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Medley from Monkees' 1997 ABC special surfaces on YouTube

10/17/2019

After releasing Justus, an album of all-new material in late 1996, The Monkees began work on an original one-hour prime time TV special in January 1997, and it eventually aired in the United States on ABC on February 17, 1997.

The special included re-recorded versions of some of The Monkees' greatest hits in medley form, and producer Misha Segal recently posted what appears to be the master recording of the medley (which has never been officially issued) on YouTube. The video included the following description by Segal:

"One of my very fun projects in the late 90s. It was The Monkees Reunion and I was asked to be music director. Peter and I became especially good friends until his recent, unfortunate passing."

Monkees Misha Segal

Peter Tork sings "Early Morning Blues and Greens" (UPDATED)

3/21/2019

"Early Morning Blues and Greens," written by Jack Keller and Diane Hildebrand, originally appeared on The Monkees' third LP, Headquarters, in 1967. Peter was known to be fond of the song and delivered an inspired rendition of it with Shoe Suede Blues on their 2013 album, Step by Step:

The Monkees' version featured a lead vocal by Davy Jones with Peter providing the harmony vocal:

Peter talked about the March 1967 recording sessions for the song in Andrew Sandoval's book, The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the '60s TV Pop Sensation:

Monkees Early Morning Blues and Greens

"Early Morning Blues and Greens" made its live concert debut on The Monkees' 2012 tour, and here Peter performs the song at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey in July 2013:

Hal Blaine, famed "Wrecking Crew" and Monkees session drummer, passes away

3/12/2019

Legendary Wrecking Crew member Hal Blaine played drums on a number of Monkees songs in the 1960s, including "Papa Gene's Blues," "Mary, Mary," and "Someday Man." He passed away on Monday at age 90.

I am deeply saddened about the passing of drummer, Hal Blaine. Hal played drums on the soundtrack of our lives for many of us... Worth reading: An Interview with Hal Blaine | Modern Drummer Magazine https://t.co/1FWoi0bOw2
— Micky Dolenz (@TheMickyDolenz1) March 12, 2019

The Monkees record "Headquarters" in 1967

2/11/2019

Michael Nesmith in the studio while recording The Monkees' "Headquarters" LP

2/8/2019

Michael Nesmith Rickenbacker guitar

(From the June 1967 issue of Monkees Monthly)

Adam Schlesinger discusses The Monkees, "Christmas Party," and "Good Times!"

12/7/2018

Adam Schlesinger, producer of The Monkees' two most recent albums Good Times! and Christmas Party, breaks down the tracks on the group's new holiday LP and much more on The Nightfly with Dave Juskow podcast. Thanks to Tracy Robison for the heads-up!

Peter Tork in the studio during the recording of "Headquarters"

10/6/2018

(Photo courtesy of "Listen to the Band" box set booklet)

Micky Dolenz in the studio with Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey

9/21/2018

Here's a great photo of Micky with R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5. Buck and McCaughey co-wrote the title track of The Monkees' forthcoming holiday album, Christmas Party.

On a personal note, I'm a longtime fan of R.E.M. and am thrilled that Peter is working with The Monkees. Scott is also closely aligned with R.E.M. as he was an auxiliary musician in the studio and on stage with the group from 1994 until their their breakup in 2011.

Scott's band The Minus 5 released Of Monkees and Men in 2016, described as "an imaginative tribute to the Monkees’ legacy in music and popular culture."

Peter Buck Micky Dolenz Scott McCaughey

(Photo courtesy of Micky Dolenz's Facebook page)

EXCLUSIVE PHOTO! Inside a recording session for The Monkees' "Christmas Party" album

9/20/2018

Thank you very much to John Hughes of Rhino Records for providing The Monkees Live Almanac with an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek in the studio when Peter Buck (R.E.M.) and Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5) joined Micky Dolenz to record the tracks "Christmas Party" and "Jesus Christ" for the upcoming Monkees holiday album, Christmas Party. John is the executive producer of this latest Monkees project.

Left to right are guitarist Jody Porter, producer Adam Schlesinger, John Hughes, Mark Pinkus (President, Rhino Records), Micky Dolenz, drummer Brian Young, Peter Buck, and Scott McCaughey:

Monkees Christmas Party

(Photo courtesy of John Hughes)

"The Monkees...Together Again!"

9/9/2018

In July 1968, The Monkees recorded "Ditty Diego," a parody of the theme song to their television show, for inclusion in the feature film, Head.

(From the January 1969 issue of Flip)

Davy Jones in the studio during the recording of "Headquarters"

9/9/2018

(Photo courtesy of "Listen to the Band" box set booklet)

Davy Jones meets fans at RCA Studios in 1967

5/12/2018

(From the January 1968 issue of Flip)

Davy Jones Monkees RCA

(From my collection)

Mike Nesmith in the studio while recording "Headquarters" in 1967

5/5/2018

(From the June 1967 issue of Tiger Beat)

Micky Dolenz in the studio in 1967

4/20/2018

(Photo by Henry Diltz and from the 2014 Monkees tour program)

The Monkees pose with Chip Douglas during the recording of "Headquarters" in 1967

3/9/2018

Monkees Live Almanac & Iain Lee Exclusive: A Conversation with Chip Douglas

Monkees Chip Douglas Headquarters

(From the August 1967 issue of Monkees Monthly)

Peter, Davy, and Micky at recording session for "Mary, Mary"

2/17/2018

Look presents "TV's Swinging Monkees"

Monkees Mary Mary

Recording Pix

2/16/2018

Monkees recording studio

(From the April 1967 issue of Monkees Monthly)

SamePageCast podcast examines 1966 sessions

1/26/2018

Click each photo below to listen to some interesting and informative discussions about The Monkees' 1966 recording sessions:

Part 5 is (hopefully) coming soon!

Michael in the studio with Hank Cicalo

1/19/2018

A conversation with Monkees recording engineer Hank Cicalo

Hank Cicalo Monkees

(From the July 1967 issue of Monkee Spectacular)

"Pisces" recording sessions with Davy & Micky

1/12/2018

Monkees recording studio

(From the January 1968 issue of Flip)

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