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"You Bring the Summer" songwriter and XTC frontman visits Zilch podcast

1/5/2018

Zilch #108: Andy Partridge Talks Monkees!

Fan-made video for "You Bring the Summer"

3/24/2017

Thanks to @Trimco_wgins on Twitter who alerted the Live Almanac about the video below, courtesy of YouTube. And if you haven't seen it, don't forget to check out the official video for the second single from The Monkees' latest album, Good Times!, produced by Michael Nesmith's son, Jonathan, and Susan Holloway.

"You Bring the Summer" demo

10/3/2016

Here's Andy Partridge's demo for "You Bring the Summer," the second single taken from The Monkees' latest album, Good Times! Thanks to David Marcone for alerting the Live Almanac.

And here's the finished product as performed by The Monkees and produced by Adam Schlesinger (complete with an animated video created by Jonathan Nesmith and Susan Holloway):

"Proud Papa"

9/20/2016

In Michael's latest Facebook post, he takes a moment to highlight the music video for "You Bring the Summer," the second single from The Monkees' new album, Good Times! It was directed by Michael's son, Jonathan, and Susan Holloway.

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XTC's Andy Partridge talks to Goldmine

9/1/2016

Andy Partridge goes ape for Monkees!

Animated Monkees in "You Bring the Summer" video

7/16/2016

Here's a scene from the recently released animated video for "You Bring the Summer," which was directed by Jonathan Nesmith and Susan Holloway. You'll note, of course, The Monkees as depicted on the cover of Headquarters, while standing in flowers that are like those found on the front of the Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. album.

Check out the video below!

"You Bring the Summer" live in Dallas

7/1/2016

Monkees Dallas 2016 You Bring the Summer

(Photo by Angie Davis McMeins via Susan Holloway's Facebook page)

Rainbow Room-era Monkees in "You Bring the Summer" animated video

6/28/2016

Here's another screenshot from the new video for "You Bring the Summer," and Ken Mills added the Monkees logo to it! Don't forget to check out Ken and the gang over at Zilch: A Monkees Podcast.

Monkees You Bring the Summer video

Screenshots from "You Bring the Summer" animated video

6/23/2016

Jonathan Nesmith and Susan Holloway are to be commended for their attention to detail in the creation of the video for "You Bring the Summer." Here are some instrument-themed screenshots from it.

Monkees album covers morphing!

6/23/2016

Here's one part of many from the brand new video for "You Bring the Summer" that has Monkees fans talking. Watch as the animated Monkees transform into each of the first five album covers!

Brand new video for "You Bring the Summer" now available on YouTube

6/22/2016

Be sure to take a moment to watch the excellent new video for "You Bring the Summer," which was directed by Michael Nesmith's son, Jonathan, and Susan Holloway. Jonathan and Susan also produced the video packages seen on the big screen during the 2014 Monkees Tour.

"You Bring the Summer" animated video debuts on Entertainment Weekly's website

6/21/2016

Check out the excellent new video for "You Bring the Summer," which was directed by Michael Nesmith's son, Jonathan, and Susan Holloway! Jonathan and Susan also produced the video packages seen on the big screen during the 2014 Monkees Tour.

The Monkees get animated in exclusive video for 'You Bring the Summer'

Monkees You Bring the Summer video

"You Bring the Summer" by Justin Rakowski

6/20/2016

Check out another cool creation of Justin's!

Monkees You Bring the Summer

"You Bring the Summer" live in Louisville!

6/10/2016

The second single from Good Times! made its live concert debut at tonight's show in Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Palace Theatre. Fast forward to 1:35 to hear "You Bring the Summer."

Fun post from Michael on Facebook

5/6/2016

Click the image below to view the video Nez is referring to in his comments.

Session credits for "You Bring the Summer"

5/3/2016

A big thanks to Dave Marcone for finding the session credits for "You Bring the Summer" as listed on the official YouTube video:

Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Guitar, Vocals: Michael Nesmith
Organ, Vocals: Peter Tork
Guitar: Mike Viola
Guitar: Pete Min
Guitar: Jody Porter
Bass, Keyboards: Adam Schlesinger
Drums, Percussion: Brian Young

Full coverage of "You Bring the Summer"

5/3/2016

Last Updated May 6, 2016 @ 4PM

Stereogum: The Monkees – “You Bring The Summer” (Written By XTC’s Andy Partridge)

Entertainment Weekly: The Monkees release new song 'You Bring The Summer' written by XTC's
Andy Partridge

TIME: Listen to The Monkees New Song You Bring the Summer

Inquisitr: The Monkees Release New Song 'You Bring The Summer'

The Stranger: Monkees + XTC = "You Bring the Summer" (or, Finally, Some Good News)

"You Bring the Summer" now available on iTunes, Amazon, and other services

5/3/2016

Monkees You Bring the Summer sleeve

Nez: "I have seen THE SUMMER and it is billions of Monkees in every direction of thought. BABY!:)"

5/2/2016

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The Monkees debut another new song from "Good Times!"

5/2/2016

After appearing tonight on iTunes in the United Kingdom, The Monkees have released "You Bring the Summer," written by Andy Partridge, as another preview of their forthcoming album, Good Times!

And Nez provided some session credits!