I have a radical thought. I think they belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, they were created for tv. Yes, they didn't write most of their songs, nor did they play their instruments in the early days. But then they did. And even if they didn't, in the years they were active, they were nearly as popular as the Beatles. (Granted, a different demographic.) And the songs were good. The very fact that the group was made for television and were still successful, makes them an important part of music history.
+LN Their fans included the Beatles. McCartney invited Micky to Abby Roads Studio and Lennon had George Martin Play play some tracks of the Album they were recording called Sgt Pepper.
Micky explained in several interviews why they would not be inducted. It was started as a private institution and the public has no say. One of the three founders declared they would never be allowed and they have continued his wishes.
I've been a professional musician for 32 years, music has been my love and livelihood my whole life. i owe everything i have to it. since Davy Jones passed I've been looking at a lot of these clips on CZcams. I didn't know why i felt compelled to look this stuff up, i never thought of myself as a fan. but now i realised that as a small child i learned my love of music,and what good music truly is,how its supposed to make you feel, from these "phonies". and THAT is as real as a thing can get.
This song still gives me chills so many years later. The Monkees were and will always be a substantial part of American rock music, despite the brief time they were together. I was lucky to see them twice in 1986 and 1988. and got to hear them sing this song and "Words". My first LP was "More of the Monkees" you can bet I played it to death. Rip Davy@
Horrible news. I've always been a Monkee fan. Saw them in 1967 in NY when Hendrix opened for them; saw them last year in Coney Island and loved watching their TV series.
These guys are terrific. You can see the friendship as they still tease each other good naturedly. The Monkees were finally inducted into the pop music Hall of Fame and they absolutely deserve it. All four were and are extremely talented. Rest in peace, Davy.
@@peacockblue8407 ...we don't need them !...they are Rock'n'Roll hall of Famers in the fans' hearts...and the fans' hearts are all that matters....not some institutional society
The song is sung in such a sincere manner and having Peter take lead and play the french horn , and three part harmony with the Monkees. I remember a interview with Davy Jones who summed up why we love the Monkees, its part of our childhood. I remember watching the shows and loved all of them, the songs, the fun they had together . This song really sums up the Monkees.I hear the voices together and If there are tears of happiness coming from my eyes. I never met them but I do miss them, And the ending we see Peter and Davy having fun , Love it. RIP Davy, Peter, and Mike. . I hope the Rock and Roll hall of fame inducts them, They deserve it after all they did sing their own songs and are quintuple platinum.
Oh I miss Peter. I was one of the weird kids growing up in the 80s and 90s who was obsessed with the monkees. Peter ws always my favorite. This song my favorite. I was ecstatic when in the late 90s I met a friend who was my age and just as obsessed with the monkees as I was!! Now we are in our late 30s aand mommies and our children love the monkees. We've unfortunately had both of our favorites pass away now. She was in love with Davey ...me with Peter. It's interesting the things that bring people together. ❤
I love the look of fun confusion on Peter's face when he is running his fingers through Davy's grey hair. lol Love these guys. Rest In Peace, Davy and Peter.
So sad to have lost Davey. And so young. My mom took my sister and I to see them live when I was 9 and my sister was 14. I was in love with Peter and she with Davey. We watched Jimmy Hendricks open for them, then was booed and hissed and cola's in cups were thrown at him on stage before he even got 1/2 way through his opening song. Yes... I WAS THERE. A concert I will never forget. And our mom took us to see everyone that came to Jacksonville. Except Elvis. Thank you momma for being such a cool mom for back in that time. You taught us to love and appreciate ALL music, but most of the importance of the lyrics. What the story teller is trying relate through song. This is the only song Peter did as a ballad. I hated Auntie Grezelda. But still loved the Monkees.
Thanks for the story. always wanted to hear from folks who were their on that historic tour. the future of guitar+the magic that is/was the monkees. i a little young to have seen them but loved the reruns as a 4 yr old. Davy was to young and full of life to have died. not even 70. damn
Sat through the whole concert in awe. Had a sinking feeling the whole time thinking “this is it, we will not see this again”. Davy passed, and I just felt sick to my stomach. So glad I was able to see their antics in person. 🤍🤍🤍❤
Very sad news today to hear of your passing Davy. I loved you all, especially coming home from school in my teens to watch you on tv. I loved the Monkees sooo much. R.I.P. Davy :-(
Thank you for posting this! It is one of my favorite songs, and I loved being able to hear them perform this at the Greek, one of the last times Davy performed with the Monkees. Great video work too! : )
thank you for expressing what we all really feel,..I was a first gen fan in "66' at the age of "6" and have travled musically from all genre's...there is and all ways will be an innocense and beauty of the monkees", ...to now and forever my all time favorite band,...thanks roman
Second the nomination to the hall of fame. But really, what a beautiful sweet video and song, even most of the great rockers lack that kind of feeling, play, warmth and depth long live the monkees!!!
WOW, still amazing after all of these years... I'm only in my 30's but I grew up listening to the Monkees as well as watching their show... AWESOMENESS!
you know, since i posted this note i've been talking to all my freinds who happen to be musicians of similar "vintage" and they ALL cite the monkeys as thier original inspiration, EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM, i guess it's just a natural outcome of their emence popularity at that very early time in our lives, but still, EVERY LAST ONE?
So glad I got to see the monkees at 50th anniversary concert in indianapolis indiana at murat theater was my first time for seeing the monkees in concert
They continued to play this song in concert after Davy passed away. They were able to lift his vocal track from the original 1967 recording and then played it in the show with Peter playing live piano.
One of my favorite songs ever! All three of you sounded awesome! Thanks for performing it! I hope you will try it out with Mike this summer! : ) I'm so grateful to have so many video remembrances of Davy. He is missed by so many.
Oh ! Peter Plays french Horn ! He is Great Player ! But Davy was dead sadlly.This film is Gold for me. I am 61years Old. Yes I am watch Monkees Show every Weeks.
What is phoney about the Monkees? They never claimed to be anything other than what they were. That is something that some members of the Rock & Roll hall of fame can not say.
Peter playing french horn on this. Wonder if Davy ever picked up the trumpet again. He was supposed to be pretty good in his youth. Weird we never saw that.
Back in 2012 I was playing Monkees songs for my wife and sons . We were trying to get out of a nasty city and so many negatives were going on . Music was my passion from a baby . I listened to records and watched anytime they had Don Websters rock show on ( I always forget the real name of the show ) , or any thing with bands on , the radio in the car. Well after playing Monkees very heavily just days before Davey Jones passing and then hearing about it was just devastating . You do not have to know someone personally . Within the realm of music it is what the songs mean to you on a personal level . Sorry if I cannot convey this correctly. Too many things have happened to my family and at times I get too sentimental and of course being a man it is still looked down upon wrongly by people ( I know I shouldn't care about that) . Feeling very emotional, today is my birthday and I am on my wife's comment section . People are so judgmental ,and things are so uncertain in this life. ❤️📅🕊
Angela Fugo: (or rather your husband)...The show was Don Kirsher's Rock Concert. Don was responsible for soooo many, many hit songs. Check it out, it will blow you away!
Angela Fugo ; people don't need to be so judgmental. Music plays to our hearts, our emotions, and I reject the notion that it must pass a board of music experts to be graded for complexity or innovation. I've got a bunch of Monkees albums. And Steely Dan.
Aww 😁me encanto!!! Esta cancion es hermosa, par de lagrimas se asoman en mis ojos, pero Peter siempre nos saca una sonriza con sus ocurrencias. Gracias por compartir este grandioso video!!
Thanks Peter for making the world brighter!
He was my favorite
RIP Peter Tork. You were a kind and gentle soul.
Peter had an awesome sense of humor. Very brilliant guy.
Peter basically sounds as good as he did 45 yrs ago!! I love Peter
This has made me burst into tears. So many memories, such a gentle soul. Rest In Peace Peter Tork.
It's not the end , we all will be together agine. Theres a better place we go to that other universe. We never die.🌻🌵🌷🍀🌼
I have a radical thought. I think they belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, they were created for tv. Yes, they didn't write most of their songs, nor did they play their instruments in the early days. But then they did. And even if they didn't, in the years they were active, they were nearly as popular as the Beatles. (Granted, a different demographic.) And the songs were good. The very fact that the group was made for television and were still successful, makes them an important part of music history.
Leonard Niedermayer They're rated 25th on the top Bands of all time!
+LN Their fans included the Beatles. McCartney invited Micky to Abby Roads Studio and Lennon had George Martin Play play some tracks of the Album they were recording called Sgt Pepper.
I agree Leonard!
I wouldn't consider it a radical thought at all! They easily should have been inducted decades ago!!
Micky explained in several interviews why they would not be inducted. It was started as a private institution and the public has no say. One of the three founders declared they would never be allowed and they have continued his wishes.
I've been a professional musician for 32 years, music has been my love and livelihood my whole life. i owe everything i have to it. since Davy Jones passed I've been looking at a lot of these clips on CZcams. I didn't know why i felt compelled to look this stuff up, i never thought of myself as a fan.
but now i realised that as a small child i learned my love of music,and what good music truly is,how its supposed to make you feel, from these "phonies".
and THAT is as real as a thing can get.
Whoo! Peter killed it on that French horn!
This song still gives me chills so many years later. The Monkees were and will always be a substantial part of American rock music, despite the brief time they were together. I was lucky to see them twice in 1986 and 1988. and got to hear them sing this song and "Words". My first LP was "More of the Monkees" you can bet I played it to death. Rip Davy@
That's my favorite 👍
Horrible news. I've always been a Monkee fan. Saw them in 1967 in NY when Hendrix opened for them; saw them last year in Coney Island and loved watching their TV series.
Such a sad day. R.I.P., Peter.... XOXOX
RIP Davy and Peter ! You are sadly missed by your fans who loved still love you !
RIP DAVY, WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. :(
These guys are terrific. You can see the friendship as they still tease each other good naturedly. The Monkees were finally inducted into the pop music Hall of Fame and they absolutely deserve it. All four were and are extremely talented. Rest in peace, Davy.
C Louise When were they inducted? I haven't seen or heard anything about it! Please post something as I would love to share it. :-)
🎸it's not the same, though❕ everyone wants to see them get in the ROCK&ROLL hall o' fame❕ 🎸
@@peacockblue8407 ...we don't need them !...they are Rock'n'Roll hall of Famers in the fans' hearts...and the fans' hearts are all that matters....not some institutional society
The song is sung in such a sincere manner and having Peter take lead and play the french horn , and three part harmony with the Monkees. I remember a interview with Davy Jones who summed up why we love the Monkees, its part of our childhood. I remember watching the shows and loved all of them, the songs, the fun they had together . This song really sums up the Monkees.I hear the voices together and If there are tears of happiness coming from my eyes. I never met them but I do miss them,
And the ending we see Peter and Davy having fun , Love it. RIP Davy, Peter, and Mike. . I hope the Rock and Roll hall of fame inducts them, They deserve it after all they did sing their own songs and are quintuple platinum.
Oh I miss Peter. I was one of the weird kids growing up in the 80s and 90s who was obsessed with the monkees. Peter ws always my favorite. This song my favorite. I was ecstatic when in the late 90s I met a friend who was my age and just as obsessed with the monkees as I was!! Now we are in our late 30s aand mommies and our children love the monkees. We've unfortunately had both of our favorites pass away now. She was in love with Davey ...me with Peter. It's interesting the things that bring people together. ❤
So wonderful!!! The most "meaningful" Monkee song ever!!!
I love the look of fun confusion on Peter's face when he is running his fingers through Davy's grey hair. lol Love these guys. Rest In Peace, Davy and Peter.
Mike, too.
I love watching these guys clown around with each other.
Thanks for the words and music, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil!
Love this song
Give Peter an instrument and he'd give you a song out of it. RIP to a talented and kind dude.
Made me cry 😭 RIP DAVY PETER AND MIKE
GOD BLESS MICKY.... GOOD HEALTH!
LOVE PETER, and whenever he gets to sing is a treat!
Mike, Micky and Davy always complemented Peter for his ability to play a total of 8 instruments.
Rest in Peace Peter devastated xx
So sad to have lost Davey. And so young. My mom took my sister and I to see them live when I was 9 and my sister was 14. I was in love with Peter and she with Davey. We watched Jimmy Hendricks open for them, then was booed and hissed and cola's in cups were thrown at him on stage before he even got 1/2 way through his opening song. Yes... I WAS THERE. A concert I will never forget. And our mom took us to see everyone that came to Jacksonville. Except Elvis. Thank you momma for being such a cool mom for back in that time. You taught us to love and appreciate ALL music, but most of the importance of the lyrics. What the story teller is trying relate through song. This is the only song Peter did as a ballad. I hated Auntie Grezelda. But still loved the Monkees.
Thanks for the story. always wanted to hear from folks who were their on that historic tour. the future of guitar+the magic that is/was the monkees. i a little young to have seen them but loved the reruns as a 4 yr old. Davy was to young and full of life to have died. not even 70. damn
Sat through the whole concert in awe. Had a sinking feeling the whole time thinking “this is it, we will not see this again”. Davy passed, and I just felt sick to my stomach. So glad I was able to see their antics in person. 🤍🤍🤍❤
Monkees never ever be forgotten.
One of my all time favorites! It’s very sad that only one of them remain…
That last part was hilarious!! Peter playing with Davys hair and then the two of them playfully tussling and of course Micky laughing
Davy had so much talent humor and Micky funny and Peter good at instrument
Incredible talents!...Only one left now...
Very sad news today to hear of your passing Davy. I loved you all, especially coming home from school in my teens to watch you on tv. I loved the Monkees sooo much.
R.I.P. Davy :-(
RIP DAVE< YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON!!!!!!!!!
RIP Peter Tork
Rip, peater tork, thanks for the memories
I just so appreciate the intricacies of this song.
Beautiful! Miss you Davy and Peter!
They were first Music Videos. Will always love them all. Wool
Hat great songwriter RIP
Thank you for posting this! It is one of my favorite songs, and I loved being able to hear them perform this at the Greek, one of the last times Davy performed with the Monkees. Great video work too! : )
thank you for expressing what we all really feel,..I was a first gen fan in "66' at the age of "6" and have travled musically from all genre's...there is and all ways will be an innocense and beauty of the monkees",
...to now and forever my all time favorite band,...thanks roman
the angels in heaven will be whispering and blushing today...you are once again a young heartthrob. Rest in peace, Davy....we will miss you.
Love this song performed this song at 50th anniversary concert in indianapolis indiana at murat theater. So beautiful rip mike,pete and davy
Second the nomination to the hall of fame. But really, what a beautiful sweet video and song, even most of the great rockers lack that kind of feeling, play, warmth and depth long live the monkees!!!
My very favorite song by my very first crush. RIP, Davey.
WOW, still amazing after all of these years... I'm only in my 30's but I grew up listening to the Monkees as well as watching their show... AWESOMENESS!
you know, since i posted this note i've been talking to all my freinds who happen to be musicians of similar "vintage" and they ALL cite the monkeys as thier original inspiration, EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM, i guess it's just a natural outcome of their emence popularity at that very early time in our lives, but still, EVERY LAST ONE?
Now more than ever this song has meaning. You can't speak your mind, and everything is about me me me and money. Now we live in doubt.
Peter sounds so fucking great. Ugh.
Miss you Davy.
So glad I got to see the monkees at 50th anniversary concert in indianapolis indiana at murat theater was my first time for seeing the monkees in concert
Ill Love Davy Forever !!
I'm in tears.
A great group of guys who made my childhood awesome! Miss Davy so much.
Brings me right back to my teens. Time of angst and innocence
この曲大好きな曲の一曲
ピーターもディビーももういないのが悲しいしさみしい
RIP Davey...you will be missed....just heard the tragic news of his passing way too early.....only 66....way too young...
I have those same memories. Lovely thoughts, thanks for posting.
There is also the verse in the song THE FOOLISH FROM THE WISE. And when Micky says foolish he points to Davy & when he says wise he points to himself.
This video makes me sob. I miss Peter and Davy so much. They didn't deserve to pass so soon :'(
LOVE YOU ALL..LOVE YOU DAVY FOREVER
É com lágrimas que assisto esse vídeo, Davy partiu... mas eles estarão sempre no meu coração, sempre... Love
Peter seems to play any instrument he gets in his hands! And WOW he sounds great! they all do! R.I.P. Davy
Pete is so talented as all of them are
They continued to play this song in concert after Davy passed away. They were able to lift his vocal track from the original 1967 recording and then played it in the show with Peter playing live piano.
Wonderful!!! This song has so much meaning...especially now!!! They are all awesome!!!
This is awesome!! Peter was great on the horn, and he sang nicely too.
what a great song
always have been my favorite Monkees song. love this video!!!
Nice. That was one of my mother's favorite songs, and one that we played at her funeral. Good to see such a well done, recent performance. RIP Davy.
Peter was soooo talented
Love them in my youth!
RIP, Davy. What a loss to my generation.
I would have given anything to see them in concert! I hope they are able to get the tour back together for 2012 and come somewhere near the midwest!!!
This is possibly my new favorite youtube video. Thank you.
The Monkees were ahead of their time with some of their songs---this one, Last Train, Pleasant Valley, & You & I.n
I seen Mickey a few years ago in concert, it was amazing. i really wish the others were there.
Beautiful
I love and miss you every day Davy.
One of my favorite songs ever! All three of you sounded awesome! Thanks for performing it! I hope you will try it out with Mike this summer! : )
I'm so grateful to have so many video remembrances of Davy. He is missed by so many.
Rest in peace dear Davy...
I love this! ❤️
Oh ! Peter Plays french Horn ! He is Great Player ! But Davy was dead sadlly.This film is Gold for me. I am 61years Old. Yes I am watch Monkees Show every Weeks.
Our heroes.
This breaks my heart after hearing of Peter Torks death two days ago. I am so, so sad and depressed. I grew up with these guys.
It's interesting you say that because I always thought Stepping Stone was the ultimate punk song!
Aw, they're picking on poor Davy again. Never mess with Peter's French horn.
Davy you're sorely missed.
Oh to be with friends over half a century 🌻😌
just beautiful..thank you! 💗
Such wonderful guys!! Thanks for the music!! ❤️
Qué lindo escuchar sus voces hermosas después de tantos años. Los amo! Descansa en paz querido Davy
What is phoney about the Monkees?
They never claimed to be anything other than what they were.
That is something that some members of the Rock & Roll hall of fame can not say.
AMEN!!!
Peter playing french horn on this. Wonder if Davy ever picked up the trumpet again. He was supposed to be pretty good in his youth. Weird we never saw that.
Back in 2012 I was playing Monkees songs for my wife and sons . We were trying to get out of a nasty city and so many negatives were going on . Music was my passion from a baby . I listened to records and watched anytime they had Don Websters rock show on ( I always forget the real name of the show ) , or any thing with bands on , the radio in the car. Well after playing Monkees very heavily just days before Davey Jones passing and then hearing about it was just devastating . You do not have to know someone personally . Within the realm of music it is what the songs mean to you on a personal level . Sorry if I cannot convey this correctly. Too many things have happened to my family and at times I get too sentimental and of course being a man it is still looked down upon wrongly by people ( I know I shouldn't care about that) . Feeling very emotional, today is my birthday and I am on my wife's comment section . People are so judgmental ,and things are so uncertain in this life. ❤️📅🕊
Angela Fugo: (or rather your husband)...The show was Don Kirsher's Rock Concert. Don was responsible for soooo many, many hit songs. Check it out, it will blow you away!
Angela Fugo ; people don't need to be so judgmental. Music plays to our hearts, our emotions, and I reject the notion that it must pass a board of music experts to be graded for complexity or innovation. I've got a bunch of Monkees albums. And Steely Dan.
this should have been a single back then
In 2020 this breaks my heart.
AWESOME. THANKS
Thank you so much for sharing..
I wish I could've met all of them... But my dad introduced me a few years AFTER Davy Jones died. :(
Aww 😁me encanto!!! Esta cancion es hermosa, par de lagrimas se asoman en mis ojos, pero Peter siempre nos saca una sonriza con sus ocurrencias. Gracias por compartir este grandioso video!!
Lyrics ...then and now only