Davy Jones was the quintessential teen idol. He was the original Justin Bieber. Just a lot more likeable.
@paulhue86
3 жыл бұрын
& unbesmirched by tattoos
@backgroundmusik
3 жыл бұрын
It makes you wonder if he was born in another time Bieber could have been an artful dodger.
@billyshead1339
2 жыл бұрын
Yea Davey had it. He just had it. I agree. I’m 41 and when these reruns would come on national tv around 87-90ish I just loved the Monkees and yea Davey was just the coolest to me.
@janellechase5987
3 жыл бұрын
These guys came out in the sixties. I was a school bus driver in the eighties and the high school kids Were listening to them like they were brand new band
@AaChtr
3 ай бұрын
This song always makes me smile - and it's catchy. Love the Monkees.
@jeannejorgensen1230
3 жыл бұрын
That dance is called The Skate. Very popular when I was 16. Loved doing it. You can really elaborate on the moves.
@boofuls
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s me thinking davy jones taught axel 🌹 to dance 😂😂
@scarosone14
3 жыл бұрын
Remember watching them on TV after school. It was goofy but they had some great songs.
@woodysthoughts4032
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of simple, feel-good music back in the early 1960s (my coming of age period). Thanks for the memories!
@kevinkarcher7508
3 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones solo in concert. Saw him at Walt Disney World numerous times and the crowd would sing the chorus. The year he died Mickey Dolenz the drummer and lead singer of this group filled in. The crowd wound up singing the whole song.
@teebird50
3 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones was a heart throb of many teenage girls at that time........ myself included!!
@dolcenotte
3 жыл бұрын
Though this was a straightforward pop song, they had some great rock n' roll hits like Pleasant Valley Sunday, I'm A Believer, What Am I Doing Hangin' Round, and Last Train to Clarksville. They got a lot of flack as a boy band of their time, but they really did make some great music.
@phildicks4721
2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact I learned today...the fella in the blue shirt Mickey Dolanz was a guitar player, but when he was hired for the show. He was told he had to play drums, so his bandmates Peter and Davy taught him to play drums. Two songs of theirs that I'd recommend is Valari and Randy Scouse Git.
@nenaminor
11 ай бұрын
I loved watching the monkees tv show!
@invisigoth510
3 жыл бұрын
They were a band created for a television show. Three of the guys were session musicians & character actors & Davy Jones, the lead singer on this song was an actor well known in musical theater Before the Monkees he was best known for his role as The Artful Dodger in Oliver The song So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star by the Byrds is about the Monkees. Other Monkees songs you may like are The Last Train to Clarksville, Another Pleasant Valley Sunday, I’m a Believer, & (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
@aliwantizu
3 жыл бұрын
There are so many songs by them that are great. They had top songwriters writing for them such as Carole King. They did 3 songs by Neil Diamond. Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash tried out for the Monkees. Frank Zappa appeared in an episode. The Monkees were created due to the sucess of the movie Help starring The Beatles, and interestingly The Beatles were HUGE fans of The Monkees.
@leemcintyre9490
3 жыл бұрын
I love how much Fun they always seemed to have!!🎶🤣
@deannascott8050
2 жыл бұрын
The Monkees make me smile. lol Goodness, Davy was beautiful.
@t.r.1708
3 жыл бұрын
Thx! Tasha had the decade and era right. I always thought they were an American tv imitation of The Beatles. Sweet melody and message! -Terry, Canoga Park
@jimtodd441
3 жыл бұрын
This song was written by the wonderful artist John Stewert. He was an original freedom rider back in the day. He campaigned for Bobby Kennedy. Check out his work you won’t be disappointed!
@mikemiller3069
3 жыл бұрын
There are some great suggestions of other Monkees' songs in the previous comments but I would like to add "Valerie" and "I'm A Believer" to the mix. Others mentioned "Last Train To Clarksville" which was about a recruit leaving for Vietnam and at the end of the chorus he says "and I don't know if I'm ever coming home". Commentary on the times.
@janes.1559
3 жыл бұрын
The monkees may have been the prefab 4, but they contributed so much to music, tv, movies, live shows and pop culture. Micky has one of the best pop rock voices. Mike is the reason we have MTV. Peter is responsible for getting jimi hendrix first big US tour. Davy was on the beatles first appearance on ed sullivan, performing songs from Oliver. Their movie Head was a cult classic, produced by Jack Nicholson and paid for easy rider to be filmed. First band to full stage audio and lighting on tour and st so many classic songs, written by them and others. The show was so funny and upbeat and anyone doubting their musical talent, listen to riu chiu, going down, no time, for petes sake, You might be the one, some of shellys blues, shades gray, plesant valley sunday, valerie, star collector, etc
@epona1969
Жыл бұрын
Head was a very, very interesting movie. lol. If the Monkees were trying to demonstrate their frustrations with the present time and their careers, they certainly made a statement! And not in a bad way. It was just a completely different portrayal of the Monkees as they were seen on television and by the public. The soundtrack is very underrated as well! Either that or mostly unknown. It's a real must-see for any Monkee-maniac.
@big106razor
3 жыл бұрын
They didn't write their own songs, but they made you believe them. Last Train to Clarksville is a must.
@MovieVigilante
3 жыл бұрын
They wrote several of their own songs, especially Mike Nesmith (The Girl I Knew Somewhere, You Just May Be The One, Listen to the Band, Mary Mary, Circle Sky, Papa Gene's Blues, Tapioca Tundra, etc.) Peter Tork wrote In This Generation, which was the closing theme of the show. Micky Dolenz wrote Randy Scouse Git, which hit #2 in England.
@big106razor
3 жыл бұрын
@@MovieVigilante Yes, this is true, but they were swept under the rug for the most part. Most of the time it was the studio appeasing them, despite all four being accomplished musicians. I suppose what I meant is that the major hits were other writers.
@helenpreisig6617
2 жыл бұрын
He’s soooo cute! ... the lead singer that is. Apparently they use to have a tv show in the 60’s. you guys are cute 🥰💕
@rickr442
3 жыл бұрын
Neat thing about this video is the they took themselves less seriously then they took their music.
@leannmiller7153
3 жыл бұрын
John Lennon loved their show. He also had a great sense of humor.
@maryspencer4975
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. He thought they were like the Marx Brothers.
@VikingMom1970
3 жыл бұрын
The guy with the glasses on playing guitar is Mike Nesmith. His mom created white out correction fluid in her kitchen.
@GooniesNeverSayDie1980
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees are the first EVER "making the band" & major put together pop/boyband.. Before New Edition, the Backstreet Boys, the Spice Girls, NSYNC, O-Town, Take That..
@MsPunk56
2 жыл бұрын
The Monkees had a TV series. It was hilarious and strange 😁😁😁
@garyhughes2382
2 жыл бұрын
The "Monkeymobile" was the coolest car!
@esmeraldapooner751
3 жыл бұрын
The early sixties was still a very innocent time in the USA. It may have been one the last times kids were acting like their age. I noticed a big difference by the time I was a teen in the mid eighties.
@bradgrauer9148
2 жыл бұрын
The monkeys out sold the Beatles and the stones combined in 1967. Now remember this is the year that Sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band. That the Beatles released. It's funny you mentioned the Brady bunch because Davy Jones made an appearance on that show. The one snapping fingers and singing lead
@louchat333
2 жыл бұрын
A happy song.
@danielevocals
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing reaction! Keep on rocking 🔥 cheers from Switzerland
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer
3 жыл бұрын
I have an original 45 for this .
@dudeson2089
3 жыл бұрын
Beast in Black Blind and Frozen
@justayoutuber1906
2 жыл бұрын
Axl Rose stole Davey's dance moves
@denroy3
3 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones was featured in a Brady Bunch episode about Marsha having a crush and trying to meet him. He's the one singing here.
@jeremyjeconner5422
3 жыл бұрын
They did truly enjoy what they did yall should listen to their song Mary Mary great it's a great one to the run dmc song Mary Mary why you bugging is actually based off of it and they use the monkees record for the song as well that's Mickey dolenz voice saying Mary Mary
@rufscooby1
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha ya so cool lol
@joshuajuhl5951
3 жыл бұрын
i would so recommend checking out Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show simone simmons voice combined with Floor jansen is just Angelic to listen to
@christinacowley178
3 жыл бұрын
Cuddy Toy by monkees
@doplinger1
3 жыл бұрын
One of my absolutely favorite songs is "Daily Nightly" - kzitem.info/news/bejne/tHmNuJ6NiKGonpg&ab_channel=stereohysteria It is said that Micky owned one of the first Moog synthesizers, nd it is featured here.
@buddinganarchist
3 жыл бұрын
TnT check out Body Count, talk shit, get shot, funniest video ever. Violent funny lol
@MrScottx
3 жыл бұрын
I have noticed alot of appreciation for "The Monkees" in recent years. It seems they are finally getting their due. People just aren't happy these days and the happy songs from our past stand out more then ever before.
@malcongrued
Жыл бұрын
agreed
@descendantoffools9767
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees had quite a few really catchy songs. Pleasant Valley Sunday, Steppin Stone and one of my favorites, A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.
@lindaeasley5606
Жыл бұрын
Several of their songs were written by some of the tops in the business Neil Diamond ( I'm A Believer) Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart ( Last Train To Clarksville) Carol King ( Pleasant Valley Sunday)
@katzablot599
3 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones (the singer) was actually on an episode of the Brady Bunch. Marsha was president of his fan club.
@laurakali6522
3 жыл бұрын
And he makes an appearance in the Brady Bunch movie. Great sense of humor....
@janes.1559
3 жыл бұрын
@@laurakali6522 micky and peter too
@3DJapan
3 жыл бұрын
I forgot about that episode.
@kingcassius2586
3 жыл бұрын
He also was a celebrity guest on a Scooby Do episode.
@denvermosesjr6229
3 жыл бұрын
I remember that episode. He sang their song called "Girl" one of my favorite monkey songs.
@ThatGuy-cb3yv
3 жыл бұрын
Check out The Monkeys TV show from the 60s, its a little zany but fun. They were the first 'boy band'
@alanr4447a
3 жыл бұрын
Well, there was already The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, the Lovin' Spoonful (who were considered for the TV series before the decision to invent the Monkees) and the Beatles (whom the Monkees were patterned after), not to mention Herman's Hermits, Dino, Desi & Billy, the Dave Clark Five, the Association, Paul Revere and the Raiders, to name a few. Even the Rolling Stones drew "screaming girls" like a 'boy band' in those early days!
@3DJapan
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about "boy band", they actually play instruments.
@MidnightTokenFloydChatAccount
3 жыл бұрын
could argue that the early Beatles were actually a boy band
@angelwithinthebayarea
Жыл бұрын
I was SO lucky to have met Peter Tork in 1982 on Venice Beach. We ended up being "coffee buddies" as he hung out on at the boardwalk alot. I was like 21 and he was just open, warm, and appreciative of his fans. I saw him about 2 or 3 times a week for the three years I was there.
@8tchtrain
3 жыл бұрын
They were actors with musical talent who were cast for the tv show "The Monkees". They later toured as an actual band. Jimi Hendrix actually was their opening act on their tour in 1967. Unbelievable.
@javiersosa1329
3 жыл бұрын
Axl Rose stole his move lol
@jazzyboy7784
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...I see it...good eye...
@haroldjones8023
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lol
@bigdeal39
3 жыл бұрын
Axl. Has admitted that he got his moves from Davy Jones...and has given him credit for that ! Just Saying !
@musik102
3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the greatest "feel good" song ever.
@laurakali6522
3 жыл бұрын
Pleasant Valley Sunday is a great song....pokes fun of the boring suburban life....I believe written by Carole King.
@rubytexas1563
3 жыл бұрын
The singer was British...Loved his accent.
@greggwilliamson
3 жыл бұрын
The TV show made fun of the whole sitcom genre. The guy with the guitar's mother invented "white out" back in the manual typewriter days. It was in a nail polish type bottle and I went through many learning how to type.
@sherrybirchall8677
3 жыл бұрын
I think that was Hoyt Axton's mom.
@JT-st9yj
3 жыл бұрын
@@sherrybirchall8677 Actually it really was Michael Nesmith's mother (the Monkees member holding the guitar) Bette Nesmith Graham that invented whiteout.
@cheesyrider6914
3 жыл бұрын
Monkee's sold 75 million albums,RUSH 25 million
@TheAdventuresofTNT
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!!! Incredible
@lancecornell9978
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! This going waaaay back. This was a Saturday morning show that many grew up to along with Looney Tunes. From there to Sabbath
@beverlybrown2673
3 жыл бұрын
It was originally a prime time show in the 60s.
@paulcolli9841
3 жыл бұрын
Lance. It was a Monday night prime time show before it EVER became a Saturday morning show
@lancecornell9978
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulcolli9841 it was prime time for two seasons, or 18 months, in what 68 to 69? Then on Saturdays for many more years that were likely the first exposure to many. I know my old man preferred watching Ginger and Mary Ann at the time
@paulcolli9841
3 жыл бұрын
@@lancecornell9978 I know. I watched the show on Monday nights. It came on before Rowan and martins laugh in. I met Peter tork. He was from Ct. his name was Peter torkelson. I know the monkeys. I am also 64 years old
@sopdox
3 жыл бұрын
They put out a lot of catchy songs. Smashmouth covered I’m a Believer, which was used in Shrek. You should listen to the original.
@sherrybirchall8677
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees version is the original LOL ... kids
@roguealien
3 жыл бұрын
My "Daydream Believer" connection. "Daydream Believer" is a song composed by American songwriter John Stewart, shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. I installed the satellite dish for John Stewart in Novato, CA. On the stairs going up to the MBR was the ORIGINAL Gold Record for "Daydream Believer" hanging on the wall. When I commented about it, he told me that song alone bought him a few houses.
@keithmason9342
3 жыл бұрын
The Beatles and the Monkees were friends and appreciated each other's work. The Monkees were put together by a television network to be an American version of the Beatles. The Monkees weren't afraid of experimenting with their music and their style changed over the years. I grew up listening to them.
@v.downes9608
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees were a TV group, but they were each talent in their own right. I loved to watch the show for the songs. Two of the members have passed.
@djcease1996
3 жыл бұрын
They became an official band thanks to the show. Still touring are Mike & Micky
@SJ-GodofGnomes21
2 жыл бұрын
They may have started that way, but went on to be so much more
@lovepug1649
10 ай бұрын
Now only Mickey
@kathyjones3940
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I got to see Mickey, Peter and Michael do their 50th anniversary tour in 2016!! I seen them twice for that! So sad that Mickey is the only one left! But he always has been my favorite 😍 R.I.P. Davy, Peter and Michael 🙏❤
@Terri6868
3 жыл бұрын
Use to watch every Saturday. Now I’m showing my age. David Bowie had the name Davy Jones for one week after finding out so he went to David Bowie👍
@lissalives1
3 жыл бұрын
I used to watch “The Monkees” on TV. Loved that about my childhood. 😝♥️
@cephalotus59
3 жыл бұрын
A song to put a smile on your face - what's not to like. A great time to be young.
@CrankyBeach
Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of seeing the (then) surviving members in concert several years ago, backed up by some additional musicians. When it came time for them to play this song, Micky stated that ONLY Davy could possibly sing lead on this one, and through the magic of the Wayback Machine they played his vocals and sang along. For the last chorus Micky said, "You sing it!" and held his microphone out toward the audience. And sing it we did. Then, for that single night on that tour, Mike (who lived nearby) joined Micky, Peter and the backing musicians onstage for the last 4 songs. I am so glad I got to see that, as it will never be seen again.
@doplinger1
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Monkees - hardly a track that I don't like (from their original days). That's the infamous "Rainbow Room".
@777petew
2 жыл бұрын
What is there not to like? Fun, melody, great lads. I was 7 and we loved the Monkees in the UK. In fact, I lived a mile from Davy Jones, and girls always congregated outside the house he bought for his parents in Gorton, even though he was living in the States. People in Gorton would occasionally see him over in Manchester when he walked in the local Debdale Park. No one hounded him, but they would wave and blow kisses.
@mrandisg
3 жыл бұрын
I love it when people who have never heard of the Monkees do reaction videos to their songs! The Monkees are my favorite band of all time, and it just warms my heart to see other people enjoying them and learning about them and their music. So many people have such a negative attitude toward them because of how they came together (they were essentially a "made-up band" created for the TV show), but as you saw and heard, their music is uplifting and much better than those critics would have you believe. Speaking of the TV show, definitely check that out! You can't help but laugh at their silly antics. That was the whole purpose of their show--to entertain, to make you laugh and feel good. It makes me sad to think that so many people miss that point. They wrongly judge the Monkees for being "fake." But if you dig deeper into their history, you will see that yes, they did enjoy hanging out and performing together. They may have had a few squabbles, but that's just like any "family." They essentially were like a family, and the two remaining Monkees (the other two sadly passed away) still enjoy touring together to this day. I really hope you will take the time and check out more of their music and the TV show. There's so much more to the Monkees than them being "The Pre-Fab Four!"
@Datsyzerberg
3 жыл бұрын
Marvin gaye is my mood changer. Hes got so many good non sexy songs and they always set a good vibe. I want you, whats going on, troubleman, etc...
@colleenmahony8803
3 жыл бұрын
"our good times start and end without dollar one to spend. But how much, baby, do we really need?" Ah, young love. 💕♥️
@TheArmywife996
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a believer, or Last train to Clarksville.
@pamagnolia
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That takes me back! They had great song. Silly tv show but good music. Thanks.
@bodisci
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees, Partridge Family etc. music was called "Bubble Gum Rock" by hard/acid rockers back in the 60's and 70's.
@fazzfoodjoint5380
3 жыл бұрын
The guy playing guitar won the first award for a music video about 20 years later I believe it was called Elephant Parts.
@sherrybirchall8677
3 жыл бұрын
Michael Nesmith
@stevendavis9294
2 жыл бұрын
Great music from a Great sense of humor band.
@Tx1113
7 ай бұрын
Imagine this Jimi Hendrix opening up for the monkeys on tour. The monkeys fans were caught off guard by Hendrix so they had to take Hendrix off the tour after a couple shows sleepy Jean and purple haze just did not mix…LOL.. Davy Jones totally cool when he dances everybody 😃
@Zephyr616
3 жыл бұрын
This was my grandparents song, my grandmothers name is Jean so the line "Cheer up sleepy Jean" spoke to them, plus they were born 1950 so they grew up during this era.
@mem1701movies
3 жыл бұрын
The one in the glasses is Nesmith and his mom created WHITE OUT and he pretty much started MTV
@kainurkkala8414
3 жыл бұрын
Try something special.....Finnish 80s band.......Bogart co : Princess :)
@mikecomstock1602
3 жыл бұрын
Last train to Clarksville. The best by far!
@spazimdam
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees were great fun and they had many catchy pop tunes and some bizarre songs too. I collected all their albums before I got into Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Cool reaction!
@TNT-dp2jq
3 жыл бұрын
You should check out Shaun Cassidy’s songs That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll and Hey Deanie. He was popular in the 70s. His mother is Shirley Jones and his half brother David Cassidy were both on Partridge Family TV show.
@TNT-dp2jq
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Julian Lennon’s songs Valotte and Too Late For Goodbyes. He’s John Lennon’s oldest son.
@Agislife1960
7 ай бұрын
The way Davey Jones is dancing became very popular in clubs across America
@djjonosborn1531
3 жыл бұрын
Nice you two!!!!! I know this music very well! I think you would be surprised at how many hits The Monkees had. I got one for you. Indian Reservation by Paul Revere & The Raiders.
@studa68
3 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones aka David Bowie had to change his name to avoid confusion with this Davy Jones. I’m a Believer is a great Monkees song written by Neil Diamond which is a whole other rabbit hole to go down in.
@ruthgallagher1168
3 жыл бұрын
Mike Nesmith came up with the concept for music videos. Check out Elephant Parts
@bentighe4811
3 жыл бұрын
The coolest Monkees song is "Going Down." Check it out.
@lisarainbow9703
3 жыл бұрын
Great showcase for Mickey Dolenz's vocal prowess...
@maryspencer4975
3 жыл бұрын
@@lisarainbow9703 One of the most talented vocalists of the rock era.
@janes.1559
3 жыл бұрын
No time is a close tie. One of the best voices in the biz
@musiconlyplease98
3 жыл бұрын
although it was bubble gum fun music.. it was very beautiful and stands the test of time.!
@MrPopbottleboy
2 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones did a guest appearence on the Brady Bunch...fyi
@JensJacobsenDK
3 жыл бұрын
Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight #1
@newtrackrecord
3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic song.
@stefannils2032
2 жыл бұрын
Makes you smile
@VinE83656
3 жыл бұрын
The Monkees were a prefabricated band put together for TV by Don Kirschner and they were sometimes referred to as the "Prefab Four" as a take off of the Beatles nickname of "Fab Four". They were good, though originally, I believe studio musicians were used but they actually were pretty good musicians on their own. The two guys on this video on piano have both passed away. I loved their half hour tv show of they had as struggling musicians getting into all kinds of trouble, often slapstick humor and good music. I used to watch them all the time.
@VinE83656
3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, Steven Stills of the famed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young band auditioned for the Monkees but was not selected.
@maryspencer4975
3 жыл бұрын
@@VinE83656 True. He encouraged Peter to audition. They actually played many of the instruments starting with the Headquarters Album. You're so right about them being good musicians on their own. Peter played about 6 or 7 instruments. Davy could actually play the drums, but Micky had to learn. The directors/producers felt Davy was too short to be behind the drum kit. I enjoyed their show and still watch it on DVD.
@michaelvincent4280
3 жыл бұрын
In Middle School, we had to be closet fans, because many of the kids thought we were weird. Their lost. Suggesting one rarely heard that is actually really great: "What Am I Doing Hanging Around?"
@bigdeal39
3 жыл бұрын
Yeh...but Michael some of those guys were to...and some are now !! 😂😂
@pamagnolia
3 жыл бұрын
Just started watching you. Ya’ll are great. Thanks.
@DravenGal
3 жыл бұрын
Love The Monkees. RIP Davy and Peter.
@denisbriggs2992
3 жыл бұрын
Also Neil Diamond wrote some of their songs
@TheAdventuresofTNT
3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@maryspencer4975
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheAdventuresofTNT Neil Diamond wrote ''I'm a Believer, " "Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow" "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.." All recorded by The Monkees.
@cherdiane
3 жыл бұрын
All I have to say is y'all are freaking adorable.
@chrismaher5344
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Marsha on the Brady Bunch was president of Davey Jones fan club and he appeared on the show lol
@marlachristensen2076
Жыл бұрын
@ 2:05, who says white men can't dance?
@megarocks911
3 жыл бұрын
I still catch some of there tv shows today awesome
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