THE GREEK THEATRE
Los Angeles, California
With Special Guest Michael Nesmith
September 7, 1986
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"Nesmith walked slowly out onto the stage and toward the other Monkees, who comically feigned incredulity. Then all four embraced at center stage while the capacity crowd cheered wildly. He seemed genuinely touched by the emotionally charged audience response." -Stan Becker of Rhino Records, commenting on Michael Nesmith's appearance with The Monkees at the Greek Theatre |
THE SET LIST
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Last Train to Clarksville A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Cuddly Toy Goin’ Down I Wanna Be Free Your Auntie Grizelda She Cripple Creek For Pete’s Sake That Was Then, This Is Now Shades of Gray Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) No Time Daydream Believer Zilch / Randy Scouse Git I’ll Love You Forever MGBGT Valleri I’m a Believer ENCORE WITH MICHAEL NESMITH: Listen to the Band Pleasant Valley Sunday |
Michael Nesmith at the Greek (Photo by Stan Brick)
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Five days short of the 20th anniversary of their television show's NBC debut, Michael joined Micky, Davy, and Peter for an encore performance on the last night of a three night stand for The Monkees in Los Angeles on September 7, 1986. Due to ongoing business commitments, Nesmith, who led the Pacific Arts Corporation at the time, was unable to commit to the group's 20th Anniversary Tour. He had been privately and publicly supportive of the reunion and had expressed interest in joining the trio when their schedules permitted. The appearance of all four original Monkees performing on the same stage for the first time since 1968 generated a lot of publicity and was widely covered by news outlets. MTV was present for the show and filmed the encore.
The Monkees sang “Listen To The Band” first, with Nez handling lead vocals. During the song, Micky, Davy, and Peter introduced the backing band to Michael. The final number was a rousing version of “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” complete with Nesmith handling the lead guitar riff that he had performed on the original studio version nineteen years earlier.
"Having the four of us together on stage again was one of the great highlights of my life," said Davy Jones after the momentous reunion. "We were all a bit tearful in the end."
The Monkees sang “Listen To The Band” first, with Nez handling lead vocals. During the song, Micky, Davy, and Peter introduced the backing band to Michael. The final number was a rousing version of “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” complete with Nesmith handling the lead guitar riff that he had performed on the original studio version nineteen years earlier.
"Having the four of us together on stage again was one of the great highlights of my life," said Davy Jones after the momentous reunion. "We were all a bit tearful in the end."
(Photo by Henry Diltz)
VIDEO FOOTAGE
(Above) Interview with tour promoter David Fishof / The trio performing "I'm a Believer" / The complete encore performance with Michael Nesmith, along with interviews with Davy, Michael, and Micky
The Monkees performing "Goin' Down" at The Greek Theatre (audience recording)
PHOTO GALLERY
"Listen to the Band" at the Greek (Photo by Nancy Clendaniel)