Tom Sawyer Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Okay, look when I was a kid I liked The Monkees, along with a ton of other bubble-gum sh*t. I turned a big corner with The Moody Blues, then tinkered with The Beatles before getting my big breakout with Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon. In the 80's when The Monkees were making a comeback with MTV playing episodes a co-worker brought them up in conversation, I snickered... "really, The Monkees"? And he said they're good. Okay, whatever. I can listen to a few of their biggest hits, occasionally, but it's still BGS in my book. Anyone else give them a half of a star.. or even a one star? Edited September 18, 2013 by Tom Sawyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yes. When they had their show, I hated them, but I always liked their songs. Those were the days before FM. One of my favorites is still Pleasant Valley Sunday. Anyway, one day in 1967 or 1968, my friend (who was absolutely crazy about them and bought each and every fan magazine that even hinted there was something about them in it) gave me one of their albums to listen to. I really liked it. But that didn't last long. One day I was listening to the radio, and this song came on with these guys singing about a man named Timothy Leary. I was mesmerized by them. The rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Pleasant Valley Sunday, I'm A Believer, Daydream Believer, Steppin Stone (my personal favorite), Last Train To Clarksville, Monkees Theme, Valleri all very enjoyable 60s pop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with The Monkees. At first I thought she was joking, Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Big Monkeys fan as a kid... had many beatles on 45's ... my break thru was came from another great trio Grand Funk Railroad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with The Monkees. At first I thought she was joking, Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer!:spitwater: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with The Monkees. At first I thought she was joking, Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer!There's not a trace of doubt in my mind....that your in love.....Bet you couldn't leave her if you tried. :-) Edited September 18, 2013 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I don't know. People say they monkey around, but they're the young generation and I think they've got something to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I liked The Monkees as a kid and I still do all grown up just need to dig their albums out from the attic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yes. When they had their show, I hated them, but I always liked their songs. Those were the days before FM. One of my favorites is still Pleasant Valley Sunday. Anyway, one day in 1967 or 1968, my friend (who was absolutely crazy about them and bought each and every fan magazine that even hinted there was something about them in it) gave me one of their albums to listen to. I really liked it. But that didn't last long. One day I was listening to the radio, and this song came on with these guys singing about a man named Timothy Leary. I was mesmerized by them. The rest is history. Legend of a Mind? Yeah baby! And by saying the rest is history, does that mean you turned on, tuned in and dropped out? :smoke: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I used to watch the TV show as a kid in the 70's, and saw many repeated showings so I know all the famous songs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yes. When they had their show, I hated them, but I always liked their songs. Those were the days before FM. One of my favorites is still Pleasant Valley Sunday. Anyway, one day in 1967 or 1968, my friend (who was absolutely crazy about them and bought each and every fan magazine that even hinted there was something about them in it) gave me one of their albums to listen to. I really liked it. But that didn't last long. One day I was listening to the radio, and this song came on with these guys singing about a man named Timothy Leary. I was mesmerized by them. The rest is history. Legend of a Mind? Yeah baby! And by saying the rest is history, does that mean you turned on, tuned in and dropped out? :smoke: ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I wasn't alive during their original run in the 60s but was a kid when they made their comeback in the mid 80s. I was a pretty big fan back then and I actually saw them on their comeback tour. My mom and dad took my brother and I to see them. I think I was only 8 or 9 when I saw the show but I remember it being an enjoyable performance. After their comeback faded away I didn't listen to them again until Davey Jones passed away. There are a number of songs they recorded that have stood the test of time well. Mainly, the ones driventotheedge mentioned in his post. I don't regularly listen to the band though and wouldn't be surprised if I went many years without hearing anything from them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I love the Monkees. Wonderful pop music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I enjoy them now, but loved them as a kid. I had one of their greatest hits albums as a kid and could play their theme and I'm a believer on repeat for hours back then. I had Shrek to thank for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 How can you not love 'em?http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Bluefunk/01-03-2012-08-03-00-853mdf71315.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I was in the Monkees fan club back in 1966? or 67? Always loved Mike's hat. Pleasant Valley Sunday is my fav song. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/tumblr_mg0evktWMr1qank9lo1_500_zpsc52c4d34.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I was a big fan. He all their albums and even saw them live (no nesmith) back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Does anyone here know if they wrote their own music/lyrics or if they sang songs someone else wrote for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Does anyone here know if they wrote their own music/lyrics or if they sang songs someone else wrote for them?I can't speak for all of their songs, but I know that Neil Diamond wrote I'm a believer. He was going to sing it, but changed his mind thinking it would be better suited for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Both, actually. They wrote more on later albums though. Most of their hits were written for them by pro songwriters though. It's funny, all the things that they were criticized for are common pratice these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 They were a major influence on the Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I think they released some fantastic pop songs. I prefer a best of The Monkees to a best of The Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) How could anyone not like Monkees...Just look at how cute they are. http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u351/Discipleoflerxst/989d176f_zps2efab107.jpg Edited September 20, 2013 by OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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