The debut of "She Makes Me Laugh" single and ﻿video!

The debut of "She Makes Me Laugh" single and video!

4/28/2016

The Monkees' new single, accompanied by a lyric video, has arrived early!

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John

4/28/2016 12:00:44

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Micky's vocal is in fine form, the jangling guitar reminds me of early British Invasion sounds, the comic strip motif for the video was a fantastic idea. I have been cautiously optimistic for the new album, but if this is an indication of what's to come then it can't get here soon enough. Very well done IMO.

david

4/28/2016 13:14:06

Incredible! The idea that something like this could be produced by the surviving Monkees in 2016 is simply astounding and the production captures the essence of what has made their work timeless. I listened to it three times, walked over to my drum kit and started wailing away - pure joy! Love the banjo, love the 12-string, love the song.

rob

4/28/2016 13:21:01

Jaw dropped!!! Total Monkees formula in just under 3 mins.. Great vocals great guitars!! Simply unbelievable...

Richard Silverberg

4/28/2016 13:55:44

It sounds like 1966/1967 average bubblegum/pop. The Monkees have done tons of better material.

Frodis Forever

4/28/2016 15:04:57

Totally Agreed. Great vocal performance by Micky, well crafted song, but something 'safe' and meh to me....its doesn't rock or swing IMO.

That said, I'm anxiously waiting the rest of the album

Jim

4/28/2016 15:35:11

Gets better with repeated listens! I think Mike is singing backup and on the 12-string, Peter's on Banjo and Micky's drumming? Possibly?

Jana

4/28/2016 16:23:24

I agree, Micky sounds great and its catchy but these are 70 year old men not 20 somethings back in the sixties and expected something a bit different.

Jim

4/28/2016 16:39:34

I don't know, they tried that with Pool It and Justus and people didn't seem to go for it. I think using the original beloved sound as a base will make for a more timeless record.

david

4/28/2016 17:00:55

Agree with Jim. And, I don't know that there would, or should, be any expectations for what they might have done. In my mind, anything Monkee fans receive is truly a bonus at this point in time. I was a big fan of Justus when it was released, but the 50th anniversary is about celebrating the creation of the band that wasn't/but became/and is, and the timeless nature of their best work. Bring it on boys... I'm buying what you're selling!

Scott

4/28/2016 17:01:33

Definitely better than Pool It or Justus -- I believe this will be a great album -- I would love to know who all is singing and playing on this song -- can anyone find out?

Monkees Live Almanac

4/28/2016 17:05:37

Scott,

That is Peter on the banjo. Nez and Peter on harmonies. I'm working on the rest of the session credits as we speak.

Scott

4/28/2016 17:20:18

Wow! Thanks -- It sounds great!

david

4/28/2016 17:08:44

We'll probably have to wait for the booklet/digital booklet to find out. But, just guessing here and my ears might deceive me, I would bet it's Peter on Banjo, possibly Mike on the Gretsch "Blonde Beauty" electric 12 string (rhythm, riff or both) and maybe Micky on drums (sounds like his kind of part, particularly the snare fill but, again, I could be wrong...)

Stew

4/29/2016 16:14:34

Nez posted that it's not him on guitar but Mike Viola playing a Danelectro 12"

Gregg McKenzie

4/29/2016 09:16:43

Can anyone really argue that Micky is without a doubt a premier vocalist ? This is an amazing vocal that sits comfortably alongside some of his best work. The music is reminiscent of the ealy Monkees and its lyrics are as contemporary as could be. Is that really an "Instagram" reference in the lyrics about 'sending photographs' ? Let's hope the A&R people at Rhino promote this one so that the guys can hit the Top 40 again like they did with "That Was Then, This Is Now." May then the R & R Hall of Fame will finally take notice ....

Monkees Live Almanac

4/29/2016 16:18:22

Stew,

That is correct, but more session information for the single coming tomorrow!

Robert

5/1/2016 12:52:29

I really like the new single, but I am bummed that there is no physical 7 inch 45 with picture sleeve. This would have been a great record store day item for instead of the picture disc Rhino released that day. Rhino is cheating the fans not releasing a physical 45 instead a download single. It is great single and should be released on 45

Mary

5/22/2016 08:35:26

I really dig this single, it's great, upbeat and lots of fun. I'm glad the guys returned to their original 60's sound and had others write some great tunes for them. I look forward to buying the album soon.