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Recap: "Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees"

4/17/2022

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Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees
Last night in Madison, Wisconsin at Overture Center for the Arts, Micky Dolenz and his band concluded a string of limited engagement shows meant to honor the legacy of The Monkees.

"Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees," produced by Monkees historian and author Andrew Sandoval, opened on April 5 at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (where The Monkees performed live in 2013 and also filmed an appearance with Johnny Cash in 1969). The Live Almanac covered the Nashville debut, complete with video footage, photographs, set list, and a look at the tour merchandise.

​Joining Micky onstage for these special shows were members of The Monkees' touring band, featuring Coco Dolenz, Wayne Avers, John Billings, Rich Dart, Pete Finney, Alex Jules, and Emeen Zarookian.

At each stop, Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork were honored with individual video and song tributes, and the set list included numbers that haven't been aired in some time, with "Valleri" (performed in the style of the first recorded version), "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)," "Saturday's Child," "Can You Dig It," "Sometime in the Morning," "No Time," "Let's Dance On," "D.W. Washburn," and "That Was Then, This Is Now" all making appearances. During the pre-show, fans were treated to rare and unique audio selections playing over the house speakers, carefully curated by producer Sandoval in playlists that varied from city to city.

The promotional materials for the "Celebrates The Monkees" shows also advertised rare photos and film from Micky's personal archives. Some of the highlights projected on the screen behind the band included footage of The Monkees rehearsing at the Hollywood Bowl in 1967, Micky, Davy, and Michael atop the RCA Building, filming a Kool-Aid commercial and more all from 1969, home movies, outtakes from the 1986 video shoot for "That Was Then, This Is Now," and The Monkees inside the recording studio.

Micky will return to the road later this month, performing concerts and making various personal appearances throughout the summer. Check out Micky's current itinerary to see if he is coming to your town!

In the meantime, enjoy some performances below from different cities on Micky's "Celebrates The Monkees" tour (tribute videos screened for Michael, Davy, and Peter can be seen in the Akron, Ohio footage) and don't forget the Live Almanac's previous coverage of opening night in Nashville, Tennessee.

April 6: Richmond, Kentucky @ EKU Center for the Arts


​April 8: Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center


April 9: ​Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center


April 11: Wheeling, West Virgina @ The Capitol Theatre (more)


April 12: Akron, Ohio @ Goodyear Theater

Thanks to the Monkees Forever YouTube channel for providing the complete show in Akron, Ohio. Watch the tribute videos for Michael Nesmith (11:50) and Davy Jones (29:00) below, as well as footage of The Monkees rehearsing at the Hollywood Bowl (45:10):
The tribute video for Peter Tork begins at 14:10:

April 15: Riverside, IA @ Riverside Casino & Golf Resort​


April 16: Madison, WI @ Overture Center for the Arts

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Monkees "Complete Series" Blu-ray collection returns (UPDATED X3)

4/12/2022

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The wait is over. The Monkees: The Complete Series, housed in a lenticular box and including 10 Blu-ray discs, a booklet, as well as a bonus 45, is once again available via the official Monkees online store.

The set features all 58 episodes of The Monkees (newly remastered in HD from the original negatives for the very first time), the group's 1968 feature film Head (with never-before-seen outtakes), and the 1969 television special, 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, along with a wide array of bonus materials.

Previously unreleased mixes of both "Star Collector" and "Goin' Down" appear on the bonus 7" record. The former is an alternate mono mix and the latter is a mono vocal mix, featuring Micky Dolenz singing live in the TV studio to the backing track of "Goin' Down." Both versions of these well-known Monkees songs were heard exclusively on the soundtrack of the second season of The Monkees.
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UPDATE 4/22/2022: The Blu-ray set is now out of stock. Shoppers are being asked to subscribe to an email list to receive a back in stock notification.

UPDATE 4/27/2022: The Blu-ray set has been removed from the online Monkees store.

UPDATE 4/29/2022: The online Monkees store now lists the Blu-ray set as "currently not available."
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#THEMONKEES – THE COMPLETE SERIES Blu-ray boxed set is back! The box includes all 58 episodes, the "33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee" TV special, The #Monkees' movie HEAD, vintage TV appearances, new commentaries and more. Get your copy while they last! https://t.co/sDQwDOnMik pic.twitter.com/sysUHKMSO8

— The Monkees (@TheMonkees) April 13, 2022
A brand new hoodie and T-shirt celebrating the Monkees Blu-ray collection also debuted today and can be purchased online while supplies last:
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The Monkees in MOJO (UPDATE: Download your copy now)

1/12/2022

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Earlier today it was announced that The Monkees will grace the cover of the upcoming March 2022 issue of MOJO. Featuring an interview with Micky Dolenz and a piece by David Fricke, look for it in bookstores soon. You can also purchase a copy online or select the digital download option.
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​​MOJO offered previews of the issue on their website:
"As the world mourns Michael Nesmith, MOJO celebrates the ’60s phenomenon who transcended prefab pop – and the solo flights of their coolest member. His legacy: country-rock, MTV, that hat and more."

"In honor of the recently departed Michael Nesmith – the cool muso heart of the Monkees – and with the help of an exclusive new Micky Dolenz interview, we celebrate the group once dubbed the Prefab Four and explore the insanity of their ’60s rise and fall."
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Live footage from Monkees' 1967 summer tour

11/24/2021

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Monkees 1967 summer tour
In the summer of 1967, The Monkees hit the road for a concert tour that stopped in nearly 30 cities in the United States and England, a tour that also boasted the Jimi Hendrix Experience as the opening act during its earliest dates. The footage below, filmed at unknown locations, shows the energy and excitement exuded by The Monkees during their live shows at this particular time in their career. It should be noted that the footage found in the first video has been synced with audio recordings from the '67 concerts.

As a bonus, here's a promotional clip for "Randy Scouse Git" that aired on the July 6, 1967 episode of the British music program Top of the Pops (showing footage filmed on June 29, 1967 as The Monkees arrived in London and later held their first official group press conference).

"Randy Scouse Git," written by Micky Dolenz and appearing on The Monkees' third album, Headquarters, had been issued as a single in the United Kingdom and ultimately peaked at #1 on the charts there (albeit under the name "Alternate Title").

The "Randy Scouse Git" promo clip had been unseen since its original airing until it was included as a bonus feature on The Monkees: The Complete Series (Blu-ray).
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Kellogg's and Kool-Aid commercials starring The Monkees

11/23/2021

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During the 1960s, The Monkees filmed several commercials as a quartet and also as a trio. At one point, Kellogg's sponsored The Monkees television show and Micky, Davy, Michael, and Peter starred in a series of Rice Krispies commercials. The ads were shot while The Monkees were filming on location as well as on the set of their TV show. Davy and Michael were also featured in an ad for Yardley's Black Label cologne.

When The Monkees debuted in reruns on CBS in the fall of 1969, Kool-Aid acted as a sponsor. With Peter no longer a member of the group, Micky, Davy, and Michael filmed a variety of clips for Kool-Aid in the desert outside of Palm Springs, California and, in early 1970, at an amusement park in San Diego, California.

The video below compiles all of these classic Monkees commercial spots:
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Inside look: Peter Tork's '94 solo LP on green vinyl

11/20/2021

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​In 1994, James Lee Stanley's Beachwood Records released Peter Tork's first ever solo album, Stranger Things Have Happened, featuring several notable guest musicians and friends including Stanley, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings), Mackenzie Phillips, and Timothy B. Schmit (The Eagles). Last year, 7a celebrated Stranger Things with an expansive compact disc reissue while also pressing a limited edition splatter vinyl.

7a's latest incarnation of the album arrived this fall on transparent green vinyl, and it's available to order from both Amazon and Deep Discount. Thank you very much to Live Almanac contributor Ben Belmares for sharing his scans of this version of Stranger Things Have Happened.
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​For more information about other 7a Records releases featuring the works of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, visit the website and follow 7a on Facebook and Twitter.
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In the Spotlight: Monkees' debut album receives deluxe vinyl treatment

10/29/2021

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This July, the vinyl-only label Run Out Groove released The Monkees' eponymous debut album as an expanded deluxe limited edition double LP featuring previously unissued songs and new mixes. For this presentation, Monkees historian Andrew Sandoval, along with mastering engineer Kevin Grey, cut lacquers from the analog stereo tapes for the first time since its original pressing in 1966.

Run Out Groove's version of The Monkees arrived on two 180 gram records, featuring a gatefold jacket and never-before-seen photos and new liner notes by Sandoval. And now, you can check out this Run Out Groove exclusive below, courtesy of longtime Live Almanac contributor Ben Belmares.
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The Monkees onstage at Tokyo's Budokan Hall

10/19/2021

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Between October 3 and 4, 1968, The Monkees performed three shows at the famed Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Thank you very much to Monkees author and collector Ed Reilly for sharing this photo!
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7a Records issues exclusive Peter Tork vinyl and unveils digital releases

9/6/2021

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7a Records
7a Records, the label that specializes in Monkees solo-related projects and more, recently announced that a couple of their titles are now available to stream and download on over 70 different platforms. And on top of that, vinyl lovers rejoice! Peter Tork's 1994 solo album, Stranger Things Have Happened, is coming soon on limited edition green vinyl.

​Here's a rundown of 7a's latest activities:

In late 1980 Peter Tork formed a band called The New Monks, and shortly thereafter the group recorded a single, "(I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone"/"Higher and Higher." Last year, both songs were featured as bonus tracks on 7a's CD and vinyl editions of Peter's Stranger Things Have Happened album.

And now, for the first time, the single is officially available to stream or download:
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Back in 2019, 7a revived Davy Jones' long out-of-print early 1980s live albums that were recorded and issued in Japan. Stream or download  Davy Jones Live in Japan now:
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Don't forget that this collection can still be purchased on compact disc and as a triple vinyl LP, and both of these versions contain exclusive bonus tracks.

​In 1994, James Lee Stanley's Beachwood Records released Peter Tork's first ever solo album, Stranger Things Have Happened, featuring several notable guest musicians and friends including Stanley, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings), Mackenzie Phillips, and Timothy B. Schmit (The Eagles). Last year, 7a celebrated Stranger Things with an expansive compact disc reissue while also pressing a limited edition splatter vinyl.

Fans can now pre-order 7a's latest incarnation of the album, this time on transparent green vinyl, which is set for release on September 10:
Deep Discount
Amazon
Peter Tork Stranger Things Have Happened green vinyl

For more information about other 7a Records releases featuring the works of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, visit the website and follow 7a on Facebook and Twitter.
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Sandoval takes fans behind "I'm a Believer" recording session  + "Day-By-Day" shipping update

8/20/2021

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In a recent email to subscribers, Andrew Sandoval, author of The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story, provided a detailed update on the shipping status of his new book, which is now expected to arrive in early September. As an added bonus, Andrew takes us back to the fall of 1966 with a compelling account of the initial recording session for The Monkees' signature hit single, "I'm a Believer."

Andrew's message appears below, and there's still time to pre-order a copy of Day-By-Day!

Greetings Beatland Readers!

I want to say a big welcome to our latest book buyers and express my continued thanks to all of those who have supported this project right from the beginning.
If you have only just joined us, I am sending out periodic newsletters for everyone who ordered books to keep you in the loop with the status of book shipment (as well as to share some insights about the Monkees).

Today is August 16th, the 55th anniversary of the release of the very first Monkees record, “Last Train To Clarksville.” It is also the day I learned that our books had not yet arrived in the port of Long Beach as was forecasted by the shipper! The books are now scheduled to arrive next week on August 24th. They will need to clear through customs and are slated to be in our warehouse for shipping to you all on September 8th.

I’m sure this isn’t the only Covid-related delay you have experienced of late, but it is obviously no easier to relate. Any hitch in what has been a lengthy production is unpleasant, but suffice to say the delivery of your books is my top priority. I truly hope the book’s arrival will bring both you and me some peace and happiness. I know they will be worth the wait.

In the meantime, I have had to go back to writing about More Of The Monkees this week for the upcoming Run Out Groove vinyl edition of the album. In doing so, it struck me just how much I have learned in the last two years about this pivotal period for the group. As a result, my book was not simply revised but rewritten. Here are a few insights I would like to share.
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Jeff Barry, Don Kirshner, and Michael Nesmith (Photo courtesy of Andrew Sandoval)
As July 1966 ended, only Don Kirshner was sure of the Monkees’ success. When his trusted record makers – Snuff Garrett, Mickie Most, Carole King & Gerry Goffin – fell away, he remarkably switched gears to pull together an exceptional album – The Monkees – in just four weeks. And should the resulting release have any kind of success, he also had twelve songs (“All The King’s Horses”; “The Kind Of Girl I Could Love”; “I Don’t Think You Know Me”; “So Goes Love”; “I Won’t Be The Same Without Her”; “You Just May Be The One”; “I Can’t Get Her Off Of My Mind”; “Mary, Mary”; “Of You”; “(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love”; “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone”; “Whatever’s Right”) already in progress to comprise a second album.

Nevertheless, since so many of these tracks were produced by Michael Nesmith (whom Kirshner merely tolerated), it was obvious that Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart would have to come up with another batch of material to pair with two of Nesmith’s songs. Around this time the duo had phoned Kirshner with the title of the Monkees’ next hit record: “Valleri.” Never mind the fact that they had composed the song on a car drive to see Donnie (after having shucked him with the title), “Valleri” was a top-tier Boyce & Hart rocker. Were it to have been paired with “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” the Monkees’ place in popular music would have been assured.

Yet Kirshner was unsure if he was on the right track with Boyce & Hart. He still longed for his east coast writers and after Tommy & Bobby floundered somewhat with a few novelty numbers (“Kicking Stones” and “Ladies Aid Society”) in September, he saw an opening to shift things back to his comfort zone.

On October 15th, Kirshner brought in producer Jeff Barry and songwriter Neil Diamond to create two new tracks for the Monkees: “I’m A Believer” and “Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow).” “The first time I met them,” Jeff Barry told me in 2006, “I had the demo, just a simple track of [‘I’m A Believer’ with] either myself or Neil singing the lead, just so the [Monkees] could hear the song.
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“Everybody seemed enthusiastic, except Mike Nesmith. [He had] a big attitude right from the beginning and he said at one point, ‘I’m a producer too, and that ain’t no hit.’ So, it was like, ‘Oooo.’ To break the tension I made what I thought was an obvious joke. I said, ‘Well, Mike, it’s not finished. You’ve got to picture this with the strings and the horns.’ Which I thought there wasn’t going to be strings and horns [on it, but he would understand that] and he goes, ‘Well, maybe it could be something with strings and horns.’ Then he realized everybody laughed and the relationship goes down from there.”

Ironically, the other Monkees picked up on a country & western flavor in “I’m A Believer” (rather than Barry’s rhythm & bubblegum) and thought Nesmith the ideal candidate to sing it! “We were all up in Lester Sill’s offices and we decided who should sing it,” recalled Davy Jones in a May 1967 court deposition. “We all thought that Mike should sing ‘I’m A Believer,’ it being a country type song and Mike singing country music, and Donnie went along with that.”

According to Nesmith, “Peter…said that he didn’t like the song that much…I said, ‘I think that’s a great song, Donnie. I’d like to produce that: I’d like to produce a track on that. And I really think I could do a good job by it.’ [Donnie’s response was] a little uneasiness, kind of a sweaty palms in the eye syndrome. I could see in Donnie’s eyes that he was uneasy that I suggested that I produce that record.”
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It is unknown if allowing Nesmith to sing at all was a bit of psychological theater staged by Kirshner and Barry to get what they ultimately wanted (Micky on lead vocals). Either way, Donnie would later learn he was playing with fire if his intention was indeed to play Nesmith. “We got in the studio,” recalled Davy in May 1967, “and Mike didn’t sing it the way Donnie wanted him to sing it and Donnie asked Mike to sing it a certain way and Mike didn’t sing it that way. And during a break Mike just split; he just left…He wasn’t taken off lead. He chose to be taken off himself by leaving.”

“Don had allowed me to record…the song in order to pacify me,” says Nesmith. “And he never had any intention of putting my voice on as lead and had, in fact, intended to put Micky’s voice on in lead…Lester [Sill] told me over dinner that he had never seen an artist treated that way and that he was very sorry and that there really wasn’t anything he could say or do but he wanted to offer an apology.”

And so the Monkees’ biggest hit was born, as was the feud that would unsettle their relationship with Kirshner. What I found fascinating in my research was that Kirshner never attended a Monkees concert, though doing so would have granted the opportunity to commend the band musically in a sincere fashion. Instead he sat out their initial tour and plotted further work-arounds. As his relationship soured with show creators Bob Rafelson & Bert Schneider, he found himself in a far less satisfactory position than he might have assumed from all of the accumulated success.
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The Monkees at RCA Studios in Hollywood, October 1966 (Photo courtesy of Andrew Sandoval)

I firmly believe the Monkees would not have meant as much historically or musically without Kirshner’s initial involvement. Furthermore, I also feel we would not be discussing them at length today if they had not taken up their instruments and become a self-contained group. I am truly happy my book can shed light on both sides of this story and I look forward to hearing what you think when you get to read all about it in September.

Very best,

Andrew Sandoval
Beatland Books
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Vanity Fair examines Monkees' cultural impact

8/19/2021

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The Most Influential Pop-Rock Band Ever? The Monkees!
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(Artwork by Alex Ross - click the image to order the official lithograph)
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Panel celebrates '80s Monkees album

7/29/2021

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Fans of The Monkees' album Pool It! are sure to enjoy this lively and revealing discussion about the group's 1987 LP, led by Mark Kleiner (host of the Nesmith, Tork, Goffin & King podcast who has also penned superlative liner notes for various 7a Records releases) and his longtime friend and former Monkees pen pal, Lee Baber. Watch and listen as Mark and Lee welcome guests like producer Roger Bechirian (who expresses his desire to undertake a remix of the album), session guitarist Mark Christian, songwriters Michael Levine ("Since You Went Away") and Tom Teeley ("Don't Bring Me Down"), Monkees collector Ed Reilly, and  graphic designer Delana Bettoli. 

Thanks also goes to Mark Kleiner for sharing this photo of The Monkees taken by Rick Barham during filming of the music video for "Heart and Soul," the lead single from Pool It! Rick acted as the gaffer during the video's production.
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Podcast features "Monkees" TV show veteran

6/29/2021

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Dave Evans was a screenwriter on The Monkees television series. He is responsible for the episodes "Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers," "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth," "Too Many Girls," "I Was a Teenage Monster," "Find The Monkees," "Alias Micky Dolenz," "The Christmas Show," and "Monkees Race Again." He also co-wrote "The Frodis Caper" with Micky Dolenz.
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Watch episode 3 of The Monkees Pad Show, as Dave speaks with host JR about his personal friendships with each of the Monkees, writing episodes like "The Frodis Caper," his interactions with Charles Manson, working with Bob Rafelson & Bert Schneider, and much, much more!
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WATCH NOW! The unboxing of "The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story" (UPDATED 9/21)

6/23/2021

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The deadline is fast approaching to officially pre-order your copy of Andrew Sandoval's 740 page opus, The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story. And don't forget: ​the various editions of Day-By-Day will be produced in limited combined quantities. There is no plan to keep this book in print perpetually and an electronic version will not be offered. Pre-order now via Beatland Books!!

​In the meantime, check out the latest news update from Andrew about Day-By-Day and much more, and then be sure to view the official unboxing video for the three distinct versions of the book, which also happens to feature a very interesting soundtrack!

Andrew has also previously provided two other updates about Day-By-Day, accompanied by exclusive photographs, through the Beatland Books email list. These are must reads! (UPDATED 9/21/2021 to include latest information)
We Hope You Like Our Story... (June 6)
The Man With The Golden Ear (June 14)
Hitting the High Seas (July 16)
Just Weeks Away (August 17)
The Book Boat Arrives! (August 25)
Docked and Loaded (September 7)
Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again? (September 21)
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Inside a 1967 Monkees classic

6/18/2021

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​Peter Mills is the author of the exceptional 2016 book, The Monkees, Head, and the '60s, and a friend of the Live Almanac. A while back, Peter relayed that he had to leave an abundance of material for his book on the cutting room floor, including an examination of Michael Nesmith's work with Ian Matthews in the early 1970s.

And now, Peter is sharing more of his shelved research, this time focusing on one of The Monkees' most iconic songs, "Goin' Down." Enjoy Peter's essay, linked below:
​Sock It To Me: The Monkees and "Goin’ Down"
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Review: Peter Tork's "Stranger Things Have Happened" returns

5/16/2021

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Last December, 7a Records presented its first-ever Peter Tork-related project when the label re-released Peter's 1994 solo album, Stranger Things Have Happened, on compact disc and vinyl. The review below, written by Martin Hutchinson of Eighth Day magazine, was recently shared by 7a's Facebook page.
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The Monkees harmonizing on the set

4/25/2021

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​The Monkees are photographed below during a break in filming "It's a Nice Place to Visit," which ultimately became the first episode of the second season of their Emmy award-winning television show.
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Article recalls production of blockbuster Monkees single

4/3/2021

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The Story Behind The Song: How The Monkees created pop masterclass 'Daydream Believer'
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(Ad from the November 11, 1967 issue of Billboard / Courtesy of Monkee45s.net)

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'Bound Down in a Whirl' - Celebrating the classic Monkees track "The Girl I Knew Somewhere"

4/3/2021

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Monkees Girl I Knew Somewhere Colgems 45
"The Girl I Knew Somewhere" has long been considered one of the most significant songs in The Monkees' canon. It was first attempted at RCA Hollywood on January 16, 1967, a significant day in Monkees history as it marked their first true "group" recording session and helped fuel an already bourgeoning internal power struggle between The Monkees and Don Kirshner.

Written by Michael Nesmith, and featuring Peter Tork's whimsical harpsichord performance, the song went through different iterations in the recording studio, including lead vocals from both Nesmith and Micky Dolenz. On its own merits, it reached the Billboard Top 40 as the flipside of "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" and was featured prominently on The Monkees' television show.

Check out this recent piece by Stephen Lewis where he examines what is probably the Live Almanac's favorite Monkees song, and enjoy a few different versions of "The Girl I Knew Somewhere" in the videos below!
Take One: The Monkees - 'The Girl I Knew Somewhere', 1967 B Side –'Bound Down In a Whirl'

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Monkees historian interviewed by Rolling Stone

3/16/2021

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In an intriguing conversation with Andy Greene from Rolling Stone published today on the magazine's website, Andrew Sandoval discusses his upcoming book, The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story, how is understanding of the group, particularly their struggles with Don Kirshner, changed after extensive new research, the likelihood that Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith's fall tour could act as a "farewell," and more:
How Andrew Sandoval Went From Monkees Superfan to Their Manager and Official Historian
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