The Monkees "Porpoise Song" live 2011 (enhanced & remastered footage)

Besides being my #1 favorite Monkees song to perform and listen to, this was the only footage I could find of us doing this song (in full, no cuts) on the American wing of the 2011 tour (thanks to Joey PGH1 for capturing this @ Merrillville IN 6-30-11). According to Monkees-authority Andrew Sandoval (who guided this tour), the original recording was the most elaborate production in Monkees history. Cashbox magazine compared it to “I Am The Walrus,” and for me it felt like participating in a Pink Floyd set. Written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin (who created the porpoise theme), the song bookended the 1968 film HEAD, the deconstruction of The Monkees mythology. For more back story go to my Substack blog johnnyjblair.substack.com/p/s...
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Personnel:
Micky Dolenz: drums & lead vocals
Davy Jones: percussion & vocals
Peter Tork: slide guitar & vocals
Wayne Avers: lead slide guitar
Eric Biondo: trumpet
Johnny J. Blair: bass & vocals + video-enhancement (2023)
Arnold Jacks: saxophone
Aviva Maloney: keyboards, saxophone, & vocals
Jimmy Riccitelli: keyboards & vocals
David Robicheau: guitar & vocals
Andrew Sandoval: visuals
Felipe Torres: drums & vocals
Chris von Sneidern; remastering (2023)
Song © 1968 Screen Gems/Columbia Music BMI
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I so miss seeing the guys and the shows 😍

[@melvinlosaria8175]

This is a very nice musical video production featuring the Monkees. The music sounding so beautiful. Great musical show. You're absolutely brilliant on so many levels with regards to this matter. Bravo my dear friend. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you. My subscription done to support your lovely channel.

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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful critique and for subscribing. More to come.