I wish Micky had been recognized as the amazing songwriter and musician he was. At least he was respected for his voice!
@Lacroix67
16 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Peter knew how to play a lot of instruments! he was damn good, huh? These guys never got the recognition they deserved and I've always hated that. the Monkees were a great band and let's give them the credit they deserve.
@purrmeows
11 жыл бұрын
Mickey Dolenz, thank you... for inventing the carpet shirt. C:
@SebastianTombasco
6 ай бұрын
Can never get enough of these guys, wish they were still with us. Like their TV show.
@Debra-n3t
5 ай бұрын
I've been a fan since , the beginning. I still. Am and I'm 69
@leenyboleeny
17 жыл бұрын
Peter was also an accomplished musician before the group was formed. His roommate was Stephen Stills, who auditioned for the show and then told Pete about it!
@Mztizzy_12
2 ай бұрын
Of Crosby, Stills, & Nash for those who didn’t know.
@santorini8423
17 күн бұрын
@@Mztizzy_12no shit Sherlock
@neverlandnights
16 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love the monkees? They are so funny!
@brettread6373
2 жыл бұрын
Mickley Dolanze a underrated vocalist
@MissBeatles88
16 жыл бұрын
ahhhhh i love this song!!!! Monkees are so awesome!!!
@susammarks8502
2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. Love this song. Pure classic and way beyond amazing. .
@tommylord
18 жыл бұрын
Everytime I see this clip, at the very beginning, I get a flashback of watching it on the original TV series in 1967. It's neat to see Davy playing the drum kit.
@2ndChanceCrafting
17 жыл бұрын
Was in love with Mickey---he he, what memories :) Thanks
@TasmiaMallor
18 жыл бұрын
My favorite Monkees song!
@oldyellerschannel4676
2 ай бұрын
Me too! It's just too perfect!! Mike yawning, because as they were on tour, they were all exhausted, Peter on the piano and Davy on the drums, Mickey's manic singing and Davy dropping the drumsticks, the clattering sound as they hit the kit on the way to the floor, and Peter dropping his head on the piano keys in weariness at the end...and Mickey starts drumming again, LOVE IT!!!
@lolzjessie6691
10 жыл бұрын
I like how Mike kicks his leg when he starts playing. Fantastic
@vickiebohy7609
5 ай бұрын
And winks sometimes.
@claudiafahey1353
3 ай бұрын
Catch the yawn starting at 1:14 lol
@Skarotum
16 жыл бұрын
I love this song. They played it over the sound system before the Mighty Mighty Bosstones came on this past summer. This song was pretty punk before punk was even a thought in anyone's mind. Great song, I've found an appreciation for The Monkees.
@SabelStarr
15 жыл бұрын
I adore this song! I've spent a few summer nights listening to it over and over again.
@canadianfreespirit
16 жыл бұрын
I just love this song. it's my favourite Monkees song of all time. in fact, I'll get it stuck in my head for days on end. I've been a Monkees fan for most of my 45 years, and while they were never musical geniuses, they sure put out some cute tunes. thanks for posting this one. sometimes I just need to hear it.
@gatorglove
16 жыл бұрын
Combining the two verse and chorus parts together over top of themselves (1:59-2:17) comes across sounding like pure genius, Mickey wrote some really great stuff. Love it!
@Nez4Prez
12 жыл бұрын
Let us all miss you Davy!! We'll miss you!!
@amg.llghr.768
2 жыл бұрын
#Randy scouse git , of course. How'd I forget that!!! ? Magical talent. Exceptional lyrics 💫
@giri.goyo_yt
16 жыл бұрын
THis is one of my favouritistist Monkeee songs! Cheers, OrangeTabbyCat3!
@craigmaher508
7 жыл бұрын
grew up watching the show brilliant
@MsVictorcrumbs
5 жыл бұрын
Love the chorus on this song
@zatopecara
17 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song - written by Micky Dolenz, for all those doubters that think they were only actors. He is singing about a party they attended with the Beatles in 1967 when they visited England. The song is also known as 'Alternate Version' and is available on their LP/CD 'Headquarters'.
@oldyellerschannel4676
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely correct.
@dellafenton2417
10 күн бұрын
The girl in yellow dress mentioned is Cass Elliott
@mohacs1000
2 ай бұрын
Brilliant tune!
@johnnysako
17 жыл бұрын
I like Mickey's poncho. It looks like the drapes in my house growing up backintheday! Seriously folks, what band hasn't bit a lil' off The Beatles, and they, in turn bit off Afro American Rock and Roll. Music isn't a competion, it's inspiration. Only real music fans get this.
@paulisdeadman
16 жыл бұрын
no me canso de evr este video
@marnieleee
17 жыл бұрын
love it thanks .......... so good! I still KNOW ALL THE WORDS!
@kenc1161
16 жыл бұрын
In Mickys Autobiography Im A Believer,he said the song was about his trip to England. He said the girl in a yellow dress refers to Samantha Juste his first wife who he met when he appeared on Top Of The Pops which was a show she co-hosted. Interesting is he also said their is a reference to Mama Cass who flew over on the same plane with him but I have never been able to figure out where.
@1danrobbins
11 жыл бұрын
Excellently said, paxpaul. If for some reason you missed the Monkees the night before, you were almost ashamed to go to school the next day. You quickly didn't fit it so you usually pretended to have watched it.
@Helivz
16 жыл бұрын
These songs give me very pleasant memories of my childhood in the mid-1960s. I don't remember the videos. I should log on and buy Monkees D.V.D.s of decades gone by. Lots of neat tunes and talent. I saw Micky Dolenz in concert last month at the Palmer State Fair. Basically looks the same and seems to retain a youthful vigor and appearance.
@JanicePeck-t4r
3 ай бұрын
What a wonderful look back. Rock on Mick!
@squirrelattackspidy
3 жыл бұрын
So good!
@rhalld
2 ай бұрын
Love the Monkees, saw them in concert in Indiana in 2001. Mike of course was not there, I wish he was would have been good seeing him.
@maskedmarvyl4774
5 жыл бұрын
"The Four Kings of EMI sitting stately on the floor": that line is from an impromptu visit Micky made one time to where the Beatles were staying, and they were just sitting on the floor listening to records. "Randy Scouse Git" is a British insult that Mickey heard from a British comedy series he enjoyed watching at the time, and it tickled his fancy so much he titled his song after it. Randy of course means "horny", Scouse is slang for someone from Liverpool, and "Git" means a contemptible or low-class person. So "Randy Scouse Git" literally means a horny person from Liverpool who's contemptible....
@anthonyramirez1341
4 жыл бұрын
Was he insulting the beatles? Was he saying they were low class hornballs?
@jxxy666
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyramirez1341 no he wasn’t, he didn’t know the meaning behind the saying at the time.
@oldyellerschannel4676
2 ай бұрын
@@anthonyramirez1341 I heard they were actually at a party, a Birthday Party for John Lennon...all of The Beatles were there, and other music stars... "Birds out on the sidewalk" referenced the girls, or in the US, "chicks" who were waiting outside for autographs from the Beatles. "A Valet at the door" for a residence? Doubt it...and Mickey didn't think too much of Lennon, as he slept with a lot of fans . It wasn't just a "visit". The Monkees were on tour, Cass Elliott of The Mama's and the Papas was also there, and the girl Mickey references in the beginning, "She's a wonderful lady and she's mine all mine..." was a British model, who was hosting Top of The Pops, and she eventually became Mickey's first wife. Randy Scouse Git was taken from the British TV show called "Until Death Do Us Part, which America's TV show, "All In The Family" was taken. The "Archie" character used to call the "Mike" character that name. Mickey absolutely knew what it meant.
@sonyab1974
16 жыл бұрын
Don't know if I can post a link but if you go to the wikipedia entry for Peter Tork, and scroll down to the bottom, there is a link that says "Peter Tork Interview 2005 From ZANI" and when you click on it, it actually appears to be from 2008! It's a nice long interview!!! :) =============================== THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FORSYTHIA! :)
@classichost
16 жыл бұрын
all time fav from the pre-fabs. they really did have balls of brass
@fromthemakersof5529
6 ай бұрын
The natural distortion on this track is glorious
@Mojosbigstick
11 жыл бұрын
Awww, another of my childhood dreams, popped. My Mother met the Beatles, and said they were all nice young men, but of course I rather hoped one of them was a little less than gentlemanly!
@skylarscabin7866
3 жыл бұрын
I need need need that shirt!!÷
@simonbnyc
16 жыл бұрын
Actually Micky Dolenz met Samantha Juste on Top of the Pops. She was a hostess. He and Mike appeared on it in 1967.
@torchkit
16 жыл бұрын
They did on this song, and the album it was taken from ("Headquarters")
@van76
18 жыл бұрын
This video and song contained a funny part in the middle where Micky was spouting gibberish which make me laughed.
@kenc1161
16 жыл бұрын
She is Samantha Juste who was soon to be Mickys first wife, He met her when he appeared on Top Of The Pops on his trip to England...
@bethgott9768
2 ай бұрын
Whatta party it was ..4 Kings of EMI.... a certain sect famous for my fave Naugahyde
@Sh3lov3s603
16 жыл бұрын
mike is my fav!!! the monkees will forever be my fav band!
@ProfesoraNut
7 жыл бұрын
Micky is such a nut!!!! XD LOVE him
@SwamiFace
17 жыл бұрын
Micky, who wrote the song, heard the phrase randomly on some British TV show and didn't realize that it was a bit of a bad term, especially toward those from Liverpool. In the UK, the title is "Alternate Title."
@elofan567
16 жыл бұрын
Hated the tv show but loved the music this is classic.
@enserfud
17 жыл бұрын
a favorite of mine thanks love it
@sassyeve2003
16 жыл бұрын
While still freinds with Ringo today, Micky said in his autobiography that it was about his entire trip to England, with references to his future wife Samantha Juste, the Beatles, the queen and other observations that he made while there. Check out his book its a great read
@n8yn8yn8y
17 жыл бұрын
great tune. thanks for this video.
@buffalo729
10 жыл бұрын
Met Micky at a casino in WV class act all the way, performance was stellar plus he had his daughter singing with him. Very personable individual if you ever meet him. Plus a cool song.
@rowannadarkwolf
12 жыл бұрын
I thought it was really cool when he was interviewed about the writing of this particular song. Both he and Davy were being encouraged by Mike to write on their own, as both he and Peter did at times. Micky started this and showed it to Mike who really sort of pressed him to finish it. They all had a hand in writing their instrumental parts for it, based on what Micky came up with, and the experience sort of ended up showing him that he could do more. Nice growing moment for him and the group.
@Philtration
18 жыл бұрын
You are correct. The Beatles were big fans of the show and John Lennon invited them to several parties.
@rowannadarkwolf
12 жыл бұрын
They did from the Headquarters album forward, which is the album this song is from. Before that they sang but, like most bands of the era, used studio musicians on their recordings.
@mariahrose210
16 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love this song.
@cabngirl
11 жыл бұрын
Mickey scatting. Priceless.
@bartrichbarton
15 жыл бұрын
great song
@samantonio1357
16 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome song.
@alitlweird
10 жыл бұрын
the monkees are at once, one of the most under-rated yet, paradoxically, successful bands in terms of sales and top 40 hits. these songs are awesome! again, the songs are timeless but representative of the style of the time in which they were written and recorded. great stuff. michael nesmith's solo stuff is great.
@whitecrj
16 жыл бұрын
HandaCarr, it's actually an anti-war (Vietnam) song. The birthday boy refers to the fact that the draft was done by birth date. The talcum-powdered letter is the draft notice.
@KellyGreen5555
12 жыл бұрын
Davy Jones was the heart and soul of The Monkees. R.I.P.
@fairportfan
16 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was on the show. Where it got censored - sort of - was England, where the BBC wouldn't play it till they gave it an alternate title; "andy Scouse Git" is somewhat rude in Britspeak.
@zatopecara
17 жыл бұрын
They all wrote songs - Micky Dolenz wrote this one. Mike and Peter were expert guitarists and Peter was an expert Banjo player. The only reason they did not play on their first 2 albums was because they were working from 6:00am to 8:00pm each day, have a small break, work to 10:00pm laying down vocals, and then head for home (or in Peter's case, to the occasional par-tay!!)
@raintalonwindclan
12 жыл бұрын
Micky wore the tablecloth at the concert! :D
@sassyeve2003
16 жыл бұрын
You are correct about the girl in the yellow dress being Mickys first wife Samantha Juste but according to Mickys autobiography the being known as Wonder Girl is the Queen who was speaking, while they were at Prince Charles Birthday party.
@rubbersoul0854
17 жыл бұрын
I just love these guys...
@anbushunzi694
4 жыл бұрын
This song is one of my fave. Micky had a great voice and humor sense. I found a tattoo on Peter's right hand.RIP Peter…
@RetrofanFilms
18 жыл бұрын
if you catch the reference to the "4 kings of E.M.I", its referring to the Beatles.
@lesterfontaine
16 жыл бұрын
Randy Scouse Git is a term from a tv sitcom from the 60's and 70's called Till Death Us Do Part. The lead character Alf Garnett is a Londoner who is racist, sexist, xenophobic etc etc. His son in law Mike is a layabout Liverpudlian who Alf often called a Randy Scouse Git. Mike was played by Tony Booth, father of Cherie Blair, wife of Tony, the former Prime Minister. Try and find the show, it was hilarious, especially Alf arguing with his wife Else (the silly moo)
@TrixieRed24
17 жыл бұрын
TY TY! I have to see that movie now! :)
@markcruiser64
17 жыл бұрын
Silliness at it's best. As only The Monkees could do. :-)
@SwamiFace
17 жыл бұрын
Aw, this is a great clip. I love that Micky wrote this, and they all look like they're actually playing (hee at Davy having to stand to play the drums). There's a scene in "Monkees A La Mode" from the first season where Micky's playing the beginning riff of this song with his drumsticks. It's awesome.
@simonbnyc
16 жыл бұрын
The song is called Zor and Zam. It's chilling.
@jaebrooms9193
10 жыл бұрын
Davy drumming standing up; Peter wildly playing the piano and Micky banging on kettle drums-FREAKING AWESOME! .Would have loved to see Mike lose it too, but it was still great.
@TheMonirene76
9 жыл бұрын
He stands up playing the drums cuz he's short lol ;-)
@QueenBitchHasSpoken
5 жыл бұрын
Always will ♥️ The Monkees..Grew up with them and seen them multiple times in concert...♥️♥️♥️♥️Best show Ever...
@seanmccready9564
5 жыл бұрын
Mike never loses it. That’s his thing man.
@johninis
17 жыл бұрын
love this old music. Is it on an album (CD) somewhere?
@ktu62
17 жыл бұрын
Micky eres lo maximo
@CKaphwan
16 жыл бұрын
Good Song!
@captainfantastic9158
11 жыл бұрын
Oh, I see what you're saying. Sorry I misunderstood. Yeah, it wasn't named after any of them...or anybody else for that matter! As you know, Micky didn't even know what the term meant 'til somebody told him, so he couldn't have named it after anyone! Songwriting: Dolenz-style! :)
@garygiampa2557
6 жыл бұрын
Hi great song I love it thank you
@bjorky79
16 жыл бұрын
Love it. I think everyone would secretly like to be like the Monkees if they were in a famous band! :D
@Spanglemaker42
16 жыл бұрын
Whew, thanks for that. Familial colloquialisms aside, I recalled Mickey saying the exact thing during MTV's Monkee Marathon about a hundred years ago. I just thought it would be funny to post. Guess no one here is over 25...
@monkeytrousers
17 жыл бұрын
Pot love!!!
@jamestkirkesq
16 жыл бұрын
What's not to like Aerobabe1968. Some great songs, a zany TV show, one really wierd film and a whole load of fun. I grew up with these guys and the Beatles and Batman and Robin and Startrek and Lost in Space and ... Ah the 60's Oh I feel old ... Memories ;-)) LOL LOL LOL
@claybilly
16 жыл бұрын
These guys are good,up there with the beatles. I just found out about them.
@ilovemickydolez
16 жыл бұрын
ok thanks i think i understand now. i still dont get why he called it Randy scouse git. but i understand the song now. thanks a mil.
@AngeloGravity
17 жыл бұрын
I saw them perform this on stage in Sheffield in 1996!
@torchkit
16 жыл бұрын
"Til Death Do Us Part" is the show "All in The Family" was based on. But the term 'Randy Scouse Git' is British slang for 'horny drunken idiot.' When this song was released in Britain in '67 the term was considered offensive, so Micky (who wrote the song) was asked to come up with an alternative title. Micky was a smart ass, so the song was released in Britain (and reached #2 on their charts) called "Alternative Title."
@bordercomedens2
16 жыл бұрын
And the room is in a mess.Mine and and the parties.This is my favorite song by the monkees so far.And to the people that goes to parties,always sing this song when the birthday boy/Girl comes.
@listigt
16 жыл бұрын
hahah omg they fckn rule. too bad it was such a long time ago , I would wanna see this live now
@Noelrules
15 жыл бұрын
Love this song!!!!!
@sonyab1974
12 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!!! :)
@LandofBrokenHearts
17 жыл бұрын
They ARE playing :)
@OlymPigs2010
16 жыл бұрын
Melody is a lot like that Nashville song "Counting Flowers on the Wall"!
@sonyab1974
16 жыл бұрын
You're welcome sonyab1974! It was somewhere on KZitem, I think Peter was being interviewed at a London airport in 2005 on his way from doing a benefit performance with Shoe Suede Blues. There was a very cute picture of him sitting at a table at the airport with his guitar case nearby. He looked great! :) ============================ Awesome awesome!! Where is the picture? :)
@SabelStarr
16 жыл бұрын
I love the tune as he's saying To a girl in yellow dress
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