From: Mary B
Kathy,
How nice for you and your daughter. My three and a half year old daughter LOVES the Monkees and what a thrill that is for me! She often asks me to call Davy! (and gets mad when I don't!). She does get confused when she sees recent pictures of them...the whole 30 years later thing is lost on her. Glad you had a wonderful time and wonderful experience! Mary
From: Sue
Hi! I was at the concert last night in Pittsburgh and the Monkees were GREAT!!! but I was wondering if anyone had gotten the Web Address for the Natural Band I think my daughter would like them! Thanks Sue
From: Ree
VH1's Behind the Music & Movie did spark my interest again in the Monkees last Summer seeing it on TV. I've always enjoyed watching the shows originally in the 60's and the rerun's to this day, but the Internet made it happen. If it wasn't for my son poking around on the internet one night, I would not have an idea that the Reunion Tour was happening. I just wish they do more Radio advertisement of the shows.
Ree
From: **Ashley**
Just got back from Detroit. The Monkees were so aweseome in Sterling Heights! I had row 17 (moved up one tho... then to the stage). Didn't meet anyone of you ppl I've talked to... unless one of you is the guy that was sitting next to a guy w/ the purple Monkee shirt and kept showing everyone his autograph...? Well I had to sneak my camera in my sock and then like after 3 pics one of the security guards was like "NO MORE PICTURES!! NO MORE!!" Geez what's up his booty? But now I wish I woulda asked what the Monkees said about cameras - in a little booklet it said they allow cameras if it's alright w/ the artist. Kinda weird that they'd allow cameras in March but not in June... I'm not down w/ security. I tried to give Peter a card twice and the second time it took 2 guards to make me leave. (It said "I love you because you're thoughtful and handsome and kind... and because I've decided that it's unrealistic to keep holding out for Davey Jones. [I crossed out the E.]) Davy picked it up and I hope Peter got it... I took more pics tho... only got 12 but it's all gravy. The live CD is awesome and the monkeY is so cute... Sandy gave me his set list and I stole the flowers off the speaker that some stage dude put up there... but if I could live that night again it would be the same (except for the security guards and the rain and how they didn't do the acoustic set or Shades of Gray... but that's all!)
Peace n Gleeb
From: monkeedoodle taz_2615@yahoo.com
Hi everybody!!
I'm leaving tomorrow for Iowa to see the Monkees!! Is anybody else going to Steamboat Days to see them? Please let me know!! Or email me at monkee_doodle@yahoo.com
From: Kari
The security Guard in Knoxville was a DOLL. He actually moved out of the way so people could get a better camera shot! Ree... Did you see him? he was on the left of the stage (from our POV). Anyway, he ended up letting me SIT on the speakers when others were chased down by not-so-nice Security Guards. He was the nicest (and handsome, too!). I guess it just depends on the individual security guard..... Kari
From: ~Stayzia~
I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a copy of the Monkeeshines LP.. I've looked everywhere and can't find one.. not even on eBay! If you can help me, please don't hesitate to email me! aisats@yahoo.com.. thanks!
From: kari
With all the discussion about the upcoming Knoxville concert, I guess I just had k'ville on my mind. I meant to be referring to the concert about a month ago in Lexington. SWEEEEEEET security there :)
From: Monkeescott
Being a Horror movie fan, i love Monsterous Monkee Mash.....Micky makes a garoovy wolf man///
From: jamie
They better not be like that at the Ft. Meyers concert. I'm taking a digital camera and plan on taking a lot of pics. Back in March, at House of Blues in Orlando they searched everyone's purses and held on to cameras during the concert. Then they tried to say it was the artist's wishes. If the Monkees really didn't want to be photographed then they wouldn't let cameras at the other concerts and wouldn't take pics with people after the show. HOB made me very upset, but it was still an excellent concert. Also, at the Ft. Meyers concert at the end of July, do you think they would allow camcorders? I was planning on taking my camcorder, but I don't want to look like an idiot if I get tackled by security for having it.
From: Monkeescott
Hey Doodie! I envy you so much! Have a great time and bring back a great bunch of stories, (not to mention a copy of the cd) have a great time.....Scott
From: Julianna Michelle
If you're having second thoughts about taking a camera or recorder or anything to the concerts, here's a tip...take them ANYWAY!!! For my sake! On the stupid ticket it said "no cameras no recorders" and I didn't want to get tackled by a security guard or have it taken away, so I left my camera in the car. And then all these people were taking pictures and I just kept picturing mine....in my trunk...just lying there. Not to mention I would regret not taking it sooo much, when we got backstage and especially after the only role we had was ruined. If I could turn back time...if I could find a way...
From: Ree
Thanks Mark for the review.
I wish I could have heard Peter do "Stranger Things Have Happened". This is one of my favorite songs on his solo CD.
Ree
From: Cheryl
I don't know if this had anything to do with security being like that in Sterling Heights but the day before Peter was kind of attacked on stage. But he honestly seemed to be ok with it.
From: Mark T.
Stayzia, if you are looking for the original vinyl album bootleg of "Monkeeshines", good luck! I haven't seen it for years! It was around during the mid '80s during the initial reunion, but I haven't seen it for sale or anything since then.
I have a copy of "Monkeeshines" recorded onto cassette tape and there is nothing on there that hasn't been released via the MISSING LINKS CD volumes. Your best bet is to weed through those three volumes for unreleased material.
From: Cheryl
I don't know if this had anything to do with security being like that in Sterling Heights but the day before Peter was kind of attacked on stage. But he honestly seemed to be ok with it. They even make it into a joke.
From: Ree
Hey Andrea
The Blue Dork Stick would be a great thing for the Monkeestock Gang. I'm sure the sticks will draw attention to the group!
From: Stacey
Thank you so incredibly much for that nice (and supportive) post. My day has been so... just... awful and just that little post from you brightened it a little, so thank you. */:-)
From:
"Hey Hey It's the Monkees" is the 1997 ABC television special.
"Hey Hey We're The Monkees" is the documentary that aired on cable in 1996. This is available through Rhino at http://www.rhino.com or http://www.amazon.com
What's the deal with these lame titles? Looking back they should have tried to have been more creative.
From: Stacey
Thanks, Mary. */:-)
From: SheLovesTork
This is some info I found on Brandon Cruz :
BRANDON CRUZ - Eddie Is A Punk (CD, Taang!, Pop/rock) If the name Brandon Cruz doesn't immediately ring a bell, perhaps The Courtship Of Eddie's Father will. Cruz was the innocent little chap who said all those cute things to father Bill Bixby and Mrs. Livingston (one of the hottest Asian babes ever to hit television). Brandon is a big boy now, and he's lost his innocence. This curious disc is a culmination of recordings Cruz has amassed over the years. More a curiosity than anything else, this disc features no less than four (???) versions of "Best Friend" (the theme from the t.v. show) featuring artists such as the aforementioned Bixby, Harry Nilsson and Mickey Dolenz. The rest of the disc features punk tunes on which Cruz penned the lyrics (the music was written by other folks). This isn't as listenable as it is peculiar. May possibly be a collectable at some point in the future... (Not Rated)
http://www.babysue.com/LMNOP-Reviews-Sept-98.html#anchor211090
From: Stacey
Wow, dan that's a smart idea! I also liked Steph's idea...I think that song gives a lot of us that same "Leave it to Beave" image. That would be neato if they made some new videos like that, although I've gotta admit, much like Julianna, I'm a sucker for the rainbow room!! Long live the rainbow room! ; ) ~Stacey
From: SheLovesTork
Maybe you can order it here? http://www.taang.com/taangdiscography.html
Hope this helps!
From: Dana
I saw the show in Pittsburgh and it was GREAT except they didn't sing the Monkee theme song.What a shame. The best part was the encore.
From: Monkeescott
I was watching tv tonite, when CBS showed the stars of the summer for the Early Show...the Monkees were on it!!! SINGING!!!
From: **Ashley**
All you gotta do to get your camera in is whip out the bell bottoms and put your camera and film in your sock! Worked for me! =)
Peace n Gleeb
From: Dan Lafferty
Ah. I see. Don't mind me, I had to take algebra twice.
From: **Ashley**
My review is up towards the top under Oh What A Night. Man when Davy got off stage... well I never knew I could jump so high! He has very muscular arms. =) And the security guards... well the one in front of Peter wouldn't let me go give him a measley little card! So I flipped him off a few times... and any guard that walked by me got an evil look shot at them. And can anyone tell me the point of selling roses if you're not allowed to give them away?!
Peace n Gleeb
From: Ree
Got the Tape ready. Watch, the VCR will fizzle. That or I'll be so excited, I'll program it wrong!
Ree
From: Chrisoula
I saw them in Pittsburgh and they were wonderful! They sang all the songs that long time fans love, but not the ones the general public neccesarily knows. I thought they were fantastic-their best shows-And I saw them in Pittsburgh in 87 and 97! Wonderful job! They looked great and sounded even better!
From: Bullett
I was absolutely crushed when I discovered the Aug 3. show in Savannah, GA has been cancelled. Is there any way to find out if it will be rescheduled later or am I totally out of luck?
From: Chrisoula
I saw them in Pittsburgh and they were wonderful! They sang all the songs that long time fans love, but not the ones the general public neccesarily knows. I thought they were fantastic-their best shows-And I saw them in Pittsburgh in 87 and 97! Wonderful job! They looked great and sounded even better!
From: Bullett
Hi. The show we are waiting for airs June 18th, Monday, according to the CBS website. Enjoy.
From: Chris Coyle
Quite a few people were asking about them a few months back. Not sure if anyone found them, now I know someone did.
cool beans
Chris
From: suzannetigger
Thank you so much for your response. I'm going to try to find that cd. I take it by your name that you like Mr. Tork?
From: Chris Coyle
I have to tell you that promotion for the July 10th show up here in Portland Maine has been quite good this past week. I'm hearing reports from friends of airplay on the local oldies station, radio ads, as well as the local classic rock station WBLM has been giving away tickets. Now WBLM hasn't doesn't play Monkees at all and hasn't since once I think I heard "Pleasant Valley Sunday" in 1986. What Kid Rock is not in town?
Chris
From: suzannetigger
Yes I heard too that they were planning to record a new album in December. But I won't believe it until I see it up for sale. It would be terrific though if they did!
From: Chris Coyle
Cory,
Sorry for the delay, I've been offline for a few days due to moving into the new house.
Yeah sure, I'm picking up some cds and books at the July 10th show. I'm also going to the July 20 show in Gilford NH and would gladly do you a favour for that show. Email me at ccoyle31@hotmail.com
Chris
From: suzannetigger
How do you get a Blue Dork Stick? can you only get them in MIchigan? I may be able to get to Boston after all So life for me is good again!
From: Mark J. Meli
THE MONKEES (1966) – Okay, so maybe the concept here was a soundtrack album to a TV show, but since the show was about a musical group, and since that group already had a chart hit single…The Monkees was as “real” a group as any for 1966! Since Micky, Davy, Mike & Peter sang all the songs, the only real deception here is the script “Plays Guitar And Sings” on the rear cover of this first Monkees album. That was the big mistake made by the Colgems graphics department…it just didn’t have to be there. Maybe the Monkees weren’t a “band” in the sense of The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, but they certainly were in the sense of musical groups like The Mamas & The Papas, The Temptations and The Beach Boys…and who ever attacked them for not playing their instruments? In the wake of pop music fans who had aged a couple years since the British Invasion started, advancing psychedelia suited them fine (i.e.: The Beatles’ REVOLVER). But for those who missed it, who were a couple of years younger, THE MONKEES fits the ticket perfectly! This is a fine album of uniformly crafted 1960’s pop music. We all know what the hits are, but let’s not forget some other classic hits on this album like “This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day.” Two of the album’s tracks were actually “cover tunes” as The Astronauts had a single with “Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day” on RCA in 1965, and The Hollies took “I’ll Be True To You” to the UK top 10 under the title “Yes I Will” also in 1965. Fortunately for the Monkees, neither charted well in the United States, so both come off as fresh as daisies on the album.
From: Ashley
I'm sorry suzanne, but I cracked up at your last post. : ) I am pretty sure the "blue dork stick" is just a normal blue glow stick, which means you can find them anywhere, not just in Michigan. It would be kindof neat if all the people going to the concerts each got a blue dork stick, then we could each other at the concerts.
Ashley
From: Leigh Angela
I asked Peter what it says in Japanese on his guitar strap. He says it "It literally says 'the Kamakaze.'" (Spelling?) I guess it's his own little tribute to the Japanese fighter pilots. Gotta love him!
From: monkeedoodle
Thanks Scott! I just hope my pictures come out better this time!! LOL!
I'll be sure to pick up an extra CD for you. :-)
I'll miss ya'll!!
'Manda
From: Chris Coyle
I use to always call The Monkees first album "Meet The Monkees" because of those words on the back cover, and because of The Beatles "Meet The Beatles" LP.
When I was 11, I use to play "The Monkees" LP to death on my little mono deluxe record player. "Sweet Young Thing" getting the most plays followed by "Saturday's Child" and "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day". I knew nothing of the origins of the group, and sure enough, I believed what it said on the back of the cover. So were they trying to put us on?
Good marketing huh?
Chris
From: Jennie
You can hear a clip of the song that Micky sings (Best Friend) at cdnow.com, they also have the cd available for purchase. Here's the link:
From: Christi
Don't get me wrong. There are security guards that deserve a pat on the back. At the June 13th show in Fort Wayne, a security guard let us, and only us, know that Davy was still inside. At one point, we were giving us after waiting over an hour and he wouldn't let us go. So they arent all bad!
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: john
First, they sent it to the wrong address so it took over a month to get to me. I ordered a large. The body fits fine but the sleeves are too short. I understand they are all out of X-large. Second, it is not a fully accurate copy in that the collar is a little different and the red is too bright. The Monkees red was a little deeper. In any event, I can't wear it because it doesn't fit. Not that I was going to wear it to work, but it would be nice if I could wear it. So I gave it to my wife but it is too big for her! My Monkeeheart was broken over the whole deal. And all for $40.00.
From: Deborah in Clearwater
I'm going away until next Sunday so I won't be posting for awhile. I am going to see the guys at the House of Blues on the 5th I won tickets through the house of blues website. I can't wait and I'll let you know how everything was when I get back. Peace and Gleeb, Deborah
From: john
Welcome aboard Kelly. We are always looking for new Hot Monkee Babes, and we love older women! Who is your fav Monkee?
From: Leigh Angela
I was also in Pittsburgh...I for one am glad they DON'T do the theme song. I can barely sit through Daydream Believer although I know they gotta do it. When the band plays the instrumental for the theme song, for some reason I'm singing "Tema De Monkees" in my head rather than the American version. I like the different stuff :-)
From: Chris Coyle
Good luck finding a copy of one of the first Monkees bootlegs. It's been knocked off on CD as Monkees Go Ape. The sound quality anyway is god awful. I would only seek for collecting purposes. You might be able to try Golden Treasures PO Box 601 Bentonville, AR 72712 or eBay
Chris
From: Leigh Angela
http://naturalofficialsite.com/
From: john
A couple of months ago Mark T put up a message to see exactly how many people there were out there reading the board and posting messages. I think in the last month there have been alot of new posters and readers which is excellent! And alot of new Hot Monkee Babes! So if you are a regular or an occaisional reader or poster or even a one timer or a first timer, reply to this message and we can take another role call to see how much Monkeelove there is aroune here! And post your fav song of the week so we can count up the results!
From: BalloonHead
What time did it end? I had to leave at 10pm. I also got booted from the front stage after walking up there.
From: ~Stayzia~
I saw it once on eBay but I let it slide right through my fingers! I have all three of the Missing Links albums... but I still haven't heard some of the songs on Monkeeshines unless they are under different names... like "Her Name Is Love", "So How's By You?" etc. **sigh** Well if anyone does happen to hear something (and they don't want it for themselves) please PLEASE let me know. Thanks !
From: Leigh Angela
You say older women can actually TALK as if younger women cannot. I myself have more relationships with older men for exactly that reason--I KNOW how to TALK while younger men do NOT. And what makes you think Peter and Davy's relationships went "down the drain?" I just ended a 4 year relationship with a man much older and just because it ended does not mean it went "down the drain." It ran it's course just as every relationship I've ever had did. It lasted longer than any relationship I've ever been in, because he was the most mature.
It is possible to talk in general terms without sounding judgmental.
From: JOHN
I assume some of you have all the Missing links volumes ( are there 4?). This is a series I have largly ignored. But since I got Music Box I found two Nez gems, (Saginaw & Of You) that I love and understand were unearthed through the Missing Links series. My question: are there any other Nez tunes that are good that appear on Missing Links that I should check out? Thanks.
From: Tyme
That's hilarous! I thought I was the only one who at least tried to sing the italian words. Wonderful!
From: Mark T.
Been at this discussion board since day 1, been with the Monkees for 15 years and counting.
Favorite song: Pleasant Valley Sunday
From: Davy Gurl
Hey everyone! My Mom and I went to the concert last night and it was awsome!!!! Davy looked at me 3 times!! I almost started cring cause I was so happy!!
From: Kate
There's a Monkees convention? When? Where? How come I haven't heard about it?
From: Davy Gurl
Hey everyone! My Mom and I went to the concert last night and it was awsome!!!! Davy looked at me 3 times!! I almost started cring cause I was so happy!!
From: Acp
Been here for a while, can't remember how long. don't usually post but always reading. 15 year fan.
Shades of Gray.
From: **Ashley**
Yeah I know I've been to 2 concerts now... but @ the first one they weren't selling the book (unless I was blind) and @ the 2nd one it poured and I didn't wanna ruin it and didn't get if afterwards b/c I was so excited (shook Peter's hand... grabbed Davy...). So could anyone pick it up for me?? I have $50 left over and it's burning a hole in my pocket! =)
Peace n Gleeb
From: Mark T.
I believe "Her Name is Love" is an early pre-Monkees Davy solo song. I don't have a Monkees book handy to check it. Chris knows more detail on Monkees solo recordings, so I'll leave it up to him to confirm this point.
"So How's By You" is not a song, it's just a short gag/line from the TV show incorporated into the mix of songs on the album, as is "Iranian Tango". Both of those songs are not official Monkees songs.
Chris is right when he says this bootleg is of horrible quality. I remember seeing a picture/track listing of it in 1986 and searching high and low for it since at that point, there were no Missing Links volumes out there to have access to unreleased recordings.
I finally got a cassette copy of the album off someone in late 1986/early 1987. It was cool to have at that point, but then Missing Links Vol. 1 came out and began to make those horrible boots unnecessary.
From: sutton4943@aol.com
I know what you mean about getting wet, my program was drenched and I bought the tie dyed shirt and the color ran all over my shorts. I had no idea the Freedom Hill venue didn't have covering, I understand the need for security, but the guards went overboard, they even were walking aisles just watching people who were doing nothing but sitting. I wondered why the accoustic set was dropped to, also I found it strange they didn't do Heart and Soul everytime I've seen them they've played it. I got the impression from the people I was sitting by that this was the first Monkee concert for a lot of people. But that's a good thing, also it could have been because of the guards so many people were sitting so still.
From: John
You and I must be the same vintage. 1986 was when I discovered the Monkees and the same year I graduated from High School. I remember going to dances and requesting Monkees songs and the DJ was always like "what? who are they? or I don't have any Monkees records." Lame. Of course, they exploded that summer. When did MTV do that Marathon? February right?
From: Stacey
Dude, how come I didn't know about this infamous "tour book"?? Jeez....
From:
John, the first MTV marathon was in February 1986....you're right. That's when I got interested.
What DJ has never heard of the Monkees? I've never run into anyone who hasn't at least heard of the Monkees! That DJ must have been in the dark or on something.
From: Jim
Let's not forget, also, that the BYRDS did not play on their first recording sessions either. They weren't considered 'polished' enough... except for Roger McGuinn with his distinctive guitar sounds. As to the 'other' 1st album songs...lets not forget the novelty "Gonna Buy Me A Dog", which was written by Tommy Boyce and performed by Gamma Goochee (Himself) on a 1965 single!!! It was also the song that Davy Jones sang when he guest-starred on "The Farmer's Daughter".
From: John
We ought to have a mini convention for all of us message board posters. I suggested this a few months ago but there was not too much interest because of the cost & time of travel. I proposed we get together on the east coast (at Marks house) (just kidding Mark,) in the fall sometime and meet each other and drink beer and listen to the monkees. Andrea has organized Monkeestock, in Boston, which is probably the closest thing to a convention.
From: Stacey
I as well was extremely glad that they didn't play the theme song. I'm not very fond of the "stereotypical" songs. I mean, I absolutely love Daydream Believer (it's so magical!!), but it bothers me when that and I'm a Believer are the ONLY songs that get any kind of audience response!! Fans bother me so much! I mean, I AM a fan, but...fans who are just like "of course I like the monkees...'then I saw her face, now I'm a believer'!!" That just bothers me!! It just makes me think of what they're missing out on with songs like "Can You Dig it" You know?
From: Acp
86' sounds about right but thanks to my sister who's (just a bit older) I was lucky enough to have some of the original albums, so when they came back out, I was ready. :-)
From: Stacey
Wow, Peter is so awsome...he gives so much to his fans!! And I LOVE HIM for it!!!! :):)
Bakersfeild, eh? I was born there, but I haven't lived there since I was like three years old. I remember it surprisingly well, though. Man, imagine if I still lived there- I'd be excited!! (But I saw them in Albuquerque anyway so it doesn't really matter, now does it??!)
From: Mark T.
John, there are 3 Missing Links volumes. The first was in '87, then '90 and finally the last one in '96.
There are other Nez gems thoughout the volumes. "Saginaw" and "Of You" are great examples. In my opinion, the BEST unreleased Nez tunes appear on MUSIC BOX, like "St. Matthew," "Carlisle Wheeling," "All the Kings Horses," "Nine Times Blue" and "Some of Shelly's Blues." All of those songs, plus the two mentioned before, can be found within the Missing Links volumes.
There are some others to check out though, like "My Share of the Sidewalk" (sung by Davy) on ML 1, "Michigan Blackhawk" on ML 2, "The Crippled Lion" on ML 2, "Propinquity" on ML 3, "Little Red Rider" from ML 3, "Hollywood" from ML 3, "How Insensitive" from ML 3 and "Angel Band" from ML 3. I'm not too partial to any of the Nez songs on ML 3, though. Just a personal preference I guess.
Overall, the Missing Links volumes are cool. There are some other great songs on them, like Davy's "War Games" on ML 1, Micky's "Rosemarie" on ML 1 and the best of the studio takes of "Circle Sky" on ML 3. You obviously know "All of Your Toys" and stuff like that found on MUSIC BOX.
Let us know if you check them out. Here's a good site that has the MLs volumes at a decent price:
From: Stacey
I seem to recall that the security guards in Albuquerque weren't too bad at all. Lots of people were taking pictures, and I didn't see them stopping anyone, so... But of course I'd like the security guards there because I was one of the lucky few (very few) who got let backstage without a pass. ;)
And I think blue dork sticks are a good idea! All this talk about all you who've been to several concerts has made me absolutely and positively DETERMINED to go to more concerts (I've only been to one...SO FAR!!). Perhaps I'll have to purchase a dork stick of two of my own when I go to the concerts...:)
From: Ree
Hi Suzanne;
Glad to here you may be Boston Bound. Hope you have a great time. Looking forward to the posts on the show.
I believe this is what the kid's use when the go out at Holloween. They glow pretty bright.
The Amusement Parks have them when the sell the Glow In the Dark tubes which can be made into necklaces, bracelets, headbands, etc.
Good luck finding the "Blue Dork Stick".
Ree
From: Jim
Nesmith also recorded an album, back circa 1975?, with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. However, the record company (ABC/Dunhill?), refused to release it. It probably is still sitting around in some 'tape vault'...Ive emailed the "rhinohandmade" site to look into this as a possible release!! I think this would be a hot seller for them.
From: Dan Lafferty
I've been around for about a month. I've been a Monkees fan since I was about 1986 also, but it was purely coincidence. Actually it may have been 1985. I'm not sure.
Favorite song: "Your Auntie Grizelda"
From: Stacey
It's so fun to sing along with Goin Down, isn't it though?? Yes, I too have gotten a couple of looks for knowing all the words to songs, especially goin down since there are so many of them! I'm not 13, but I am 15, so I know what you mean. ;) I think I can see why adults would think it's "cute", but whatever......:p :)
From: Dan Lafferty
I've been around for about a month. I've been a Monkees fan since 1986 also, but it was purely coincidence. Actually it may have been 1985. I'm not sure.
Favorite song: "Your Auntie Grizelda"
From: Tammy
Oh, so you are one of the 4 women that attacked the guy that caught the towel? That is what someone posted in a yahoo club. Gleeb, Tammy
From: john
That is a very interesting favorite song. The only one where Peter really gets to sing a real lead for the whole song. They should have let him sing more.
From: Stacey
Don't ever stop dreaming cause you never know when those dreams may come true!! Trust me, I'd dreamed of somehow magically getting backstage at a concert and meeting the guys, but I never thought it would happen in a million years. I was amazed when half my dream came true and I got tickets to a show!!!!!!!!! My dream was surpassed when I DID magically get backstage and meet the guys...AND HUG PETER! :)
From: cory
Speaking as a Mike fan,
I think only "HEAD", "Headquarters", & "PAC&J" surpass "Missing Links 2" in overall quality, & "ML3" is pretty good, too (though a bit quirkier). The only things worth owning on the first "Links" are "Nine Times Blue" & "All of Your Toys" (both of which are on "Music Box" & elsewhere), but "2" has one of my favorite Nez songs ("Michigan Blackhawk") & "3" has some interesting versions of songs he would later record solo ("Hollywood" & "Little Red Rider") that are better than most of his tracks on "Monkees Present", as well as interesting non-commercial covers of "How Insensitive" & "Angel Band", both of which I like quite a bit.
From: Stacey
Hey that's a good idea- I wonder what a band like R.E.M. could do with a good Monkees tune...I can hear them doing Porpoise Song or PVS for that matter...I could even picture them doing a groovy Can You Dig It? if they had all the right instrumentations and stuff.....just a thought...
From: cory
Still here!
Favorite Song: "Circle Sky"
From: Julianna Michelle
You know, Bert's a funny guy. He was joking around once about how they named the movie "Head", so that if they ever did a sequel the promotion could go something like, "From the people who gave you 'Head'". Ha, ha Bert! That's entirely too great, although they wouldn't really do that in public. ;o)
From: john
Who sings How Insensitive? Sinatra does a great version of that on the Jobim album! Are there any Nez tunes with that early Papa Gene pop flavor? or are they all post PAC&J country rock?
From: suzannetigger
well we didn't get home til 2:30 AM this morning and then I couldn't get this site to post all morning but I'm going to try it again. Here goes: first about Bryce Jordan, it's a basketball arena in the PA State College sports complex that seats 16,000. I heard a ticket taker tell someone that 2/3 of the arena had been partitioned off but it looked more like 3/4 to me. all in all my best guess at attendance would be 3500 to 4000 we had first row seats behind the 10 or so rows of chairs placed on the floor in front of the stage for disabled folks ticket winners and VIPS. I stood up and scanned the audience and saw only very few empty seats way in the back. The sound quality was terrific, much better than at the State Theatre in March. David looks good in his shorter haircut, much younger looking and Micky looks as if he's relaxing and getting into it alot more. Peter Stole the show though with his wild outfits and jokes he was having a ball and the audience really responded to him. The music was really terrific and all of the guys were in fine form. Now for the set list. There is only one song I'm not to sure about I think it was circle sky, I do recognise it from Head but I haven't heard the album in so long I really can't be sure so if anyone who's been to a concert knows if it's wrong please correct me. 1.Last Train To Clarksville 2. Look Out Here Comes Tommorrow 3. For Pete's Sake (Peter sang) 4. Girl I knew Somewhere 5. Valleri (great guitar riff by Wayne somebody I didn't catch his last name) 6. Randy Scouse Git 7. Mary Mary 8. Auntie Grizelda 9. I wanna Be Free ( sorry Mark but Davy did the Tarzan Joke!) 10. I'll Love You Forever 11. Goin Down 12. Can You Dig It 13. Girl 14. Higher and Higher 15. Little Bit Me Little Bit You 16 Peter's Bach Piece 17. No Time 18. Circle Sky? 19. Since I fell For You 20. Lucille 21 Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby 22. That Was Then This Is Now 23. Porpoise Song 24 Listen To The Band 25. Daydream Believer Encore: 1. I'm A Believer 2. Steppin Stone 3. Pleasant Valley Sunday
The set list is streamlined no Mike remeberance acoustic set or Consider yourself stuff from Davy. I was sorry they didn't do Shades of Gray though. Natural came out and di about 6 songs first then it was like 1/2 hour before the Monkees came out they were setting up on stage for them. non proffessional type cameras were OK. The only folks allowed to go up to the stage at all were the folks in the chairs down front. you had to go down these narrow steps to get to the floor and a security guard was at each one sending people back to their seats. our seats were on the first row so we could stand up on the floor to applaud and such and they let my daughter sneak up a little bit closer for pics but thats all. We had a good time anyway and this time we were close enough to see the shine in Peter's red patent leather shoes. Micky got new duds this time and looked pretty spiffy too! Well thats all I cna think of for now. I did hear one of the workers at the concession stand say that they might run out of CD's before the tour is over though when my husband asked her about it. Too Bad to it is a really good rememberance of the tour but I'm still hoping for a new album with new songs to come out!
From: cory
1. "The Frodis Caper"
2. "Monkees At The Wheel"
3. "Monstrous Monkee Mash"
From: Dave
Hey Everyone, Just wanted to thank this great group on Monkee fans for all the info that was emailed to me on the Monkeemobile. I now know that one of the cars is on display at the Petersen Auto Museum in LA. Unfortunately I'm here on the east coast with no plans to head west. If anyone gets a chance to see it and takes a few pics, drop me a line and maybe I could get some copies. I'm still looking for some of those pics form the 60's as well. I just picked up a few vintage Car Show Programs that have some cool ones in them. One is a Cragar ad! Keep on looking and let me know. Thanks again! seltaeb4@hotmail.com
From: Steffie
I Was at the Early Show right up in the front. So I will be watching to see if they got my face on TV LOL the camera man was going in front of us many times. All of you will love the show the guys were great even though it was a bit chilly on that day. I had VIP tickets to stand in the front with the others and Davy came down to sign autographs for everyone. It was fun watching soundcheck and then finally the show. Enjoy everyone
From: Dave
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to thank this great group on Monkee fans for all the great info that was sent to me about the Monkeemobile. I now know that one of the cars is on display at the Petersen Museum in LA. Unfortunately I'm here on the east coast and have no plans to head west. If anyone does get a chance to see it and snap off a few pics, drop me a line and maybe I could get some copies. I'm still looking for pics from the 60's. I did pick up some vintage car show programs that have some cool pics in them. There is even an old Cragar ad that uses the monkeemobile! Please keep on looking. Thanks again!! seltaeb4@hotmail.com
From: Rocker
I used to watch the Monkees reruns on TV on Detroit's channel 50 when I was a kid in the mid 1970's. It's hard to choose which song is my favorite, there are so many good ones. Right now I like "Look Out" because it has a really good feel to it. I like almost every one of the Nesmith compositions, especially "The Girl that I knew Somewhere".
From: Crazycatt
Hi.I'd like to thank all the younger(25 & under) Monkees fans out there for your interest in the group.If it weren't for you,the concert attendances wouldn't be as high & they probably wouldn't tour as much either!I'm a 34 year old second generation fan.You younger fans ROCK!!!!Once again,THANKS A LOT!!!
From: **Ashley**
I've been here for a few months now... since the beginning of the new board.
My fave song is You Just May Be The One.
From: Stacey
Wow, that's neat I think! I guess I never really thought about playing music in the room while you're having labor and all that jazz. Although I'm only 15 and it'll be AT LEAST 10 more years before I start having kids, I must try and remember that so I can have Beatles and Monkees in the hospital room! :)
From: **Ashley**
LoL good one.
From: Chris Coyle
The real joke is they actually thought they would be able to do a sequel until people started to leave the theater in the middle of the movie.
Chris
From: **Ashley**
Yeah that's the same guy... and the ABC special is Hey Hey It's The Monkees which Mike wrote and directed.
Peace n Gleeb
From: Mark T.
Dave, did you try this link out?
http://www.monkees.net/docs/mmobile.htm
From: Teresa in Texas
Back in November, I got an e-mail from a guy who said he was a friend of Micky's back just after the "Circus Boy" show ended. And he spelled Micky's name with an "e." That just floored me! I couldn't believe that someone who was good friends with him while they were teenagers couldn't spell his name right. Or did Micky just start leaving the "e" out when he became a Monkee?
From: Mark T.
Sue,
My, how times have changed. In 1986 and 1987, the venue you attended would not have been cut in half!
Glad to hear the show was good. And the song you are not sure about is in fact "Circle Sky." Wayne Avers is the guitarist in the band who does the "Valleri" guitar riff.
Thanks Sue!
From: Kathy
Our grand daughter who is 3 1/2 also loves the music ... felt like one of the oldsters at House of Blues.... my daughter is 25 ... LOVES Davy ...at 50, I felt lots older that most who were there.... no problem for me. Love them anyway.
From: ruthypops2001@yahoo.com
HI am 21 infact my b.day is the same day as davys youngest daughter. i just thought i reply and say that the reason i think so many young people like the monkees is becasue unlike the music today u can here the drums and the bass and enjoy it! i doubt in 20yrs time people will be intrested in britany speas the monkees music lasts and and has a history of intrest well thats why i like any way!
From: Teresa in Texas
Responding to the poll-- I'm a Monkee babe from Texas, have been a Monkees fan since Sept. 1966 (I was in the 2nd grade), and I've been with this board since day one. My favorite song changes from week to week. Right now it's "Early Morning Blues and Greens" closely followed by "The Door Into Summer" (it's almost summer anyway!)
From: Chris Coyle
Thanks Sue for the report, one of the best yet. Hope they will have the cd at least by the 10th anyway.
Chris
From: Kathy
She is 25, wiggled her way up to the stage. She could hardly contain herself when he took it and then shook her hand at the end. She kept calling it her "Lucky Monkee Paw"!! Have to say, I was envious for sure, couldn't move up at all. Best concert yet for me, considering I saw them when I was 15-16 at the Stadium in Chicago [a few times in between] ... nosebleed section ... this was great! The hollering you heard when he held up the picture was my big mouth along with my sister! I was so happy for her. Loved every minute of it!!
From: Chris Coyle
In 1986 an outside shed wouldn't be cut in half for The Monkees unless it was a stadium. The Monkees played a (cut in half) performance at Sullivan Stadium in Foxboro Ma in 1986 . That stadium can seat at least over 60,000 people. I think 20,000 or less was the final count. Paul McCartney in 1990 sold it out on 2 nights to a full house of 60,000, each night.
Chris
From: cory
Nez does "How Insensitive" - Jobim with a country twang. Very interesting, but, like the rest of his stuff of "ML3", it's not at all the breezy Mike of the "Papa Gene" era.
From: Wayne Adderley
Hi Gang, I was wondering if any of you can help me? I live in England and will be going to see The Monkees when they tour the UK. The thing is I'm looking for a post or e-mail address for the Trump Marina in Atlantic City where The Monkees are playing soon. Does anyone know it. Thanks.
All the best, Wayne
From: Chris Coyle
John,
I think some of Nesmith's best stuff was left unreleased off the original albums. Tracks like "Hollywood" (from ML3), "The Crippled Lion" (ML 2) , " Propinquity: I Just Begun To Care" (ML3) the alt and better vocal for "Circle Sky" (ML3). I wouldn't pass up any of those cds. Some really good stuff by all 4 Monkees. I like ML3 the best.
If you don't already have any Nesmith solo albums I would suggest picking up the these 2-fer imports.
From: saturdayschild
Hi Wayne,
Their web site is www.trumpmarina.com, you can email them from that site.
Deb
From: Chris Coyle
John,
After "Pisces" and further away from "Birds and Bees..." , Nesmith didn't return to pop until "Rio" and the "Dogma" LP in 1979. He baffled much of his audience and dived straight into pop music with that album, a country flavour tune not found anywhere. He ended up selling the most LP's of his whole career, mainly due to the videos being shown in between movies on HBO.
Chris
From: BalloonHead
Hey, My friend and I have been Monkee fans since we were 10, and now we're 25. Fifteen Years!! None of my other friends are Monkee Obsessed like us, but I think its cool to like them, they're hot and have the best music. It's an oddball in my R&B/Alternative collection but its the only CD I don't get sick of!
From: Chris Coyle
Been with the board since late Feb.
Been a fan for 20 years now since 1981.
Fave song: The Girl I Knew Somewhere
Fave Monkee: Mike
Fave album: Pisces or HQ whatever mood
Fave episode: I forget LOL
Chris
From: Christi
After going to my 4th show in 4 months, I have decided that I would like to have the blue shirt. I passed it up each time because there were no venues on the back. I have everything that was being sold but the blue shirt. Now I want it. Is there anyone willing to get it for me? Sadly, after 4 shows, I am not going to be going to anymore this year. *sob *sob Anywhoo- here is my email address: comicchicyork@yahoo.com
Just lemme know where to send the money for the shirt and shipping.
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: Chris Coyle
MTV did the first marathon is Feb 1986. They started to promote it the month before.
Remember the "Where is Mike Nesmith" promo ads?
Chris
From: roxie
vote vote vote Davys number 4 now let move him up www.vote.mosiqa.com
From: cory
Oh, it just occurred to me... if you're a true Nez buff, it's worth getting "ML1" just to hear "My Share of the Sidewalk" - Songwriter/Producer Nez aping Bacharach with lead vocals by Davy!! One of the stranger Monkees songs, in my opinion.
From: cory
I've heard that, but always assumed it was an urban myth. Is that really true?
From: Jennie
I've been here since the board started, and my Flavor Of The Day is "I'm A Believer" (the bonus version on the 'More of the Monkees' Rhino re-release cd).
From: Stacey
These posts are from like four days ago, but in case anyone reads them again, I didn't think to put my AIM, so here it is: BeatlesForever67
From: Jennie
Hey, Suzanne, did you family finally concede defeat? Do they realize that they can't compete with a free Monkees concert? ...Or are you just skipping out on the wedding?
From: Icwhite@aol.com
I have a framed poster size photograph of the entire production crew and cast of the show in 1967. The picture is autographed by everyone, including to MONKEES themselves. I am looking to talk to an avid collector about this photo.
From: cory
How's this for a topic? IF there was a major artist Monkees Tribute Album, who would you like to perform on it & what song should they cover?
I'll start: I think "Circle Sky" would be a great song for a current rock act to cover. I'll suggest Weezer, Foo Fighters, or Everclear.
From: Icwhite@aol.com
I have a framed poster size photograph of the entire production crew and cast of the show in 1967. The picture is autographed by everyone, including to MONKEES themselves. I am looking to talk to an avid collector about this photo.
From: cory
I watched this tape again last night and, despite the cheap production values, poor wardrobe choices, & strained attempts at humor, I enjoyed it. It was just good to see the guys together, making music & hanging out. BUT I have two questions...
1. What "Mike tune" from "Headquarters" is Peter playing on the guitar? We only hear the last few notes. Any guesses?
2. A bigger mystery: WHY on Earth is there a naked woman in the "You & I" video????
From: Wayne Adderley
Hi Deb
Thank you very much.
Wayne
From: Jennie
Cory, I'm totally with you on having Weezer cover "Circle Sky"!!! This is a great topic. It gave me something to do! I tried to get a good balance of different artists, from different areas of the music business, but I’ve found that there aren’t many places where this project can deviate from rock/pop without totally losing the original sound. I also tried to get a mixture of currently popular artists, and time-tested survivors.
Rolling Stones “She”
Faith Hill “I Wanna Be Free”
Aerosmith “Salesman”
BT or Groove Armada (re-mix) “I'm A Believer”
Bon Jovi “Listen to the Band”
Nsync “I'll Love You Forever”
Lionel Richie doing “Come On In”
Sugar Ray “Last Train to Clarksville”
Bob Dylan “Pleasant Valley Sunday”
Sade “Shades of Gray”
R.E.M. “Look Out (Here Come Tomorrow)”
Destiny’s Child “Papa Genes Blues” (obviously this would have to be an r&b version)
Blink 182 “No Time”
Dave Matthews Band “Love Is Only Sleeping”
U2 doing “Mary, Mary”
Bee Gees (Maurice on lead vocal) “Saturday’s Child”
Goo Goo Dolls “Valleri”
BB King “Oh My, My”
Jonny Lang “Sweet Young Thing”
Fiona Apple “Porpoise Song”
Stevie Nicks “Long Title”
From: Wayne Adderley
Hi Sue, yes I'm still around and do try to stop by and read the postings when I can. Monkees fans seem the most friendly, do you find that? I will do my best to keep everyone updated on news from the UK.
KEEP MONKEEING AROUND. Wayne
From: Jennie
That's so sad...I'm sorry, John! What if you roll up the sleeves a little bit? Nobody will ever know they're too short except you. It sucks when you're waiting and waiting for something to arrive, and when it finally does, it's nothing like you expected.
From: Wayne Adderley
Hi Gang, I have heard via The Monkees UK Fan Club that a 2nd date in Scotland is on the cards, but this is not 100% at present. This must mean that ticket sales are doing well? (I guess)
Wayne
From: cory
Thoughts:
1. Faith Hill doing "I Wanna Be Free"? Why not? It couldn't be more sappy than that "Pearl Harbor" song!
2. Lionel Richie doing "Come On In": an odd, odd idea.
3. I'd rather be dead than hear Bon Jovi do "Listen To The Band"! How about Lyle Lovett?
4. Your R.E.M., Blink 182, Dave Matthews Band, & ESPECIALLY Fiona Apple choices are brilliant!
From: scott
I brought in a disposable camera to the show. It didn't say "No Cameras" at the gate. I got three shots off. One is good - it was still light out (no flash). I was in section QQ. It was a great show - minus the down-pour between sets. I love the new Live In Las Vegas CD. I also got on the news (Channel seven was there) but I didn't see it. My friends said they saw me on the news the next day. It was a blast. Security was very intense.
From: john
Are those still availible?
From: scott
I think the best alt. ver. I have heard is "The Girl I left Behind Me" from the Music Box. It's far superior to the released version. I also prefer the alt. ver. of "St. Matthew", the Music Box version of "All Of Your Toys", and the Mike's first ver. of "Little Red Rider".
From: Mark T.
Sugar Ray: "She"
U2: "Pleasant Valley Sunday"
REM: "Porpoise Song"
Stone Temple Pilots: "Circle Sky"
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: "Clarksville"
Dave Matthews Band: "Cuddly Toy"
From: Rocker
The Monkees' first album is awesome! Papa Gene's Blues, Sweet Young Thing, Saturday's Child, I Wanna Be Free, etc. Every one of those songs is a classic. Even I'm Gonna Buy Me a Dog is a great little blues romp. I bet the Monkees inspired more kids to pick up a guitar or pound the drums than any ten of the pop bands of today. They weren't a Backstreet Boys or N'Sync. The difference between the Monkees and today's boy bands is simple: the Monkees played rock and they didn't suck.
From: Mark T.
I have off this week and I'm cleaning out things...and I ran across interesting notes from the June 1995 edition of Monkee Business Fanzine, published by Maggie McManus.
Andrew Sandoval, who oversaw the reissues of Monkees albums onto CD and wrote the liner notes, is a longtime Monkees fan, and was being interviewed about the project in a magazine. Here are some quotes:
Asked how involved the Monkees were in the reissue process, Andrew explained, "They have been involved very much by contributing their stories and notes to the reissues. They weren't involved in getting the extra tracks together because, actually, the Monkees are the hardest artists to get to listen to their own material that you will ever meet. They do not, for the most part, want to listen to those records. It's not as much that they dislike the albums, it's that, well, they kind of have the attitude that they've heard it all before. Occasionally we'd get them to listen to some unreleased stuff, and they were either pleasantly surprised or they'd say, 'Oh, I don't know, maybe that shouldn't come out.' We tried to temper our selections with the artists' best interests. So yes, the Monkees were involved in the reissue series, but not directly with (bonus) track selection. As much as I said about them not wanting to listen to the records, they all have their favorite tracks. Michael Nesmith told me that "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones, LTD." might be his favorite record, although the general consensus of the group is that their favorite record is "Headquarters." They're also pretty big on the album "HEAD", as well. They're all happy to see these reissues---it is very gratifying."
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Does anyone else find it interesting how the band did not want to investigate the depth of their catalog, or even revisit the original album tracks? You would think that these things nowadays would be a source of pride, especially when few groups get their catalogs reissued to the extent and with the care that Rhino handled the Monkees' discography.
What does everyone think?
From: scott
I have it on cassete. I bought it in 87. Is it too rare as the LP? I prefer having the offical tape - it transfers better then an LP and is easier to edit. I made a CDR of it a long time ago.
From: Mark T.
From the March 1996 issue of Maggie McManus' Monkee Business Fanzine:
Reader Question: I saw the Monkees' 20th Anniversary live concert double album set for sale on CD in a catalog. When did this come out?
Maggie's Answer: It didn't. What you saw listed is a bootleg, recorded right off the vinyl double album that was sold at the 1987 Monkees concerts. That album is one of the rarest Monkees collectibles, as it was never released to stores, only sold at the live shows, and for years MBF readers have been asking when it will come out on CD. If you've never heard it, you may want to pick up the bootleg. If you're waiting for an "official" CD re-issue, take heart---Rhino's Andrew Sandoval tells MBF that the master tapes for the live album have recently been located, in storage at the studio where the album was mixed. At some point, Rhino may release it, if they can find space in their schedule for it and if they can strike a deal with Micky, Davy, Peter and David Fishof, who jointly own the rights to the live album. Unlike 1987, when Columbia Pictures didn't allow the live album to be released under the name "Monkees", this time it can come out as an offical "monkees" recording, since Rhino now owns the Monkees' name.
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Last I heard, the original master tapes for the 1986 Live album were LOST and haven't been found. Until re-reading this I didn't realize that the tapes have been FOUND. If Rhino does indeed own this recording now and has the official master tapes, why haven't they made an attempt to release this? It seems like perfect timing since Fishof is back in the fold and Rhino owns the Monkees' name and copyright.
I've always considered owning the vinyl album a cool part of my collection, since it is indeed a fairly rare item. I also have the tape that I got through mail order, as I don't recall a cassette of it being sold at the '87 concerts.
Wouldn't it be nice if Rhino reissued and expanded this CD if possible...with extensive liner notes and photos in the CD booklet chronicling the Monkees' tremedous success in '86?
From: scott
I was in row QQ. I'm a younger looking fellow - tall and I was with my girlfriend - also tall and blond. I was in 206. I didn't know I was surrounded by so many other die hards. I remember having a row of ladies to my left - are any of them you. There was another group of people on the aisle to my right. I guess I was in good company. They were terrific - The Monkees, I mean. I enjoyed the show very much. I've been a fan since 86 (and I loved them as a child). I've been an a die-hard audio collector and I love going to see them when they are in town. I was lucky - Freedom Hill is about seven miles from my house. I could have road my bike to the show. My girlfriend and I also saw Collective Soul there. Both shows were great. I love having a concert venue so close to home. Hope to hear all your comments and input - I'll be checking in here from time to time. Scott.
From: john
You raise and excellent question Mark. Could one source of a lack of interest be the lack of involvement at the time the tracks were cut? I mean, in the early days when they weren't playing the music, why would the anyone but the one doing the vocals be interested in the track? (Why would Mike be interested in sitting dowm and discussing the artistic merits of I'm a Believer?) And in the later days when they were each selecting and producing thier own tracks individually, they would have no reason to be interested in revisiting the other members tracks. Obviously HQ would be the grand exception and explains why it is thier favorite. It is the one moment (besides touring) when the really were a BAND.
From: suzannetigger
that would be great news if there is a second date. Question for Wayne: has the Smash MOuth version of I'm A Believer been played over there? I heard it was #19 on the charts here. I'm thinking this couldn't hurt the Monkees tour may possibly help it some. I did notice ALOT of young people at the concert on Sunday, in the teenage group and lets face it they are the ones that do the most buying in music. So perhaps the new Believer version has sparked more interest in the original singers of the song? What do you think?
From: john
I bought that ON TAPE at a concert and played the hell out of it and lost it years ago. what a fool.
From: Stacey
Wow, if I had like a lot of money and stuff, I would so buy that from you!!! How awsome! :) 1967 was such a grand year....!!!!!!
From: Mark T.
More.....
Van Halen (only with David Lee Roth): "Valleri"
Sting: "The Girl I Knew Somewhere"
Bruce Springsteen: "Mary, Mary"
Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Randy Scouse Git"
Aerosmith: "Long Title"
Madonna: "I Wanna Be Free"
Rob Thomas/Santana: "I'm a Believer"
Depeche Mode: "Daily Nightly"
N'Sync: "She Hangs Out"
From: suzannetigger
And now the movie has almost a cult type of following like Rocky Horror Picture Show Or something. I didn't see the Movie in the theater because I was too young. I saw it for the first time sometime in the 80's I think and I thought, Huh? I saw it again just a few months ago on AMC they played it right along with several other Rock Movies of the 60's and I had a little better understanding and actually enjoyed it. But I'm still not sure if the movie was made in an attempt to gain more popularity with the older crowd and heavier rock fans or to just blow them out of the water and finish them off once and for all so to speak
From: Mandi
Been awhile since i posted (i was gone for about a month and couldn't keep up with the old board), but i usually read the posts as best as i could.
Now, i'm back! And crazier than ever!
Fave Song: While I Cry (at the moment)
From: jamie
How did you get back stage? Did you ask someone or kind of slide through security? I hope I get backstage.:) That's probably wishful thinking though...
From: john
Wow Jennie! Bob Dylan singing Pleasant Valley Sunday could be a very interesting experience. Or very painful for all involved. I like Dylan but...
From: suzannetigger
Mark, do you know where Wayne Avers came from? I mean was he in David or Peters band prior to the tour? I wouldn't mind hearing more of his guitar playing. Has he recorded with anyone? tell me all you know please I'd like to hear more about him and possibly where I could get a chance to listen to him again
From: Mandi
Like everyone else, i don't think there's an episode i DON'T like.
My top five episodes from the first season:
5: Pilot episode--especially the scene with Mike trying to cheer Davy up
4: Monkees at the Circus--especially the 'Sometime in the Morning' romp with the clowns
3: Success Story--just seeing the guys try to help davy out, and mike telling the grandfather off (so to speak)
2: Monkee Mother--that episode was just so sweet
1: I've Got a Little Song Here--seeing the guys stick up for Mike *sigh!*
Top five from Second season:
5: Mijacogeo--just seeing micky choke on the chain when mike pulls on it LOL!
4: Art, For Monkees Sake--the way they all, except Micky, bump into the pole. I'm surprised mike didn't break his nose when he hit it. Looked like he hit it pretty hard
3: Hillbilly Honeymoon--too many crack ups in that episode to count!
2: Fairy Tale--who DOESN'T like seeing the guys in drag?
1: The Devil and Peter Tork--i love Mike's speech!
From: suzannetigger
I like the 67 live album better though when the Monkees did play I enjoy the garage band sound and more bluesy approach to Last Train and Mary Mary on that one then the so called "polished" music on the Monkees and More of the Monkees albums. Not to say they weren't good, as a kid I didn't have the live 67 album so I had nothing to compare and I like the Monkees first 2 albums quite fine and I still think they're good. I really sat back in my seat though the first time I heard the live album. I feel much the same way about the 2001 cd. It's good to hear it raw and not finished in some studio I guess.
From: john
Thanks for the sympathy. I'll try rolling up the sleeves. Now I'll never look like Nez.
From: ADF
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From: Mark T.
Dare I jinx it, but if it is indeed halfway true that the trio is planning on recording an album of all new material this fall after the North American tour, I have a general "Dream Album" thought on what I *wish* would happen with the project.
First...the producer. My choice is simple, yet important, unflashy--yet steady. Chip Douglas. Douglas is the man responsible for creating the real 'sound' of the Monkees, which for me will always be the 'sound' found on the HEADQUARTERS and PISCES albums. He produced two of the Monkees' finest singles, "Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "Daydream Believer", not to mention their greatest B-side, "The Girl I Knew Somewhere." He knows what the individual talents of the Monkees are and seemingly was able to 'control' and focus the four Monkees in the studio long enough to complete a take, unlike Boyce and Hart and Kirshner, who failed miserabley (i.e.: "Gonna Buy Me a Dog"). Douglas has wanted to return to the fold for sometime now, I presume, as he wanted to contribute to both POOL IT! and JUSTUS. It's time for the Monkees to bring back their finest producer.
Second....the Monkees as musicians. It is essential that Micky and Peter be musically involved with this album. Micky is an accomplished drummer (just listen to JUSTUS for a more recent example) and Peter is of course, a multi-instrumentalist. And Micky has become a fine rhythm guitarist. I would want to see Micky drum at least half, if not all, of the album, and maybe contribute some rhythm guitar work along the way. I'd also like to see Peter concentrate on his bass guitar and piano work. David could of course thrown in his usual percussion parts...which seem unimportant but are really vital as the tambourine has played a large part in a lot of Monkees hits! :) (Seriously!)
Third...studio session players. I say ditch them! The session players on POOL IT!, though masterful, gave the album a cold, tinny feel. I propose using the backing band currently found on tour with the Monkees as their recording studio partners. The backing band and the three Monkees seem to have, no, DO HAVE, great chemistry. Jerry Renino, the bass player, told me backstage in March that the whole outfit has never played as good together as they were playing then. Plus, reward the backing band for their extreme loyalty. Renino, a member of the Peter Tork Project of the early '80s, has toured with the Monkees in 1989, 1996-1997 and 2001. He is also a staple at Micky and Davy's solo shows. Aviva and Wayne Avers have been with the Monkees from 1996-1997 and 2001, and also are staples at Micky and Davy's solo shows. If Micky wanted Sandy Genarro ('87, '97, '01 tour vet) to pitch in some drum work while he played rhythm guitar, so be it. Using the backing band would give the songs a more unified and cohesive sound.
Fourth...the album cover. Seeing as how the album cover for JUSTUS was a complete disaster IMHO, great lengths should be made to create a respectable album cover. A more serious photo of the band should appear on the front, perhaps a dramatic black and white shot, accompanied by a more at ease color picture of the trio and the backing band on the back.
Fifth....the songwriters. With Chip Douglas at the helm, I would think he would want the project to be open to outside songwriters, while accompanying a few of the Monkees' own individual offerings. This is a must. The Monkees never sounded better on an album, as far as the flow of things went, than they did on Pisces. Here they combined a couple of their own songs with the outside songwriters. This is a must. To me, the Monkees don't have to prove that they can write and produce an album on their own. They did that partly in 1967 and again fully in 1996. Get over it guys!!!! Accept a contribution from Bobby Hart (who wrote the great "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere" in 1986 for the Monkees).
Sixth...a collaboration. A key to the success of a veteran act like Santana these past couple of years has been his association with the young and currently popular bands of the day. Look what Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty did for him! I'd love to hear Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray duet with Micky, or Michael Stipe contribute harmony vocals to a fast, upbeat Monkees tune in the vein of REM's "Shiny Happy People". How cool would that be? Remember, Stipe of REM has continually praised the Monkees over the years. REM played Monkees covers in their early club days, and Stipe said he wouldn't allow himself to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until the Monkees are inducted first.
Well, those are just a few ideas I have for a proposed new Monkees album. Let's see everyone's comments, additions or thoughts on what a new album should be like it!
From: **Ashley**
Yo dude how much do you want for it????
From: brad@monkees.net
No convention is planned, but a rumour keeps making it's way around the net.
brad
From: Julianna Michelle
Hey Jamie, It was pure luck how we got backstage. We just weaved our way through the small crowd at the stage door and sort of said random things to the guard and to ourselves and we magically got pulled through the door. Just a tip, be persistent but not annoying. Don't whine, be funny. And well...work it. ;)
From: Steph
I've been here since about March. I'm a Hot Monkee Babe from CT and I've been a fan of the music since age 3 & I got into the show when they replayed the series in the 80's. I don't have a single fav song, but the song of the day is Nine Times Blue (even though I am the Defender of All Things Tork) :0)
From: Julianna Michelle
Cory, Well it's not true that they were actually going to use that as promotion, but it was true that Bert just said it as a joke.
You know, I don't think it's a matter of the actual movie being made as a farewell or to sabotage the phenomenon, as much as just the promotion was. I mean, the movie was a collective effort from Rafe, Jack, and the boys. They wanted it to be the way it turned out. But after that, it was up to outside forces to promote the movie and they didn't do it in a very effective way.
From: Mark T.
For those who bought the CD issue of the 1986 live album that was onsale during the 1996 tour, wasn't that recorded directly from the vinyl? Chris....that is correct, isn't it?
From: Christi
I have been hearing I'm a Believer on the radio a lot lately. I am really finding more and more that this version is a little annoying. Nobody can top the Monkees version.
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: Steph - Monkeestock
Kate - Andrea and I are working on "Monkeestock". Right now we are working on plans around the Boston free show, but there may be others. For more details check out the Monkeestock site (but bear with us, it's still under construction). I'm still hoping that John's original idea of a convention of "board members" can be worked out too.
http://www.fanstuffonline.com/monkeestock2001.html
~~Steph
From: Estrella
No, I'm not Mark :), but if I remember correctly Wayne Avers has been playing with Davy since 1994, including the Teen Idols Tour.
According to a 1998 issue of MBF, he and Kincaid Miller (former tour keyboardist) were a bit on Aviva's solo album "Reed My Mind".
That's all that I've heard about him.
From: Mark T.
Cory, though my copy of this video is packed away, and not having seen it in four or five years, I can't answer your questions right now.
But if I may add, I believe Rhino laid out $12,000 (!) for that short little video to be made. My question is this....why didn't they instead professionally record the Billboard Live Club mini-concert from the fall of '96, combine it with the 30 minute video of the making of JUSTUS and add in bits and pieces of interview footage documenting the making of the album, for a VHS and DVD release? Even though it would have been more costly, they probably could have been able to make the money back as the demand for audio/video of the Billboard concert was extremely high in late '96/into '97 if I recall correctly.
From: Kestra
Greetings,
Does anyone know how Peter feels about leather. Does he wear it or is he opposed to it<cruelty to animals, etc>? I am currently writing <mostly for my own enjoyment> a story about them,and trying to be as accurate as possible.
Alwaysforever, Kestra
"The past is a part of you, no matter how hard you try to reject it." Kolopak to young Chakotay Tattoo ST:Voyager
From: **Ashley**
All I'd want to add to that is Mike. =)
From: Cheryl
If anyone would like to me get them anything from the concert(t shirts, cd or tour book) you can email me at cknuth1@hotmail.com
From: Davy Gurl
Thanks Mark and Andrea for the advise! I really needed it... Serously! Thanks again Gotta run!!! See yaz later!!!!!!!!
From: Cheryl
If anyone would like to me get them anything from the concert(t shirts, cd or tour book) you can email me at cknuth1@hotmail.com
From: Davy Gurl
Thanks Mark and Andrea for the advise! I really needed it... Serously! Thanks again Gotta run!!! See yaz later!!!!!!!!
From: Cheryl
If anyone would like to me get them anything from the concert(t shirts, cd or tour book) you can email me at cknuth1@hotmail.com
From: Kathy
WOW!!! It's great to see that there are several people here that wll be attending the Sterling Heights concert. I'm hoping that the weather will be really nice. Unfortunately for us, here in Michigan it has been really rainy lately. So... Ashley you're in row QQ, so am I! See Ya there!
Happiness & Smiles!!!!!! Kathy
From: Tyme
What would you consider random? I am deterimed to get backstage this time, with either my look and charms, or my sweet innocense. But random things? I'm very good at coming up with that stuff. What *sort* of random things did you say?
Tyme
From: Sutton4943@aol.com
I've been a fan since 5th grade back in 1986, I 'm looking forward to seeing them two weeks from tonight in Sterling Heights. My favorites" 1. D.W. Washburn 2. Daydream Beleiver 3.As we go along 4.Long title 5.Pleasant valley sunday
From: jamie
I really need some pointers on how to get backstage. I know some of you lucky fans have gotten to go, but what exactly did you do/say? Also, what was it like? My dad told me that he really doesn't want me to try b/c there is a lot of drinking that goes on back there, but is there really? Does anybody know if carrying a blue dork stick makes it more likely to get back stage? I'll try anything! Not really...but that would be really cool if I could sneak myself back there. Peace:)Jamie
From: suzannetigger
lets just put it this way. My husband really has no desire to attend this wedding even if it is his son getting married (second time around). I told him no way was I going to his son's wedding without him and since I already had planned the Boston event and he had agreed he would come with me to this one, not just wait outside in the car like he's planning to do in PA and he did last March in Easton. We pretty much have decided that an unavoidable emergency has arisen and that we must go to Boston immediately for some imagined event. Or else I'll just feign illness. At any rate we would much rather be in Boston than at some firehouse wedding reception on a sweaty hot July day mixing with relatives we really dislike! So now I'm going to be looking for a dork stick. Does it have to be blue?
From: jamie
I really need some pointers on how to get backstage. I know some of you lucky fans have gotten to go, but what exactly did you do/say? Also, what was it like? My dad told me that he really doesn't want me to try b/c there is a lot of drinking that goes on back there, but is there really? Does anybody know if carrying a blue dork stick makes it more likely to get back stage? I'll try anything! Not really...but that would be really cool if I could sneak myself back there. Peace:)Jamie
From: suzannetigger
So sorry about your dissaointment John. Just promise me you won't do something crazy like getting drunk and trying to call all the Nesmith's in Texas looking for Mike or something
From: Leigh Angela
Nothing goes on backstage like what your dad thinks. Lately it's been rather boring! For the last three shows I've been to, they tell you where to stand, it's a small room, and you are lined up in a circle against the wall. Then each Monkee comes in one at a time and stops at each person in order. People from the venue usually keep a close watch and everyone is very well behaved. After about 10 minutes you are escorted out. That's it. Those backstage things you hear about and that your dad is worried about is what goes on with hard rock bands like Aerosmith and the Stones.
From: suzannetigger
That would be a dream album especially if the Monkees did their own back up vocals along with playing their own instruments
From: Christi
After 4 shows this year, I must say that the Blue Dork Sticks will not get you backstage. I wish that was the case. I've had them at all 4 and no go backstage. hehe
Good luck! Peace gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: suzannetigger
great stuff. please post more good stuff like that as you come across any of it. Keep up with that cleaning out!
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From: suzannetigger
are there any professional videos from the 80's or 90's tours out there to be purchased? If so are they on the Rhino Label or someone elses label?
From: Monkeescott
Hey Dave, there is an original Monkeemobile in a museum in Gatlinburg, TN...Scott
From: Kelly
Hi, John Older women, huh? I'm 32 and how old are you, hon? Fave monkee, huh?...Well when I was in high school it was Mike, but now I sway more towards Davy and Peter. Email me sometime, John...MonkeeMom@webtv.net Take Care, Kelly
From: Auntie Grizelda
My friends and I were talking the other day and a question came up:
Which two Monkees could you see as a couple?
We couldn't come up with an answer. what do you guys think???
From: suzannetigger
youch I shudder at Madonna singing anything but I like your other choices Alot of these bands like wheezer I've never even heard of. Man that makes me think of some old coot with emphyzema or something, his voice all raspy and raw iwth a lot of coughing going on between the lyrics.
From: Mrs. Gracious
Wow! Great thought, Grizelda!!!
Kind of goofy and silly, but fun....
I would have to say Peter and Mike. Mike would be such a dominant, overpowering presence in a relationship, always getting his way...and Pete would be a submissive, timid, shy, inexperienced type.
That's my thought.
From: Rita
I was watching Boy Meets World the other day, and what's-his-name with the curly hair had to ask how his best friend spelled his name (Sean or Shawn). He said something like "we're phone people." Most guys aren't into spelling! And...I saw for the first time the Boy Meets World episode with the Monkees this week. Loved it!!
From: Mrs. Gracious
Wow! Great thought, Grizelda!!!
Kind of goofy and silly, but fun....
I would have to say Peter and Mike. Mike would be such a dominant, overpowering presence in a relationship, always getting his way...and Pete would be a submissive, timid, shy, inexperienced type.
That's my thought.
From: suzannetigger
just got an email from the Monkees mailing list, looks like the Monkees are going to be ona couple of segments between 8:30 and 9.
From: Chris Coyle
The best place to meet any of the guys is not back stage. I've met all 4 many times, not once did I meet them back stage. Be creative... hotels, buses..
The thing is, when the tour gets bigger, the harder it gets to meet them.
The first time I met any of the guys was in 1989. After a show in Mansfield Ma myself and some friends were in traffic leaving the show. We just happen to pull out of traffic for some reason. Well..who would we see pull out into traffic..but a van full of the backing musicians. We had no idea that Micky and Davy would also be inside. Well we pull right in behind them and followed the van to the hotel. Just as we were pulling in, I saw the side profile of Micky's face (a pan! ..JK).. anyway..we jumped out and Micky went staight inside. We then turn around and there is Davy. He signed autographs and posed for pictures.
We got the idea to hold camp and we hung around for a while. Micky never left his room, but Davy was down in the bar. We found out that Peter went down to Conn to stay with relatives. We got a room and stayed the night.
The next morning, we got up early. We went outside to the tour bus, spoke with the driver who told us the band would be leaving early, but Micky and Davy would be driving themselves to the airport.
Next we met up with Jerry Renino who told us they were leaving but Micky and Davy would be out in about an hour. We then went to sit down for breakfast. Just as we were being served pan cakes..Micky comes down the stairs, hair still wet and looking very tired. He was in shorts and a tee w/ a jacket on. He went to the desk, paid the bill, and made a phone call to Davy's room. The bell hop tried to take his bags, but Micky said he would do himself. He then went outside in the pouring rain and returned w/ the hotel's towncar. He was going to be driving himself and Davy to the airport..can you imagine being on the highway , looking over, and seeing those two in the car?
Anyway..he came back in and posed for pictures and autographs. He then said he was iratated that Davy was late..he made another phone call to Davy.
Well ..who would appear at the top of the stairs as if he was the King of England? Davy Jones..he was dressed in a suit and tie, and hair was fresh and clean. He stood at the top and looked over like he was making a grand appearance, Micky just rolled his eyes. He comes down stairs and tells the bell hop to get his bags (unlike Micky who took care of his own). He then came over to us and hung out for a few , signed autographs and posed for pictures while Micky was putting the bags in the back of the car. Davy Jones doesnt get his hands dirty..LOL
With Micky driving, they then drove away for the highway in a town car. I can imagine the faces of the people on the highway looking over at 2 Monkees.. shock horror LOL
Chris
From: Rita
Success Story is probably my favorite also (because we get to see Davy with tears in his eyes...lol!). But the one that comes to mind right now is the one with the nurse who gives everyone cough drops...she's a scream! And the one about Mike going to City Hall to make a complaint and being directed to the door which leads back outside. I'm not sure I've seen all the episodes yet!
From: suzannetigger
What a surprise I got this morning when Ihappened to walk into one of my residents rooms early this morning at work and on her TV was The MOnkees playing I'm a believer on the Today show with the rolling credits. Very nice way to start the morning!
From: Mark T.
Sue, there are no full length professional recordings of the Monkees' concert tours throughout the '80s and '90s, unfortunately. Why their concerts have never been filmed is beyond me. However, there are many unofficial ones available. Stuff like the Greek Theater show with Mike in '86 is widely circulated, as are videos of the '97 UK tour. But then again, there are a lot of unofficial video recordings of every US tour since 1986. It's more rare to find a video of the '89 European/Japanese shows, or any of the Australian tours from '86-'88 for that matter.
However, there is one official video release now that I think of it. It is a concert from the '88 Australian tour that was released by Davy's promotional company. The video stinks though! Whoever shot it must have been warped. There are rarely any wide shots and basically whoever is singing the lead vocal is shown close up for the whole song! Plus, the performance is fairly uninspired.
It's a sin that none of the Monkees' concerts from the last 15 years have been professionally filmed. There was mention in a '96 issue of Monkee Business Fanzine that the Canadian music channel MuchMusic (eqivalent to MTV) filmed one of the Canadian concerts in '96, but I never heard anything more of it. Allegedly the final week of the '87 tour in Vegas was filmed too.
Check out Rhino's "Heart and Soul Videography" for concert clips.
From: Ree
Chris is right. Backstage is not the place. I had the opportunity to met them at each concert I have attended this year and was able see and talk to them.
From: Rita
The Alien Micky episode is another favorite!! (maybe they all are!) Isn't that the one with the Pat Paulsen speech? And the one about Micky trying to impress the airhead girl on the beach who repeats everything that's said to her.......yeah, said to her...
From: Ree
Hi Suzanne!
Sounds like you had a great time.
Did you happen to see or get the "Tour Book" at your show? This is something that has been mentioned on the Board, but were not available at the shows I have attended. If you or anyone else got a Tour Book, how is it?
Ree
From: Mark T.
MTV also filmed a concert in Sarasota, Florida in the summer of 1986 in what became an un-aired MTV Special on the band. The crowd is rabid during this show!
From: Sean
Hey Guys,
Well it's 8 days before my concert, and we still need a few things to finish off our costumes. Being as the theme is Daydream Believer, we were wondering what the heck Davy is wearing around his neck? It looks like a tassel, but we are stumped- Anyone Know?
What are these Dork sticks? Sorry, I am new to the board, and everytime someone says something about them, I am just like wha?
Anywho, the help would be appreciated! Thanks!
From: Lauren
Hercules Promotions was the label for the Live 86/87 CD... Is the Live 01 CD from them, too? I could swear that, in 97, the 86/87 CD was still available from them. I've yet to see 01 pop up on DavyDirect.
Can anyone confirm the label/distributor/anything? If I can get the CD from the label (as opposed to, say, eBay) I'd be a *very* happy fan who only got to see half on the Mohegan Sun concert *grumble*
From: Christi
Dork Sticks are just glo sticks that you can buy from Spencer gifts. We have been talking about them more because they are how we can tell the monkees.net people from the others at the concerts. They also are effective at getting the guys to notice you in the crowd. Thats all they are! Go pick some up!
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: suzannetigger
I'm not a hot babe just a luke warm grandmother. I've been a fan for 30+ years, since I first heard Clarksville on the radio. I've been a regular to this board since the end of February and I visit and usually post on it every day. Can't help myself I'm very sociable! My favorite songs can change week to week or day to day or even hour to hour. right now I'm pretty heavy into the New 67 live Cd and have been playing that one alot. I am particularly enthralled with Micky's I Got a woman on that one. I like The blues type songs or Funky's 60's sound I think better than the pop sound and particularly enjoy Songs like Going Down and Steppin Stone. I like everything Nez has done. I just can't pick a favorite. I'm sorry I'm too wishy washy!
From: Tyme
I think they're love beads.
Dork Sticks are just a silly name we use for halloween glow sticks.
What concert are you bound for? I'm saddling up for Boston and Gilford.
Peace and gleeb,
Tyme
From: Rita
I've been here pretty much ever since the Monkees tour was announced!! I was so excited...and just had to hear everything that was being said about the concerts! I've been to two.....Merrillville and St. Louis! My favorite song at the St. Louis concert was Porpoise Song.
From: crazycatt
Hi.Anyone out there going to either or both of the Boston/Cape Cod concerts??? I'd like to meet some new fans as most people aren'nt into the Monkees.
From: Estrella
I can see, in a way, how it would be futile to listen and discuss some songs that were picked by someone else and handed to The Monkees, particularly to Micky and Davy, with the stigma of "we want you to record this, here's the lyrics". It's like asking the workers at Oscar Mayer to review and reminisce the making of the slices of bologna they produced. Okay, bad analogy...
At least there were some songs like "Take a Giant Step" or "Papa Gene's Blues" where something happened during the recording sessions that made some songs stand out from the rest for the guys.
From: suzannetigger
No I didn't purchase the tour book, I thought I'd get one at the Boston Concert but I suck a few peaks at the lady sitting next to me and it looked real nice with lots of color photos and all. They were selling for $15.00
From: Ree
I agree with Mark T. and others on Chip Douglas producing. I also believe Mike should be part of it also in his "own" way, even though he has not been physically present at the concerts, but his music and spirit has.
My other thought as far as catchy album cover, I think they should use all of the album covers from past to present, including their solo projects (possibly), make a collodge out of album covers, something like a Magic Eye (3D picture) which pops out with the Monkee's Guitar logo. I believe this will symbolize the accomplishments of guys then and now. For those who are familiar with Magic Eye Art, you know what I mean as far as the image popping out of no where. And of course, the typical reaction is "I Get It" when you see the image. Something the Monkee's critics seldom see and understand, which has been an old topic from the old Monkees Board Discussions from this past Winter. Remember the Washington, DC review! That reporter didn't get it and she probably never will, but we let her know by sending her letters and E-Mails!
Here's hoping the Monkee's are seriously taking this recording project into consideration and maybe using the above idea for an album cover. I would be thrilled to death.
Ree
From: Leigh Angela
No way is Peter submissive and inexperienced in the first place. I would say Micky and Mike. Their senses of humor always bouncing off of each other, they would be one of those "best friend" couples. Peter and Davy I could see as one of those old couples who have been together for so long they don't listen to each other anymore, just talk back and forth at each other.
From: Mark T.
You would think, though, that it would be interesting, for example, for Nez to sit down and weed through his '68/'69 Monkees sessions. In a rather recent interview Mike had forgotten that he did "While I Cry" while in the Monkees! It seems he needs to brush up on his recording history with the band sometimes, and to me at least, digging in the archives would be like searching through a long lost treasure chest from your past.
Plus, the Monkees as a group spent a lot of time together in the studio in 1967...and it just surprises me that after all that fighting for artistic freedom, they don't want to revisit the fruits of their victory.
Bottom line for me, if I were one of the Monkees and had a chance, say Micky had a chance, to listen to some of his '69 sessions (like the ones for "Mommy and Daddy"), I'd be thrilled to do that. Even if it was just for the fun of listening to yourself and the ideas you had some 30 years ago.
Hmmmm, maybe I'm just on a different wavelength here!
From: Ree
So it's pretty good huh? I would like to make a scrap book for my sons, since it was their first concert and attach the ticket stubs. Could you get me one of those Tour Books? Let me know and we'll make arrangements.
Tried to see if Monkeescott could get one for me, but I guess he is vacationing in Knoxville. Friday, 7/6 is the big day for him.
Thanks! Ree
From: Christi
WOW! Everyone else is in row QQ!! I am gonna have to visit all you guys. See ya There!
Gleeb! Christi
From: kalikogurlfriend
Hi ~ I am glad you got to go to the show Suzanne! I had an incredibletime- I was not as close as I thought. I was going to post a review on the Monkees Alert,but Suzannes's will do just fine. Insert- The personable performance- like when a young girl gave flowers to Davy & he put the card in his pocket & the young mentally challenged guy shook hands with him & was so excited. There were fabulous- Suzanne you probably saw me-I has a baby tee w/Monkeys on it & pins. I could not control myself! I tried to get backstage,but the security wouldn't let me-I am harmless-you know how it is though- it takes a while to realize that you are really there in the same room with the Monkees!!! I am probably going to the Buffalo show(fingers crossed) I got a tour book-$15 full color-not much wording,but a keeper-about 7" X 10" 20 pages mostly recent shots, family stuff- I already had the stuffed Monkee so the tour book was all I could afford considering I got a flat on the way there. Last show I got a $100 speeding ticket trying to get there! No priceon my love for them~ Peace,Love & Monkees Forever~ Kimberly K
From: suzyque
I'm new at the board (maybe a week?) Enjoy reading it and getting my Monkee education. I have been a fan since the beginning....yes, the 60's---just don't feel that old(HA)! HMMMMMMMMMM...favorite song--all of them. I don't think I have really found one yet that I can't listen to and enjoy.
From: kalikogurlfriend
Hi ~ I am glad you got to go to the show Suzanne! I had an incredibletime- I was not as close as I thought. I was going to post a review on the Monkees Alert,but Suzannes's will do just fine. Insert- The personable performance- like when a young girl gave flowers to Davy & he put the card in his pocket & the young mentally challenged guy shook hands with him & was so excited. There were fabulous- Suzanne you probably saw me-I has a baby tee w/Monkeys on it & pins. I could not control myself! I tried to get backstage,but the security wouldn't let me-I am harmless-you know how it is though- it takes a while to realize that you are really there in the same room with the Monkees!!! I am probably going to the Buffalo show(fingers crossed) I got a tour book-$15 full color-not much wording,but a keeper-about 7" X 10" 20 pages mostly recent shots, family stuff- I already had the stuffed Monkee so the tour book was all I could afford considering I got a flat on the way there. Last show I got a $100 speeding ticket trying to get there! No priceon my love for them~ Peace,Love & Monkees Forever~ Kimberly K
From: Christi
To help you all out, you can get these glo sticks at Spencers. They keep them behind the counter so you have to ask. I am soooo glad that you are all so interested in these. Now I am not gonna stick out for the guys to notice ME so I will have to find something new. But I WILL still take the Blue Dork Stick!!
Gleeb! Christi
From: Julianna Michelle
Well you see, our concert crowd was very boring and dull, so it was quite easy to make the people around us laugh. We were the rowdy bunch, I'm not exagerating AT ALL. The venue was very small, nice padded chairs and you could see every one in the crowd and I was about right smack dap in the middle. It's not boasting to say that me and my friend were the loudest two in the whole place. It was actually a dissapointment (but not too much ;) They were auctioning off this guitar and the bidder would get backstage after the show but like, no one was bidding and I kept saying things like, "Come on people, do it for me! I'm poor!" and most people would laugh. And then Peter brought out this banjo and was giving a mini history lesson and with my love of banjos I just screamed out, "Woo! Banjo!" And Peter stopped talking, they looked at eachother and started laughing and Peter continued with, "That's right, this is Mr.Banjo." It was quite great. So when we were at the stage door the man was saying, "If you're not on the list you need to leave!" And I was saying, "What list? How come I didn't know about this infamous list? How do I get on the list? I want to be on the list!" And the people around me sort of laughed. So then I said, "Mr. Man, will you give these to them?" Just something we had made, and he pulled me in. So I'm not too sure. But Lacey had gotten through the door and she pulled me through as well. And it's really cliche and unfair to guys, but it helps if you're a young, pretty thing. We probably wouldn't have gotten back if Lacey hadn't been there. She's 19, blonde, flat tummy, and charming. You HAVE TO be persistent, don't give up! But don't try to sex up the security guards or anything, because that will not get you anywhere. So I don't know man, it's a mystery, but good luck!
From: sweet_aramenta@yahoo.ca
Are the Monkees going to come to Canada and do a tour? It would be a shame if they didn't. They have so many fans up here! :)
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From: Kathy
Been a fan for 30+ years ... since the beginning. I remember my aunt took my brother and I to see them at the Chicago Stadium .... nosebleed section... needed binoculars. So, the House of Blues was great! Second generation, my daughter [25] loves them too. Drew a great picture of Davy and gave it to him at House of Blues concert. Great to have that mother/daughter love of the Monkees. Just can't decide on a favorite. Maybe it would be "No Time" to see my 2 grandchildren [ages 2&3] dance to it. Gee! 3rd generation love of the Monkees!!
From: Julianna Michelle
Ha ha! Oh my gosh! That's so funny! You know there's no debate whatsoever, Mike and Micky by a long shot! I mean there are SO many clues! I'm sure Stacey could remember them better than I could. but they're more often than not, going off by themselves. And just watch the "Gift Horse" episode, the salt on Mike's hand! And "Justus", notice where Micky puts his hand when Mike disappears....suspiscious indeed. It's just funny that you mention this because we have this inside joke about it, just silly. Of course it is Micky and Peter rip off eachother's clothes in that one episode. My gosh, that's so painstakingly obvious why they put that in the show. I mean what girl hasn't thought, "they should rip off eachother;s clothing...." and then! Whatdya know. Nerds. (Micky: "Well I was a nerd anyway!") Haha! Good times. good times.
From: Christi
I personally like the idea of a mini convention for all of us "boarders." To meet the people we have been talking to sometimes everyday, would really be neat! Someone get busy and plan it!! hehe
Gleeb! Christi
From: Julianna Michelle
Sean, I think you're right. I think it is a tassle. Costumes eh? That's fun. You should dress as Monkee men, man! Tights, works like a charm! (For boys anyway...) So Sean, how old are you babe? God is love!
From: Ree
Hi Cory:
Listening to the cords Peter was playing during the interview, it sound like "Giant Step" to me.
As far as the naked girl in front of Micky on "You and I", I think that has something to do with the Mike's Magic Glasses skit in which Micky was seeing things naked or invisible throughout the video. You & I was my favorite part of the video, along with Circle Sky.
The video copy of Justus that I have, I'm not too impressed with the quality of it. The sound is poor, especially when Mike is speaking. Had to listen pretty hard to hear him and understand what he is saying. The other thing that was bothering was the flashing back and forth with the camera crew and other things for the first 3/4 of the video. I was pretty distracted. How about you?
Ree
From: Julianna Michelle
Does anyone know David's feelings on the song "She Hangs Out"? Because it really seems like he gets a big kick out of that song. He rocks out on the version they play in the show. And he was by far the most energetic on that song at the concert. He was doing this awesome moonwalk thing. David gets down, man!
From:
You know, when my parent's retired and they had the time to do it, they worked on the family album, by putting the pictures in order, gluing them in an album instead of them sitting in a shoe box, then finally sitting back when it was all done to recall memories. Possibly this is the process for the reissues.
From: Cheryl
I'm going to both concerts.
From: Christi
I have been visiting this board since the beginning and check it every day. Been a fan since I was 6 and will be a fan forever!! Right now my favorite song is "It's the Season" off Mickys Demoiselle. Like others though, its too hard to choose a favorite.
Gleeb! Christi
From: Cheryl
I'm going to both concerts
From: Christi
I was just reading the popstars magazine that I got at Claires last week and go figure, Micky's name is once again spelled wrong. I wonder how he feels about it. People mispell my name all the time and I get sick of it. I am sure he is use to it by now though. Who knows??
Gleeb! Christi
From: Estrella
Well, I think he wore leather pants one time (or was that Davy??), but I'm positive I have seen him wear suede.
From: judy
Still here! Found this board in March, and I can't stand to miss a day! Favorite song these days is "As We Go Along", although after the Chicago HOB show down in front with them leaning out over the top of us JAMMIN' during "Steppin' Stone", that's back on my best list!
From: **Ashley**
There's a bunch of girls online pretending to be the Monkees... I posted about this on the old board so I guess I'll do it again. There are 3 girls and one unknown person pretending to be the Monkees. Yes there's even a Mike!
Jenna claims to be Peter - amisansolo@aol.com
Alex claims to be Davy - daydreambelieva9@aol.com
I think her name is Christi (not Miss Blue Dork Stick) - mijacageo66@aol.com (wouldn't the REAL Micky spell mijacOgeo right??) and avadore123@aol.com
The unknown claims to be Mike - monkee9847@aol.com (Why would Mike's s/n and email have anything to do w/ the Monkees?!)
Just watch out for them. They really hurt a friend of mine. I have the convos that I've had w/ them on my site... but for some reason you can't get to it. Maybe it's just my computer. http://www.geocites.com/beachwooddrive/index.html
Peace n Gleeb
From: Christi
Well, it was 130am and I didn't go back. We went into a rest area right afterward. I really think Bambi is OK. Maybe just a couple of bruises on his butt. LOL
Gleeb and Peace
From: Sean
LOL, I think I will skip the Monkeeman costumes! Although, I was trying to get one of the girls to be one, but nooo, they wouldn't do it! Ah well, life moves on! I still have yet to get my black pants to make into bellbottoms... I thought it looked like a tassel too, so I think I will just have mom go to the rag shop and get a gold one.
Thanks for clearing up the dork sticks! But why would that even help u get backstage? just curious...
Oh, btw, I am 15- as are my friends who will be attending the concert with me.
We hope to see some of you there! I will try and get pics online of this one...I do have a really bad pic of us at http://hometown.aol.com/seanoz We were dead tired there because the show didn't start until 10:00- it was 8:00 there, and we had been up since 6:30am because of school! And, I bit my lip- which will be explained when u open the picture. I am Davy there.
Sean
From: Ree
Hi Everyone, I'm from Northern Kentucky
Been a Monkee's Fan for 30+ years, on the Board since February 2001
Very happy to be able to attend two concerts this Spring, was able to meet fellow Monkee fans from the Board. It's been a blast.
Favorite Songs at this time. . . "Door Into Summer" "Girl I Knew Somewhere" and "You and I".
Ree
From: Stacey
Oh yes, Mike and Micky indeed! I mean, just look at the way they are always touching eachother- arms around eachother's shoulders, etc. Actually I found a silly web site with all kinds of clues about Mike and Mick! I'll try and put a link on here if you want to check it out- I found it to be incredibly humourous (and not to mention entertaining!) myself...
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6842/mikemick.html
I mean, come on! Anyone recognize this dialogue from "Head"? :):)
Micky: "Who's gonna have to be on the bottom?" Mike: "Well, I am the tallest and the strongest." Micky: "Right, so you're on bottom"
Sorry, I couldn't resist!!!!!!
From: Ree
Poor John and his shirt. Hey if it makes you feel any better, on the Heart & Soul Video, the guys have their sleeves rolled up!
That Suzanne, mind like a steel trap, had to bring that story up about Nez and the phone call. Cracks me up. Thanks for the laugh!
From: Stacey
Well it's hard to just magically stumble upon some random opportunity to meet the Monkees besides backstage (although it is extremely possible- just as much as getting backstage without being on the stupid magic "list" :), so take what you can get, man! :):)
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need...."
Peace! :)
From: Tyme
I'm a constant poster...sometimes, I think i spend too much time on this board (yeah right, like I could ever spend TOO much time with Monkee related things hehehehe) Ummm, I'm no hott Monkee babe, but I'm a Monkee lover.
Song of the week
As We go Along
From: Christi
LOL! The thought that someone would even think of something so silly. I was trying to think of an answer and I would have to agree with Mike and Micky. I looked at the website that Stacey gave, and it is hilarious!!! To think someone actually sat and found all these instances. WOW! Who woulda thunk it.
Peace Gleeb and Blue Dork Sticks Christi
From: Tyme
by the way
Been here since day one baby!
From: Tyme
I'll be at the Boston concert (MonkeeStock 2001 baby!) and at the one in Gilford (4th row yeah!)
I'll be easily identified, most likely with a group of girls hanging with the MonkeeStock crowd armed with my blue dork sticks and my two monkified signs :)
See ya'll there!
Peace and Gleeb,
Tyme
From: Ree
Sounds likes the Dork Sticks will do it! Bic Lighters (flicking your Bic) was the thing at one time to get noticed. Security won't let us play with fire any more. Go Figure. Ahh those days!
Hope "YOU" are noticed and that you have a great time. Please post your review of the show. Thanks!
From: Tyme
Cute picture! You guys looked great. Me and my girls just go as ourselves to the concerts. But for me that consists of an indian skirt, a pastel peasant belly like shirt, my giant lucky peace sign necklace, my knitted pouncho, sandels and indian braids. Ah well, I dress up for halloween hehe :)
Yer only 15? Too bad, yer a real cutie ;) No wonder you dressed up like Davy. But *sigh* yer too young for me hehe. Stay real.
Peace and Gleeb,
Tyme
TorkyTyme@hotmail.com
From: Tyme
I just figured I'd let ya'll know now. Because of the stupidness of homestead.com I will no longer with in cahoots with them.
Ok, normal translation. Homestead.com is terminating their partnership with their email provider, so I was forced into a hotmail account (here's the part where I cry) So, if any of you need to get in touch with me personally I can be contacted at the following email address...
TorkyTyme@Hotmail.com
Peace and Monkees, Tyme
From: Mark T.
Yeah, Sue, Wayne Avers has been around for a while. He's played with Micky and Davy at their solo shows and I believe during the joint Micky and Davy Together Again Tour in '95. He started the Monkees' tours in '96 and has been on board ever since. He also played with Davy and Micky during their solo shows after the '97 break-up as well.
From: davyhitmefirst
Actually, Dylan doing PVS would sound a whole lot like Two Man Band's version of PVS, which I happen to think is the way that song should be done - it is a protest song, after all...
BTW - how 'bout Madonna doing "Star Collector"? Sorry - just HAD to do that hehehe...
Peace- DHMF
From: Tyme
Ok far out. I don't think I'll have any problems being loud and amuzing. When we were in Lowell I made all the people around me laughed and giggle by saying either things really loud or just by being myself. The people that sat behind us actually saw my friend at her work and was like, "didn't you see the Monkees in Lowell?" and my friend said "Yeah, you sat behind us" and she said "Yeah, you were with that crazy girl!" hehe, what can I say. If anyone was there I was the girl who screamed from the balcony during dead silence "Peter I love you!" I made more than just two row turn around when I shouted that out, most likely because it was during a pause. Ah well. I'll do my best and pray. Too bad I'm not like a year older. 19 would be perfect to get back there, too bad I also look young....
Well, this post made no sense.
Peace and Gleeb, Tyme
From: davyhitmefirst
I've been here sice day 1, I'm still here, I've been a fan since I first heard "Clarksville" before the TV show ever debuted, and I've been devoted to PT ever since I first saw the cover for the first album (also before the TV series debuted). Oh, and my favorite song is still "Shades of Gray", with "as We Go Along" and the last 3 songs on Justus to round out the top 5. Among other extreme faves - "Milkshake" from Stranger Things Have Happened.
Peace- DHMF
From: suzannetigger
thanks for the info guys I'll be looking forward to hearing him play again in Boston
From: davyhitmefirst
Devil and Peter Tork, followed by Fairy Tale and Monkee vs. Machine.
Peace- DHMF
From: suzannetigger
Yes I thought that was so sweet when Davy shook hands with that young guy. Thanks for the update on the program books I plan to get one when I go to Boston on the 14th. I think you are the only person on the board right now going to Boston so be sure to tell us how it was.
From: davyhitmefirst
Capitol put NO money into anything any more (they haven't signed an artist in years), and BMG is a distributor just like WEA, not a label. Rhino's box sets are a major staple for any large chain, esp. at Christmas. (The chain I buy for, Virgin Megastores, sold has sold lots of the Rhino Brain Box and the Doo Wop collection, just to name a couple.) Rhino may never have a #1, but their stuff sells steadily and pays the rent, as well as having a very low return rate. Also, they take chances (like taking on the Monkees) which almost no label will do any more. I may be the only person on this board who thinks this, but I say BRAVO RHINO!
Peace- DHMF
From: Stacey
Yes, the picture was fun indeed. I just went to the concert as myself too, but some STUPID girl in the bathroom saw my love beads and my blue tie-dye type shirt with the ring of flowers on it, and I guess maybe my flared jeans (they're only flared, NOT bell-bottomed like I guess this girl must have assumed), and this girl who was dressed up rediculously stereotypically 60's told me "I'm glad I'm not the only one who dressed up for this." Bleh- she bugged me. I don't know why, she just did. ANYROAD-- I enjoyed the picture, and yah I thought you were kind of a cutie, too, Sean. And I AM 15. ;) haha Dig it.
From: Mandi
Actually, MICKY wrote 'It's My Life' on 'JUSTUS'. Davy wrote 'It's Not Too Late'
Just thought i'd clear that up!
later
mandi
From: suzannetigger
I'm pretty sure those high boots he used to wear in the 60's were leather. But of course that was back when no one thought much about cruelity to animals in the sense of wearing animal hides as clothing.
From: Mark J.
Hey. I'm pretty new here... Been a fan since the '80s. I own all the original Colgems albums/singles (+ Mike's 4 pre-Monkee 45s!!) Paid $100 for Changes (which was still sealed w/ a "$1.50" price tag on it!) I dig all their stuff, but right now I'd have to choose "If I Ever Get To Saginaw Again" (Nez's take) as my pick of the week!
From: suzannetigger
Great story Chris! I don't know if I would have the guts to trail Monkees all over Boston so I admire your Bravery and ingenuity in your quest to meet Monkees. I can just picture Davy playing the big star! Thats his british upbringing I bet LOL Micky is more the laid back California kid type. I wish I would have the luck of meeting them at a hotel or restaurant or something but I doubt they stay at a Motel six and eat at a TA travel center of America so my chances are slim to none I would say!
From: Mark J.
Isn't Monkeeshines the same stuff as on "Rarities 1", "Rarities 2", "Davy & His Band",...? (Her Name Is Love) is just that bit w/ Davy & Charlie Smalls from the TV show. Mustang goes off pitch during the second half of the song... There are still several boot songs around that haven't been put out by Rhino though. (Micky singing Long Title, Peter's Merry-Go-Round demo, The Girl I Left... alt. unfinished cut, etc. -- *Carol King's Porpoise Song demo kicks!* Hopefully, better sources of these gems will one day be found!
From: suzannetigger
Hi you didn't leave a name to call you by but I just wanted to say hi and if your new to this discussion board, welcome. I have a 13 year old daughter who is a big Monkee fan and we both enjoy going to concerts together in March and again this summer. I've also been a fan since I w