I was an Monkees tv series addict. Had the biggest crush on Davey Jones and Peter Tork. R.I. P. Davey R.I.P. Peter & R.I.P Michael. The Monkees were the Beatles of comedy. This was a situation comedy goes back to the 60’s.
Hello Angela: This is another group of talented musicians/vocalists who were pretty much denied serious recognition due to how they were marketed. It's always good to hear them again. Lots of memories...Thank you! ❤❤👍👍
"Daydream Believer", a song about the loss of innocence and the anticipation of responsibility, is a timeless slice of pure pop by 'The Monkees', with a joyous swinging camaraderie to it, that's seldom been bettered since.
So sad that Davy Jones died of a heart attack, aged 66. Just a tremendous singer/pianist. Just loved 'Daydream Believer', definately my favourite song from their other fabulous songs. xx
If I could go back to anytime in my life, it would be back to the middle 60s. I was pretty little (born in Jan 1959), but my family life was perfect. And I would make sure I watched the Monkees show every week.
When the song was presented to the monkeys it did not have that piano intro. The John Stewart song demo did not have it it was Peter tork who got on the piano and played that and it makes the song right? Love music and the serendipity behind the making of it....
Your laugh is so infectious!! Love it. In 1967 they outsold the Beatles and The Rolling stones...combined LOL!! Incredibly they earned 19 platinum albums. As a start up for what they were they are ranked as the # 27 on the top artists of the Rock era. Crazy stuff but so fun!
When Micky and Mike toured here in Australia a few years ago, I saw an interview with Micky where he admitted starting the story about them outselling the Beatles and the Stones. He thought it was amusing that everyone bought it.
You seem to have a very close relationship with your mom. That says a lot about a person. You must really be as sweet as you seem on your videos. This is a great song. I too love the song and The Monkees, and you sure have that Davy Jones dance pat. I love to watch you move to the music. That shows you are really feeling it. Thanks Angela.
Angela, you are so adorable! And I love your taste in music. Daydream Believer is one of the most upbeat infectious pop songs ever written. The Monkees were gifted and charismatic performers. As a youngster, I watched them on TV with my girlfriends. We all fell hopelessly in love with the handsome and charming Davy Jones. He was our matinee idol!
Good selection...I am a rock and roll/Blues and Jazz guy. This was a guilty pleasure for me too. Especially after I married a woman with 3 kids. 40 years later, I made the right choice. My other guilty pleasure is the Carpenters! " Merry Christmas Darling, be still my heart! You have a cool Mother! Though it's your grandma that was likely to be in my dating age. I am so old 😪
The Monkees are the best! I grew up watching their tv show (reruns) in the early 70s, then happily experienced their resurgence in the late 80s. Their tv show is so amazing, and many of their songs are actually pretty deep, talking about the Vietnam war etc..Great singers, writers and musicians, I agree they don't get the respect they deserve, even though they're greatly beloved
Angela - Bedtime song huh? Davy Jones is the guy singing. I met him a few times. The Monkees along with Paul Revere & The Raiders were GREAT bands of the 1960's.
I loved the Monkees TV series as a child in the 70s. Part of my childhood. This track is a classic. My favourite though will always be Mickey Dolenz singing Goin Down. He was my favourite of both vocalists, and only because I always thought he had much more rythmn and soul in it.. Davy was the front line for ages because he was able to sing the more mainstream pop songs and was a looker to the girls. Goin Down will always be my favourite favourite though 👌😎
America's answer to the Beatles, loved watching the Monkeys as a kid, have to admit though, you make it really hard to focus on the video, love the new dew,you look amazing
It's so awesome that your mom used to sing this to you! I sang/hummed it to my son, too! It was one of my favorites, along with: Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, Kumbaya, Away in the Manger and Braham's Lullaby. I don't think he liked it, though. Now, he's a metalhead. 😂
A very cute reaction. 🥰 Really like your singing and dancing 😊👌 Gave me a smile and made my day 🤗 And a damn good song too - but being an old fart, that’s wasn’t news to me 😂
Pure pop! The Monkees were put together for the TV program, in which they played a band that aspired to be “Beatles-like.” Turns out they made some pretty good songs. I admit that “Daydream Believer” is one of my guilty pleasures. Or maybe not so guilty. It vividly brings back good times in 1968!
It's no surprise that they turned out a lot of great music, seeing who the song writers were. Literally a "Who's Who" of up and coming writers at the time.
Beautiful fun song..... loved those years when they were together ,, with their TV show very successful.... wonderful years and times..... loved your reaction Angela and singing along.... glad you love it also.... brings back wonderful memories of my teens..... thanks so much... and since today is Dec.. 29 th.. 2022...... Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours !!!!!!!!!
ANGELA, you are just TOO CUTE!! It's funny, I just would have never thought that it could be used as a Lullabye LOL! Usually lullabies are slower, softer songs! HEY but whatever WORKS!! You sure had Davy's dance down pat TOO.. LOVED this reaction!
ANEGLA !!! You are so-o-o-o-o-o precious !!! How could you pick up that dance instantly ??? That was literally amazing !!! I've never seen anyone even try, and it was an older dance that no one does anymore. I also always loved it, and was sad when a lot of cool stuff like that was lost. Thank you so much for doing these songs.
This song was written by John Steward who had a hit or two for himself (check out "Gold"). The producers of the Monkees' version changed a line in his original lyrics - - which he objected to a lot at the time. They changed "now you know how funky I can be" to "now you know how happy I can be." He thought their revised lyric didn't make sense, and ruined the message in the song. But now he says he's okay with the change every time he gets a check in the mail. He said his lifestyle since then has been due in great part to the Monkees' success with his song. True story.
It's so great to see a youngin' like yourself enjoying ghos song so much, given that it came out the year I was born and I'm an old man of 55, lol. Good on ya! Keep that beautiful spirit alive!
This is the ultimate "feel good" song BTW, there's a great video on RU-vid where the composer of the song, John Stewart, tells the story of how he came to write the song and how the song was brought to The Monkees' attention.
I had scrapbook of the Monkees from Tiger Beat (a teen magazine). They were considered prefabricated band. I wasn't a teen yet. Good memories of their music.
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, I like a lot of music and don't feel shame about any of it. Mouth and McNeill How do you do, love it. Starland vocal band Afternoon delight, love it. Some friends used to give me a hard time about my music, I told them where to put their opinions
A guilty pleasure is something, such as a film, a television program or a piece of music, that one enjoys despite understanding that it is not generally held in high regard, or is seen as unusual or weird. These tracks you play are epic.
I wasn't going to subscribe at first. Have tons of reaction groups already. But, when you basically nailed the entire song I had to subscribe. Thank you, you brought a smile to my face.
I grew up watching their Tv show, we were about 10 years behind Us TV at the time, I’m sure Axle Rose (GNR) also stole Davy Jones dance moves from this song, just a random btw.
