'Ha! That is up to you'."
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from: scotto
you are probably aware that michael nesmith has released "rays" via itunes
and rhapsody. what you may not know is that rhapsody has a "stream 25
free songs per month" policy, requiring no more than the installation of a
plug-in; no registration, no payment, just get the plug-in and play the
music. a huge chunk of mike's back catalog is in there, and his current
album "rays" is available here:
http://rhaplinks.listen.com/rhaplink?album=1202717&from=real
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From: tntgibson
On May 23, a new album of Neil Diamond covers called "Forever Neil Diamond" will be released by Shout Factory. The first song on the disc is the Monkees' version of "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You." Curiously enough, neither the Monkees' version of "I'm a Believer" or "Look Out" are included. The Four Tops' version of "I'm a Believer" is on this one. I have pasted a track list below.
Teresa Gibson
TRACK LIST:
The Monkees – “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You”
Bobby Womack – “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)”
The Box Tops – “Ain’t No Way”
Urge Overkill – “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon”
Deep Purple – “Kentucky Woman”
Elvis Presley – “And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind”
Crooked Fingers – “Solitary Man”
Shane McGowan & The Popes – “Cracklin’ Rosie”
UB40 – “Red Red Wine”
Arthur Alexander – “Glory Road”
Four Tops – “I’m A Believer”
Lulu – “The Boat That I Row”
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars – “Holly Holy”
The Band with Neil Diamond – “Dry Your Eyes”
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Article published Saturday, April 15, 2006
Man who copied music online barred from sites
BOWLING GREEN A Perrysburg man who illegally copied recordings of the 1960s pop music group The Monkees and sold them on the Internet has been ordered to have no contact with online auction sites.
Robert Russo, 42, pleaded guilty in February to a bill of information in Wood County Common Pleas Court charging him with criminal simulation, a fifth-degree felony.
At his sentencing this week, Judge Reeve Kelsey placed him on community control sanctions for two years and ordered him to “not have any contact directly or indirectly with any online auction sites” and not conduct any Internet commerce.
Russo also was ordered to complete 300 hours of community service, pay a $5,000 fine and court costs, and forfeit property seized by police.
In a search of Russo’s Portside Circle apartment, authorities seized electronic audio copying equipment and about 1,000 compact discs.
He sold more than $8,900 worth of copied CDs by The Monkees between August, 2000 and December, 2005, police said.
http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060415/NEWS02/60415001/0/NEWS01
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Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 08:56:45 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Davy TV Land Special Wednesday - Micky on Tony Danza Friday
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Please support our FREE fan newsletter.
The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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From: Julie McArthur
Just a reminder that the Living In TVLand with Davy jones is on tomorrow
5/3. It is on at 10 E/P.
Julie
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From: Hooloovoo
Micky will be appearing on the Tony Danza show Friday May 5th to promote
his new book! The show is on at various times in different cities so check
your local listings here:
http://tvplex.go.com/buenavista/tonydanza/local_listings.html
-Hoo
Hooloovoo -- http://www.hooloovoo.com/
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Eagles may soar, but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines.
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From: robynapelt
new photos of micky donna taken april 25th 2006 on www.wireimages.com
www.gettyimages.com
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From: tacoclark
Collectors Choice Music has released a CD of Diane Hildebrand's album, EARLY MORNING BLUES AND GREENS. That was her only album, originally released on Elektra (in 1967 or 1968). The fine print on this reissue says it's manufactured by Rhino, but it's on the Collectors Choice Music label and, so far as I can tell, it's only available from the Collectors Choice Music catalog and website. A nice sixties folk item.
Thanks,
Mark Carter
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From: fichteradio
Our newspaper has devoted an audio podcast to the Monkees. I conducted phone interviews with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz and edited them to a 14 minute mp3 file. You can access it at:
www.capemaycountyherald.com - Click on podcast.
I also have the full length audio interviews which are more than 40 minutes long in unedited form. If anybody has a Web site that can host a large audio file, I would be happy to make them available. This is all in conjunction with Peter and Micky's Wildwood appearances.
Thanks
Jack Fichter
Cape May County Herald
(New Jersey)
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Ex-Monkee Davy Jones saddles up for a 'normal' life
By BILL DeYOUNG
Scripps Howard News Service
02-MAY-06
INDIANTOWN, Fla. -- Davy Jones embraces the past and cherishes the present, but says his future doesn't include any more Monkees reunions.
This year is the 40th anniversary of the created-for-television, pre-fab four, and Jones, at 60, says he's had enough _ especially after the last reunion, a '97 British tour that ended in acrimony.
"I would not work with those guys again if my life depended on it," says Jones, who was born in Manchester, England, but has owned a home in this rural Florida town for 20 years.
"I can't be responsible for their attitudes and the way they treat people. The way they talk."
Jones is the subject of Wednesday's (May 3) episode of "Living in TV Land" (TV Land, 10 p.m. EDT).
Jones says part of the bitterness from the last reunion came _ in his opinion _ because Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork _ and, to a lesser extent, Micky Dolenz _ think of themselves as rock stars, and not veterans of a popular 1960s sitcom about rock stars. The four rarely agree on anything.
"Get over it, OK?" Jones laughs. "The Monkees is gonna be the Monkees forever and ever. It's going to be like the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges and the Bowery Boys."
Jones performs about 100 solo shows every year and his set is chock-full of Monkees hits and Monkee-esque stage patter.
"I've got friends that I've known for 40 years, and a lot of people that I don't know that talk to me as if they do know me," he says. "Which makes me feel good. I've touched a lot of people's lives. The Monkees touched a lot of people's lives, and I can't destroy that by going out with those guys and having bad attitudes around me."
Jones' extended family may include millions of fans worldwide, but his inner circle is small. Twice divorced, he has four grown daughters and two grandsons _ and a stable full of the best pals a longtime horseman could ask for.
Every morning at 6, Jones drives the 30 minutes from his home to exercise his 12 horses, groom them and clean out their stalls. As a youngster in Manchester, he aspired to become a jockey, and today several of his horses race at Florida tracks _ with someone younger in the saddle.
He spends the summers at a ranch house in Pennsylvania (he also owns an estate in England and an apartment in Los Angeles). The horses make the journey, too.
But, says Jones, what he craves is stability. Something normal.
"I don't want to be Peter Pan all my life," he muses. He loves the fact the locals have gotten used to him turning up in restaurants and grocery stores.
He has applied for American citizenship _ something he says he should've done years ago.
"This is such a beautiful, amazing country; there are so many places you can go," Jones says. "This is where my loyalty lies now ... I want to be American. I've been here since 1962, and everything was given to me. So I want to die an American, 30 years from now."
http://www.shns.com/shns/g_index2.cfm?action=detail&pk=PROFILE-05-02-06
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Reviews
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From: "Katherine McCabe"
I haven't seen this posted yet so I would like to be the first to say that
Peter came out and played on stage for two songs at Wildwood! It was an
incredible experience to see them on stage together! The entire weekend was
a blast, but the highlight was most certainly seeing Peter and Micky
together. They sang For Pete's Sake, and then, Peter did Lucille. What a
rush!!
Thats all for me,
Katherine
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From: Joanna Parsons
I must agree!! The fun started Friday night with a dance hosted by The Geeter himself, Jerry Blavat. If you are from the Philadelphia area you allready know who he is. If you are not from the area, you will remember him as the emcee of the band contest from episode #56, "Some Like it Lukewarm"
Saturday during the day The 1910 Fruitgum Company and The Rip Cords performed.
Then came Saturday night!!!! The Rip Cords performed again, followed by The Crystals, followed by The Grass Roots(who were great!), followed by Peter Noone(always an energetic, fun experience)....then Micky! Not only did he have Jerry Renino and Wayne Avers with him, but also Sandy Gennaro and Dave Alexander!! I knew we were in for a treat!
If you have seen Micky solo lately you know he mentions the songwriters as he performs the songs. So, he says he wants to sing a song, but he has trouble "remembering the words" and "wished someone would help him". Suddenly, there was Peter! It was soooo cool. As Kathleen mentioned, they sang For Pete's Sake and Lucille. Peter and Micky signed autographs after the show. Might be the closest we get to a reunion.......................
Sunday Peter was in North Wildwood at an ice cream shop called Cool Scoops. I got there early and about 15 of us were invited to sit in while Peter did a radio interview. The dj's name was Jimmy Jay, and he said the interview will be posted on the web page www.rewindshow.com - Be sure to look for it. When Peter was asked about the possibility of a 40th reunion tour he said that he wants to do it, Micky may be persuaded, but Davy is a definite NO! Jimmy Jay split us into four groups and we did the song Zilch. I don't know how we sounded, but we did our best!
The Monkees tribute group The Missing Links were there. They arrived in the Monkee Mobile!!! Took my breath away when I saw that! They were pretty good. Peter joined them on stage for 4 or 5 songs. Just for Sunday the town renamed the street "Monkee Way". They also gave Peter a plaque commemorating The Monkees 40th anniversary. It was very nice.
Sorry if this was a long post....I'm still on cloud nine!
Joanna
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From: Laura
OMG!!!! You guys should've stayed for the Missing Links concert yesterday in North Wildwood. Peter was there. The mayor of Wildwood gave him a plaque in honor of the Monkees 40th anniversary. The Monkeemobile was there. My friend Katherine, from MA, sold his merch. Peter jammed with the Missing Links for about 6 or 8 songs (those guys are REALLY great!!). The mayor re-named a portion of 12th Street in Wildwood, "MONKEE WAY". It was FREAKIN' INCREDIBLE!!!. Pics to follow (you KNOW I took a bunch). Peter was so sweet to me at the autograph table. Gave me a big hug and signed three things for me (More of the Monkees, '87 Tour Book, and a photo I bought there (old photo/young Peter - he had a stack for people who hadn't seen him before and needed something to autograph - I think Katherine sold out of the pics!).
Anyway - rambling - still on a MAJOR Monkees high. Will write a comprehensive review when I get my head out of the clouds.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura
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Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 15:12:00 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Concert Season Returns - Micky in Newsday
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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From: Brad
Great photo of Micky in NY Newsday Online Edition today.
HE'S A BELIEVER
By BARBARA HOFFMAN
Micky Dolenz, erstwhile Monkee, hangs with the snow monkeys at the Central Park Zoo.
Photo: Elizabeth Lippman
May 20, 2006 -- LEAVE it to a Monkee to write about ... evolution? Micky Dolenz - former drummer (and wiseguy) of the '60s sitcom's prefab four - enters the kids' book arena this month with "Gakky Two-Feet," a lighthearted look at the first biped.
Gakky, a sweet-tempered hominid, gets grief for his prehistoric predilection for walking on two feet when everyone else is gettting around on four. Only when a lion chases him does his tribe realize that bipedalism pays off.
Darwin would have been proud.
"I've always wondered what it was like for the first hominid," Dolenz says.
At Central Park the other day, dressed like a Raider of the Lost Ark, the 61-year-old singer tossed off phrases like "seminal moments in anthropology" and took pains to explain the difference between monkeys, Monkees and apes.
He says a publisher approached him years ago about doing a children's book - one built around one of the Monkees' hit songs - "but somehow, I couldn't come up with an interesting story about a train to Clarksville." (All together now: "Take the last train to Clarksville/And I'll meet you at the station/You can be here by 4:30/'cause I paid your reservation, don't be slow...")
Instead, Dolenz decided to write about Early Man. Growing up in California, not far from the La Brea Tar Pits, he'd become fascinated by anthropology.
He'd also read his fair share of Kipling's "Just So" stories and, for good measure, worked with animals on the '50s TV show "Circus Boy" - where he got in trouble for handing an elephant his candy bar ("At least take the wrapper off first!" the animal trainer yelled.)
"To the average person, there's little or no difference between monkeys and apes," Dolenz says, "but if you studied the DNA, there's only 2 or 3 percent difference between humans and chimpanzees."
As far as monkeys and Monkees go, he says, there was no connection between the simians and the pop stars.
"Back then, groups just took the name of an animal and spelled it different," he says. "You never saw the Byrds with birds, or Beatles with roaches, or the Turtles with actual turtles. I guess it was kind of a fad back then."
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/63990.htm
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From: kathy52467
Micky is doing a concert May 19th in Franklin Park, IL at 8:30pm with his sister Coco.
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From: "Teresa"
Davy Jones will make an appearance at the Artsfest music festival in
Addison, TX on May 27, beginning at about 8:30. Tickets are $6 at the
door.
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From: Hooloovoo
Hey folks,
Just a heads-up that Micky has set up a new fanmail address to replace the
old CBS-FM one. Fanmail can now go to:
Micky Dolenz
Paradise Artists
108 E. Matilija Street
Ojai, CA 93023
-Hoo
Hooloovoo -- http://www.hooloovoo.com/
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Eagles may soar, but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines.
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From: "robynapelt20002001"
new photos of micky with his book gakky two -feet reading it to
school children on www.gettyimages.com 32 photos in all all
close up click onto photos to make them big and you can put them into
pic file on your computer micky has his hat on in all the photos
also 3 photos of micky with jerry springer on www.wireimages.com .
the photos on getty were taken on may 4th 2006 and wireimages photos
taken on may 2 2006 . from robynapelt micky has new tour
dates micky coco 5/6/06 spa resort casino palm springs also
railroad daze in fraklin park IL 5/19/06 also 96 whnns palooza7
memorialfran park kenmuth MI 6/3als/06 o lock 3 akron ohio 7/4/06
also river winds amphitheater thorofare nj 7/28/06 also the cell
block 11 erie pa 7/29/06 also superrun2006 henderson events plaza
henderson 9/23/06 also foxwoods resort casino mashantucket ct free
show club bb 4/25 to 26/06 new date to come for foxwoods as micky
is to do another show there but no date as yet .see www.vh1.com for
more tour dates also www.mickydolenz.com
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From: Laura
Monkee Business Delights Fans 5.3.2006
Wildwood- "That was then, this is now," sang Micky Dolenz to 3,000 fans who were concentrating more on the then, than the now, at the Fabulous 50s Weekend Salutes the 60s, April 29 at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
The former Monkees drummer, singer, and actor headlined a four-and one-half-hour show that spanned the 60s from The Rip Chords performing their hot rod tunes "409" and "Little Cobra" to the Grass Roots leading sing-alongs of "Midnight Confessions" and "Sooner or Later."
The red-gowned Crystals brought sweet voices and looks to match, singing their hits "Doo Ron Ron," and "He Kissed Me."
Peter Noone, original lead singer for Herman's Hermits, delighted the crowd with a dozen of the band's hits. "H-E-N-R-Y" shouted the audience for a sing-along of "I'm Henry the VIII, I Am."
Noone showed a biting sense of humor, referring to the convention center as an "airplane hangar." He claimed to be the youngest performer on the bill.
Noone took a couple of potshots at Dolenz and Monkee Davy Jones, joking that Dolenz would ride back to his hotel in an ambulance.
The weekend was all about the Monkees. however. Monkees merchandise sold briskly in the lobby.
The crowd received an unexpected treat when Monkee Peter Tork joined Dolenz on stage for two songs. The pair had not appeared together since a 2001 Monkees tour.
Dolenz played electric guitar throughout the show, a switch from his usual acoustic model. He delighted the crowd by playing drums on "Mary, Mary" and "Circle Sky."
He acknowledged the song writing talents of Monkee Michael Nesmith, performing two of his compositions. Dolenz's sister, Coco, took lead vocals on Nesmith's "Different Drum," a song he wrote for Linda Ronstadt.
The concert ended at midnight with a line of least 200 fans waiting for Micky Dolenz's autograph at a book table in the lobby.
On April 30, Tork appeared on 12th Avenue in North Wildwood outside Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor for a renaming of the block to Monkees Way. On hand was the Monkees' customized, 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible and a Monkees cover band called "The Missing Links."
North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey officiated over the ceremonial street renaming.
Cool Scoops owner Paul Russo presented Tork a plaques commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Monkees television series and albums on behalf of the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce.
The weekend's festivities started on Friday night with Philadelphia radio legend Jerry Blavat holding a well-attended record hop at the convention center.
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/articles/948/1/Monkee-Business-Delights-Fans-5.3.2006
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From: Paul Russo
Hi Brad,
Hi, This is Paul Russo the owner of Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor and founder of Super 60's Sunday.
I hope you were able to enjoy or first 60's event featuring our beloved Monkees.
I have been a fan for 40 years and when the opportunity came to us to host this reunion / award event we jumped at the chance.
The Missing Links, Americas number one Monkees Tribute Band were fabulous. The original Monkee mobile created by Mr. George Barris was on hand to deliver the Missing Links to the stage. Our fine Mayor Mr. Bill Henfey renamed 12th Ave.. Monkee Way as we presented Mr. Tork his 40th Anniversary plaque.
The most exciting part of the weekend was when I asked Peter Tork if he wanted to go see Micky at the concert hall. He said yes and the rest as we say it..IS HISTORY. This reunion was a surprise to all the concert goers and fans. This will probably be the only reunion the fans will get this year or ever.
I am pleased to have gotten them together for all the fans and especially ME!
Thanks to Micky and Peter for being such great guys.
I am looking forward to doing something like this next year. Stay tuned!
Yours in Coolness,
Paul Russo
Cool Scoops
www.coolscoops.com
p.s Check out our website for video clips and pics of the event....coming soon!
See this web address for very cool photos of the event now:
http://launch.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/monkees-alert/photos
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From: Russ Lindway
THIS JUST IN:
In addition to the brand new, exclusive interview with Peter Tork which will air at 9:00PM EDT …
In addition to the exclusive interview with Monkees producer, author and expert Andrew Sandoval which will run throughout the day …
… WBWC 88.3 FM “The Sting” is excited to announce that the 40th Anniversary Monkeethon will now also be airing …
A BRAND NEW, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MICKY DOLENZ
… at 3:00PM EDT on June 8th.
If that wasn’t enough, John and I will also be giving away 24 copies of his book, MICKY DOLENZ’S ROCK N’ ROLLIN’ TRIVIA.
Check out the updated, jam-packed Monkeethon schedule and bountiful giveaway list, below …
Russ & John
~ ~ ~ 40th ANNIVERSARY MONKEETHON UPDATE ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ Thursday, June 8th – live on WBWC 88.3 FM, “The Sting” in Berea, Ohio ~ ~ ~
FOR 24 HOURS beginning at 7:00AM Eastern Daylight Time – the live Monkees radio marathon
webcast globally at www.wbwc.com -- hosted by Russ Lindway and John Basalla
Featuring brand new, exclusive interviews with:
~music historian and Monkees re-issue producer, author and expert ANDREW SANDOVAL!
~special guest PETER TORK!
~special guest MICKY DOLENZ!
E-mail your Monkee song requests now and during the show at request@wbwc.com ~ Request phone line during the show: 440.826-STING (7846)
MONKEES MERCHANDISE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS EVERY HOUR, including …
*A signed, limited-edition copy of Michael Nesmith’s new album, RAYS
*24 copies of Andrew Sandoval’s book, THE MONKEES – one every hour (thanks to Thunder Bay Press)
*24 copies of Micky Dolenz’s book, MICKY DOLENZ’S ROCK N’ ROLLIN’ TRIVIA – one every hour (thanks to Square One Publishers)
*2 copies of Randi Massingill’s Michael Nesmith biography, TOTAL CONTROL (thanks to monkees.net)
*1 copy of THE MONKEES season 1 TV series on DVD (thanks to Rhino)
*1 copy of MUSIC BOX, the band’s 4-CD career-spanning box set (thanks to Rhino)
*5 Monkees Greatest Hits compilation CDs (thanks to Rhino)
*2 copies of the HEY HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES CD-ROM (thanks to Monkees.net)
*14 Monkees collectible calendars (thanks to Monkees.net)
*1 copy each of the Davy Jones CDs, JUST FOR THE RECORD, VOLUME ONE, TWO & FOUR
*Copies of Peter Tork’s post-Monkees CDs: TWO MAN BAND, ONCE AGAIN and SAVED BY THE BLUES (thanks to Bonnie Verrico & Shoe Suede Blues)
(Giveaways will be conducted via telephone and, during select hours, via “Monk-ee-mail”)
Here’s an UPDATED schedule of what you’ll be hearing during the 24-hour 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONKEETHON (times are EDT):
7:00-8:00AM: Eclectic
8:00-9:00AM: Eclectic … including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart “Writer’s Block” #1
9:00-10:00AM: Peter Tork group and solo music feature
10:00-11:00AM: Headquarters album feature
11:00AM-12:00PM: Eclectic … including a Neil Diamond “Writer’s Block” and a Carole King and Gerry Goffin “Writer’s Block”
12:00-1:00PM: Micky Dolenz group and solo music feature
1:00-2:00PM: “Time Tunnel” concert feature … including live Monkees performances from 1967 and 2001
2:00-3:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature … his Monkees music
3:00-4:00PM: THE MICKY DOLENZ INTERVIEW
4:00-5:00PM: Davy Jones group and solo music feature
5:00-7:00PM: The Monkees Top 21: a countdown of The Monkees’ 21 charted hit
singles as a group
7:00-8:00PM: Eclectic … including a Michael Nesmith “Writer’s Block”
8:00-9:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature … his post-Monkees music
9:00-10:00PM: THE PETER TORK INTERVIEW
10:00-11:00PM: Cover songs #1: Monkees song performed by other artists
11:00PM-12:00AM: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. album feature
12:00-1:00AM: Monkees music from movies and TV specials
1:00-2:00AM: Eclectic … including a Harry Nilsson “Writer’s Block”
2:00-3:00AM: Eclectic … including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart “Writer’s Block” #2
3:00-4:00AM: Cover songs #2: Monkees song performed by other artists
4:00-6:00AM: Eclectic … including Monkees songs performed by their composers
6:00AM hour: Bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye …
Until June 8th, remember … second-hands that minds have slowed are moving even faster.
Russ Lindway & John Basalla, co-hosts (request@wbwc.com)
Part of the silver anniversary of the WBWC Summer Marathon Series! For more information, visit www.wbwc.com
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From: Jennifer C. Huebl
From NY Post (the link includes a photo of Micky):
April 29, 2006 -- MICKY Dolenz was once a Monkee, but when it comes to grudges, he has a memory like an elephant. The target of his ire is People maga zine, which caught him in the audience at "American Idol" and asked him to compare "AI" and "The Monkees." "I said, 'They're both phenomena, but "American Idol" is a talent show and "The Monkees" was a sitcom,' " Dolenz, 61, told The Post's Barbara Hoffman the other day at the Central Park Zoo. "But the way [the People reporter] put it, I said, 'AI was about talent, and the Monkees wasn't.' Irresponsible journalism!" And yes, he said, he really did play the drums on his records - when they let him.
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/pagesix/63031.htm
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Reviews
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From: Mickyrobindolenz
hi, i was also in wildwood sunday, and i video taped some of peter on stage and him signing autographed and took some still shots as well, i had a great time, i didn't know he was with micky the night before, i knew micky was there in wildwood doing a show but not peter joining in. now, when i asked peter if he was going to do a monkees 40th he flat out said "no" i said "how about by yourself" and he said "that i will do" then i had him sign my tv guide with the "then and now" article.
it was such a fun day, i met a girl, in line that was before me, i hope her picture turns out, i'm the one who kept saying to her and peter "this is the wedding shot"
i also met the dj's wife, we sat together on the ground in the front row, she was very cool.
a bunch of us die hard monkees fans are really hoping for some kind of mini reunion before the end of th year. if only the three of them. of if two of them show up in different duets.
we will all be there if they want to do it.
robin
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From: Spottiswoode, Heather
As a life-long fan of the group, I enjoy receiving the email alerts. Just wanted to share that I live in Peter's hometown and word a couple of years ago was that he was "back" at times to live in the family home. Back in September a band of his played an outdoor concert in town and it was the first time I'd seen him perform in 19 years and it was a thrill. The band was great and the audience loved them. My 5 year old daughter has become a fan and we watch the Monkees on DVD and many of their songs are on my iPod and she knows them all. We recently saw Peter when we were out to dinner and he seems very down to earth and cool.
Heather
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Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:54:24 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Micky Back on Stage - All Monkees 24hr Radio Marathon
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From: Brad Waddell
(Good photo of Micky at the link)
Joshua Park and Micky Dolenz Will Play Father and Son in Goodspeed's Pippin
By Kenneth Jones
07 Jun 2006
This summer's new Goodspeed Musicals revival of Pippin, which will tour in the fall, will star Tom Sawyer actor Joshua Park as the searching title Prince, and Monkees and Aida veteran Micky Dolenz as Charlemange.
...
Pippin will begin at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT, July 14. It ends there Sept. 24. Opening is Aug. 9. After its run at the Goodspeed Opera House, the show will immediately begin a national tour.
...
For more information, visit www.goodspeed.org.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/100149.html
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From: Russ Lindway
~ ~ ~ 40th ANNIVERSARY MONKEETHON ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ Thursday, June 8th – live on WBWC 88.3 FM, “The Sting” in Berea, Ohio ~ ~ ~
FOR 24 HOURS beginning at 7:00AM Eastern Daylight Time – the live Monkees radio marathon
webcast globally at www.wbwc.com -- hosted by Russ Lindway and John Basalla
E-mail your Monkee song requests now and during the show at request@wbwc.com ~ Request phone line during the show: 440.826-STING (7846)
MONKEES MERCHANDISE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS EVERY HOUR, including …
*A signed, limited-edition copy of Michael Nesmith’s new album, RAYS
*24 copies of Andrew Sandoval’s book, THE MONKEES – one every hour (thanks to Thunder Bay Press)
*24 copies of Micky Dolenz’s book, MICKY DOLENZ’S ROCK N’ ROLLIN’ TRIVIA – one every hour (thanks to Square One Publishers)
*9 copies of Micky Dolenz’s new children’s book, GAKKY TWO-FEET (thanks to Penguin Young Readers Group and David Salidor)
*2 copies of Randi Massingill’s Michael Nesmith biography, TOTAL CONTROL (thanks to monkees.net)
*1 copy of THE MONKEES season 1 TV series on DVD (thanks to Rhino)
*1 copy of MUSIC BOX, the band’s 4-CD career-spanning box set (thanks to Rhino)
*5 Monkees Greatest Hits compilation CDs (thanks to Rhino)
*2 copies of the HEY HEY WE’RE THE MONKEES CD-ROM (thanks to Monkees.net)
*14 Monkees collectible calendars (thanks to Monkees.net)
*Copies of the Davy Jones CDs JUST FOR THE RECORD, VOLUME ONE, TWO & FOUR
*Copies of Peter Tork’s post-Monkees CDs: TWO MAN BAND, ONCE AGAIN and SAVED BY THE BLUES (thanks to Bonnie Verrico, Shoe Suede Blues, James Lee Stanley and Beachwood Recordings)
*2 copies of AURA3’s CD For Pete’s Sake (thanks to Marilyn Ingram and Woodland Moth Productions)
(Giveaways will be conducted via telephone and, during select hours, via “Monk-ee-mail”)
Here’s an UPDATED schedule of what you’ll be hearing during the 24-hour 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONKEETHON (times are EDT):
7:00-8:00AM: Eclectic
8:00-9:00AM: Eclectic … including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart “Writer’s Block” #1
9:00-10:00AM: Peter Tork group and solo music feature
10:00-11:00AM: Headquarters album feature
11:00AM-12:00PM: Eclectic … including a Neil Diamond “Writer’s Block” and a Carole King and Gerry Goffin “Writer’s Block”
12:00-1:00PM: Micky Dolenz group and solo music feature
1:00-2:00PM: “Time Tunnel” concert feature … including live Monkees performances from 1967 and 2001
2:00-3:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature … his Monkees music
3:00-4:00PM: THE MICKY DOLENZ INTERVIEW
4:00-5:00PM: Davy Jones group and solo music feature
5:00-7:00PM: The Monkees Top 21: a countdown of The Monkees’ 21 charted hit
singles as a group
7:00-8:00PM: Eclectic … including a Michael Nesmith “Writer’s Block”
8:00-9:00PM: Michael Nesmith feature … his post-Monkees music
9:00-10:00PM: THE PETER TORK INTERVIEW
10:00-11:00PM: Cover songs #1: Monkees song performed by other artists
11:00PM-12:00AM: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. album feature
12:00-1:00AM: Monkees music from movies and TV specials
1:00-2:00AM: Eclectic … including a Harry Nilsson “Writer’s Block”
2:00-3:00AM: Eclectic … including Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart “Writer’s Block” #2
3:00-4:00AM: Cover songs #2: Monkees song performed by other artists
4:00-6:00AM: Eclectic … including Monkees songs performed by their composers
6:00AM hour: Bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye … bye-bye …
Until then, remember … tomorrow’s gonna be another day-ee-ayyyy …
Russ Lindway & John Basalla, co-hosts (request@wbwc.com)
Part of the silver anniversary of the WBWC Summer Marathon Series! For more information, visit www.wbwc.com
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From: Melhi
Hi there!
Monkees Mailing List Members who would like to celebrate the 40th
Anniversary Monkeethon together in a live, real time chat are invited to
gather for a listening party to be held throughout the broadcast/webcast at:
http://www.chatzy.com/566605479383
(Note: No registration or special software required. This is an
unmoderated, no frills, "quickie" web-based chat room. Feel free to visit
the room, early, to test it out, if you'd like.)
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From: Andrea Munoz
The other day I was in Target and I noticed they had screened tee shirts of the Monkees for women. I don't know how much they are but I assume they're around 10 to 14 dollars. Just thought you guys would like to know.
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From: Randi Waddell
New photos of Michael Nesmith and his new car.
http://www.videoranch.com/html/nezphotoalbum0.html
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:28:33 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Micky back on the radio this morning
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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Former WCBS-FM (101.1) morning host Micky Dolenz calls Ed Walsh and Donna Hanover tomorrow morning on WOR (710 AM New York) to talk about his life over the past year
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The Walk-in Theatre
Asheville NC
Remember drive-in movies? This is the same deal, except you walk into the back parking lot of the Bledsoe Building on Haywood Road, where a free movie will be screened. On July 14, it’s The Graduate. On July 28 as a Bele Chere weekend special, there will be a showing of the oddball Monkees film Head. On Aug. 11, it’s The Muppet Movie. On Sept. 8, the comedy Caddyshack gets a showing, and the series finishes for 2006 with Young Frankenstein on Oct. 13. It’s sponsored by the merchants in the Bledsoe Building. Leave pets and coolers at home (food and drink are sold).
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From: Laura
Catchy tune, except they could've left the Tork comments out. Wonder how they talked Davy into being in it. (you can buy some more hay for your horses, mate!) LOL I think these guys are English.
Enjoy!
Laura
I Wanna be your Davy Jones video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6dlffSvGDWQ
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From: Teresa Gibson
Peter Tork will appear in Dallas on July 12 at Poor David's Pub, south of the downtown area. Show is scheduled to start at 8:00, and tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.frontgatetickets.com. More information will be forthcoming at Poor David's website: http://www.poordavidspub.com/#upcoming%20shows
Teresa Gibson
tntgibson@comcast.net
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From: Ed Olsen
Hi Group,
I just listened to the complete Andrew Sandoval interview from the 24 hour marathron and he says that they are going to release 40th Anniversary Deluxe 2 CD Editions of all the Monkees albums up to Monkees Present and that it will take about a year to release them all. This interview was done in April. But I heard they were only doing the first 4 albums as the deluxe editions. Does anybody know which is true? Only 4, or up to Monkees Present (8)?
He also said disc one would be the stereo mix plus rare tracks and that disc two would be the mono mix plus rare tracks. Are there mono mixes all the way up to Present? I thought they stopped the mono mixes at Birds and the Bees and the Monkees.
Thanks
Ed
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From: "Jessika"
In the Target stores and online, they have a really cool Monkees
shirt, check it out! I got one and I love it!!
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-1/qid=1150044497/ref=sr_1_1/602-7486249-8999038?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B000FMVS9A
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From: "Cindi"
Speaking of Gakky Two-Feet, here's a link to a great article that appeared in today's Denver Post. I suspect it may be in other papers as well.
http://www.denverpost.com/books/ci_3915350
Cindi
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From: Derek Thomas
Per Andrew Sandoval over in the Steve Hoffman website, replying to a question about" My Community": Here's my answer: That's not Michael on "My Community." I can't discuss Monkees reissues any further than the fact that in late August you will be able to buy the first two (if you want).
Here is the link to the thread: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=82979&highlight=monkees
Derek Thomas
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Maryann Treppiedi Jacobs
Gakky Two-Feet (Micky's children's book)
Hi Gang,
I just bought two copies of this (one for my niece's 4th birthday gift, the
other for my own 2-1/2-year-old daughter), and it took me a little while to
make the connection... The creatures, "hominidees", look, for all intents and
purposes, far more like monkeys than like early humans. HAR!
Also, Micky names one of the hominidees "Gleeb", which was cute... Could not
remember what it meant, I had to look it up online today (it was Micky and his
first wife Samantha's word for "love")... But I DID know it was some Monkee
or Micky thing I'd heard of before. When I was paging through the book at
checkout, I laughed out loud as I saw that word!
My Borders bookstore (West Windsor, NJ area) had three in stock. Didn't want
to order it online since I needed one the same day for my niece's party -
nothing like shopping at the last minute! Seriously though, my niece ADORES books,
and has a gazillion of them already, so it's impossible to buy her a book she
doesn't already have, so I pounced on this opportunity, to give her a
newly-released book that I was sure her mother hadn't even heard of yet! :-)
It's cute... although my husband, sister-in-law and I have decided to skip
the word "hominidee" and just say "monkey". Hey, our girls' aren't even in
elementary school yet, we can explain the theory of evolution to them later on...
:-)
---Maryann Treppiedi Jacobs
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Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 08:48:14 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees Show Back on TV - Peter, Micky and Andrew Live this weekend
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
http://www.monkees.net/book
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from: andrew
This Sunday (July 9th) at 9pm, Andrew will be performing at Spaceland
in Silverlake (Los Angeles, California). Admission is FREE!
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from: robynapelt
micky will be at rockers on broadway on july 10th 2006 at the cutting
room 19 west 24th street manhattan tickets $25.00 at the door
show is at 8.pm see www.rockersonbroadway.com or
http;//www.playbill.com/news/article/100496.html for more . from
robynapelt@ecn.net.au
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From: Laura
Peter will be on the radio this Sun., July 9th at 5 PM, eastern time. Here are the details. Disregard, if you already know about this. I just happened to see it on his website. You can listen on the internet.
Sunday, July 9th, 2006 5:00 PM
"White On Blues" Radio Show
www.wusb.fm
http://www.wusb.fm
Promo spot
Part of the 'blues-a-thon', from 5-7pm.
Peter is being interviewed for the show which will also feature a few cuts from Peter's past and present recordings - including a cut from "Saved by the Blues."
Peace, Love & JOY, Laura "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."-Mahatma Gandhi
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From: "robbiegilmore"
From IMDB.com:
"I" To Become Classic TV & Movie Network
The former Pax TV network, now called "i" (that's it, just "i"), is
metamorphosing into a network devoted entirely to old movies & TV
shows. After signing an agreement last week with Warner Bros. TV for
rights to air a number of "classic" TV shows, "i", whose parent company
is now called Ion Media Networks (formerly Paxson Communications), has
struck a deal with Sony to air such TV shows as The Monkees, Charlie's
Angels, & Silver Spoons, & such movies as Short Circuit, A River Runs
Through It, & the Academy Award-winning musical Oliver. The network
claims it has a potential audience of 92 million, including those who
can receive it on its owned broadcast stations & on cable.
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Rhino Expands First Two Monkees Albums
July 07, 2006, 3:30 PM ET
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
Rhino has set an Aug. 15 release date for expanded editions of the first two albums from TV stars turned pop idols the Monkees. Both will be issued as two-disc packages including stereo and mono mixes plus rare and previously unreleased bonus tracks.
1966's "The Monkees," which spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, sports previously unreleased alternate mixes of "Papa Gene's Blues" and "The Kind of Girl I Could Love," a version of "I Don't Think You Know Me" with Micky Dolenz on vocals, a jingle for Kellogg's and a demo for "Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care)."
The following year's "More of the Monkees" was even more successful than its predecessor, spending 18 weeks at No. 1. Among the bonus tracks are "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" with narration by Peter Tork, the first recorded version of "Valleri," an alternate take of "Tear Drop City" and a different mix of "I'm a Believer."
Owing to a history of inter-band acrimony, the Monkees last toured with all four original members in 1997. Minus Nesmith, Dolenz, Tork and Davy Jones subsequently hit the road on several occasions but have no plans to work together in the future.
"I would not work with those guys again if my life depended on it," Jones recently told Scripps Howard News Service. "I can't be responsible for their attitudes and the way they treat people."
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002801851
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Davy Jones Lashes Out
Heather Adler
Dose
Friday, June 23, 2006
Who was more influential: Jimi Hendrix or the Monkees, a faux-boy band who didn't actually play their instruments but became heartthrobs after they launched a silly, slap-stick sitcom that featured corny adventures and goofy outfits? Apparently, Monkee frontman Davy Jones thinks he some kind of authority on dead rockers like Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin. He says he doesn't respect them.
"I don't have a lot of respect for people like Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain or Janis Joplin or Elvis Presley because they all killed themselves in one way or another," Jones told the Winnipeg Sun. "Although I often wonder what they'd be doing now if they were still alive. Would they be these crumbling look-alikes of the same people, greeting people at the entrance of Caesar's Palace?"
Jones went on to take credit for washed up Guns N’ Roses frontman Alx Roses's dance moves.
"I was watching videos with my kids about 20 years ago, and one of my daughters said, 'Dad, why are you dancing like Axl Rose?' " he says. "I was like, 'Are you kidding me? Did your mother tell you to say that?' "
You know, Jones, sometimes it really is better than to burn out than fade away. What have you been up to lately? You know, besides inspiring a hard-rock dinosaur to move his hips?
http://www.dose.ca/toronto/music/story.html?s_id=WhQN5PtwypQEBhVeO40DJkuVnBYRv2adwV1KBjKv%2BCjhkIVhsLfpVA%3D%3D
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from: ben
The #2 Monkeemobile owned by George Barris is being restored/updated. Advanced Restoration of Sacramento is doing a frame off restoration and update to the 40 year old car. More information can be found at The Monkeemobile website http://groups.msn.com/TheMonkeemobile also a video of George Barris talking about the project can be seen here http://www.barrisbilt.com/monkee.html
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Crozet's Braeburn entries hopeful in weekend races
By Nick Hahn / Daily Progress correspondent
June 30, 2006
Crozet’s Braeburn Farm has an entry in both of Colonial Downs’ weekend stakes races.
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Former Monkees lead singer Davey Jones returns to Colonial on Sunday entering his 7-year-old gelding Indiantown Jones in a $20,000 allowance optional claiming race run prior to the Van Clief.
http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149188846950&path=!sports
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From: "bobirene13"
Andrew has been busy today! Over at Steve Hoffman forum,he has
posted some "hints" as what is on the 1st 2 releases:
The great thing about the new reissues is you get to hear all of
this music together - in one place. The bonus material is filled
with surprises (different vocals, mixes and studio chat). As for "So
Goes Love" it will appear for the first time at the original
recorded speed (it is sped up on Missing Links) and with a
previously unheard double tracked vocal.
Virtually every bonus track has some extra element to it - studio
chat, different mix - something unheard. We've been working up to
the last minute to have these be filled with good sound and great
songs.
And someone asked about what all the designations on the MOTM
reissue meant:
the designations don't mean anything - all will be revealed soon....
We are getting close to getting the whole picture!
Stay tuned!
Bob T
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From: Ed Olsen
Hi Group,
Just saw the first 2 Monkees Albums, The Monkees and More of the Monkees Deluxe 2 CD editions from Rhino listed on Amazon UK with a release date of August 6, and on Amazon USA as imports with a release date of August 10. The countdown has begun!
Thanks
Ed
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From: "bobirene13"
Here we go! Someone over at the Steve Hoffman TV website found the
tracklistings for the 1st 2 reissues. The links for the listings:
http://www1.cd-wow.com/detail_results.php?product_code=375684
The Monkees
http://www1.cd-wow.com/detail_results.php?product_code=375685
More Of The Monkees
And here they are...
MONKEES - The Monkees (2CD Remastered Deluxe Edition)
CD 1:
(Theme From) The Monkees (Original Stereo Version)
Saturday's Child (Original Stereo Version)
I Wanna Be Free (Original Stereo Version)
Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day (Original Stereo Version)
Papa Gene's Blues (Original Stereo Version)
Take A Giant Step (Original Stereo Version)
Last Train To Clarksville (Original Stereo Version)
This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day (Original Stereo Version)
Let's Dance On (Original Stereo Version)
I'll Be True To You (Original Stereo Version)
Sweet Young Thing (Original Stereo Version)
Gonna Buy Me A Dog (Original Stereo Version)
The Kind Of Girl I Could Love (Alternate Mix)
I Don't Think You Know Me (Micky's Vocal)
Theme From) The Monkees (Second Recorded Version)
So Goes Love (LP Version)
Papa Gene's Blues (Alternate Mix)
I Can't Get Her Off My Mind (LP Previously Unissue Early Version)
Of You (Previously Unissued Mix)
(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (Alternate Mix)
Gonna Buy Me A Dog (Backing Track)
CD 2:
(Theme From) The Monkees (Original Mono Version)
Saturday's Child (Original Mono Version)
I Wanna Be Free (Original Mono Version)
Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day (Original Mono Version)
Papa Gene's Blues (Original Mono Version)
Take A Giant Step (Original Mono Version)
Last Train To Clarksville (Original Mono Version)
This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day (Original Mono Version)
Let's Dance On (Original Mono Version)
I'll Be True To You (Original Mono Version)
Sweet Young Thing (Original Mono Version)
Gonna Buy Me A Dog (Original Mono Version)
(Theme From) The Monkees (Third Recorded Version)
Kellogg's Jingle
All The King's Horses (Originally Unissued, Album Version)
You Just May Be The One (T.V. Version)
I Wanna Be Free (Fast Version)
I Don't Think You Know Me (Mike's Vocal)
Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care) (Demo Version)
It Won't Be The Same Without Her (Original Mono Mix)[/font]
More Of The Monkees (2CD Remastered Deluxe Edition)
CD 1:
She (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door) (2006 Remastered Original
Stereo Version)
Mary, Mary (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
Hold On Girl (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
Your Auntie Grizelda (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone (2006 Remastered Original Stereo
Version)
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (2006 Remastered Original Stereo
Version)
The Kind Of Girl I Could Love (2006 Remastered Original Stereo
Version)
The Day We Fall In Love (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
Sometime In The Morning (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
Laugh (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
I'm A Believer (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)
Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (2006 Remastered LP Version)
Ladies Aid Society (2006 Remastered Original Mono Mix)
I'll Spend My Life With You (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
I Don't Think You Know Me (2006 Remastered Second Recorded Version)
Through The Looking Glass (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
Don't Listen To Linda (First Recorded Version)
Kicking Stones (2006 Remastered Version)
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (2006 Remastered Version With Peter's
Narration)
I'm A Believer (2006 Remastered Alternate Mix)
Mr. Webster (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
CD 2:
She (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door) (2006 Remastered Original
Mono Version)
Mary, Mary (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Hold On Girl (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Your Auntie Grizelda (2006 Remasteed Original Mono Version)
(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (2006 Remastered Original Mono
Version)
The Kind Of Girl I Could Love (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
The Day We Fall In Love (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Sometime In The Morning (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Laugh (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
I'm A Believer (2006 Remastered Original Mono Version)
Valleri (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
Words (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (2006 Remastered TV Version)
I'll Be Back Up On My Feet (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
Tear Drop City (2006 Remastered Alternate Mix)
Of You (2006 Remastered Mono Mix)
Hold On Girl (2006 Remastered First Recorded Version)
(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (2006 Remastered Version)
So- With a release date sometime in August ( I have heard anywhere
from August 7th through August 21st), we now know what is coming!
I wonder why the MOTM list has 2006 remastered original versions,
while the 1st album just says Original versions?
I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
Bob T
My trade list site:http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-bobttradelist
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From: The60sshop@aol.com
Today we reran the chapter on the history of THE MONKEES' song VALLERI ... it comes from our THE SONGS OF TOMMY BOYCE AND BOBBY HART Series that we published a couple of years ago in FORGOTTEN HITS.
Since you were so helpful in promoting this piece in the past, I'm sending it to you again in its entirety in the hopes that other MONKEES / BOYCE AND HART Fans (and '60's Music Fans) may want to look it over and check out our FORGOTTEN HITS Music Service. (We've got three great new series coming up that may be of interest: THE TOP 200 BIGGEST TWO-SIDED HITS OF ALL-TIME followed by an exclusive interview with PETER NOONE of HERMAN'S HERMITS ... and then a VERY lengthy feature spotlighting some of the great, FAVORITE, FORGOTTEN B-SIDES as nominated by our readers.
Interested parties should contact The60sShop@aol.com. Thanks, Brad!
By popular request today, we're going to rerun ('60's FLASHBACK Style) one of the most popular chapters from our TOMMY BOYCE AND BOBBY HART Series.
About two years ago, we ran a three week series spotlighting the songs written by TOMMY BOYCE AND BOBBY HART ... naturally, the hits they wrote for THE MONKEES became a big part of that feature.
The story behind the song VALLERI seemed to most capture the interest of our FORGOTTEN HITS readers ... in fact, it was THIS particular chapter that the online MONKEES fanzine FLEXQUARTERS ran an excerpt from which resulted in several new readers joining the FORGOTTEN HITS Mailing List.
Today, by popular demand, we're going to rerun this special VALLERI chapter.
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Today we're going to examine the FACTS and FABLES concerning another one of THE MONKEES' biggest hits.
In his book HOW TO WRITE A HIT SONG...AND SELL IT, TOMMY BOYCE tells a funny, interesting story revolving around one of THE MONKEES' last big hits.
THE MONKEES were always being supplied new musical material from a virtual who's who of songwriters: NEIL DIAMOND, GERRY GOFFIN and CAROLE KING, NILSSON, NEIL SEDAKA and DAVID GATES (later of BREAD) all had their songs recorded by the band in the first couple of years. In addition, MICKY DOLENZ, DAVY JONES, PETER TORK and, most frequently, MIKE NESMITH were submitting their OWN compositions for consideration. Therefore, as time wore on, when BOYCE AND HART were called upon to supply a song, they pretty much needed to have one "at the ready."
THE FABLE:
According to BOYCE's account (as published in his book), back in the day when DON KIRSHNER oversaw those musical selections, he called BOYCE AND HART one morning and told TOMMY (who just happened to answer the phone ... BOBBY was still sound asleep) that he had a dream last night that the title of THE MONKEES' next #1 Record should be a girl's name. Spontaneously, TOMMY BOYCE replied, "Donnie, you won't believe this!!! But, last night while you were having that dream, BOBBY and I wrote an unbelievably great song for THE MONKEES ... and, are you ready for this? ... it has a girl's name in the title!"
KIRSHNER was flabbergasted! "Tell me the title, quick! I want to hear it! What's her name?"
Of course, TOMMY couldn't comply ... the song hadn't been written yet! "Donnie, her name is so beautiful and so exciting that I couldn't possibly tell it to you over the phone. But I'll tell you what ... you're going to love it when you hear it tomorrow." Despite KIRSHNER's insistence that TOMMY come over now and play him the song ... or, better yet, that KIRSHNER drop by THEIR place to hear the tune (that hadn't yet been written!), TOMMY finally stalled him with the excuse that BOBBY was still sleeping. (Of course, HART didn't know ANY of this as he really WAS still asleep ... and had no idea what TOMMY had just committed them to!)
KIRSHNER was adamant ... "How about noon TODAY at my place?!?!" BOYCE says it was more of a command than a question. "Okay," he said, giving in, "but do me a favor. Please have everyone there who's connected with the television show." KIRSHNER agreed to assemble producers BERT SCHNEIDER and BOB RAPHELSON, vice president LESTER SILL, and chairman-of-the-board JACKIE COOPER. (Nothing like putting a little more pressure on the situation!!!)
At 10:00 BOYCE decided to wake BOBBY and tell him the news ... after all, having just committed to writing the next #1 song in America was a pretty big deal!!! Realizing the pressure they were under, both songwriters quickly began making a list of girls' names but none particularly struck their fancy. TOMMY had the beginnings of a melody but they just weren't able to put it together with any of the names on the list. They decided to take a drive, hoping for inspiration (or divine intervention). At 11:00, while driving along Mulholland Drive, TOMMY finally asked BOBBY to "reach deep into your past for a recollection of one girl in your life, or even in your dreams, that you had never told anybody about." HART gave it some thought and then replied that there WAS a girl in High School that he liked a lot but she never returned the favor. He would think about her every once in a while over the years and once had even written a song about her. "I was never too hot on the song," he said, "but what I liked about it was the name, which was hers."
"Come on, BOBBY," TOMMY exclaimed, "tell me her name and my melody will flow right out to meet her." And, of course, BOBBY then replied, "And her name was VALLERI" ... which INSTANTLY fit the melody that TOMMY had been working on! Now fifteen minutes away from their meeting at KIRSHNER's house, that left them all of twelve minutes to complete the song!!! They got as far as "There's a girl I know who makes me feel so good" which, along with the chorus, "and her name is Valleri ... I love you, Valleri" was all they had when they pulled into the driveway.
BOYCE was banking on the fact that KIRSHNER had wanted a song with a girl's name in the title SO badly ... and the fact that he had already told him about the GREAT song they had written "the night before" ... that the conditions were, in effect, pre-programmed for them to present THE MONKEES' next big smash hit single. (With all those executives sitting in the room waiting for the debut, the anticipation was exceptionally high ... TOMMY believed that ANY song they would have played based around a girl's name would have qualified as "exactly what they were looking for.") They sang the chorus line in two-part harmony and then the first two lines of the verse ... which was all they had. They then explained that the song still needed a little work but there was nothing to worry about ... they'd have it completed by tomorrow. They then "did a reprise on the part we had written, singing it with the all gusto one reserves for GOD BLESS AMERICA." For the grand-finale, BOYCE hit a big final chord, tossed his guitar over his shoulder and went down on one knee in his "best ELVIS fashion." The room fell silent as they waited for KIRSHNER's reaction. Finally, KIRSHNER jumped to his feet and shouted "It's a smash ... Number One!!!" All the other execs in the room agreed. They had pulled it off!
According to TOMMY, they completed the first verse later that day and then booked studio time for the following afternoon. Then they went to a movie!!! THE MONKEES were told to report to the studio the following day at five o'clock and between two and five, the basic musical backing tracks were recorded. In twenty minutes, BOYCE AND HART wrote a second verse and between five and six o'clock THE MONKEES' vocals were added. The whole process took all of FOUR HOURS!!! It was quickly mixed and put into the television show the following week!!!
BOYCE then goes on to say that "Just as soon as the television show was aired, two disc-jockeys, one from Florida and the other from Chicago, decided on their own to make a tape of VALLERI and pipe it out from their radio stations. On each of those two stations, before it had even sold a single record, the song became Number One on the request list. RCA called Donnie Kirshner and told him that if he released it as a single, they would pre-ship two million records and guarantee that it would be the Number One Record. Good to their word, they released VALLERI the following week and within three weeks it was Number One in both Cash Box and Billboard. Two weeks later, it was Number One in almost every country in the world with sales of close to three million records."
THE FACTS:
Now that's a pretty amazing and fascinating little story ... but a little bit of research indicates that TOMMY may have "stretched the truth" just a little bit here and there.
What first tipped me off was the end bit regarding VALLERI's astounding chart life. Now PART of this story is true. After VALLERI aired on an episode of the television series, WCFL, right here in Chicago, started playing the heck out of it from a tape they had made from the broadcast. Every night it came in at #1 on the Top Five Most Requested Songs Of The Day ... and this went on for weeks and weeks and weeks. (From what I understand, some folks believe that WCFL then sent out copies of their "bootleg" version of VALLERI to other stations around the country to air ... however, I am more inclined to believe that they kept it to themselves as a "SUPER 'CFL Exclusive." However, a radio station in Florida DID get the same results when THEY played a taped copy on the air ... the request lines lit up like a Christmas tree and Florida fans couldn't get enough of the song.) Growing up here at the time, I clearly remember ALL of these events as I, too, thought VALLERI was a great song and listened to WCFL's Top Requests Countdown every night! I remember my frustration at not being able to BUY the song because it was only available on tape at the radio station.
However, THIS is where BOYCE's story falls apart. VALLERI first aired on the CAPTAIN CROCODILE episode of the television series on February 20, 1967, five months after the series premiered on NBC. It was not released as a single until March of 1968 ... a full THIRTEEN MONTHS later!!! (An RCA / COLGEMS recording log that I found shows that THE MONKEES first laid down this track on August 6, 1966 ... HARDLY the week before it aired! In fact, this was before a single episode of the TV series had ever been shown ... so, if ANY of that conversation between KIRSHNER and BOYCE AND HART ever really happened, they wouldn't have referred to VALLERI as THE MONKEES' "NEXT Number One Hit ... it would have been their very FIRST Number One Hit!!! They had not yet released a single recording!!!)
When VALLERI WAS finally released as a single a year later, it was a completely re-recorded version, which DID go to #1 in Cash Box but stopped at #3 in Billboard. THE MONKEES recorded a completely new version of this song in December of 1967 (sessions were held on the 26th and the 28th), which ultimately became the hit single release. (Being a HUGE MONKEES fan at the time, I remember personally being VERY surprised to see this single finally being released after all that time.) Songwriting partner BOBBY HART explains that after wrestling control away from KIRSHNER regarding the selection of the material THE MONKEES would record ... and then winning the rights to play their own instruments on those records ... by the end of 1967 they also had it written into their contracts that ALL future recordings would show "Produced by THE MONKEES" on the label. (By this time, each member of the band was generally recording their new tracks individually anyway, so when a new album was completed, they simply went with the group production credit.)
As such, the 1966 track (which was produced by BOYCE AND HART) had to be scrapped because the Musicians Union contracts had already been filed with BOYCE AND HART's names on them as producers. This meant that when THE MONKEES decided to release VALLERI as a single, a whole new track needed to be created. BOYCE AND HART (who, by this time, had been dismissed as producers) were approached about coming back and, according to HART, "making it sound as close to the original as possible." Contrary to TOMMY's account, BOBBY says "VALLERI was specifically written for them. Over a year after we cut the song, LESTER SILL came back to us and said, 'They want you to recut VALLERI. You can't have producers credit, but we want you to go back in and do it again, making it sound as close to the original as possible.' So that's what we did."
During the re-recording process, yet ANOTHER mix was created ... and this is the one that seems to have found its way to oldies radio ... in fact, the "cold ending" version is now more likely to be heard than the original hit single version! Today, we give you all THREE versions in FORGOTTEN HITS ... the very rare TV-version mix (VALLERI-1), the hit single version (VALLERI-2, which is the re-recording from 1968 that fades out at the end) and the other now-more-popular "cold ending" version (VALLERI-3). Hopefully, along the way we've also shared a fascinating look at the song's origins! (Unfortunately, this seems to be yet another case of 30-year hindsight propaganda making for a better story than the truth ... with so many erroneous "facts" stated in BOYCE's account of the song's success, one cannot help but wonder what other "mistruths" might exist in his account of the events of the day ... writing the song in an hour and a half, selling it to a room full of executives with two lines of verse and two lines of chorus and then recording the whole thing with THE MONKEES in one hour ... now knowing that at LEAST three complete takes exist!) However, the "embellished" account sure does make for a fascinating story!!!
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Reviews
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From: Jane Turner
Hi,
Thank you so much for all your hard work in keeping us all informed as to the acivities of the Monkees, I was able to see Day Jones in concert at Freedomfest in Wheeling IL.
It was a cool sunny day, traffic wasn't bad and our Monkee CD sounded great, for the 2 hour ride, on the 4th of July. The festaval was easy to find and easy to enjoy the activites they had in the afternoon. We set our chairs up two rows behind a VIP fence to save our spot and enjoyed a crowded and long parade, had not seen so many people watching a parade in a long time. We journeyed back to our seats to watch the concert, as the croud grew very large to see Davy. A lady in the row in front of us was putting her chairs over the VIP fence and for some reason my daughter followed behind. Then this lady didn't know what to do and how we would get in, because she was able to say ??. Meanwhile people moved up behind use so we lost our spot. I told security and he let us in the VIP area. (Thank You). My girls were thrilled to be on the other side of the fence.
The show started and Davy looked great, a little out of breath, his jokes didn't go well, always checking to see if the mic was on and there was a heckler in the audience too. We heard all the classics and a few new ones (to us). It was great. At past concerts I've been to, we were usually standing most of time, but this one was like a sitting dinner show untill the encore. I kinda felt bad, I know performers feed off the audience, and he has said that too. Well during the encore, my kids want to move to the side of the stage, and you know possibly meet him, I didn't want to, but I'm a mom, and I know it's impossible anyway, but we moved, giving my girls the thrill. And it turned out to be thrilling! I instantly got grabed by the lady whom got us on the other side, going crazy, yelling and screaming at us, escorting us back to our seats, yelling at us more which I couldn't hear much over the loud music. But I did hear the part where she was going to have us arrested! ARRESTED! Looking at my husband, giving me the look, we haphaserdly picked up all our things and left the VIP section. Now on the outside, not beleiving what just happened, checking to see we got everything and putting our stuff together, we listend to the last song, God Bless America. And blessed we were, for not being arressted at a Davy Jones concert!!!
We skipped the fireworks to get back on the road for our 2 hour journey home. Talking about what happened, what could have happened (the girls were a little scared, they are 10 and 13) and a whole bunch of other sinarios of the event that took place. We came to the conclusion that they will have a great story to tell when they get back to school, when they have to write about "How I Spent My Summer Vacation". Well lets see, I 'almost' got arrested at a Davy Jones concert on the 4th of July!!!!!
To me I have come full circle, growing up in Milwaukee and seeing the guys many different times, living in up state New York and going to a concert in Boston, Living in West Virginia and going to Columbus and Pittsburg and now with so many years that have gone by, being back in Wisconsin and still seeing Davy Jone, live and in concert.
Thank You so much for still touring and saring the love of music and entertainment with all of us, generations of fans!!!! We love you!!.
Jane
** We Love Wisconsin, Sheboygan Falls **
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From: "Morgen ."
Peter & SSB - Micky in Akron
The concert was great!!! He didn't play Randy Scouse Git, I was very disappointed. It's HIS song, after all. You'd think he would sing a song that he wrote!! He didn't do "Goin' Down" either, which is one of my very favorites. Well, I guess he had his reasons. He did do a lot of classic Monkee songs, and he put on a GREAT show, even if it was just too short!!! I think he played for more than an hour, but it felt like 10 minutes. Probably because I wanted more, more, more....
He signed my daughters Gakky Two Feet book, and she was ecstatic. She keeps telling me how Micky signed her book and smiled at her, and how she said thank you. She really enjoyed the concert, too, and sang along to every song!
I didn't get a photo because my camera was going dead. I have a little digital that you have to choose photo or record on, and the battery was so low it was shutting off almost as soon as I turned it on. I just had to push the "go" button on it, and it recorded briefly, so I got him signing Rachel's book, then it shut off! I met a really nice girl there named Tiffany who had "I Love Micky Dolenz" on the back of her t-shirt, and she took a pic with her camera and is going to email it to me. Ironically, my husband tried once more to get a shot with our dead camera, and he managed to get a shot of Tiffany's mom with Micky! During the concert she handed him her hat, and he wore it for the rest of the concert. He probably would have kept it, but Coco took it off his head and gave it back. I'm sure he would have given it back to her at the autograph table. Anyway, so the little clip that's on my camera is of her standing with him, and she's wearing her hat again. So I'll have something to send to Tiffany, too!
There were a LOT of people there, and the autograph line was really long, but Micky stuck around even after signing and let people take photos with him. He was great, and he's tops in my little girls book, still, and I'm so glad that he was so nice even though I know he must have been wiped out. (It was hot and humid).
Great show, great day. THANK YOU MICKY !!!
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Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:43:15 -0700
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees back on TV - Special Screening of Head
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The all new biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees is out, with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
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From: Andrew Sandoval
Andrew will host a screening of the Monkees' Head at West Los Angeles'
Nuart theatre on Friday September 8th at Midnight! This will be from a
newly struck 35mm print! Rhino will also be doing some Monkees give
aways at the event.
You can win tickets for Head by tuning into the final two shows of
KLSX's Breakfast With The Beatles (97.1 FM) on either Sunday August
26th or September 3rd. Rhino will likely also give away sets of the new
Monkees CDs on this program.
BBC Radio 2 will air an hour long documentary on the Monkees (September
16th). The show features comments from all four Monkees + Andrew and
many other guests. You can likely tune into this via the internet.
Another Monkees update will be coming soon.
Andrew's brand new "best of" album can be ordered directly from
http://cdbaby.com/cd/andrewsandoval
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From: Robyn Apelt
just letting you know that micky along with other stars will be at rock n roll legends on sept 16th 2006 $15.00 at 6 pm see www.kingcountyjournal.com in news
also ami dolenz and jerry trimble have done a public service announcement for artors for autism a video of it is on www.google.com just put dolenz in search box click onto the word video above search box and up it will come after the micky one . 2 in all .
its 50 years of australian television on the 17th of september 2006 1956 to 2006 they are playing small bits of tv shows for the 5oth birthday of tv hear and yes they are showing bits of the monkee tv show every now and again.
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From: Duane Dimock
New Monkees page at Rhino Records with a huge new photo gallery:
http://monkees.rhino.com/look/gallery.lasso?lookat=All
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From: rrfingerhead
Daydream Believers Special Edition DVD
Set to be released in Oct. No word on extras or any different
features. Does have a different cover.
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From: Janice A. Jennings
Robert Cornthwaite passed away at the age of 89. He played the character
of Druvanian Ambassador Nyetovich is Card Carrying Red Shoes. He
appeared in over 250 television shows and over 50 films.
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From: Judy Lee Spira
Friday, July 7th Jeopardy!
Double Jeopardy category: "The Oafish" (all the categories were based on
current TV series -- Gray's Anatomy, American Idle, etc.)
$2000 clue:
THORKELSON IS THE REAL LAST NAME OF THIS MAN WHO PLAYED THE DOPEY BASS PLAYER
OF THE MONKEES ON TV
A contestant correctly questioned "Who is Peter Tork?"
LL&P.
Judy Lee Spira
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From: Laura
Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp Newsletter
Greetings!
This Wednesday, In Touch will be doing a story on Karen Gresham from our past New York Camp!
On Sunday, September 10th in Columbus, Ohio the One Day Only Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp will take place, where campers will be the opening act for Journey and Def Leppard! It promises to be a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Have a great Labor Day Weekend and we’ll see you in Columbus! David Fishof
email: homeoffice@rockandrollfantasycamp.com
phone: 888 762 2263
web: http://www.rockandrollfantasycamp.com
Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp | 424 West End Avenue | New York | NY | 10024
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From: Paul
Yup, it's true!
The i Network has made a change to their schedule for the end of September!
They will be adding The Monkees and The Partridge Family on Friday evenings at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. starting Friday, September 15!
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2006/08/i-network-adds-growing-pains-monkees.html
-Paul.
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From: Pat
Many many thanks to Teresa Gibson for this info that she posted:
"Peter Tork will appear in Dallas on July 12 at Poor David's Pub, south of
the downtown area. Show is scheduled to start at 8:00, and tickets are $20.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.frontgatetickets.com. More
information will be forthcoming at Poor David's website:
http://www.poordavidspub.com/#upcoming%20shows "
I went to the show and had such a wonderful time!!! I had a seat right up front to watch Peter and his band put on a great show. They played several original songs, a couple Monkee's songs in a slightly different version and some good classic blues songs. What a thrill to finally see him, hear him, and even meet him after all these years.
I got some good pics that night, too. I have some of them here: http://tinyurl.com/ga9mc
Thanks for this list!!!
Pat
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From: DDDAllen123
Micky Dolenz concert July 4, 2006 Akron Ohio
Hey all I am the Crazed Love struck Fan of Micky's lol like whom is not right? anyways I had one of my best days ever in my life on this day Us Micky/Monkee fans TOOK over the Front CENTER STAGE within touchable view of Micky wooooo hoooo....I was trying to catch the Towel Micky threw out in the crowd and I missed it so after he went up and got on the DRUMS to Play 3 songs "She"",Mary Mary",and "Circle Sky" which I thought was the best part of the actual concert what a real TREAT to see Micky Jamming on the drums I THREW MY BLACK RHINESTONE HAT up on stage and yelled Micky put the hat on and he DID OMG I WANTED TO DIE he looked so sexy and handsome I got camera happy from the moment he came out till AFTER the show when we got a lot of things autographed and Pictures hugging him etc....A TOTAL of 266 pictures up close of Micky I have these pictures for anyone who wants some and I personally ENJOY the ones with Micky wearing MY HAT and I will treasure it Forever and he wore it for the rest of the concert.And when we went to go meet him afterwards,Micky said to me " I really liked the hat I thought you gave it to me , I said "Oh Noooooo It is Sentimental to me now you wore it" and he asked me where I got it I said K-Mart he was like Wow K-Mart? he said I need to get me one like that " and when we got auto graphs Micky told my Daughter Tiffany " I tried throwing the towel to you but the lady behind you caught it, Unfortunately I threw it to far " and then Micky gave Tiffany a free 8 x 10 picture of him that he autographed I love Micky Dolenz forever , he is awesome . I met him a couple times before in the past but I have got to say this was the best experience I ever had. Thanks Cathy and Tiffany.... Monkees rule !!!!
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Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:39:36 -0800
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Subject: Micky and Davy at Fan Convention - UK Documentary
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From: Scott Catton
BOTH Davy Jones & Peter Tork will be featured guests at UNITED FAN CON November 10-12 in Springfield MA.
There also will be a film crew there doing a Monkees documentary.
More info at (781) 986-TREK.
Website:www.unitedfancon.com
Best,
Scott Catton
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From: united@unitedfancon.com
Hi, Brad. Our convention, United Fan con, will be held from November
10-12 at the Springfield Marriott in Springfield, Massachusetts. For
complete convention details, log onto our website, unitedfancon.com.
Our convention hotline for information is (781)986-TREK.
In addition to Peter Tork and Davy Jones, the convention features
actors, artists, and writers, such as William Shatner, Grace Park, and
Linda Blair, to name but a few.
Davy will be appearing in concert on Friday night at 8PM. Prices are
$45 for regular tickets, and $75 for front of room tickets. Davy may
or may not sign autographs following his performance. He is not
contracted to sign, therefore the decision to sign will be his. Peter
Tork will be appearing as one of our featured guests on Saturday and
Sunday. He will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans both
days. In addition, he will be doing a Q&A on Saturday, as well as
attending our banquet Saturday night, and performing an acoustic
mini-set in our cabaret that same evening. On Sunday, Peter is
expected to attend our breakfast with the fans, and close out the
convention with a full concert with his current touring band, Peter
Tork and the Shoe Suede Blues. Admission to Peter's concert is
included in advance ticket purchases, or you can buy concert only
tickets, which include basic admission to the event on Sunday, for
$30. Peter's concert will begin at 5PM on Sunday. In addition to all
these activities, a Northern Ireland film group called DoubleBand
Films will be filming Peter Tork during the course of the weekend for
a 40th anniversary Monkees documentary which will be shown on the BBC
in the UK next spring. There are several different ticket options
depending on what people would like to see at the show, including
all-inclusive Monkees packages.
Please do whatever you can to help promote our event. We are a fan
run, non-profit event that raises money for charities. This year we
will be raising money for Linda Blair's World Heart Foundation and the
American Diabetes Association.
Regards,
Paul Scott Aldred
President, United Fan Con, Inc
paldred@unitedfancon.com
www.unitedfancon.com
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A company in UK is making a TV documentary about The Monkees and their fans and they want YOU to be in it - so UK fans - especially if you have a memorabilia collection on the Monkees - write to them at this address:
rfeely@doublebandfilms.com
Ronan Feely
DoubleBand Films,
3 Crescent Gardens,
Belfast,
BT7 1NS
Northern Ireland
t. 028 9024 3331
f. 028 9023 6980
www.doublebandfilms.com
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From: Rachael
Micky Dolenz in Pippin is on tour ending up on Jan 15.
The link to the dates, tickets, etc., is: http://goodspeed.org/shows/pippin.htm
There are also a couple of videos you can see, one has Micky singing in it. Hope you can get to go!
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From: "Aaron Handy III"
And yet another important connection to The Monkees television series
passes from this life.
Writer Stanley Zachary (?) "Zack" Cherry, who, with the late Joel Kane,
composed the script to Episode No. 56 of The Monkees, "Some Like It
Lukewarm" (a.k.a. "The Band Contest"), succumbed to cancer on September
27, 2006 at the age of 74. In addition to The Monkees, Cherry produced,
directed and/or wrote episodes for a variety of series, including The
Dick Van Dyke Show, The Kids from C.A.P.E.R., The Addams Family,
Gilligan's Island and The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis (his first venture
with Joel Kane). He wrote the 1971 film Bunny O'Hare with Monkee
writing alumnus Coslough Johnson. Variety has an obituary.
To absent friends...
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From: MTreppiedi
I checked the archives first and didn't see anything about this... although
there's a blurb on the home page of Davy's site (http://www.davyjones.net/ -
scroll down).
My husband, who's a newspaper copy editor, is getting our three-year-old
daughter hooked up with various kiddie CDs, DVDs and books from a woman at his
paper who reviews such things and therefore gets them FREE. Her kids, however are
too old for a lot of it, so she's giving them to Tom when she's done with
them. Tonight he came home with a Sandra Boynton board book, "Your Personal
Penguin," and included with it was a promotional CD - Davy singing a musical
arrangement of the book's words. (My husband feels very triumphant that he has not
only brought home something to make Marni smile, but Mommy as well!) The song
is TOO CUTE and I think Marni will bug me to play it endlessly... She's sound
asleep when hubby comes home from work, so this will wait until tomorrow.
So now I have this, plus Micky's "Gakky Two-Feet" book (by the way, Marni now
refers to her khaki shorts - that she still wears around the house now that
it's too cold to wear them outside - as her "Khaki Two-Shorts" - HA!). Still
missing Micky's "...Puts You To Sleep" CD, and yes, I've seen it on eBay, but
yikes, that fetched a big bid last time I saw it there!
The writing on the CD says it's just a promo copy, and that the song will be
available to consumers as an MP3 download only... but I'm guessing you need to
buy the book first
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0761143726/ref=s9_asin_title/102-9827628-1802545
or, as it says on Davy's site, purchase $100 worth of
merchandise from davyjones.net, to get a promo CD of the song...
---Maryann Treppiedi Jacobs
http://www.ladyshutterbug.net
http://www.secretserviceshowphotos.com
"Music is religion; Karaoke is a cult."
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From: "Caroline Boyce"
To All My Music Friends,
I have good news … Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart have been nominated to be inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame 2007 in the Non Performing Songwriter category.
It reads:
“The songwriting team of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart were responsible for such classic hits by the Monkees as their TV theme song “Hey Hey We’re the Monkees,” “Last Train to Clarksville” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” which was also a hit for Paul Revere and the Raiders. The duo’s first hit came in 1964 when Jay and the Americans reached No. 3 with “Come a Little Bit Closer.” Boyce & Hart eventually signed with A&M Records, where they recorded such hits as “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” and “Alice Long (You’re Still My Favorite Girlfriend)” and toured with the Monkees.
Key songs in the Boyce & Hart catalog include “Come A Little Bit Closer,” “Hey Hey We’re The Monkees,” “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight?,” “Last Train to Clarksville ” and “Valleri.”
2007 marks the 40th Anniversary of Boyce & Hart … we have some projects in the works and Tommy & Bobby receiving this honor would be so wonderful!
If you’re a member of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame or know someone who is … I ask that you please vote for Tommy & Bobby … The SHOF requests that the ballot be received by Tuesday, November 14 th, 2006.
Bobby and I thank you for your support … Have a great day!
Caroline Boyce
Magic Dolphin Music, Inc.
p. 615.269.8567
c. 615.473.8567
f. 615.469.4806
magic.dolphin@comcast.net
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From: Laura
This interview with Michael Nesmith is long, but well worth reading. I'm a big fan of his latest CD, "Rays", so I really enjoyed reading about how it came together. I love that he doesn't rule out performing live!!
http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/mike_nesmith.htm
Peace, Love & JOY, Laura "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."-Mahatma Gandhi
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From: Bill Groves
Thought I'd give you a heads up. I recently revived Television Chronicles in online form, and am recycling, revising and updating a number of articles from our print incarnation.
For September, I've done an all rock & roll edition, the centerpiece of which is an enhanced update of the Monkees piece I did in our second issue way back when.
The feature is up. www.televisionchronicles.com.
To get to the main Monkees feature, just go to the Program Selector page. There's another supplementary
feature, as well as the episode guide, that links from the main Monkees page.
Cheers,
Bill
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From: "Debbie"
Hi Brad ~
Peter Tork made an appearance at the recent Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp.
He appeared as part of the Counselor/Special Guest Jam. Besides Peter,
other jam members included: Spencer Davis, Kelly Keagy, Kip Winger,
Barry Goudreau, Mark Slaughter, Dickey Betts, Michael Lardie, Skunk
Baxter, Sandy Gennaro, Simon Kirke, Jerry Renino and Mark Farner. The
jam was described as "awesome!"
You can check out the entire story at
http://www.gibson.com/allaccessfeatures.aspx?aliaspath=/AllAccess/Rock%20N%20Roll%20Fantasy%20Camp
~Debbie Taylor
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Pop guitarist Casey dies
Larry Rodgers
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 21, 2006 12:00 AM
Phoenix-bred guitarist Al Casey, who died this week at age 69, helped put the city on the pop-music map.
Casey left his mark on recordings by fellow Arizonan Duane Eddy, the Beach Boys, Monkees, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Glen Campbell, Ella Fitzgerald and scores of other stars.
He teamed with Eddy to create the twangy, echoing guitar sound that would evolve into surf music in the late '50s. advertisement
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From: Rachael
Hi everybody! Just thought I'd say that I went to MI thi past wknd to see the play Pippin, and I got to meet Micky, omg! Has anyone here gone to see it yet? Such a talented cast, and Micky as King Charlemagne is to die for, lol. Here's a link to an article about him/it, with a short video, in which he talks about the fans who have gone to see it. http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_4700.aspx
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Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:17:01 -0800
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From: Brad Waddell
Subject: Monkees qualify for Social Security!
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Exciting updated biography of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees with 75 new photos and 2 new chapters, with details on the 1997 reunion, ABC special and the only known photo of Michael with his father. Buy it online and get free gifts and free shipping!
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Happy Birthday to Mike and Davy!
Age before beauty : )
Singer Mike Nesmith of The Monkees, 64
December 30, 1942
Singer Davy Jones of the Monkees, 61
December 30, 1945
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From: "Julie McArthur"
Davy will be performing at Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center in Lincoinshire, Illinois. He will be there on January 20, 2007 at 7:30 pm.
Julie
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From: "Aaron Handy III"
according to the SitcomsOnline.com News Blog
i Network will remove The Monkees (along with The
Partridge Family and Welcome Back Kotter) from its Friday schedule in
favor of ION Health Episodes and Growing Pains, as of January. It's
unknown when these sitcoms will return.
So break out your copies of The Monkees Season 1 and 2 on DVD!
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From: Laura
Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues just finished the public dates for November. The organization is now getting back to the other work...the EP and "Cambria Hotel" the full length CD...and possibly some other new merchandise.
Peter and Richard just finished mixing the EP for UK release only. It will be used as promo for the UK shows and some will be available for sale during the first UK Tour.
The final master and artwork for "Cambria Hotel" should be done in the near future.
Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues will be in California for a bit in January and then we go immediately to the UK at the end of January until mid February. There might be one date in MA prior to our leaving for the UK.
There should also be a CD release event - not sure where or when yet - on both coasts.
As soon as the CD is mastered and back from the replicators with the boxes of finished product in hand - expect a large campaign for the record...and possibly before they are back. You will know exactly where to get it and where you can hear it. This is THE one. All of the fans are going to be amazed...
Thanks
Marilyn
for Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues
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From: "Aaron Handy III"
Today we celebrate the life of one of the most celebrated of The
Monkees TV series' crewmembers.
Irivng I. Lippman, cinematographer for such gems as Circus Boy, The
Monkees, The Love Boat, and 20 Million Miles To Earth, has recently
passed away, not long after having celebrated his 100th birthday. Read
more on him via Fishbowl LA's obituary @
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlLA/newspapers/hollywood_dp_photog_irving_lippman_19062006_47755.asp?c=rss .
Once more, to absent friends... <:-(
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From: snardvark
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