From: Sean
Hey Guys, I attended both concerts, and they were both EXCELLENT! Even despite the technical difficuties...(Auntie Grizelda- Peter's Mic died and Davy went up and began singing the first verse of the song...). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has any reviews (like from the papers/internet) of the 7/12 show at PNC or the 7/16 show at Westbury. Thanks!
From: Chris Coyle
This really is a question you can't really answer. I mean what would of happened if John never met Paul?
The 4 Monkees were chosen out of casting call from a large group of peolple. They chose the best, it wouldn't of worked ANY OTHER WAY.
Mike's career path has changed through out the years. The proof of that alone shows that he would of made something in show business. He's quite talented and can do things on his own. I dont think he would of been the star they all became, but I think he had a better chance then say Micky and Peter. The samething goes for Davy, both of these guys already had record contracts.
Chris
From: mm
How do you know about the one daughter living withhim in LA? Did he tell you at a meet and greet?
From: Chris Coyle
The Spencer Gifts products lasted only about a year in 1998. If you're lucky, you'll see stuff in the decount bin. I just found a pile of heart shape boxes (priced $22) for $1.60 each..
Chris
From: Jan
Actually, I've heard about the exact opposite of Julianna. Peter broke off with the blonde live-in right before they started touring, and appears to be playing the field right now. I haven't heard of David dating anyone seriously since Gillian. Micky is apparently still dating that Donna girl, cause someone just said she was at Westbury and he dedicated a song to her.
The Mike and Victoria thing I know nothing about!
Jan
From: Chris Coyle
Guys put me down too! After watching that movie, I had nightmares that the actor who played Davy was REALLY Davy Jones... God was that dude just as ugly as a horse or what?
That "happy" beach ending at the end was just pure puke!
Chris
From: Johnny Ramone
Just got back from Meadowbrook Farm..great show, great crowd. The boys pulled out some unusual stuff - Davy's "Love You Forever" and "No Time" with each guy taking a verse. I sorta remember the set list though it is a little shaky in the middle, I'm sure I have all of the songs: Here goes: Last Train to Clarksville, Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow), For Pete's Sake, Girl I Knew Somewhere, Valleri, Randy's Scouse Git, Mary, Mary, Auntie Grizelda, Can You Dig It, I Wanna Be Free, Love You Forever, Going Down, Girl, Higher and Higher, Peter's Bach Thing, No Time, Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again, Since I Fell For You (Mickey solo), Lucille (Peter Solo), Oliver Medley (Davy solo), That Was Then, This Is Now (with Davy), A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You, She Hangs Out, Porpoise Song, Listen to the Band, Daydream Beleiver. Encore: I'm A Believer, Stepping Stone, Pleasant Valley Sunday. My 8 year old sang through the whole show.
From: **Ashley**
I liked the movie but I think that they could have done better. Long Title shoulda been playing in Mike's bday scene in HEAD, they weren't even in order doing the Monkee walk!, and they didn't say what happened to Phyllis or even hint that Peter then left the group. And what - Samantha didn't exist??
From: Sean
Hey Guys, Just heard that back in the '80s the Monkees participated in the now famous MTV Baseball game. Does anyone have any footage of this?
Sean
From: Teresa in Texas
Most definitely agree, Mark. My kids want to watch this one, but I'm not sure they're ready for it, yet. They LOVE the show, but I'm kind of afraid of their reaction to this movie. Maybe when they're older.
From: johnny ramone
me and about 3,000 other monkee fans enjoyed a near perfect night with the boys last night..I have the set list if people are interested.
From: Teresa in Texas
Yeah, Bryant Gumbel's the reason I watch the Today Show. And I watched Good Morning America when Bryant was on the Today Show. And CBS wonders why their morning ratings are so low!
From: johnny ramone
not really a reply, but is anyone else having problems posting to this board??
From: wiz_glick@yahoo.com
Ditty Diego(war chant) neatly sums up the film, the monkees, and all the great questions of life. They talk about being mindles images created by the establishment and they agree with it. They know who they are and what has happened. ALso, it says make the choice of wether or not you like the monkees and wehter or not they are manufactured. Any choice you make, the Monkees will never be free again. The image will always stay with them. The basic story line of the movie was the Monkees being manufactured (the process) was exposed. Then, it was the monkees vs. the establishment. Thrown into the mess was the combination of every kind of American film ever made. To deal with the black box issue: they had a meat locker (aka a big, black box) because the other proffessionals on the lot were upset by the monkees activities and these long haired weirdos running around. they also had to protect them from members of the press. So the box is a metaphor for life. The cage society has tucked them away in and now they're trapped. Everyone has a different way to get out of the box. Mike's (summer) way is to con and talk his way out of it or get it off other people. To do it, as everything else, on his own. Peter's(winter) way is to open your mind and think yourself out. Peter was always frustrated as a monkee cause he could never really make any social or poitical statements to the press. He was trapped, and his only way out of it was to quietly expand his mind, to get involved in the whole eastern cultutr thing. Accept the box as a part of life and understand the metaphor, share it with others. Davy (spring) way is to push and fight his way out. Davy feels the need to let you know he's there. He fights to get his way in society,. it s how he deals with people. Micky's (fall) way, i havent figured out yet
From: Leigh Angela
Yep he sure did. She's going to university he said, so she's going to intern in LA...she's doing "Media studies" which I assume is like film/tv production, same thing I used to study. He said it was all her idea and he's ecstatic!
From: wiz_glick@yahoo.com
Ditty Diego(war chant) neatly sums up the film, the monkees, and all the great questions of life. They talk about being mindles images created by the establishment and they agree with it. They know who they are and what has happened. ALso, it says make the choice of wether or not you like the monkees and wehter or not they are manufactured. Any choice you make, the Monkees will never be free again. The image will always stay with them. The basic story line of the movie was the Monkees being manufactured (the process) was exposed. Then, it was the monkees vs. the establishment. Thrown into the mess was the combination of every kind of American film ever made. To deal with the black box issue: they had a meat locker (aka a big, black box) because the other proffessionals on the lot were upset by the monkees activities and these long haired weirdos running around. they also had to protect them from members of the press. So the box is a metaphor for life. The cage society has tucked them away in and now they're trapped. Everyone has a different way to get out of the box. Mike's (summer) way is to con and talk his way out of it or get it off other people. To do it, as everything else, on his own. Peter's(winter) way is to open your mind and think yourself out. Peter was always frustrated as a monkee cause he could never really make any social or poitical statements to the press. He was trapped, and his only way out of it was to quietly expand his mind, to get involved in the whole eastern cultutr thing. Accept the box as a part of life and understand the metaphor, share it with others. Davy (spring) way is to push and fight his way out. Davy feels the need to let you know he's there. He fights to get his way in society,. it s how he deals with people. Micky's (fall) way, i havent figured out yet
From: Beth
I was just wondering if anybody had a translation for Mike's song "Brazil" (off of tropical campfires) or knew where I could get one. Thanks!
From: Jennie
MONKEE fan, I've never seen your name on this board before. Why are you hiding your identity if you feel so strongly?
Here’s a warning, this is a loooooooong post. Sorry, but I have a lot to say about the differences and similarities between these two bands.
My question about the new album was because it has a different sound from most of the Bee Gees work (sounds more like some of their early stuff), which reminds me a lot of the Monkees in many ways. Especially on the tracks were Maurice is singing lead vocal (i.e. 'Man in the Middle').
I find the Bee Gees to be very similar to the Monkees as a band, but they are regarded very differently (by listeners, critics). It confuses me as to why the Bee Gees are regarded as 'legendary' and the Monkees are regarded as 'has-beens'. The Bee Gees had many more hits than the Monkees, but I believe that a large part of that could be attributed to opportunity. As in, the Bee Gees had more opportunity to make themselves heard.
On the Bee Gees new album, there’s a variety of musical styles, contemporary sounds that still resemble what you’d expect from the Bee Gees, some powerful ballads (something the Monkees never really tried, but I think they’d be great with), new music that sounds like it should be old music (nostalgic, even though you’ve never really heard it before), and complete departures from what you would expect. This variety created a dynamic album, that I hold in high regard. Why can’t the Monkees do something like that? People keep talking about how a new Monkees album should sound...well, why can’t it be a variety of what the Monkees are capable of? So what if the album never goes diamond! It’ll be a great accomplishment for the Monkees, and a wonderful experience for fans new and old.
I think the Monkees are involved with the wrong people for that kind of a project, though. Rhino seems more interested in keeping the Monkees past alive, rather than try to see them through the present, and build a bigger future. And I can’t say I blame them for being cautious. I happen to love the Justus album, but that’s because I’m a fan that would support anything they did, and love it. But Justus is not something that could be appealing to a large outside audience who didn’t already like the Monkees. The Bee Gees new album has that kind of appeal that would bring in a new fan, and make them want to find out more. I was listening to the album at work one day, and a co-worker who had never listened to the Bee Gees became an instant fan! The Monkees CAN DO THIS! If anyone has the Bee Gees new album, or even wants to go to cdnow.com and listen to some clips, some of those songs would work very well with the Monkees! Especially track #2. Just my opinion. I think the Monkees are just as capable as the Bee Gees, but the need to step away from what they’ve done in the past and make a new album that has universal appeal. By that, I mean that they shouldn’t just go for an album with ONE overall sound, they should try to make an album that covers a few musical bases, without going to the extreme in any one direction.
Sorry this is so long, and if you made it this far, you deserve a medal!
From: friend
Hi Jamie, I don't know about Mike, but I do know that Micky is dating someone and Davy is not. His relationship with someone ended fairly recently.(Last 6 months or so)
From:
Lol! Hunger and eviction, are you sure you're not talking about Peter Tork? Michael Blessing was a pretty good songwriter who was already signed on Colpix records, and was a frequent player at the local LA clubs. If he didn't wind up as a Monkee, he would have been doing something else in music business and been successful at that I think. Maybe not as worldly successful as with The Monkees, and maybe not as fast, but he would probably turn out just fine.
As far as The Monkees needing him, would Bill Chadwick have went to the press and said "Call us fake, because by god we are!" and have the group be as popular as they are now? Letting the public know about how real The Monkees were in January 1967 set in motion events that would lead to "Headquarters", "PAC&J Ltd", and "Daydream Believer". Without that, they could have been the true pre-Partridge Family.
I don't think Mike's songwriting gave The Monkees any creditibility until after January 1967. They were doing things like any other music act, exception The Beatles, at that time. Without Mike telling the press how things were, his songwriting would not have been too noticable to make a difference in The Monkees' image unless Kirshner did a 180 and gave Nez an A side of a single.
From: Tammy
I've tried to post several times in the last few days and the board refused to put them up. I had to amuse myself with the board on themonkees.com, but they seem to be very negative over there. I'm glad this board is back in (sort of) working order!! Gleeb, Tammy
From: Estrella
Watching it was slightly freaky. The producers took a major poetic license with the timing of the film and in order not to confuse the general audience.
Headquarters may have been bumped off the #1 slot after SPLHCB, but I don't think it stopped selling altogether (The Monkees and The Beatles target age range were different). Davy getting a black eye was on the set of the show, and Davy bead butted Peter first. So many changes, I kind of wonder if they just made the lead actors look like The Monkees and put Monkees on the title so many people would watch the film.
From: Kestra
awe shucks. Now my secret is out ;)
Alwaysforever, Kestra
From: Jennie
Exactly how I feel about older men. It's like you were reading my mind!
From: saturdayschild
Okay, this is one weird coinkydink, as Micky would say! Last night my husband and I were at the Trump Marina show in Atlantic City. This was the 4th show I have seen this year and this was by far the best. Even though the guys arrived a little late, (had trouble getting there from Buffalo earlier in the day), they were in a great mood and it really came across in the show.
Anyway, today, Sunday, we had to take my son to baseball camp up in North Central Pennsylvania. On the way home, on Route 80 East, in the Poconos, a car passes us and my husband says "Look at that license plate!". It simply said "MONKEES" and was from Michigan. A younger looking blonde woman was driving. Does anyone on this board know who this is? Quite a coincidence (sp?) since the Monkees were en route from Atlantic City to Virginia, nowhere near Northeast PA!!
So, if the MONKEES plate lady is on this board, I saw you on Route 80 and I love your license plate!!
From: Dan Lafferty
I posted a long and thoughtful response to this right after it was posted, and something went wrong and it didn't go through. I'm irritated. So I'll try and remember the gist of what I said and see if it works this time.
Obviously, the commercial success of the Monkees really wasn't due to his talents as a musician. Probably the closest things to hits that he wrote were "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" and "Mary, Mary" (but I'm not sure about that...I don't have the numbers in front of me!). As far as adding depth to the band, though, certainly he was the one person who kept them interesting and wrote songs that were timeless and undateable. "Nine Times Blue" could have been written today. Furthermore, if it weren't for his persistence and grit and determination to make the Monkees into a real band, I'm not sure there even would have been a third album.
I really don't know that his past with the Monkees actually helped his solo career. If anything, it may have hindered it. After all, many people who didn't like music like "I'm A Believer" but would have enjoyed "Good Clean Fun" and assumed they didn't like the Monkees due to what they were exposed to on the radio, didn't give Mike's solo music (or even his contributions to the Monkees, for that matter) a chance.
From: Jason
Hey everyone, just got in from The Monkees concert from Wolf trap and it was the best cocnert ever!! And I have seen mnay concerts before. The weather was gorgeous and the palces was packed. I hear it was sold out but if you looked closely you could see a couple of random empty seats here and there. Anyhow they soudned so much better than in March and I thought they soudned great then. Micky has lost alot of weight and was super energetic. The guys were in top Monkees form and were hilarious. It was great to here No Time in the mix. The last 4 songs is quite the combo!! The live cd is excellent as well. well thats all for now
From: Dan Lafferty
I never even watched it. I just knew it was going to be a disaster.
From:
ah this sucks! ive been checking ticketmaster for months now jsut waiting and waiting and waiting for tickets to go on sale there:(
thanks so much for the info! ill be calling first thing in the morning!
From: Rocker
Head, Spinal Tap, Yellow Submarine, The Song Remains the Same, and Gimmie Shelter are a few of my faves.
From:
No offense to this board, but it's very unorganized, takes very long to load, the reply doesn't always work, and not very many people resond to the messages. I encourage people to check out the discussion board at www.themonkees.com. It loads very fast, isn't complicated, and there are more people who can answer the questions you may have, more efficiently. Peace and Love.
From: Miss Blue Dork Stick
Blue Dork Sticks are glo sticks that I take to concerts. I mentioned them one time and a loooooooooooong discussion was started about them. I'm sure if you read down far enough, through all the bickering about age and seriousness etc, you will find out.
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks! Christi
From: Sarah Morris in PA
How do you know Micky's dating someone, did you see him with a person?
From: Leigh Angela
Stacey, I just saw your best friend's monkees alert list review of the show, where she says her film was exposed. It must be the Monkees curse because in Cleveland I got a picture of me with ALL 3 monkees, 2 even to be sure, and MY FILM WAS EXPOSED!!!! I yelled and screamed, I was SO upset. Never did I think I would have that opportunity!!!
Hope she feels better when she hears that :-)
Leigh
From:
Micky dedicated a song at the Westbury show last Sunday night to his girlfriend Donna. I saw her at the meet and greet.
From: MonkEShyn
OK out there. I am trying to get tix for the Monkees concert. I go to Ticketmaster.com website and all it says (for me anyway) is The Monkees with a "special guest". Can I hope of a certain missing Monkee will make a guest appearance??? Anyone can look it up (and dream!:))
From:
Peter broke up with his live in girlfriend Maryjo before the March tour started as of now Peter is playing the field. Davy has no steady girlfriend since Gillian he even stated he is staying single for now on. Micky does go on record saying he has a girlfriend named Donna and she was at the NY show a week ago. They are all single
From: Steph
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet but: MONKEES / Raleigh, NC / July 24, 2001
the above show has been added and tickets will go on sale Monday, June 25, 2001
And now for the plug- Plans for Monkeestock 2001 have been brewing for a while now, and Andrea and I have been really truckin' on it :) drum roll please... The Official Monkeestock site is now up and running!!! Andrea did a lot of renovations and updates before she left, and we've got a contest coming up, so come visit us...pleeeeeeeeeezzzzzeeeeee....
Thanks all!! Steph (steph@fanstuffonline.com)
www.fanstuffonline.com
From: mickysgirl95@hotmail.com (Maggie)
Hey Jason,
I couldent agree with you more, the Monkees put on a fantastic concert last night! I got a chance to meet Peter and Davy afterwards at the meet and greet. Micky was supposed to come out to greet his fans as well, but we were told that he was too tiered to come. He did look tiered at the end. But I guess that's what heavy touring can do to a person.
-Maggie
From: Steph
Unfortunately, it's a tease. The "special guest" is Natural still. As much as some of us would like it to be the heir to the Liquid Paper fortune...
From:
Davys youngest daughter Annabel came in last Sunday July 15 to join him on the tour and his other daughter Jessica works on the Monkees tour so he now has both of his daughters with him. Charlotte, Mickys daughter flew in from England with her boyfriend to also join Micky on the tour.
From: Deborah in Clearwater
It seems like things have been better on this board since the thread "I am standing up" Lets just realize that we all have the same interest here. Some people might have some pretty farfetched ideas (like bubbaslims) but he is able to post what he wants as well as the rest of us. We know what he said is some kind of fantasy for the Monkees to play out (I guess). I'm a serious fan, but I do like to have fun. We have a summer full of concerts that the guys are doing just for us (their fans) So can't we all just get along and fun with it?
From: MonkEShyn
I really liked the Atlantic City show on July 21. Got to touch Micky, Davy and Peter! They really know how to put on a show! Was anyone there and realized Natural was no where to be found? I just hope my 4 rolls of film come out!
From: Leigh Angela
Peter Tork's head shot and resume is on ebay...was considering getting that myself.
From: Jeff
I saw the Monkees' at the Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia (outside of Washington, D.C.) last night. This was my first Monkees' concert, and I thought they put on a great show. Micky, Davy, and Peter were backed up by an eight-piece band. The approximate set list is below. I might have missed a song or two, and some of the middle songs are out of order (please feel free to post corrections).
Last Train To Clarksville Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow The Girl I Knew Somewhere Valleri Randy Scouse Git A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You Mary, Mary Your Auntie Grizelda I Wanna Be Free I'll Love You Forever Goin' Down Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) (Peter) Bach: Two Part Invention in F (Peter solo on electric keyboard) No Time Girl (women give flowers to Davy) Since I Fell For You (Mickey) Lucille (Peter) Oliver Medley (Davy) She Hangs Out That Was Then, This Is Now Long Title (from “Head”) Porpoise Song/Listen To The Band Medley Daydream Believer I'm A Believer (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone Pleasant Valley Sunday
At the concert, I purchased the "2001: Live in Las Vegas" CD that was recorded in March. The 20-song set list is very close to the 26-song set I heard last night, and I think the CD is a good souvenir of the concert. My one comment is that there wasn't a lot of improvisation or spontaneity between the March show and last night's show. Micky's introduction to "Randy Scouse Git" was repeated verbatim from the CD recording. His over-the-top soft-opera imitation of his father singing "Some Enchanted Evening" was also an exact copy. Davy repeated the exact same "Brady Bunch" introduction to "Girl".
I'm a big Beatles' fan, and I noted three Beatles' references during the show:
1) In the free Wolf Trap program, the write-up included: "During the two years the (Monkees' TV) show originally aired (1966-1968), Monkees' records outsold The Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined."
2) In introducing "Randy Scouse Git," Micky Dolenz said he wrote this after attending a party with the Beatles in 1966. He also said he didn't remember much about the party, but was told he had a good time!
3) "She Hangs Out" ended with the bass line to "Day Tripper."
I had heard "The Porpoise Song" before, but for whatever reason had never really noticed it. I "discovered" the song last night and love it! I will say, however, that I found "Porpoise Song" and "Listen to the Band" to be a strange medley/combination.
All in all, I had a great time last night, and was delighted to see the Monkees!
Jeff
From:
From: satschild73
After the July 21st A.C. concert, I spottted Davy standing with some other people by the bar. I VERY POLITELY asked him "Could I please have my picture taken with you?". He looked at me for a minute and said "sure", in the most pathetic response possible. He acted like I was begging for money or blood or something. He posed for picture and did not even smile. After the picture was taken I thanked him and he just turned around and didn't even say a word. I could understand if I was rude or I chased him down or interupted him, but I didn't. After I walked away he I saw him laughing and signing autographs and taking pictures with other people. I can't understand what the deal was. I've been a fan for so long and finally got the chance to meet him and he was just so rude. I was so disappointed. The only thing I could think of was, I had on a Monkees.net t-shirt and maybe he thought I was just some weird fan. I don't know. If he's going to go out in the casino, in the public, after a show, he's going to see fans. SO GET OVER IT DAVY!!!
From: davyhitmefirst
It dawned on me today that, a while back, I stated that Capitol Records hadn't had a hit in years. Well, to quote Nez - dumb a** me. I forgot all about Radiohead! DOH!
And, as much as I still maintain the Mkees have a good thing going with Rhino, I think Virgin might be able to do something good with them. (tThe label has nothing to do with the stores, so this is not a shameless plug!) They are known as an "artist friendly" label, and they certainly have their share of hits across a broad spectrum (see the article on the front page of Billboard this week - that's where I got the idea).
I have taken my ginko and hope not to have any more factual lapses - forgive me??!!!
Peace- DHMF
From: Freedom's Child
I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience but I have to ask you something...when you saw Davy laughing, chatting it up and taking pics with other fans, why didn't you step in and speak? Why didn't you just march up to him and ask him why he treated you so badly? You may have gotten an apology...maybe you did interrupt him. Remember, fans invade his privacy to the full extinct..visit his home in Beavertown, harrass...I'm not saying you did that..just you had the chance to ask him why and you never did!
From: Stacey
sorry about the blank post below...I gotta quit hitting wrong buttons! But my question was this: I visited the Monkeestock site (as was so 'shamelessly' promoted'), and I took the poll. One of the questions was 'what is your favorite Peter vocal song?' and one of the options was "Long Title... (written by George Harrison)"
So....that song was written by George?? Because I certainly did not know that!! Go George!!!!!
From: Kiola
what did micky's chick look like?
From: davyhitmefirst
That's a joke. In concerts, Peter will say something to the effect of "this is a song of my own composition, written By George Harrison". I've also heard him attribute it to Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney in the same fashion.
Just a little Tork humour from our friends at Monkeestock (hehehe)...
Peace- DHMF
From: Kiola
what did micky's chick look like?
From: Dan Lafferty
From: Deidre
yes, by all means, please post the set list, and any other comments about the show that you remember! thanks in advance!
From: suzannetigger
wonderful post! Thanks for the input. I enjoy reading folks opinions on these rather inane topics. I gather from reading your comments that you feel the Monkees as a group benifitted more from the liason than Mike did? or do you think it was more of a mutual benifit? Personally I think your right, Mike would have some success as a singer/songwriter, and perhaps David Jones as some sort of personality But as talented as Micky and Peter were I wonder if they would have acheived the succes and fame they enjoyed because of the Monkees? Well Micky maybe if he started pursuing his singing career more seriously but Peter sort of makes me think of a floater, someone who could take it or leave it. any other opinions on this subject?
Sue
From:
He gave you an autograph and a picture what else do you want from Davy? He just finished a show and was at the bar. Why would you say he was rude? I have never had a problem with him and I met and talked to him many times in a bar scene and other times. Just remember one thing this man and any other entertainer out theredoes not owe anybody a thing once they are off the stage. You pay to see him perform and if after the show he is nice enough to give you a autograph on his off time then consider yourself lucky. As for not being his fan anymore he has thousands of them. Maybe if you were more dressed up he would have taken more of a notice to you. No one would ever catch me walking into a Casino wearing a monkees t-shirt
From: Stacey
Darn. :)
Oh well, call me ignorant of all things Monkees I guess!! No, not really, but you gotta give me a break- I've only seen one Monkees concert, and they didn't sing that song, so this was the first I'd heard of "written by George Harrison" ! :) :p Silly me.
*Dig it!* ~Stacey
From:
He gave you an autograph and a picture what else do you want from Davy? He just finished a show and was at the bar. Why would you say he was rude? I have never had a problem with him and I met and talked to him many times in a bar scene and other times. Just remember one thing this man and any other entertainer out theredoes not owe anybody a thing once they are off the stage. You pay to see him perform and if after the show he is nice enough to give you a autograph on his off time then consider yourself lucky. As for not being his fan anymore he has thousands of them. Maybe if you were more dressed up he would have taken more of a notice to you. No one would ever catch me walking into a Casino wearing a monkees t-shirt
From: suzannetigger
so true so true. I can't even imagine anyone else but Mike, Davy peter and Micky as the Monkees. I mean imagine like Bob Denver in the Micky character. Yuck! Whatever the reasons for those particular young men to be picked, they certainly clicked as a group.
From: phoenix
I also have to add my two cents about the Wolf Trap show. I think this was my 8th Monkees show and while I don't think it was the best SHOW I'd seen (that would be when they'd just returned from Europe with Mike and had Micky playing drums on about half of the show's songs), I do think this was the best PERFOMANCE I'd ever seen by them. All three were in fine voice, the large stage enabled them to get around a little more and they seemed to honestly enjoy being up there with each other. At the show I found myself saying to myself, "These guys STILL do it for me like nobody else."
From: Dan Lafferty
Yeah, that's pretty low. I wondered about that myself. Fortunately I didn't get that here in Michigan, so I didn't have any false hopes. Although.....if I did have reason to believe that Nez was joining them, I just may have flown out there to catch it. That is...if I could find someone who would actually be willing to go with me!!!!!
From: Barry
Re: I no longer Like Davy
Hi,
With all do respect perhaps you were the one being rude. Davy does not have to be on at all times. He's human and perhaps he wanted to go to the bar and have a drink after the show. Davy does not have to be on at all times. I've met Davy three time and all three times he has been extremely nice to me. I met him on this tour after a show with Micky and Peter and all 3 guys were extremely nice. The key to this as with my other 2 meetings with Davy was they were all after shows where they were expected to be on. Davy does not have to be "on" after a show when he's hanging out by a bar.He took a photo with you and he didn't have to do that. As for what he did later with fans perhaps that was after his drink when he relaxed a little bit and was in the mood to be on again even though he didn't have to be.
Barry
From: Dan Lafferty
Yeah, that's pretty low. I wondered about that myself. Fortunately I didn't get that here in Michigan, so I didn't have any false hopes. Although.....if I did have reason to believe that Nez was joining them, I just may have flown out there to catch it. That is...if I could find someone who would actually be willing to go with me!!!!!
From: guitar tim
if anyone knows how to contact mike nesmith, pls ask him to PLEASE show up @ the monkees' show in san francisco, ca, sat, 18-aug, 9p; my boys & i saw this monkees tour earlier this year (in vegas) and they were fantastic!; mike would be icing on the cake; later, all
From: Dan Lafferty
Did anyone ever tally up how many of us are on here and all the fave songs? Don't leave us hangin'! I wanna know!
From: Dontwalkbutrun@aol.com
Dear Satschild, I'm so sorry you had a bad experience with Davy. The truth of the matter is, what your describing, that seems odd he would do that. He probably forgot to put on his showbiz smile. lol. Oh well. Please feel free to E-mail me, we can chat. Jaime on Longisland
From: suzannetigger
would be hard to tally up I imagine because there are many lurkers who rarely post I think. as far as fave songs, I think that since February almost every Monkee song ever done has been listed as somebody's favorite. Many folk's, myself included, have a different favorite song of the week or even day depending on mood and which album I've been listening too.
Sue
From: dontwalkbutrun@aol.com
Hi satschild73, I feel bad Davy was like that. I'm sure he is a good person but you caught him at a bad time.E-mail me. we can chat Jaime on Longisland
From: dave
Hey Everyone, I'm looking for old photos of the monkeemobile. Can anyone help. Thanks so much!
From: Jude
You guys should go to http://members.home.net/joesocean/ to hear a band that PETER TORK HIMSELF has listened to and dug. They're called Joe's Ocean and they're my 2nd fave band in the world!!! Thanks for coming to Washington next month Peter!!! We love you & Joe's Ocean loves you! LUV - Jude :)
From: Dan Lafferty
I've only been around here for a month or so. You guys may already know this about each other. But I was wondering where everyone lives, and how wide a range of age there is on this board.
I'm 23 years old and live in Macomb, Michigan (Detroit area).
Dan
From: Arjuna
Regency Park - outdoor amphitheatre (stage designed for symphony orchestra). No rain, so we got the full show. (I was in the heroic outdoor crowd at the Cleveland rain/thunder/lightning show...)
References below are to my Clearwater opening night review way back when...
Tues - 7/23: The show was tight. The banter is less rambling. They played straight through for about two hours, no intermission. They still appear to be having fun. Energy was great. Davy is hoarse. Davy's Broadway set is shortened. Mickey's Hendrix tribute is gone. "Shades of Gray" is gone. "It's nice to be with you" (title?) is gone. The accoustic set ("What am I doin hangin round") is gone, and that is a loss, indeed. It was my favorite moment on opening night; a wonderful Kingston Trio/CSN flavor...
The "boy band" Natural was not on the bill, and that was no loss at all (imho)...
The backup band is much stronger, and the sound mix has improved. The lead guitarist was terrific (is this the same guy?) I think everybody agrees the female sax player is superb.
In general, EVERYBODY seems to leave these concerts stunned by the completely satisfying musicianship and showmanship. This is a great evening's entertainment by any measure. Still seems like a private club though - tried conveying your experience to the uninitiated? ...So where is the television exposure?
From: Dan Lafferty
Ha. Yeah, good points. My favorite stays pretty consistent, though. Although I typically have to say "my favorite not counting Mike songs". His are so separate from the mainstream songs, so "stand-alone", that I can't lump them in with the rest. "Your Auntie Grizelda" is my fave Monkee song. But for Mike songs....either "Good Clean Fun" or "Nine Times Blue".
From: Anthony
Hey Hey All You Monkees Fans,
Check out my Monkees site. It has news, bios, my experiences, reviews, tour schedule, TV show guide, a career highlights page, a Monkees Poll, an alert Mailing List(news & updates), and much more! http://www.monkeesrule43.homestead.com/monkeesrule43.html
From: Leigh Angela
From: **Ashley**
Okay if you were just RP, then why did you get so defensive when my friend said she didn't believe it was really Davy?? Why ask me if I know who 9836 is if you're just RP? Why get so mad about the emails that 9836 sent out? If you're just RP, then it shouldn't be a problem.
Gleeb
From: davyhitmefirst
I'm 48. During the week I live in San Francisco, and most weekends I go to Lodi, CA (of John Fogarty fame, hence my email addy of stuckinlodi@hotmail.com) to help my elderly father out.
Peace- DHMF
From: Kelly
The show sure was good! It was a nice little venue and the boys sounded good. They were all extremely nice at the meet and greet. Davy took flowers and gave hugs. Anyone who was there know who that tall blonde with micky was?
From: Christi
LOL, If I could afford it, I would defiantely fly out there with ya! LOL
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From:
I know David the man the monkee off the stage. He is one of the nicest giving people out there. When David is off the stage he does not owe anyone a thing. By the kindness of his heart he did give this person a autograph and posed for a picture while he was at the bar during his OFF TIME. What else did this person expect? He was also tired and just wanted to hang out with the boys. Maybe the other people that he was talking to and signing autographs said something to him to make him laugh. If you no longer want to be his fan then don't. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU TRY just TRY to ask Peter Tork for an autograph once he is off the stage.
From: suzannetigger
I'm 42. I've loved the Monkees since I was 8 years old and of course had a big old crush on Davy way back then. I have since outgrown the crush but still enjoy him as a performer. I have no favorite Monkee as so many people do. I particularly enjoy Mike's music but almost view it as a seperate or guest appearance on the albums. It almost comes as a shock to me when I hear him do any kind of background vocals on other Monkee songs. I think my favorite singer for his voice and style would have to be Micky. He is so versatile. I hail from the Southerntier of NY just 3 miles from the PA border where the deer and black bear feast upon the raspberries in my back yard! welcome to the board Dan!
From: Kate
I was at the concert also. What a show they had put together. The music/dancing/showmanship, etc. was better than ever. However, Peter did not look well. Davy has aged superbly. And Mickey, well, I felt concerned about his puffiness. Being in medicine, I couldn't help notice it and the possible complications. ANyone want to talk about the concert? Demianovich@aol.com
From: davyhitmefirst
I can't find this thread right now, but Suzanne's reply was right on.
If memory serves me, a third Monkees season would have been before Laugh In or Sonny & Cher's show. The Smothers Brothers came and went several times (they kept getting kicked off the air for being too controversial - '60's network TV was not very progrssive over all, and there was no cable. I've often thought the Smothers Brothers thing may be why the POB didn't want to even discuss changing the third season format.)
Speaking of which, I was wondering if anybody had heard of a show that was on in '63-64 entitled "That Was the Week that Was". It features various folk and comedy performers, and aside from doing their usual bits, they did music and skits that commented on the social and political happenings of that particular week. It got kicked off the air for being too controversial, but I remember their show the week after the Kennedy assassination in particular - very moving.
Peace- DHMF
From: Mimi
It's probably a very obvious question, so don't make fun of me. LOL. Thanks!
From: Stacey
I was actually wondering the same thing myself! As for me, myself, personally :), I'm 15, livin' in New Mexico (only 4 hours from Santa Fe and Mike's house!! :):):)
I've liked the Monkees since I was 11 because I saw the episodes aired on Nick at Nite. (needless to say, I was freaking pissed off when they cancelled the show!! Fortunately, I taped the episodes that they DID show and watched them over and over and over and over...until I was lucky enough to get ALL the epsiodes on tape only about a month ago!!
From: suzyque
Primarily Mickey with Davy adding to
From: Ashley
I'm 14 and Michigan. When I first starting liking the Monkees, I didn't have a favorite. But now I think it's probably Mike.
Ashley
From: suzyque
OMG---I mean Micky.........can't believe I did that:-#
From: Christi-Miss Blue Dork Stick
I am 21 years old from West lafayette Indiana. Go Boilers! I have been a fan since age 6 and a bigger fan since about age 12. I'm glad someone else asked this question because I was wondering the same thing. I am glad to call you all fellow Monkee Friends!
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: suzyque
OMG--------I can't BELIEVE I did that.......I mean Micky(no E) :-#
From: Dan Lafferty
Wow, Stacey! You have ALL the episodes? I'm so jealous!!!!!! I have about 20, I think.
From: Freedom's Child
Hi,
I was reading Davys new book and in the back he has a section called "Davy's Diary" where he tells of all the important things that happened to him (tv appearances, personal info..etc etc) and he mentions Sarah being in the movie "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and I was just wondering if anyone knows what part she played. I know she probably wasn't a main character but as they say Enquiring minds want to know...
dona nobis pacem, Freedoms Child
From: Dan Lafferty
Wow, that's so funny that you should say that about viewing Mike's songs as separate or extra. I made that same comment on another post on here just about an hour ago. I was mentioning how when I say what my favorite song is, I have to specify that it doesn't include Mike's songs....those are separate. They're very "stand-alone", in my opinion.
From: Deborah in Clearwater
The guys are in Florida these next three nights. Melbourne, Ft. Myers and Sarasota. Hope they don't run into any bad weather. Please post your concert experiences everyone.
From: Stacey
Yah, it seems that a lot of things were considered too contorversial in the 60s! Wasn't The Devil and Peter Tork kept off the air for that reason? I may have just made that up...but I'm pretty sure that's what I remember hearing. Oh but I love that episode!!! Mike is SOOO smart in the court room!! And I love the speech he gives about the music inside of you and...oh it's all too much!! And then they way Peter plays "I Wanna Be Free" on the harp...and you can tell he is so into his music...entirely too much beauty!!
Well, I guess that is my schpeil on that! :p Dig it! :)
From:
Check your local listings on TV, but Monkees clips and documentary are are on TV. If you have cable here are the shows:
Tonight on E! - Smashmouth (has video for I'm A Believer for those who have not seen it yet) I believe there is a quick flick of the Monkees also.
Monday @ 9:00 p.m. & Tuesday (A.M.) on E! - The Monkees
VH1 - Behind the Music - Neil Diamond (quick flick on how the Monkees made I'm A Believer a hit for Diamond)
If anyone else sees any more TV listings - post them!
From: Mandi
i'm 20 and from Wisconsin. Been a fan since i was five, and proud of it!
later
mandi
From: Erica
I haven't been here for a while, so I don't know if this has been posted or not. Does anyone know if Micky is still doing the Teen Idols concert in RI, or not? I've read that there is a Monkees concert in CA on August 25. I've also read that he is still going to be in RI. Does anyone know which concert is really happening? Erica
From: Leigh Angela
You have to buy the box set! I got mine for about $300, but they can be found for way cheaper nowadays.
From: Erica
Micky and Davy sing "I'm Gonna Buy Me a Dog."
From: Chris Coyle
Rhino is fine..my point was Rhino just does not have the money to promote an album like the majors do, or the players.
Chris
From: billruth@infi.net
ANY chance of Mike showing up at any California shows? Please e-mail billruth@infi.net
From: Chris Coyle
I never said Rhino is not a good place for the Monkees. Rhino is the only label that UNDERSTANDS The Monkees and their fans. The only problem is Rhino does not have the money or the players to promote like the majors do.
Speaking of Virgin, The Beach Boys along with Brian Wilson were close to signing a record deal back in the mid 90s. Vigin was going to give The Beach Boys anything they wanted as long as Brian produced. They didn't care what the out come was going to be, they just wanted the guys to record with Brian once more. Brian didn't want to do it..
Chris
From: mary mary
Don't be too hard on yourself or Davy-don't take it personally. I met Davy in New Jersey at Rowan University when he toured with the Brady Bunch-he signed autographs after the show. He looked beat and seemed really tired. I took pics with him & my Monkees concert buddy and she took one with me and Davy. I was really disappointed that in the pics he looked like he could have cared less-then I realized that he can't be "on" all the time and I can't controll the way the pics turn out. It was likely just my dumb luck that it turned out that way! He was nice enough though. I also was at AC on 7/21 for that concert-now I wish I hung around the bar that night for a new picture!
From: Chris Coyle
I never said Rhino has not been good for The Monkees. Rhino is the best label for The Monkees only because they understand their fans. My main point was that Rhino does not have the money or players to promote a new Monkees album like the majors would have. Not sure if that is good or bad..
As for Virgin, The Beach Boys along with Brian Wilson were very close in signing with the label back in the mid 90s. Virgin were willing to do anything for the band as long as they let Brian produce. Brian decided to do a solo album instead.
Chris
From: Tammy
Oh no!!!! I really wanted to go to that and i had planned to take my cousin who i converted to a Monkees fan and he has been begging me to see them! :( Gleeb, Tammy
From: Chris Coyle
Ok I've tried three times today to post to the below subject CHRIS COYLE, I'M SORRY from 2 differant computers, nothing is posting. This is a test to see if I can even post a new article.
Chris
From: RegionalGirl (Official DJ Forever)
i would like to know what the creatow of this message board did to get people to use it like this. I have a discussion forum and hardly anyone uses it! someone please tell me the secret!!! it would be most helpful!!! THANKS!
From: ruth
Hi i was reading you msg i think you right i am 21 and i am completely in love with davy and have been since i was 16.
From: krazy4kix
Micky
From: **Ashley**
I'm 15, almost 16, and I dwell in the borning little town of Lansing, MI.
Peace n Gleeb
From: **Ashley**
First of all, I'm not 9836. But I finally got the site up and here's the addie if you wanna check it out. I have all the convos up there too.
http://www22.brinkster.com/beachwooddrive/1334.html
gleeb
From: Mark T.
I'm going to go and disagree with the idea that Mike's songs are so holier than thou that they are beyond reproach and don't deserve to be listened next to a Monkees song. I mean, Mike's songs are good, some are great, but they certainly are listenable next to mostly any other Monkees track, besides the obvious lemons like "The Day We Fall in Love" or "Penny Music."
Does everyone believe "Writing Wrongs", "Magnolia Simms" and "Never Tell a Woman Yes" are better songs than "Randy Scouse Git" (Micky's own), "For Pete's Sake" (Peter's own) or even "You and I ('69)" (Davy's co-composition)????
I guess I just am not into elevating Mike over the other guys. I think if he had never been a Monkee, he probably would have achieved some success in some medium, however, never to the heights he did with the Monkees. No way! If Mike was such a genius songwriter/performer, his solo albums in the '70s would have set the charts on fire, something they certainly did not. Or, since commerical sales doesn't always denote quality, it would have been Mike credited today with the creation of country rock and not, say, the Eagles.
From: tracy rose
micky and davy. micky does the most singing and davy does a little talking in the song.
From: MONKEE fan
Who says I'm hiding my identity? I am a MONKEE fan. I just came to the board reading posts and when I came across the Monkees/Bee Gees thing, it surprised me to see how in the end it was Bee Gees only, and that's what made me ask.
At the beginning of the thread, yes you were all talking about comparisons of the Monkees and the Bee Gees. Now I've been reading "what song does Maurice sing?" and "do you have the new Bee Gees album" or whatever. No mention of the Monkees - which is what this board is all about. At least try and fit the Monkees in there since at the top of the board it does say "MONKEES DISCUSSION GROUP."
From: Fuzzy Italian
To Erica and Tammy, I really dislike giving out bad news, but more than likely Micky will be appearing at The Monkees concert and not the Teen Idols concert.
That happened to me back in May. I drove three hours one way; to buy my tickets to see Micky, in the Teen Idol tour. The concert was set for June 8th. in Sutton's Bay, MI. Tickets went on sale May 5th. I got there to buy my tickets and was told that Micky had cancelled his portion of the concert...I knew he would; if the Monkees toured this Summer. Do not go by Pollstar information. Because, the Teen Idol tour will still be in RI, so Pollstar will not take Micky off the list until they are notified differently. In fact, I was the one that notified Pollstar that Micky had cancelled out of the June date, I was suppose to attend. That following Monday they took him off. All I can say is call the venue the day before you buy the tickets. You may have to even wait until the day you actually buy the tickets, to find out if he will still be appearing. I personally was bummed that I didn't get to see Micky, but I understood. I did however get to see him with The Monkees in Sterling Heights in June. I'm still hopeful that I will get to see one of his solo shows someday. Good Luck ladies!
From: Leigh Angela
You need to get the box set! I got mine for $350 in 1995, but you can get them for much chaper.
From: Erica
Thanks for the advice Fuzzy. It's a free concert, and I'm planning on calling the venue a few days before the concert, so I know if he's playing there or not. Erica
From: Deborah in Clearwater
I won tickets to the house of blues Myrtle Beach concert July 5th!! I am so excited!! Just thought I would share this exciting news with yall'!!
From: ayesha
hi! I hope someone can help me out with these questions: are there any recordings of auntie's municipal court and Mary where Mike is singing the lead?? Micky and Davy did that eric carmen song "that's rock n roll" on a live tour in the seventies, was that ever released on any album? And finally I'd love to know is the monkees ever was in my home country -sweden thanx in advance/aye
From: Jennie
I agree!
From: MonkEShyn
Hi, all I'm 28 and in the northern part of NJ, about 5 minutes from NY. I've been a fan since the '86 tour and the MTV marathon. My fave is Peter. My favorite song (as of now) is "You and I"
From: cory
I think its airing was delayed over network concerns about "Salesman"'s drug references.
I've enjoyed this episode alot more in the years since I read Eric Lefcowitz's "The Monkees Tale" in which he asserts that the episode is a veiled telling of The Monkees' struggle with Kirschner (The Devil) for control of their own musical destiny. Watch it again with that perspective & it's a fascinating episode!
From: MonkEShyn
Thanks for the Monkees update. Always looking for the Monkees on the tube. Davy's showing on the "Brady Bunch" was on Nick at nite as Pop Up Brady- like pop up video-on 7/25 and they are repeating "My Two Dads" on USA @ 8:30 am. Need to tape all to see Davy's 2 episodes. Monkee love
From: cory
Minnesota. 32 years old.
From: Estrella
Apparently she was in the movie (credited as Sarah Lee Jones), she played a vampire (though I can't tell you which one, haven't seen the movie in a while).
From: Rocker
That has always been one of my favorite episodes. It's kind of scary in parts. But overall it's funny... Micky provides the comic relief in the courtroom. The "sell your soul to the devil in exchange for musical success" theme has been a part of popular music at least since blues performers like Robert Johnson in the 1930's, and continued with rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest in the 1970's. I like that the Monkees tackled the issue on their show with hilarious and moving results.
From: cheafo
Anyone out there have the web address for Natural?
From: Rocker
That has always been one of my favorite episodes. It's kind of scary in parts. But overall it's funny... Micky provides the comic relief in the courtroom. The "sell your soul to the devil in exchange for musical success" theme has been a part of popular music at least since blues performers like Robert Johnson in the 1930's, and continued with rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest in the 1970's. I like that the Monkees tackled the issue on their show with hilarious and moving results.
From: Estrella
www.naturalofficialsite.com
From: Rocker
That's always been one of my favorite episodes too! It was actually a little scary in parts, but Micky provided comic relief. The "sell your soul to the devil in exchange for musical fame" has been around in music at least since bluesmen like Robert Johnson in the 1930's. Later it resurfaced with bands like Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest. I like that the Monkees dealt with the issue on their show with hilarious and moving results.
From:
THE MONKEES FORT MYERS ,FLA. 7/27/01 116 MINUTES DIGITAL8 1 CAM transferred to VHS. Shot Left Center,SUPER CLOSE UPS.....Waist to Head close.Some wide stage,full band shots,steady.Great audio.Complete show.
Email thewho64@cs.com for more info.
From: Cr
Does anyone know if they are still going to the west coast in August?
From: Tina
So who was the tall blonde walking around with Micky after the Cary NC show? Now you've got me curious.
From: Cr
For those of you who have seen the show or have heard the live cd. There's a part in it when they mention the songwriters for the Monkees. One name that is mentioned is Sears & Roebuck. Does anyone know if this is true and what did they write?
From: Fuzzy Italian
I would assume that the tall blonde you saw with Micky, was his long time lady love Donna. There has been some questions raised, as to wheather they are still together. He took the picture of the two of them off of his website, just before the Summer portion of the tour began. I have never heard anything official so I would only guess that they are together, and that that was Donna you saw with him in Cary, N.C.
From: Cr
For those of you who have seen the show or have heard the live cd. There's a part in it when they mention the songwriters for the Monkees. One name that is mentioned is Sears & Roebuck. Does anyone know if this is true and what did they write?
From: douggaines@aol.com
We are trying to get tickets for tonights concert, but the venue telephone recording says they are closed until Monday. Ticketmaster and Tickets.com don't show the date at all. Does anyone know if the concert is cancelled? We are in Maitland and wanted to drive over tonight.
From: Cr
For those of you who have seen the show or have heard the live cd. There's a part in it when they mention the songwriters for the Monkees. One name that is mentioned is Sears & Roebuck. Does anyone know if this is true and what did they write?
From: cheafo
Estrella...thanks for the info.
From: cory
Two replies of mine from several hours ago haven't posted. I'm just checking to see if New Thread Postings do.
From: Tina
No, it wasn't that girl in his photo gallery on his website...
From: cory
Two replies of mine from several hours ago haven't posted. I'm just checking to see if New Thread Postings do.
From: Julianna Michelle (TheHighLlama)
Hey Fuzzy Italian!! You should move to the www.themonkees.com board! It's way better and I dig your opinions!
Peace Amanda
From: cory
Two replies of mine from several hours ago haven't posted. I'm just checking to see if New Thread Postings do.
From: Fuzzy Italian
Thanks for the invite! I'll have to go over there and lurk for awhile...see whats going on. I haven't posted too much on this board. It does get to be rather frustrating after awhile. I wrote a reply to someone and the post never came up...Oh well.
From: Estrella
Are you sure it's Peter *Tork*? I can't find anything on e-bay, except for a Peter *Lupus*. Just wondering.
From: Kim
Anyone know whether they'll be in Pennsylvania at all? If so, when? Thanks!
From: cory
Two replies of mine from several hours ago haven't posted. I'm just checking to see if New Thread Postings do.
From: Shelia
Has anyone out there been to any of the last few Monkee concerts in FLA? I have not seen anyone post on them.
From: cory
Two replies of mine from several hours ago haven't posted. I'm just checking to see if New Thread Postings do.
From: tammy
I went to a concet! love them missed Mike.
From: Teresa in Texas
WOW, Jennie, you sold me--I'll have to look for this one. I think it's great that there are so many people on this board who know so much about music and can point others to great stuff (even artists other than the Monkees). I don't see anything wrong with telling people to check out something new. And I've also noticed that the biggest critics are the ones that don't tell their names.
From: Marly
I saw the Ft. Myers and the Sarasota shows. Both shows were great, but the sound was better at the Sarasota show. Davy sang Is you is or is you ain't in Ft. Myers and he did the Oliver medley in Sarasota. Since it was Natural's last show with the Monkees, the crew and back-up band shot them with silly string. Then, at the end of the Monkees' set they got payback while the band was still playing after the Monkees went off. It looked like a lot of fun. I wish I had gone to the Melbourne show!
From: Teresa in Texas
It's also kind of an ironic humor that Peter mentions George Harrison as having written Long Title, because you know, George got into a lot of trouble in the early '70s for plagiarizing the tune "He's So Fine" for his song "My Sweet Lord."
From:
From: "Davy Jones Forever" <davyslady@y...> Date: Sat Jul 28, 2001 12:56 am Subject: called & talked to Davy
hey everyone,
I just called David's cell phone, he answered and said that he was in a place where the signal wasn't too good and then I told him what I wanted with the interview (we couldn't hear eachother for the static) he told me that he was going to put his voice mail on and for me to call right back and leave him a detailed message about what I wanted and he would try and call back sometime when his phone was within range and wasn't so messed up. I did that and left a message for him saying that I would like to know if he would do an interview of about 10 questions give or take a few for DJ Forever and if so to call me when he wasn't busy. I will let you all know what happens. if there's anything that you are particularly interested in please send it to y E-Mail as that is all I will be checking within the next few days seeing as how I do not want to be online anymore than possible since I only have one phone line. im going to give him about a week or so. will let you all know more if anything happens!!!
even though all the static he still sounded SEXY!!!! and his voice message is even better, it just tells you where he is and where he will be heading within the next few days and then gives you the option of ending the call or leaving a message. I thought that was
really cool.
Sarah
From: Teresa in Texas
I'm 42 (can pass for younger) and I live in a suburb of Dallas. I will be vacationing in New Mexico this summer, so if I see Mike on the streets of Santa Fe, I'll ask him if he shouldn't be ---- (wherever the Monkees are performing that day). Nah, I wouldn't do that. I HAVE seen Michael Murphey in Taos, though, that was a thrill! Oh,yeah, my favorite Monkee is Micky.
From: Tammy
Could you find out if Davy is going to be appearing around New York (either solo or with the Monkees)? We are willing to drive to other states as well but the dates they are booking right now are a little out of our reach :) Gleeb, Tammy
From: Teresa in Texas
I do remember Laugh In coming on in early 1968, so the Monkees show's last season and Laugh In overlapped just a little. And, later Laugh In was on Monday nights, the Monkees' original night on tv.
From: Shari
Saw the show in Sarasota on Sat 7/28 and as expected it was FAB!!! My review would sound pretty much like everyone else's. The show was almost as good as the one in March in Clearwater. That one I think was a bit longer and I missed the sit down part of the show this time and 'Shades of Gray' :( but still they ROCK!! It was nice to see Mary again and Deborah. Nice to meet you Jan, Marissa and Marcia (Marcia-Marcia)My friend Jan had never been to one before and she was "pleasantly surprised". Unfortunately she had a real bad headache during the whole show so we didn't hang around outside after. Guys, tell me I didn't miss anything!!! Did they come out? Shari
From: Teresa in Texas
It's funny you should mention this episode, because just yesterday, my kids and I watched the video of this one. One of my children (don't want to embarrass them) and I had tears in our eyes after Mike's speech. I hadn't seen this one in a while, so it was like watching for the first time again. This really was one of the more literate scripts that they did (a spoof of The Devil and Daniel Webster).
From: jamie-in FL
Okay, You guys are not going to believe this, but I actually got a Backstage Pass! I was in the very front row, and the drummer, gave me and this girl a drum stick and slipped us both a pass. I am still in total shock! I just posted some(not all, yet) of my pictures on my site <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/retro/jam/">www.angelfire.com/retro/jam</a> What a concert! We even camcorded some of the songs...I was all worried about security before the show, and not once did I see a security guard! I cannot stress this enough, but I am sooooo in Love with the 3 horn players. Greg(one w/ the curly hair) remembered me from March! He is definitely my favorite. I talked to him a lot before the concert, and what a nice guy. I made the horn players sea shell necklaces, and Greg wore his the rest of the night.*Ahhhhh* I'm so in Love! If anybody is going to any of the later shows in August, and talks to the horn players, I would really like to know if he still has his necklace. hehehe...Okay, so much happened at this concert that I am just too tired to post it all right now. Peace~Jamie
From: stacey
Hi everybody! I'm 34 and have been a fan since I was 19. I actually saw them during their 20th anniversary tour - went to the convention in L.A. where Micky and Davy came and answered our questions! (We wrote our questions down on cards) and Micky answered mine!!!! I have this convention on VHS video. The picture isn't 100% great, but still a prized possesion of mine. (I was 19 at the time of this convention.) Over the years I have sorta faded away from the Monkeemania until two weeks ago when they came to Lincoln. I decided to go more out of curiosity. Since then, my Monkee-madness has been rejuvenated and I am so eager to meet new friends. If anyone wants to write me, I would love to hear from you! staceyhelget@netzero.net
Go Monkees!!! And I hope all you "younger" generation folks have as much fun as I did! They are wonderful! And so are all of us fans! :)
From: Twiggy Git
The chick was most likely donna, as of the westbury show on july 15 they were together, he dedicated i'm a believer to "my girlfriend donna" so i'm guessing that was the chick
From: Cindy
First generation Monkee fan, 46 years old and from Arizona...the armpit of the world! LOL
Although they DID come to Phoenix this year the first time around!
From: JILL
MY HUSBAND AND I WENT TO THE CONCERT IN SARASOTA ON SAT NIGHT AND IT WAS GREAT. IT'S THE 2ND ONE WE'VE SEEN THIS YEAR AND LOVED BOTH. MICKY ARRIVED ALONE IN A (RENTAL?) CAR AND LEFT BY HIMSELF IN THE SAME CAR. HE WAVED HELLO AND GOOD-BYE, BUT DID NOT SIGN ANY AUTOGRAPHS.
From: Cindy
First generation Monkee fan, 46 years old and from Arizona...the armpit of the world! LOL
Although they DID come to Phoenix this year the first time around!
From: Carol 7/30/01
I loved The MOnkees Show in Melbourne. I thought it was great. I especially loved the ending when they all did the monkee walk and Peter left and came back out and then they all started to chase him. I thought the songs were all great,of course in my eye they always will br great.
From: Cindy
First generation Monkee fan, 46 years old and from Arizona...the armpit of the world! LOL
Although they DID come to Phoenix this year the first time around!
From: **Ashley**
Anyone going to the Bensenville show?
gleeb
From: Mark J.
I'm 26 and live in suburban Chicago. A few years back, there was an add for a Chicago-based Monkees cover band looking for a drummer & keyboard player. (If ONLY I had kept up with my piano lessons...) I've been teaching myself guitar for a few years, though (practicing several Monkees tunes, of course!)
Apples, Peaches, Bananas, and Pears, Mark J.
From: Cheryl
I'm trying to go to the Il show, but I'm having a hard time trying to get any information on it. Such as were to get the tickets or where they will be playing.
From:
That's always been one of my favorite episodes too! It was actually a little scary in parts, but Micky provided comic relief. The "sell your soul to the devil in exchange for musical fame" idea has been around in music at least since bluesmen like Robert Johnson in the 1930's. Later it resurfaced with bands like Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest. I like that the Monkees dealt with the issue on their show with hilarious and moving results.
From: DF
The Bensenville show is at a place called the Redmond Recreation Complex. It is outdoors and I believe it's free. I work for the sound company that is working there that night. It's gonna be great and I'm very excited.
From: jamie
I have only been posting here for about a week now, but I have been checking out this site for concert dates since last October. I never really noticed this message board. Well, anyways, I am 17 and live in Gainesville, FL. I really got into the Monkees when I saw reruns on Screen Gems Network last summer. I also play guitar and so the Monkees music just really clicked for me. I love their humor and their music.
From:
June 30, IC Light Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-232-6200 (this got changed to a fair, I think) July 1, Bryce Jordan Center, State College, PA, 800-863-3336,www.bjc.psu.edu
These *were* the two dates that the 3kees have already played. If you are on the alert list (just go to the front page here at monkees.net and sign up for it if you are not), you will get news of the shows that way.
From: Mark J.
Off the top of my head, Maurice sang lead on Closer Than Close, It's My Neighborhood, Omega Man (an Alan Parsons-sounding tune from '93), a bit of the '60s/'70s stuff, but Barry pretty much did all the "disco" hits. Maurice is much like the PETER of the group -- a good lead singer who's primarily a musician/back-up singer. (There -- another comparison!)
Apples, Peaches, Bananas, and Pears, Mark J.
From: Donna
What was the girl wearing? Just wondering because I was at the Cary, NC show and apparently I missed this. *Grin* It probably in all likelihood may have just been a friend of his. :)
*back to lurkdom* Donna
From: cr
From: **Ashley**
i guess you just call the place to get the tickets. bensenville.il.us has the number... they go on sale on the 6th and they're only $10. i dunno if it'll ever be listed on ticketmaster but i guess you just call to order them.
gleeb
From: Forever young
I am a older fan in my mid 40-s look very good people say I look 10 years younger. I get hit on by younger men all the time. I love it. I am divorced lived my life and I am not looking for any type of relationship for the long run. I think now that we are in the year 2001 it works both ways. Some of us older women adore younger men. I like them 30 and up. We are experienced know how to please a man and can teach even the old men like the Monkees a few things. I believe the Monkees, like other older men have this ego thing going and being with younger women just to play around with makes them feel younger. But it never lasts. Look at Peter and David their relationships they went down the drain because their younger girlfriends wanted something more like marriage. These men have been there and done it. As for us older women we know what we want and marriage is not one of them. I think what works for the older men works for us older women and we can give the younger girls a run for their money because we can TALK and have a interesting conversation with these older men. As long as everyone is happy that is all that counts. Age does matter if you are with an older man and he has been divorced 2 or 3 times and he no longer wants to get married then the younger women have to go elsewhere.
From:
Brad is respected and he doesn't pass around lies and half truths. It was by word of mouth.
From: Deborah in Clearwater
I won a pair of tickets for the July 5th show at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. I am so excited!!!
From:
Because Brad has a good reputation. And is respectable.
From: Chris Cruz
I heard somewhere that during this current tour, the guys were supposed to release a live version of "Daydream Believer"? Anybody know where that's going?
From:
Are you going? I'm still confused more as ever. I went down to the location It is a sports complex located in a park, so I would have to imagine that it is free. But I could not see them playing there. They have volleyball, basketball court and a SMALL little league stadium. The city currently has a music in the park series this summer, and I thought they might play at that, but it is a few miles from the location. Maybe they are playing on the grass and are bringing the stage with them?????
From: Christi
Does anyone from around the Sterling Heights/Detroit area have any suggestions on where to get a hotel room? Is there hotels right near the park? Just wondering.....
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: Cheryl
I forgot to put my name in the above post.
From: MickysMonkee
well, i guess i asked the question in the subject lol
anyway, the other florida dates are on sale but the sarasota show isnt:( do any of you guys have any info on it?
thanks:)
From: **Ashley**
I'm going if I get a ride. LoL
From: Steph
Yeah, it was a little joke (about _ big) :)
Peter sometimes calls himself "George Harrison" - he does it with his SSB shows too. Thanks DHMF!!! And thanks to anyone that visited our humble little "pad" :)
Big Smiles & Monkee Hugs for all!!! Steph
From: Cheryl
Where do you live?
From: Steph
I'm 22 and I hail from good ol' CT. I'm a huge Tork-a-holic and I've been a Monkees fan since age 3. BTW- to DHMF- That is one of my fav CCR songs :)
~~Steph
Today's fav song: Oh My,My...or Auntie's Municipal Court...or Tear The Top...
From: ClarkSV@compaq.net
Yes I would be very interesting in your interview with David. Thanks,
From: thunder346@aol.com
Micky stated the phrase, "Love is the ultimite trip!" in one of the original episodes. My friend and I have a disagreement. She says it was a line in the plot of one of the episodes but I say it was extra in one of the add-ons (extra minute). I have all but 4 episodes on tape; if I could get an episode name it would be a tremendous help to me! Help me win this bet!!!!!
From: me of course lol names ashley
Hey all. Just want to write that I am Davy Jones' niece and if ya don't believe it's alright ok you don't have to I'm not forcing you or nothing. But uhh if you would like to know anything e-mail me or im me at Littlegirl52186@aol.com k umm here is more info about me. I had his eyebrows then i plucked because honestly i don't need eyebrows that big (thank you uncle dave if i ever need hair i'll use my eyebrows) and i have his accent its kind of fading though cause i live in california. Uhh talk to me whenever. I think this site is cute. I'm gonna go alright bye! ASH
From: thunder346@aol.com
Micky stated the phrase, "Love is the ultimite trip!" in one of the original episodes. My friend and I have a disagreement. She says it was a line in the plot of one of the episodes but I say it was extra in one of the add-ons (extra minute). I have all but 4 episodes on tape; if I could get an episode name it would be a tremendous help to me! Help me win this bet!!!!!
From: me of course lol names ashley
Hey all. Just want to write that I am Davy Jones' niece and if ya don't believe it's alright ok you don't have to I'm not forcing you or nothing. But uhh if you would like to know anything e-mail me or im me at Littlegirl52186@aol.com k umm here is more info about me. I had his eyebrows then i plucked because honestly i don't need eyebrows that big (thank you uncle dave if i ever need hair i'll use my eyebrows) and i have his accent its kind of fading though cause i live in california. Uhh talk to me whenever. I think this site is cute. I'm gonna go alright bye! ASH
From: thunder346@aol.com
Micky stated the phrase, "Love is the ultimite trip!" in one of the original episodes. My friend and I have a disagreement. She says it was a line in the plot of one of the episodes but I say it was extra in one of the add-ons (extra minute). I have all but 4 episodes on tape; if I could get an episode name it would be a tremendous help to me! Help me win this bet!!!!!
From: curious???
Hi...I'm new to this board. I am a big monkees fan and have seen them in concert, unfortunately, only 2 times. I was reading through some old posts and came across one from a girl who said she was "used" and I cant seem to find the firt post she made "attention monkees discussion community" about her bad experience with one of the monkees. I was just curious about what happened and wondered if anyone can clue me in.....If so please email me mirandagem@aol.com thanks Im not gonna pass any judgement. Just curious is all
From: thunder346@aol.com
Mickey was my fave ever since I was 10. Now that I'm 35 and going to see him next week, I'm even more a fan. I love how much he does for kids: his kid's albums, the proceeds from his paintings, etc. I'm going to see them in concert next week and I ended up with crappy seats; I'm so pissed. What can I do to get his attention?
From: thunder346@aol.com
When I went the the Palace Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC to the Monkees concert, the most amazing thing happened!!! Mickey knelt down and shook my hand!!!! I'll never forget it as long as I live. Unfortunately, I had my camara with me for closeups and my friend's camera, (a disposable) had a pinhole in it. I will pay ANYTHING for the pic of Micky and me at the concert in Myrtle Beach, SC 1996. Reply via personal e-mail if you wish!
From: thunder346@aol.com
When I went the the Palace Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC to the Monkees concert, the most amazing thing happened!!! Mickey knelt down and shook my hand!!!! I'll never forget it as long as I live. Unfortunately, I had my camara with me for closeups and my friend's camera, (a disposable) had a pinhole in it. I will pay ANYTHING for the pic of Micky and me at the concert in Myrtle Beach, SC 1996. Reply via personal e-mail if you wish!
From: Kathy
I'm 50! Shocks even me! Been a fan since the start. Add my dughter to the list ... she is 25 ... and start our own 3rd generation [my 2&3 yr old grandchildren] We are in NW Indiana.
From: Lhc(David)
I'm 39 years old and have been a Monkees fan since it started back in 1966.I remember bugging my family every night asking them if the Monkees were on that night.I guess when you're 6 a week is a long time.By the way I'm from New York's Long Island.
From: Kestra
Greetings from western MA!
I have loved the monkees since 1986, when MTV ran the 24hour monkee-a-thon. My dad surprised me with tickets to my very first concert in hartford, ct. I am now 26 and going to see them at the Pines on July 19th. It will be my 3rd time seeing them, if only I had friends that didn't think I was off my rocker<by liking "some old foggies"> I would be making plans to see them in a few of the other places they will be.
Alwaysforever, Kestra
"The past is a part of you, no matter how hard you try to reject it." Kolopak to young Chakotay Tattoo ST:Voyager
From: Kestra
Greetings from western MA!
I have loved the monkees since 1986, when MTV ran the 24hour monkee-a-thon. My dad surprised me with tickets to my very first concert in hartford, ct. I am now 26 and going to see them at the Pines on July 19th. It will be my 3rd time seeing them, if only I had friends that didn't think I was off my rocker<by liking "some old foggies"> I would be making plans to see them in a few of the other places they will be.
Alwaysforever, Kestra
"The past is a part of you, no matter how hard you try to reject it." Kolopak to young Chakotay Tattoo ST:Voyager
From: Kestra
Greetings from western MA!
I have loved the monkees since 1986, when MTV ran the 24hour monkee-a-thon. My dad surprised me with tickets to my very first concert in hartford, ct. I am now 26 and going to see them at the Pines on July 19th. It will be my 3rd time seeing them, if only I had friends that didn't think I was off my rocker<by liking "some old foggies"> I would be making plans to see them in a few of the other places they will be.
Alwaysforever, Kestra
"The past is a part of you, no matter how hard you try to reject it." Kolopak to young Chakotay Tattoo ST:Voyager
From: brad@monkees.net
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From: Monkeescott
Hi Thunder,
The episode that is on is Monstrous Monkee Mash. It is indeed an extra addon, where he and mike are talking about buttons each are wearing. Mikes is Save the Texas Prarie Chicken. Scott
From: Monkeescott
Hi all.. just wanted all to know that my new grandson was born yesterday. He was a premie, and is having a few blood sugar problems, so anyone out there who will, PLEASE say a prayer for little Dylan, and his parents. I know this is not Monkee related, but it is kinda cause i am a monkeemaniac, and you are all my monkeefamily!!!Anyway..thanx...Scott
From: Ree
Congratulations Grandpa!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your new grandson and your family. Blood sugar problems run heavy in my family, so I know where you are coming from, but with the medical break threws, it's amazing what can be done. Best wishes for little one.
Ree
From:
Can anyone translate the Japanese on Peter's guitar strap?
From: Ree
When I turned on the TV this morning, the CBS Saturday Early Show mentioned the Monkees Summer Tour again, along with other groups that will be touring this summer.
From: Chris Coyle
Gang,
You have to check out this review page for the works of Mike Nesmith. It's funny as hell!!! Hey Hey He’s A Pompous Ass
Here are some samples
The Wichita Train Whistle Sings
Well, you won’t get anywhere near as much out of them as the true Papa Ness fan, because presented like this, they all kinda sound the same. I think he was trying to create a Dixieland Jazz feel with the songs, but it sounds more like a poorly trained high school marching band (and banjo) demolishing a bunch of previously recognizable tunes. Rollicking, blowy, fun, usually out of tune and occasionally meandering so far away from interestingness, you wonder if Mike left the studio to take a poop or something.
And The Hits Just Keep On Coming
Certainly they are the two highlights of the Moody Blues songwriting combo, but for some reason without the rest of the band, they’re just BLAND. Still, it’s a darn treat to be able to enjoy an entire Nike Mesmith album without happening across one of those atrocious bebop bouncy fast-moving dirtcrap chuggers.
The Prison
In fact, the CD is billed as "a book with a soundtrack." I skimmed the book - it appears to be some dipshit little allegory about escaping from prison and realizing that freedom is scarier than imprisonment or some such puerile De La Vega-esque crap. But the music is nice!
The Garden
Oh yay! It’s another book from the literary genius who penned “Papa Gene’s Blues”! This one doesn’t even have lyrics. You’re just supposed to treat the instrumental music as a soundtrack to the little book that comes with it.
Go check it out
http://www.geocities.com/markprindle/nesmith.htm
Chris
From: Ree
Just wondering for those who have attended prior venues, do you have any pictures that you would like to share with us. I've checked the "New Stuff" section and found nothing new at this time. Viewing others pictures of the shows are very enjoyable.
From: Chris Coyle
It's a joke!
LOL
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
I don't care much for those Nez songs you mentioned Mark. I do think, as far as songs go, Randy and Pete's Sake are better songs. But you have to admit, Mike is a better songwriter and those 3 songs you listed may not be the most catchy of hooks, but the lyrical content is far above anything Davy, Micky, or Peter could write. The lyrical content of "Never Tell a Woman Yes" is almost of Dylan stature. I mean Christ, the song has you dizzy by the time that twist comes at the end.
As far as the lyrics go, I think Micky's songs are probably the closet of equal quality to Mikes. Davy writes lyrics anyone could write, most of "You and I" was written by Chadwick, not Davy. Peter's are sometimes too simple (I'm Getting In, Run Away From Life), but Peter DOES write some good songs (all you Tork fans stand back), not saying that is what makes a song bad, I just feel Mike's chord voicing and lyrics are quite unique. I don't like everything he writes, but he's proven he can write in more then one type of genre, be it folk, pop, country, rock, new wave or new age. Mike has certainly grown as a songwriter. He WAS the best songwriter of the four guys, his track record has proven that. He already had a million seller before he joined The Monkees and he had them when he left The Monkees.
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Hi from Maine..31 years of age and still going strong!!
Been a fan since 1981 and still supporting the guys. Been to too many shows to count and have 3 more coming this summer.
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
I don't know of any single release of a live track of "Daydream Believer". There is a live CD you will find at the shows for sale that was recorded in Vegas last March. Maybe you're mistaking the new re-recorded version of "Daydream Believer", "Stepping Stone" and "Valleri" Micky, Davy and Peter recorded down in Orlando Fl back in February. Those have gone to boy band heaven!
Chris
From: Teresa in Texas
Many congrats, Deborah!!!
From: Teresa in Texas
Many many healing and helping thoughts and vibes your way, Monkeescott!!
From: Chris Coyle
If you're linking from an old bookmark here, Brad has once again changed the lay out of the board. Go re-link through the home page.. geez!
Chris
From: brad@monkees.net
This board had some posting problems in Friday, but they have cleared up, so nothing is going to change here for the moment, thanks!
brad
From: Steph
Congrats Deborah!!
From: Steph
Congrats Monkeescott!!! I'll keep you and your family in my prayers :)
MonkeeHugs {{{{{}}}}} Steph
From: just-ice
i had a friend who was going to go to the georgia concert, but it was canceled. when he called the venue to see what was up, the lady who he talked to said that the reason the concert was cancelled was because davy is leaving for europe that very day. so, though this is a highly unreliable source, i highly doubt that there is going to be a west coast tour (also because shoe suede blues has concert dates in august to play at some fairs in august.) however, the woman in georgia also said that the monkees were sorry they had to cancel, but they would try and make it back on their next tour. i dunno if it was a joke or what, but thought i'd pass it on to you guys...
From: just-ice
congrats grandpa! i truly am sorry to hear about the problems your little one is having. hopefully our thoughts and prayers will be just the monkee medicine he needs to get better :) let us know how he's doing.
lotsa luv for the little guy, just-ice
From: cory
For those interested, someone is auctioning off a photo of Davy mooning a photographer. He's next to a clothed Micky & Peter and it looks like it was taken in the 70's!?
Two odd questions: Why have I now seen Davy's ass twice, and, even stranger: why has the bidding on this item almost reached (if my memory serves me) FIFTY DOLLARS!?
I guess there is a market for it, but it's just another reason why Mike is my favorite Monkee.
From: cory
Yeah, it's the full name of the Sears department store chain. The joke is like saying, "Boyce & Hart, Goffin & King, Head & Shoulders" - just nonsense (and part of Monkee stage patter for years).
From: Mark T.
28, Delaware, fan since 1986....been to many concerts!
From: Mark T.
Chris, what is this million seller Mike had before the Monkees???? This is news to me. Are you talking about "Different Drum" for Linda Ronstandt? I think that was released in '67 though. Do tell!
From: Dan Lafferty
Congrats a million times over. We'll be thinking of him. He has a great name, by the way!!!
Take care.
Dan
From: Dan Lafferty
Congrats a million times over. We'll be thinking of him. He has a great name, by the way!!!
Take care.
Dan
From: Dan Lafferty
Hee hee...Yeah, I being from the Detroit area, I hear ya. Isn't Lansing just the most embarrasingly unimportant capital in the whole country? It's a shame.
From: Dan Lafferty
I actually do and always will credit Mike with the creation of country rock, or at least...if not him personally, then the situation that he was in. A country songwriter in a pop band....country rock was the inevitable creative compromise.
I do have to stick with him being a far greater talent than any of the others. His were creations all their own, uninfluenced by the Beatles or any other popular band of the time. There was nothing else like "St. Matthew" or even "Sweet Young Thing", while, even songs as good as the ones you mention were clearly responses to other bands of the time.
From: Dan Lafferty
I'm not sure anyone said that Mike's songs were too good to stand next to the other Monkees songs. It's simply that there is a clear difference. You can remove Mike's songs and you still have a solid group of great songs. But on the other hand, Mike's songs alone are a solid group of songs as well. And these were HIS creations, whereas, much as I hate to say it...the majority of the rest of the really great songs were written by non-Monkees. Before anyone jumps at that, understand that I said "the majority". Clearly there were exceptions, such as "Randy Scouse Git" and "For Pete's Sake", but these were occasional gems. Mike was constantly cranking out brilliant pieces for each album.
From: Mary
Hi Jamie,
I'm 36 been a fan since '76 and live in Ocala, Fl. Commuted to and graduated from U of F. GO GATORS! Glad to know there's another local Monkee fan!
Mary
From: suzannetigger
Chris what was the name of the song that Mike did before the Monkees that was a million dollar seller? I knew he had recorded before the Monkees but for some reason I thought he was basically an unknown prior to joining the Monkees. Got my hit's keep coming Cd today am enjoying it, husband really likes it. Of course he's 11 years older than I and I think he likes Nez's songs best. At least those are the songs he knows some of the words to when I force him to listen to my Monkee tapes in the car.
From: suzannetigger
lol someone must want Davy's ass real bad to bid $50 bucks for and and no it's not me!!!
From: suzannetigger
lol someone must want Davy's ass real bad to bid $50 bucks for and and no it's not me!!!
From: MonkEShyn
I'm new at posting(I've just joined the 21st century with a new computer :) )But I've been a fan since the MTV showings in the 80's. My fave Monkee is Peter. I'm in Northern NJ and JUST GOT 5TH ROW TIX IN AC!!!! Yes! I also know my sorority sister is a fan. Was pretty mad when, not only did I meet Peter but also got a hug.
From: Mark T.
Can we assume at this point that there will be no West Coast portion of the summer tour? It's nearing July now and there are no dates for any place out West, which were supposed to take place in August.
Wishful thinking here, but could it be true that an album is being recorded instead of going out West in August? Hmmmmm, nah! ;-) We'll see.
From: Kestra
Greetings,
Hopefully when I see the boys on 7/19, i will have the ditigal camera...ok, so i do have to learn how to use it adn upload, but when i do, there should be pics.
Alwaysforever, Kestra
"May the Great Bird of the Galaxy bless your planet!" Sulu to Rand, on-air use of Gene Roddenberry's nickname The Man Trap ST:TOS
From: Estrella
It was filmed on the set of "Monstrous Monkee Mash", but tacked onto the end of "Monkees On The Wheel".
From: Estrella
It was filmed on the set of "Monstrous Monkee Mash", but tacked onto the end of "Monkees On The Wheel".
From: Ree
While at the pool today (when there was a crack of sunshine for a brief moment - it has been raining almost every day) a group of friends and I were listening to the radio passing the time. It occurred to me that it would be nice if the fans would call in their favorite Monkees song to their local stations. I had my cell phone with me and we all took turns calling in. Four out of Five requests were played for us. It was great! The DJ must of been a Monkees' fan also. He mentioned he was getting quite a few requests for the Monkees today. I guess they keep track of those requests?
Any how, contact your local stations and get your requests in. It's fun and it supports the Monkees and their tour!
From: Ree
40, Kentucky, fan from the 60's. Had a great opportunity meeting and talking to Peter, Micky and Davy on several occassions this year. No backstage pass either. Met them on the street, hotel and parking lot by chance in Columbus, Lexington concerts, and in Cincinnati, Davy's book signing in Sept. 2000.
From: gv
There are better part of anatomy to look at than someone's butt. Which is why, although I've drooled over pictures of each of the Monkees, when I saw that photo, I dropped it like a hot potato. After a couple of seconds of total shock during which I didn't comprehend what I was looking at, that is.
From: gv
I'm a fan who sees the TV characters as distinctly different from the real life Monkees, and I used to call them "the TV character Monkees" to differentiate, but in the last several months, I've started using the term TeleMonkees with my friends, which is much catchier. It's after another TV quartet who luv each other very much, the TeleTubbies. I guess the extent to which you see the TV characters as separate from the same-named actors who played them depends on how you interpret the characters. I know from scanning Monkee fanfic lately that other fans see the TeleMonkees a lot differently than I do! I don't want to get into how I see them (it's pretty bizarre and I know not what the people behind the show had in mind), but I think it works positively all around to diffentiate between character and actor. After all, as sweet and lovable as TV Peter is is, I'm sure real life Peter Tork enjoys being recognized as a much more learned man than his naive TV character.
From: leigh angela
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From: Ashley
I was just about to call the local oldies station in Detroit, because every Saturday they have a request party thing, but right before I got a chance to call, they played Steppin' Stone. I figured they wouldn't play another Monkees song so close to that one. Maybe I'll call any way.lol
Ashley
From: Christi
I know in Indianapolis the radio station gold 104.5 has a car phone request thing every day from 5-6. I like to call all the time and they will usually play what you request. On the way to the last Monkees concert I went to, we calle dand told them we were on our way to the Monkees show and they even had an intro of Peter Tork talking about the station and the mOnkees. It was cool!
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork sticks Christi
From: Julianna Michelle
I'm so happy for you monkeescott! Little Dylan will be in my prayers! God is love!
Your Monkee-sis, Julianna Michelle
From: Julianna Michelle
I'm so happy for you monkeescott! Little Dylan will be in my prayers! God is love!
Your Monkee-sis, Julianna Michelle
From: monkeedoodle
Hi!!
Thanks for signing my guest book on my site!! I sent your package off Thursday, June 21!! I went ahead and sent 2 8x10's of Davy just in case!! One for you and one for me! But if you can't get them signed, that's cool too!! At least we'll have a big pic of Davy in his PJ's ...LOL!!
Peace,
'Manda
From: monkeedoodle
I'm reading this late because we just got home from Alabama, but YAY!!! Congrats to you and your family Scott! I'll certainly be praying for your new grandson's health!
Peace,
'Manda
From: vixen@monkeeschat.com
I have an autographed photo of Davy's arse. I should auction it <g>
He gave me the oddest look when I asked him to sign it, but someone dared me to :-)
From: Kalikogurlfriend
Hi out there!!! I am so excited I am going to see the guys at State College on July 1st & I am wondering if anyone knows anything about what the guys are doing that day for publicity & such. I saw them at Turning Stone Casino in Verona in March. I am moving to PA next week & whats the 1st thing I am doing going to the show, but because I don't live there I don't know. Thanx & I hope to see yas there! Kimberly K
From: Barry
Hi all,
I just finished listening to some of my Monkees CDs and was wondering if anyone likes any alternate versions of the Monkees' songs as opposed to the released versions. For example, I like "Can You Dig It?" with Peter on lead vocals as opposed to Micky. I also like Mike's lead vocals on "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" as opposed to Micky's lead vocals. Any thoughts?
Barry
From: suzannetigger
Hi I'm going to that concert too. but I live too far away to hear anything they might be doing publicity wise. I hope I can find directions I can't seem to get my streets and trips to locate the state college. Keeps taking me to NY!
From: Chris Coyle
I hate to see our fellow fans on the West Coast miss out on this tour. I still hold hopes you guys will get dates very soon. I do have to say, it is strange Fishof doesn't have them nailed down yet. But again, we're dealing with David Fishof....
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
You're right about Differant Drum, but he had a publishing deal anyway and 2 songs recorded outside his Monkees work. The only reason the other 3 began to write was because Mike was making so much more money then they were. So it wasn't such a creative origin Micky , Davy and Peter started to write (Peter did have a hand in writing Pete's Sake before The Monkees BTW), it was greed..
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Dan,
This is completely how I feel. You could put all of Mike's song on one cd set and it would be an incredable listen as well as an creative look at one of the under-rated artists of all time. I know all the top-heavy-mojos on the Beach Boys SMiLE brd think Nesmith is GOD LOL...
But anyway, let's take all the songs the other three Monkees wrote put them on a CD, then take the same amount of songs Nesmith wrote and put them on a CD. Then we can do a side by side comparing.. I don't know, "If I knew", "Rosemarie", " Changes" and "Merry Go Around" up against "St, Matthew", "While I Cry", "Listen To The Band" and "Circle Sky" ?
Did you ever notice that on the 4th disc of the Music Box almost every other song is a Nesmith song. That disc is my fave of the whole set..could it be because...nah...
Who ever thought of putting the word "Prism" in a song anyway...
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
The main reason Mike was cranking out good stuff each album is because he was a songwriter first..there is a difference. Just because Ringo Starr can play 3 chords on the guitar, and John and Paul encourage him to write a song or two, does not make him a GREAT SONGWRITER. Yeah he can write one "Octopus's Garden" in his life but he's a hell of a long way from a Lennon/McCartney.
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Barry,
What a cool post..sure I like some alt. versions better then the original versions that made it on the albums. I like the TV version of "I'll Be Back Up On My Feet" better then the over produced version on "Birds..." I don't like much of the production work Jeff Barry did, but this one has a nice pop feeling, and Micky's vocal is cool.
I like the folk rock version of "I Wanna Be Free". I hate the slow version found on "The Monkees". The mix found of the former on "Music Box" is the best!
I like the alt vocal version of "Circle Sky" better then the vocal on "Head".
I'm a toss up over the version of "And You Just May Be The One" found on ML2 and the "HQ" version. Both are too cool..
I do love Micky's version of "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" over Mike's version. It's my fave Monkees record! Only Micky Dolenz could sing that song. It's in a differant key by the way then Mikes.
Chris
From: Deborah in Clearwater
They went on sale for Van Wenzel show July28th on May 9th cause that is when i Bought my tickets.
From: Deborah in Clearwater
They went on sale for Van Wenzel show July28th on May 9th cause that is when i Bought my tickets.
From: Chris Coyle
Thanks Just-Ice for the info..still hoping our fellow West Coast friends will see them in August or September.
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Nope it's just a mail order LP set that was cashing in on the DJBH tour and the fact the TV show was back on as re-runs. Nothing to do with DJBH as a group. It was a Monkees hits package, quite rare today.
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Oh just read you post Cory, thanks for the kind words.
Chris
From: Mark T.
I'll go for Micky's vocal on "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" over Mike's vocal. Like Chris, this is my favorite Monkees song (tied with "PVS").
I prefer Micky's lead on "Can You Dig It" much more than Peter's. It's very hard for me to go against Micky as the lead singer. His voice is just that good.
As for some of the others, I basically agree with Chris. I'd take the fast version of "I Wanna Be Free" any day, and the alt version of "Circle Sky" found on ML3 is superior to the studio version on the HEAD soundtrack.
As for "I'll Be Back Up on My Feet", that's a tough one for me. I like both versions in their own way. I do prefer, however, the HEADQUARTERS version of "You Just May Be The One."
I prefer the BIRDS version of "Valleri" over the original take (but not by much!). Even the alt version of "Hold On Girl" from ML2 is superior to the MORE OF version in my opinion.
How about "Goin' Down"?? The alt version found on PISCES is way superior than the single version, I think! Take another close listen. There's just a little more soul in Micky's voice on the alt take. I'll also go for the alt version of "Nine Times Blue" over the released take. And of course, the original "Mommy and Daddy" beats the PRESENT version hands down.
From: Mark T.
The Monkees are like the TeleTubbies? OH, somebody pass a tissue, I think I'm going to cry (or scream).
From: Chris Coyle
Great choices Mark, tell you the truth I hate VALLERI anyway you slice it!
Chris
From: Mark T.
Chris, I'm not a big fan of "Valleri" either, except when it's been done in concert on the last couple of tours. I think it totally rocks out in a live setting...it's exciting live, I guess.
From: METALMADEN
I don't know if anyone remembers who Paul Mazursky is, but he was a writer on the Monkees TV show. He wrote and starred in the pilot episode (he was the reporter on the street). Anyway, I don't know if anyone watches the HBO series The Sopranos (I am die hard fan of that too!), but if you watch the series he played a character on there called Sunshine. On the next to the last episode of the third season, his character ends up getting shot in a hold up of a cardgame done by Jackie Aprile, Jr. (You have to watch the show from practically the beginning to know what I am talking about.) If you want to find out more, go to hbo.com and click on The Sopranos. Then click on the episode guide and look for season three. Believe me, I was shocked when I saw his name in ending credits!
From: monkeedoodle
I'm putting some pics up on my site this afternoon from the Burlington,IA show that was on Sunday, June 17th. We had front row, and then got front row standing by the stage. My pics aren't the best in the world, but some of em are pretty good.
www.geocities.com/monkee_doodle
There will be a link for new 2001 photos.
Thanks!
'Manda
From: Chris Coyle
Mark,
I have a question for you. This has bugged me since 1989,it concerns the version of Valeri (spelled this way) on Davy's "Incrediable" tape. That tape was recorded using many of the same backing musicians from the 86 tour. I swear, in my mind, I can hear Micky singing backing vocals on this version. Please let me out of this 12 year old headache..do you hear him too or am I just outta my head?
BTW, doesn't Davy just have the most awful looking tape/ cd covers?
Chris
From: Dan Lafferty
I was thinking the same thing about "I Wanna Be Free". I really dig the rock version.
From: Dan Lafferty
I know the differences are probably too subtle to make this very appropriate for this thread, but for what it's worth...I like the album version of "Pleasant Valley Sunday" more than the single version.
From: Dan Lafferty
That he does. As most people here will recall, in the Favorite Episodes tape, while he's introducing his episode and telling what it's about, he says something like, "I apply for a job....or, the Peter Tork character...there IS some difference there."
From: Dan Lafferty
Good calls, Chris. As a matter of fact, I HAVE made a disc of Nesmith songs and a separate disc of non-Mike songs. Except, I wasn't as strict as you suggest. I didn't limit either disc to songs that Mike himself or the others had written. That is...I included on the Mike disc great songs that he didn't write himself, but sang. And on my other disc, I included basically all my favorite Monkees songs that Mike didn't sing. I just couldn't make a disc of songs written by the other three. There simply aren't enough quality ones to warrant it.
From: Tyme
I don't think she meant that literally (please say you don't mean that literally). It seems to me that she just took the tele from teletubbies and stuck it in front of monkees. Not that she saw any similarities between the two.
From: suzannetigger
definately the pieces version of Goin Down is the better one. I too like Micky's lead vocals over Mikes on Girl I Knew Somewhere, but I prefer the slow version of I wanna be free.
From: Monkeedoodle
Hi everybody!! I just put up some concert pics from Burlington,IA Sunday June 17th. The concert was excellent!! (Even though it started 2 hours late because of the rain!!)
www.geocities.com/monkee_doodle
Peace!!
'Manda
From: Chris Coyle
Dan,
I've always wanted to make a CD of just Mike's stuff. I just havent got around to it yet. I did make a tape back in the 80's I remember enjoying.
I didnt think you could make a quality CD of just songs written by the other thre, not enough good material.
Chris
From: Rocker
It sounds to me like the alternate version of "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" has a cleaner sound than the version with Micky on lead vocals. I still prefer the Micky version. Mike wrote some great songs, and that was one of the best.
From: Rocker
Mike wrote some excellent tunes for the Monkees. My favorites: 1. The Girl I Knew Somewhere 2. Mary, Mary 3. Sweet Young Thing 4. Papa Gene's Blues 5. Listen to the Band
The only solo Nesmith song I have heard is "Sunset Sam", which I like a lot. Can anyone advise me on what CD's I should look for from Mike Nesmith? Thanks!
From: Beth
You can listen to most of Mike's songs on his official website store at videoranch.com. My favorites are Tropical Campfires and the three he did with the First National Band. :)
From: Beth
I'm 15 and have been a Monkees fan for about four years now. On Friday night 2 of my friends spent the night. My first attempt to turn them onto the Monkees failed when I showed the only video of the show I have and they said they would fall asleep because it was so boring and stupid so about half way through the second episode we turned it off. But then the next morning I turned on the Monkees Music Box while I was getting dressed and we ended up listening to cds 2,3, and part of 4. They were actually dancing around to the music and my friend Danielle really liked it. She said their show was stupid but their music was cool. That afternoon she actually kept saying "The Monkees are cool." I thought she was joking at first, but she wasn't. She's seen pics of Davy before but now she said that she probably would have been a big "groupie" of Davy because he was really cute. She even started reading the section on Davy in my Monkees book. I just thought that was funny. Anyway, bye.
From: Teresa in Texas
Preferences:
Circle Sky--the "live" version
Can You Dig It--Micky's version
I Wanna Be Free--the "fast" one
The Girl I Knew Somewhere--Micky's version
And a new one--"Do Not Ask for Love" written by my fave Michael Murphey. I LOVE Micky's version, but Peter's also offers something the other doesn't have. Both are great!
Also, "I Don't Think You Know Me"--we have 3 versions to choose from--Mike, Micky, Peter. I think Micky's wins hands down.
From: Teresa in Texas
Yeah, my daughter is 10 and we've been watching lots of Monkees videos this summer. We also watched the Beatles' movie Help. She has decided that "the Monkees were better looking than the Beatles," and her favorite Monkees are Mike and Davy. Welcome to the board, Beth. Post often!
From: Mark T.
Chris, when I began reading your question about Davy's solo version of "Valleri" on the INCREDIBLE album, I almost knew what you were going to ask!!!! Yes, I have always thought that Micky could be on the recording, but never had any proof of it! So yeah, I definitely agree in that it sounds like Micky.
And yes, Davy's solo stuff could not be packaged any worse that it is has been in the past. Talk about cheap production values.
From: Mark T.
To be completely honest, the TV show does nothing for me anymore, and I guess that is the reason I haven't watched it in 10 years or so. For me it's the music and concerts, not the TV show. I guess it's always been that way. I was never into the show, I just taped it so I could have them all in my collection! LOL.
From:
Good for you! I know it's sometimes hard to get friends to see the light when it comes to cool stuff. But as you found out, the music does the talkin'! Give 'em time, they'll love the show too eventually if they ever see more episodes. How can they not like it when it's so darn funny and innovative?
Thanks for the info on Mike Nesmith!
From: Mark T.
Dan, nope, you're not the only one. The album version of "PVS" is definitely superior to the single version. It's time for Rhino to wake up and realize this!
From: suzannetigger
I've been buying the shows off Ebay mostly for my 13 year old daughter who is a big fan I've watched the ones I've gotten with her and it brings back alot of memories. I was faithfully glued to the T.V. every week to watch the Monkees in the 60's. Of course we didn't have computers back then and the only way you got to see or hear anything about your favorite groups was T.V., Radio and Teen Mags, and then you only knew what they wanted you to know whether it was true or not. for instance Davy's marriage and first daughter was kept a secret for a long while. I remember one Teen magazine showing pics of Davy with his daughtet stating it was his god daughter!
From: suzannetigger
I just got the CD The hits Keep comin from Ebay and thought it was pretty nice. good blend of music, kinda easy listening mood music. My favorite Song of Mikes from his Monkee days is What Am I Doin Hanging Round?
From: suzannetigger
I also like the Live 67 version of Last Train to Clarcksville much better than the original release. Isn't that funny with the professionals playing the original version I thought the Monkees put alot more soul into it.
From: Chris Coyke
Now I can finally feel the ease of this burden I've been carrying since 1989 LOL!!
We have to solve this one! anyone else think that it's Micky singing?
Chris
From: Chris Coyle
Rocker,
The best place to start for solo Nez..
Magnetic South Loose Salute Nevada Fighter Infinite Rider
Try this web site for reviews.. http://www.geocities.com/markprindle/nesmith.htm
Chris
From: Stacey
When I first compared the two, I also enjoyed the fast version of I Wanna Be Free over the slow. But you know, I've come to know and love the slow version a bit better these days. And well, afer I saw the concert and Davy sang it, the slow version also hold sentimental value for me, so I guess I'm stuck on that one! lol!
(Hooray for Davy!)
From: Dan Lafferty
Very cool, Beth. It's satisfying to turn people on to something they think they won't like, especially music. Keep trying with the TV show. By a couple more episodes. There's a video out that has the episodes "One Man Shy" and "Monkees Marooned". I think that's a good "starter" tape to get people hooked.
Enjoy and keep spreading the word!
Dan
From: Dan Lafferty
Except that Mike didn't right "(What Am I Doing) Hangin' 'Round?", did he? I think he just sang it.
From: Dan Lafferty
Here's my picks:
1. Good Clean Fun 2. Nine Times Blue 3. St. Matthew 4. The Girl I Knew Somewhere 5. Listen To The Band
From: Dan Lafferty
Indeed. But, actually...the boxed set Listen to the Band, which Rhino put out, had the better version on it. I didn't buy Music Box. I take it that it has the single version?
From: Dan Lafferty
Oooh, Pete's version of "I Don't Think You Know Me" is by far my fave. The emotion with which he sings the line "I've known you a hundred times in memories I recall, but I don't think you know me at all" is beautiful.
From: Dan Lafferty
I just realized that "Tapioca Tundra" totally rips off the guitar riff from the Byrds' "I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better".
*sigh*
From: Dan Lafferty
I just realized that "Tapioca Tundra" totally rips off the guitar riff from the Byrds' "I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better".
*sigh*