Before I "Go Down", I have to leave the following comment. As you listen and watch this video, you'll realize the underrated and "unsung" genius of Mickey Dolenz. If you listen to the words as Mickey dances around, not missing a beat. The timing and rhythm is nothing short of shear brilliance. Mickey Dolenz will always rank among the Greatest singers of our time and we're so fortunate to enjoy his talents yesterday, today and for years to come.
A Ben - I just watched Mickey doing this while watching a Monkees marathon on the Decades TV over the air channel. I have to agree with you - Mickey IS Brilliant in this clip. He's actually amazing! What a talented guy. I wonder if he performed any other memorable songs? I'm so glad I discovered your post, pal!
When my dad came to this country he used to park cars in santa monica and westwood. He met many actors and singers. He came across Mickey many times. Dad said, despite his fame, he had a girlfriend that worked at Mcdonalds. He would visit her often and dad talked to him many times. He said that he is one of the nicest persons he EVER met working there. He said Mick was never conceited and signed autographs anywhere anytime. He said that he never flaunted and was nice to all.
That is so easy to believe. He seems so down to earth, genuine, & approachable. His personality is so light. Maybe that’s an odd way to describe one’s personality, but maybe y’all know what I mean. Several entertainers from this era are like that. It was the peace & love movement after all.
When I saw James Marsden singing along perfectly in the "Straw Dogs" opener, I HAD to look this up. LOVE the Monkees and Mickey (Mike, Davey, & Peter).
No matter how I feel, this song always gives me an instant mental recharge. Saw The Monkees live in Cupertino, November 2012. It was one of the finest concert experiences of my life -- may The Monkees be with us always.
I saw them live in Augusta, Ga. in 1969 (minus Peter Tork). I was all of 10 years old, but I'll never forget it....I ended up standing right at the edge of the stage, surrounded by all these teenage female fans, screaming their bloody heads off...
Wow, dayyum, that song takes considerable musicianship on the part of the singer to pull off. Kudos, Micky. To all the naysayers who thought The Monkees were no-talents, this performance proves'em all wrong. All four studs are multi-talented.
This is just awesome. I watched the Monkees religiously when they were on TV during the 60's. Hopefully, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame finally inducts these guys. Egads, the Sex Pistols were let it!!
I came across this on a Monkees rerun one night and I was like... HOW did I miss this song... Mickey was always my favorite, but I must have missed this episode as a kid (already 20yrs into reruns, now 50?). This is an AMAZING song.
You know I Love this song. Love Mickey and Love The Monkeys.Remember Mickey was a child actor, a really multi-talented performer. As you watch this it's really impressive, there's no lip syncing, or reading off cue cards involved. And dancing. It's Fantastic!
I forget what was on the A side but I bought this single specifically for this song, after seeing this very video on the Monkees show. I was one of those that didn't listen to the A side. Wow this goes back, thanks for reviving the memories.
Great clip. I just saw Micky Dolenz at the street festival in Hoboken a few hours ago. Quite entertaining. The fans still love him. He was mobbed by fans afterwards. Cheers!
woow...he's performance is awesome, I really admire his kind of perfomance in this tune, for all those who think there are not a real musician please listen and enjoy it...you wil be pleased to hear this song.
This is why Mickey Dolenz is one of the greatest 60's pop vocalists of all time! It's a shame he'll never get the recognition because the Monkees are still considered a creation who "never did play their own instruments." A lot of so called legitimate 60's bands did the same.
Love this tune!! t's 1/23/09 and this is the first time I've seen the video of this song! I was just listening to it at work on of my Monkees' tapes-it's one of my favorite songs on the tape-and I've always wondered how Micky could spit all those words out at a machine-gun rate, and not trip over his tongue!! Of course, I realize the song was obviously not done in one take, but I'm still amazed! It's a great song!!
A little from collumn A and a little from collumn B. :-) For me it was all about the song being so awesome. It has been my favorite Monkees song since before I understood what it was about. I've loved it since I was 5 years old. I did not even understand it until the 80s when MTV re-aired the episodes. When I did finally understand it, it just made the song more awesome.
This song brings back the memory of my first VC kill. Unfortunately Charlie was a woman. My buddy was dancing around to this song on the radio while we were doing head counts. I'll never forget it.
I have the same feeling as some of you do; I saw this in the 1960s, loved the song--then it seemed to disappear. I don't remember seeing it on the reruns.
It's Dolenz. I know that rendition of it well. It's the original studio recording of Micky singing "Goin' Down". I have had that album since I was five years old and I've heard it a billion times. I've owned it on LP, cassette, cd, and now MP3. I've been listening to that song for 40 years and I recognized it immediately. There is no way it's a woman singing that song.
I still remember watching Mickey on something like Rock 'N' Roll 25 (I forget the name of the special) saying something to the effect that, "We were hired to play musicians in a TV show. And then we became an actual rock'n'roll band. Sorta as if Starky and Hutch becoming real cops...." Gotta luv Mickey :-)
This is such a cool song - what a talent Micky is. My favorite part of the song is "He threw me in to teach me how; I stayed there floating like a mama cow." What I wouldn't give to hear William Shatner cover this on a spoken word album. Lol! This and Randy Scouse Git are my two fave Micky songs.
l saw them last week in Hershey PA, great show!! They played this and Mickey sang it to perfection. They also had the 60s video of Mickey dancing playing on the screen behind the band, which was pretty cool too.
Yeah, I agree. I love all 3, but Revolver was/is something very special. Very cutting-edge for '66, and still an amazing listen 40 years later, IMAO. Hard 2 imagine "Tomorrow Never Knows" was the FIRST song they recorded for Revolver: April 1966.
I literally laughed out loud at this little anecdote. Adored the Monkees as a youngun ... still do ... this song and this little story explains my love for them better than anything I could add. Thanks for sharing this, fairportfan2 :o].
I saw this when I was in 6th grade...I loved it then and I watched the monkees show religiously hoping to see it again and I never did. I thought it was a live version of this song. Then I saw this vid on you tube...Man I listen to this everyday...
Nesmith has stated that Dolenz was 'the' voice of the group...that without his vocals, they probably wouldn't have gone as far as they did. I love this song.
People are still saying fake, not real and didn't play on their songs blah blah blah for over 45 years now . so why are you still watching it. So what, if I could pull off the same bit of superd marketing, I would jump at it now and watch the money roll in for the next 50 years. It was put together to entertain and give people a laugh, it worked beautifully
Before I "Go Down", I have to leave the following comment. As you listen and watch this video, you'll realize the underrated and "unsung" genius of Mickey Dolenz. If you listen to the words as Mickey dances around, not missing a beat. The timing and rhythm is nothing short of shear brilliance. Mickey Dolenz will always rank among the Greatest singers of our time and we're so fortunate to enjoy his talents yesterday, today and for years to come.
A Ben - I just watched Mickey doing this while watching a Monkees marathon on the Decades TV over the air channel. I have to agree with you - Mickey IS Brilliant in this clip. He's actually amazing! What a talented guy. I wonder if he performed any other memorable songs? I'm so glad I discovered your post, pal!
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I totally agree 💯%‼️
Spot on. He did this song brilliantly 💗
I agree with you on that
Actor, Singer,Song Writer, Producer, Director, Musician, The Man Just Had Talent.
Great Song
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When my dad came to this country he used to park cars in santa monica and westwood. He met many actors and singers. He came across Mickey many times. Dad said, despite his fame, he had a girlfriend that worked at Mcdonalds. He would visit her often and dad talked to him many times. He said that he is one of the nicest persons he EVER met working there. He said Mick was never conceited and signed autographs anywhere anytime. He said that he never flaunted and was nice to all.
That's rare but Micky was and is the best
That is so easy to believe. He seems so down to earth, genuine, & approachable. His personality is so light. Maybe that’s an odd way to describe one’s personality, but maybe y’all know what I mean. Several entertainers from this era are like that. It was the peace & love movement after all.
This is such a great Monkees song. Micky is my favorite Monkee, so I love any of the songs he sings the lead on.
I agree 💯%
Awesome !! Dancing-rapping-scatting- amazing for the year it was performed -- the colors wow just wow !!!
THE VERY 1ST RAP SONG. HOLY SHIT !! I STILL KNOW ALL THE WORDS 45 YRS. LATER.
IKR⁉️. And it's much better than today's rap.
this is one of my favorite monkees songs. They are so underrated.
Had this 45 record, this was on the B side, sang it to drive my mother crazy. Good times!
Julie Owens - Mickey's incredibly brilliant! I did NOT know this was on a 45 rpm record!
BB King once said this is one of the most jazzed soulful songs he ever heard.
Most under-rated dudes in music! This is HOT!
When I saw James Marsden singing along perfectly in the "Straw Dogs" opener, I HAD to look this up. LOVE the Monkees and Mickey (Mike, Davey, & Peter).
No matter how I feel, this song always gives me an instant mental recharge. Saw The Monkees live in Cupertino, November 2012. It was one of the finest concert experiences of my life -- may The Monkees be with us always.
I saw them live in Augusta, Ga. in 1969 (minus Peter Tork). I was all of 10 years old, but I'll never forget it....I ended up standing right at the edge of the stage, surrounded by all these teenage female fans, screaming their bloody heads off...
I love this video, the way he dance is GREAT!!!
Micky had the best voice in the group besides being so adorable and funny!!! thanks so much for posting this!!!
IKR⁉️
I love this song, I think its one of my favorites of theirs. Far underrated. Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite Monkee songs. I saw them in Indiana in 2001, great concert! Love the show as well.
Micky is, and will always be, my fave Monkee
Wow, dayyum, that song takes considerable musicianship on the part of the singer to pull off. Kudos, Micky. To all the naysayers who thought The Monkees were no-talents, this performance proves'em all wrong. All four studs are multi-talented.
Ahaha it's sick how fast he sings. :)
Yesterday the song was stuck in my head all day long.
This is just awesome. I watched the Monkees religiously when they were on TV during the 60's.
Hopefully, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame finally inducts these guys.
Egads, the Sex Pistols were let it!!
IKR⁉️
I was watchign this video on the Monkees TV show a few weeks back...Im SOOO glad that Antenna TV brought the sahow back to television =)
I came across this on a Monkees rerun one night and I was like... HOW did I miss this song... Mickey was always my favorite, but I must have missed this episode as a kid (already 20yrs into reruns, now 50?).
This is an AMAZING song.
Can't understand why oldies stations don't play this gem...
Good God I love Micky Dolenz....I love this freaking song too. Thanks for posting this!!
Absolutely my favorite Monkee performance !
My favorite Monkees song, too! Swing that trumpet and sax like a rusty ax!
Happy Birthday Mickey! This song still stands the test of time and ROCKS!
All of my friends had crushes on Davy Jones, but I loved Micky. He and Mike were the most talented. I still love the music.
You know I Love this song. Love Mickey and Love The Monkeys.Remember Mickey was a child actor, a really multi-talented performer. As you watch this it's really impressive, there's no lip syncing, or reading off cue cards involved. And dancing. It's Fantastic!
this song rocks, I loved this song as the flip side of one of their singles and played it more than the A side
I forget what was on the A side but I bought this single specifically for this song, after seeing this very video on the Monkees show. I was one of those that didn't listen to the A side. Wow this goes back, thanks for reviving the memories.
Great clip. I just saw Micky Dolenz at the street festival in Hoboken a few hours ago. Quite entertaining. The fans still love him. He was mobbed by fans afterwards. Cheers!
Micky was the most talented of The Monkees and this video proves it!
I've never heard this song. Why not? It's awesome!
Greatness. Mickey killed it. I don't know too many people who could've made that song sound that good.
This is sooooo goood. Micky truly has a voice! What a great song!
Perfect!!
Micky, you were and are great! And yes, I'm one of the millions for whom you were a big part of my childhood...
woow...he's performance is awesome, I really admire his kind of perfomance in this tune, for all those who think there are not a real musician please listen and enjoy it...you wil be pleased to hear this song.
A greatly under-appreciated talent. Rappin' when it was still unknown, dancin' like James Brown...wow. Past time to give the man his due.
This is why Mickey Dolenz is one of the greatest 60's pop vocalists of all time! It's a shame he'll never get the recognition because the Monkees are still considered a creation who "never did play their own instruments." A lot of so called legitimate 60's bands did the same.
OH MAN!!! I was so glad that they put this in their box set....LOVE! this song ("As We Go Along" is second).
One of my favorite Monkees songs that Micky sang lead on! Very funky. :-)
this is incredible stuff. this and last train to clarksville mark the best of this group. Micky can frickin' drive a beat!
never heard a person sing so fast! Go Mickey, love the way you sing
This showcases Mickey's vocal talents. The Monkees grew as they wrote their own songs and played their instruments on the later albums.
damn what memories! I used to use my old tape recorder and records the songs from the tv show.........alwyas loved this jumping tune!!
Just an amazing video Micky kills it never got tired of watching this❤
sensational - one of the best lead singers ever - wow!
I'm sorry to say that I didn't recognize Dolenz at first-- but LOVED the song & hunted till I found it! Wow...
Love this tune!! t's 1/23/09 and this is the first time I've seen the video of this song! I was just listening to it at work on of my Monkees' tapes-it's one of my favorite songs on the tape-and I've always wondered how Micky could spit all those
words out at a machine-gun rate, and not trip over his tongue!! Of course, I realize the song was obviously not done in one take, but I'm still amazed! It's a great song!!
I love Mickey Dolenz!
A little from collumn A and a little from collumn B. :-)
For me it was all about the song being so awesome. It has been my favorite Monkees song since before I understood what it was about. I've loved it since I was 5 years old. I did not even understand it until the 80s when MTV re-aired the episodes. When I did finally understand it, it just made the song more awesome.
Yeah, it's one of my all time favourites too! I'm looking forward to unleashing this clip on my buddies, to see what they think!
Effin Brilliant! So much energy and Perfect Delivery
FRIGGING AWESOME!!!!!!!
Saw him perform this last Wednesday--and let me tell you, he's still got it!
This song brings back the memory of my first VC kill. Unfortunately Charlie was a woman. My buddy was dancing around to this song on the radio while we were doing head counts. I'll never forget it.
Cool Soulful Rap. Maybe the first Rap song ever!
his voice is so gorgeous.
Just was singing this song to myself yesterday. Good one.
Lou Reed's favourite Monkees song!
Is that a fact? The B52's were John Lennons favourite new band when he was shot.
In the 60s I was a small child. My family had this song on 45'. I remember listening to it. So nice to see this video.
THE MOST talented Monkee!
One of the best Monkees songs
I have the same feeling as some of you do; I saw this in the 1960s, loved the song--then it seemed to disappear. I don't remember seeing it on the reruns.
I TRULY LOVE MICKEY DOLENZ!!
Dolenz is one of the unsung gems of the 60s. He absolutely made Pleasant Valley, Clarksville and Stepping Stone and yet no-one rates him at all.
It's Dolenz. I know that rendition of it well. It's the original studio recording of Micky singing "Goin' Down". I have had that album since I was five years old and I've heard it a billion times. I've owned it on LP, cassette, cd, and now MP3. I've been listening to that song for 40 years and I recognized it immediately. There is no way it's a woman singing that song.
I love Mickey and The Monkees 🐒‼️
I still remember watching Mickey on something like Rock 'N' Roll 25 (I forget the name of the special) saying something to the effect that, "We were hired to play musicians in a TV show. And then we became an actual rock'n'roll band. Sorta as if Starky and Hutch becoming real cops...." Gotta luv Mickey :-)
a early example of rap in a music film clip groovy, always gets my body shaken when i hear this thanks for the adding.
This is such a cool song - what a talent Micky is. My favorite part of the song is "He threw me in to teach me how; I stayed there floating like a mama cow." What I wouldn't give to hear William Shatner cover this on a spoken word album. Lol! This and Randy Scouse Git are my two fave Micky songs.
Get Down Mickey, he's groovy!!!!!! love it, just love it!!!
I WAS HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH THIS DUDE
I can actually say this is good Rap....with a straight face...told a story...and really flowed with that sick ass beat...
Micky Dolenz is an amazing man.
l saw them last week in Hershey PA, great show!! They played this and Mickey sang it to perfection. They also had the 60s video of Mickey dancing playing on the screen behind the band, which was pretty cool too.
love this... its hip hop from back in da day...
mickey moving like james
Micky was a highly underrated singer...but this wasn't early rap, it was a soul scat-style thing.
Yeah, I agree. I love all 3, but Revolver was/is something very special. Very cutting-edge for '66, and still an amazing listen 40 years later, IMAO. Hard 2 imagine "Tomorrow Never Knows" was the FIRST song they recorded for Revolver: April 1966.
I love the monkees!! Thank you for posting this great song, one of my favorites from them!
I literally laughed out loud at this little anecdote. Adored the Monkees as a youngun ... still do ... this song and this little story explains my love for them better than anything I could add. Thanks for sharing this, fairportfan2 :o].
I always had such a crush on Davey Jones (even though he's old enough to be my dad)...but this seriously makes me rethink Micky Dolenz. A++++
I heard Headquarters Sessions quite a while ago. Been listening since the 60's. It's still great stuff. For sure.
Probably my FAVE Monkee tune...sadly, I never here this on Chicago radio, not even the oldies station
Here's a song that should have gotten more airplay in its day.
I'm 31 and I like this song. :)
Wow, Breaking Bad and this awesome song from the 60's with an incredible groove.
HIP HOP BEFORE HIP HOP CALLED SCAT. Lovely stuff, once you have mastered the words you have it for life.
Yikes! This song is great! They did so a vast range of styles. One day they will get the full respect due them.
I saw this when I was in 6th grade...I loved it then and I watched the monkees show religiously hoping to see it again and I never did. I thought it was a live version of this song. Then I saw this vid on you tube...Man I listen to this everyday...
This is a great video, which used multiple images, trumpet and guitar crescendos. and very heavily stylized .
I had the 45 of this when I was a kid, I think it was the B side of Daydream Believer, and I used to play it over and over and over.........
'I can't swim a single note' ha! love it
Micky is an amazing singer.
They did eventually play their own instruments. I think Goin Down is the bomb!
Nesmith has stated that Dolenz was 'the' voice of the group...that without his vocals, they probably wouldn't have gone as far as they did. I love this song.
People are still saying fake, not real and didn't play on their songs blah blah blah for over 45 years now . so why are you still watching it.
So what, if I could pull off the same bit of superd marketing, I would jump at it now and watch the money roll in for the next 50 years.
It was put together to entertain and give people a laugh, it worked beautifully
I agree. What a voice!
Wow its been YEARS since I saw that and it's even better now,Great Job Mick!!