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The Monkees are EXTREMELY Underrated. I think they're Great

when Davey Jones starting singing you had the same sparkle in your eyes as Marcia Brady

"Valerie" is another excellent song by the Monkees. "I'm a believer" is yet another.

"Last Train To Clarksville"

Im A Believer Pleasant Valley Sunday

The idea that they were just actors who learned to play in order to seem like a credible band that could play live - not really accurate. No one wants to give these guys full credit for their talents. It's just the narrative around them that started during the show and never stopped to this day. From all that I've read over the many years of following them, it was really only Mickey that had to learn to play his instrument, the drums. Peter Tork was already hanging out with musician friends in Laurel Canyon, California (Joni Mitchell, Mama Cass, etc...) and played several instruments already (bass, banjo, piano) before auditioning, and Mike was playing clubs in Texas as a solo act on guitar before he made his way to California. Davey was a child actor/singer in England before doing this. It's not like they were coming from nothing and had to learn it all. There's so much more to them than just four guys that got hired for a comedy show.

They were supposed to remind you of The Beatles. They all answered a casting call for a TV show, which ended up being a hit. And they actually made hit records. But the original intention was to capitalize on the success of the Beatle film "A Hard Day's Night."

This band was put together for a TV show modelled after The Beatles. They turned into a pretty good band in their own right. Color TV was new at the time so sets and costumes were really colorful on many shows, even colored lighting sometimes.

This brings back memories. Davy Jones was my teenage crush. Never missed their TV show. Check out "I'm a Believer". It was written by Neil Diamond. RIP Davy and Peter.

Now I would like to see a Partridge Family video!!

Last Train To Clarksville and the very tongue-in-cheek Pleasant Valley Sunday are two of my favorite Monkees tunes.

Love the 🐒 ♥️. Last Train to Clarksville is a really great song to react to. 💙

I really enjoyed the Monkees back when I was a kid. They had a fairly popular TV series. Pretty campy, but I think the main point was to showcase their music.

last train to clarksville...and im a believer

This was a "manufactured" group. All the guys were terrific musicians and they ended up being wildly successful in their own right. Beatles (misspelling of beetle to beat) - Monkees (misspelling of monkeys) The Beatles were known as "The Fab Four"; the Monkees were called "The Pre-Fab Four". I was in the target demographic for bubblegum music and The Monkees. My sister and I never missed an episode of their TV show. Mike was my favourite.

The Monkees were known as the Prefab Four, an imitation of the Beatles, who were known as the Fab Four.

I used to get up every Saturday morning and watch them! Also, I was always looking for there car and hoping they were coming to my town! Damm, we are all old farts now!

Marcia Brady wasn't the only one who had a crush on Davey Jones!💕😂

Was so in LOVE with Davy Jones when In my very early teens. They were a group put together for TV.

I saw the Monkees in concert in the 60's, the opening act was The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

We got 6 reactions today!! What?? Loving it!! Monkey's were one of my favorite groups growing up. I loved their show too. Good choice

The Monkees met the Beatles who were fans of them. I read Davy Jones autobiography and listened to the audiobook read by Davy. Davy and Peter have both passed. Other songs I like “A Little Bit Me, A Bit You” “Words” “Valleri” “The Monkees (Theme Song)” “Daydream Believer” “Last Train to Clarksville” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” “Mary, Mary”

The very first Monkees song I ever heard and learned. Have to suggest (like others) "I'm A Believer", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Not Your Stepping Stone"...

The Monkees continued to grow in talent through the years, surprising many, and expanding past the "made for TV" origins - a true testament to their talent. Awesome reaction!

My first big music crush... just still love them....

There have been several great Monkees songs already suggested. I would add “Shades of Grey” and a song they did at the end of a Christmas episode “Riu Chiu” (done a cappella and absolutely beautiful!). Glad you enjoyed the Monkees- they don’t seem to get the respect they truly deserve .

The Monkees were a fabricated band made for a comedy tv show of the same name. Although some of them were musicians, they only sang on their recording Session musicians played the music. They did become very popular. They did eventually learned how to play good enough to go on tour. I was about 11years old when The Monkees hit the airwaves. I was a huge fan. I remember coming in the house from playing outside every Monday at 7 pm to watch them.

"I'm a Believer" is their biggest hit. That's a MUST to listen to. Another great one is "Pleasant Valley Sunday."

I loved watching their show back in the day!

The lead was Davie Jones, from Manchester, England! Very early in his career, he was also an actor in the longest running soap opera on TV, Coronation Street, which is STILL on UK TV, 60 years & counting!!! (He played Ena Sharple's grandson when he was 14!)

The Monkees. An amazing, magical, miracle group. They started, as a sitcom, and became as real as The Eagles, EARTH, WIND & FIRE or Genesis.

Almost 100 comments and no one has thrown in the tidbit that Michael Nesmith’s mother invented White-Out. A sign of the times, no doubt.

I had a really great teacher in 5th grade who let us play music in class. He played his Motown. And us preteens loved the Monkees. They were our boy band. They were great. And their goofy tv show discredited how talented they were. That was 1967 or 1968. Long time ago.

My personal favorite is “Stepping Stone”

England Dan & John Ford Coley- "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" and "NIghts are Forever"

Last train to Clarksville 💯

Awwwww the old ones are the daydream believer another good song. The lead singer is from the UK. May he R.I.P bless. Great choice Jay 😊😊💕

I remember The Monkees tv show! And interesting that they reminded you of The Beatles. They were formed as the US' answer to The Beatles.

Listen to "I'm Going Down." Mickey is a spazz in that video. Davy Jones was my first crush. I was 12 and the crush lasted my whole life. I was devastated when he died.😭 Then Peter died years later. Another devastation. Cherish the love while you can!❤

The Monkees TV show was wildly popular and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1967. All 4 of the boys were accomplished musicians in their own right, but were not permitted to play their instruments in recording sessions. Mike Nesmith, the tallest one playing the guitar, was also a song writer, penning "Papa Gene's Blues", "You Just May Be The One" and "Mary, Mary" among others, and "Different Drum" for 'The Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt.

Peter, the blondish one playing the piano was my first crush at around age 3, and I have to admit that he still gives me butterflies. R.I.P sweet Peter and Davy. 😭😭

Try and find their TV show episodes......worth watching for laughs....

Omg I looooove this song 💕 it has to be played at full blast 💕

Micky Dolenz was just inducted into the Southern California Music Hall of Fame this weekend.

I love it when someone discovers the Monkees!! Check out "I'm a Believer," "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone" too. They're timeless classics for sure.

Mike (guitar) and Mickey (blue shirt) are still touring together...50 years later! (David and Peter have both passed away.) Mickey was just inducted into the Southern CA musicians Hall of Fun. Trivia bit: Mike made the first video...started MTV.

I love watching these old clips and seeing just how influential The Beatles were. Same hair cuts, same image of laddish innocence, they even have a misspelled animal as a band name

People keep saying here that "Daydream Believer" was written by Neil Diamond, it wasn't. It was written by John Stewart.

Monkees is my jam, dude! Papa Gene’s Blues A Girl I Could Love Mary, Mary Love is Only Sleeping A Girl That I Knew Somewhere What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round The Door Into Summer I could go on all night, but that should get you started 😃

The story goes that Jimi Hendrix was the opening act for The Monkees for a brief tour! The teenie boppers didn’t know what to think about Hendrix!

I loved the Monkees even though I was really really young. Neil Diamond wrote quite a few of their songs but not this one 🙂 I had a huge crush on the lead singer here, Davy Jones, from the UK.

Daily Nightly is a must hear by them. As is almost anything they did. RIP Davey and Peter!

Check out "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone", "Last Train to Clarksville" and "Valerie".

The Monkees are an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Their original line-up consisted of the American actor/musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork with English actor/singer Davy Jones. The group was conceived in 1965 by television producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider specifically for the situation comedy series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The band's music was initially supervised by record producer Don Kirshner, backed by the songwriting duo of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart.

The singer Davy Jones was in the cast of Oliver on the Ed Sullivan show the same night the Beatles were on for the first time.

Anne Murray covered this song in the mid-70's and hit the top 10 with her version. Try the Monkees/Pleasant Valley Sunday, their biggest hit. The Monkees were actually actors who auditioned for a part in the TV Show called the Monkees in the late 60's. The show was a big success and the exposure given them by the show also helped them sell a lot of records.

Davy Jones was my favorite. So dreamy💕🤓 Just good, wholesome music. Makes me happy.

Last Train to Clarksville

If this song was a human it would be Jayvee and his smile through the whole thing. Love it!

Before they were a band they all auditioned and were picked for their show than they became a band. Just a fun little fact.

Davy Jones was every girls dream man woo😰😰😰😰

Love these old catchy pop songs. I remember watching their TV show when I was a kid.

Interesting fact, Davy Jones was nominated for a Tony award for his portrayal of the Artful Dodger in the Broadway production of "Oliver.' This was years before the Monkees.

Don' forget Lovin' Spoonful Nashville Cats Summer in the City Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind Rain On the Roof .... Please !!!

I love seeing a new generation enjoying old bands and different genres You are opening up the eyes of the young to explore all music. Good for you

The Monkees were just goofy to watch... they laughed & were silly... ty for the smiles tonight!! I'm getting spoiled coming here! #HappiestReviews

I grew up watching the Monkees tv show. Happy memories. Give their song, Goin’ Down a listen. It’s really rapid lyrics and jazzy, brassy sound make it really distinctive.

Don't forget "Last train to Clarksville", a song about leaving to camp before heading to Vietnam. Also "I'm not your stepping stone", "She", "When love comes knocking at your door"...

By far my favourite Monkees song! It touches my soul!

This is my favorite Monkees song and video. Another good one is "What Am I Doing Hanging Round", and "Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow". They had LOTS of great hits (songs)!!

The Monkeys were actually a TV band. The songs in the show were so popular that they literally put out albums and toured like a real band. Fun songs and I also enjoyed the TV show. I'm almost 40 lol

Davy Jones doing the skate - he was such a cute 60s guy. He had been on performer on the BBC and London stage as a child - he was in the original London production of Oliver and the Broadway production as well. He played the Artful Dodger.

The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville” is a great, subtle Viet Nam War protest song. Definitely worth a reaction!

The song was part of the TV show The Monkees in 1967! Would you believe that opening act on their tour was Jimi Hendrix? Great summer song Light and Breezy and fun!

This is pure “bubblegum pop.” It makes me smile 😊

I discovered "The Monkees", when I was a teenager in the 80's. Their show was a satire on the political and social state of the of the country. "Pleasant Valley Sunday", really shows this.

From the 50's to the mid 70's record companies didn't think songs that went over 4 minutes wouldn't be well received by the audiences.This is why the songs from back then are relatively short.

"Daydream Believer" was composed by American songwriter John Stewart, shortly before he left the Kingston Trio.

My favorite Monkee was Mickey Dolenz. "Last Train to Clarksville," "Going Down," "Another Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "I'm A Believer." I had a crush. Davie Jones was great, too. He, like Joe Namath, was on an episode of The Brady Bunch & he had a cameo in the 1st Brady Bunch movie, too. I think Anne Murray also sang "Daydream Believer." She was a great, popular songstress from the 70s/early 80s, too. Lots of hits. Have a Happy 4th!

Come on now everybody sing along with David. what a great song thank you for your reaction. And rip David Jones 🙏

Dude! You are a total trip! I love watching you hearing the songs from my own youth and liking them. Sidebar: I knew the man who wrote Daydream Believer (John Stewart) which turned into a hit that bankrolled his life. He wrote the lyric “now you know how happy I can be” as “now you know how funky I can be” but the Monkees’ producer wouldn’t let them sing “funky.” Go figure. At John’s memorial service Davy Jones (one of the Monkees) performed DDB and sang “funky” right out loud!

I loved Davy Jones I was so upset when he died

Try “Stepping Stone”, “I’m a believer” and “She hangs out”.

Last train to Clarksville! It's a great song. They were put together for a show, Davy was the only performer from a stage career. He happened to be on the same show as the Beatles when they were introduced to America, he was in Oliver Twist as a cast member.

"Words"and "She"2 great songs by the Monkees you will enjoy😎

There was another David Jones that came along in the late 60's and he changed his name because of this Davy Jones. David Bowie's real name is David Jones.

Oh my GOD!!!! I was a young girl when they were out. For years, I was Mrs. Davie Jones (before Marsha, Marsha. Marsha loved him ❤️💙💖💕😍🥰), that was until I was 12 and became Mrs. David Cassidy (The Partridge Family), with his poster thumb tacted on my ceiling over my bed, so he was the last thing I looked at before sleeping, and the first before going to school. School girls are funny that way. Way to go to bring me back to my childhood. Their clothes were colorful because it was the Hippie generation, and that’s what it was then, leather suede fringed bags and clothing, to bell bottom jeans and tube shirts, and the all famous peace sign! Great time to grow up, from Led Zeppelin, The Who, and the Monkey’s in the 60’s, to Seger, and The Eagles in the 70’s, to Guns n Roses and Motley Crue of the 80’s. Such great music all around (shhhhh, even Disco, Donna Summer and New Wave Billy Idol man). Glad you’re enjoying our music as I can appreciate what’s out now. Music is the one thing that really could bring this crazy world together. EVERYONE LOVES MUSIC!!!! As in the motto of the Monkey’s and the 60,s, PEACE ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️! Let’s just have PEACE! It’s really not that hard. Love every person you meet, until they prove themselves otherwise ❤️!!

Their TV show was a hoot, they set up the band to do the show. Davy Jones was an English heartthrob in the 60s and 70s before the Monkees group was created for the show. They did a casting with several different musicians to see how they all melded together. Come to find out, these guys had talent and they had quite a few hits. Last Train to Clarksville, Pleasant Valley Sunday, I'm a Believer, I Wanna Be Free. Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart wrote some of their songs and in 1966 Boyce and Hart were named musical directors for the Monkees show.

The Monkees will always have a special place in my heart. I love all their music. Davey Jones (the guy who sang lead on this song) was my first crush when I was 5 years old, which was when I bought my first album The Monkees Greatest Hits. I remember clutching it to my chest as my mom and I made our way to the checkouts at Target. Precious memories.

The song "alternate title" originally titled "Randy scouse git" was written about a meeting they once had with the Beatles, great song, worth a listen, great lyrics

They were a Beatles parody band that made it, quite ironically.

Early Morning Blues and Greens by the Monkees. Pretty amazing.

I’m glad you enjoyed the Monkees. They were a big part of my life and seeing your smile as you listened was great. All your comments were spot on.

They had a TV show too!!! Lol that is Davy( RIP)... memory Lane totally... look up their TV show!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖. Had such a crush on him !!! All teen girls did... he also did an appearance on The Brady Bunch!!! The 70’s were awesome to live in really.

Funny you mention how colorful it is. That was right around the time people started buying color TV's over the old black & white models. Many of the stage sets and the costuming were designed to accentuate this then. I remember as a kid seeing color TV's for the first time and it seemed magical. Color TV is just a given now.

As a child in Germany every Saturday I watched "the Monkees" with my mom and grandma. I loved that crazy show and the songs.

A really feel-good record from the mid 60s. As were most of the music from The Monkees. They were also quite comedic. Teenage girls were thrilled on both sides of the pond. Incidentally, Davy Jones was raised within a radius of about 1.5 miles from me in Gorton, Manchester, UK. Girls would congregate outside his parents' house, even when he was in the U.S. Upon his trips to Manchester to see family he would be seen walking through a beautiful park called Debdale, which had reservoirs around it. Gorton people would smile, say hello and wave, but never bother him. I would have thanked him for making my childhood more enjoyable. There is a gravestone in Gorton Cemetery, which is a memorial from his British family. He is interred in the USA. We are proud to have that. The inscription says "The Manchester Cowboy" as his fellow band member Micky Dolenz called him. R.I.P. Davy

"Pleasent Valley Sunday", "Shades Of Grey", and "Steppin' Stone".

My favorite song of all time by my favorite band of all time. I’m 23 btw. Saw the two remaining living members back in 2019. Greatest concert ever.