Favorite Monkees song? - The Monkees (1966) Discussion

[–] SteveResin 14 years ago

They made so many fabulous tracks it's almost impossible to choose one, as I have a new favourite every week!
Atm it's probably Star Collector. The last 2 minutes is just stellar.
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The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime

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[–] Tresix 14 years ago

Without a doubt, "For Pete's Sake". The lyrics fit in with those times of love and peace. Also really like "Cuddly Toy" (actually kind of risque for them) and "Valleri" (the intro reminds me of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" ).

Yippee: "For king!"
Yappee: "For country!"
Yahooie: "And, most of all, for 10¢ an hour!"

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[–] DD-931 13 years ago

"Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "The Door Into Summer". Beautifully bittersweet.

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[–] parisgren 13 years ago

I have say I am bit disappointed seeing very bland and typical choices like Daydream Beliver etc. That being said it was also cool seeing obscure choices as well. Here are my faves.
Carlisle Wheeling
Circle Sky
St. Mathiew
Tapioca Tundra
Daily Nightly
Shortly Blackwell
Hard To Believe
Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere
Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again
I live in Salt Lake City Utah I missed them when they were here (but I did see them in 1986 and 1996) though I am going to be in Vancouver Canada all September so I had tickets for the September 23rd show I was heart broken when the rest of the dates were canceled though I can see why they did. The tour manger was adding shows without telling them. Very uncool of him.

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[–] MissMargoChanning 13 years ago

Each and every one!
Ok.... "I'm a Believer", "She", "Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow", "Pleasant Valley Sunday" "Star Collecter"...... crap! I said ALL of them!!!!!

Pardon me for overhearing. My ear was pressed against the door.

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[–] boxscores2000 13 years ago

Auntie's Municipal Court, Porpoise Song, Sunny Girlfriend, Steppin' Stone, Randy Scouse Git, Daily Nightly, The Door Into Summer, Pleasant Valley Sunday, The Girl I Knew Somewhere, Tapioca Tundra, You Could Just Be the One.

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[–] poppyviolet 13 years ago

Just to name a few:

Love is Only Sleeping
She
She Hangs Out
Valleri
Last Train to Clarksville

I don't think there's a bad song associated with them!

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[–] toycoon-too 13 years ago

"Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"
"Star Collector"
"Valleri"
"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You"
"Can You Dig It?"

"The most important thing is being sincere, even if you have to fake it." - Cesar Romero

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[–] monkeemania 12 years ago

I have a few favourites: Last train to Clarksville, P.O box 9847, Randy scouse git, A little bit me a little bit you, Mommy and Daddy, Goin' down, D.W Washburn, Long title: Do i have to do this over again, shades of gray, Steppin' stone, what am i doing hanging round and Oh my my.

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[–] jumaward 13 years ago

Randy Scouse Git/Alternate Title, and Sunny Girlfriend.

I just heard about Davy. I'm going to cry now.

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[–] ellery-6 13 years ago

One of my favorites that I don't think has been mentioned is Can't Get Her Off My Mind.

When life gives you lemons, make Limoncello.

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[–] LucyInTheSkyWithDiamondz 13 years ago

Oh jeez, there are so many. I'm a Believer is one of my favourite songs of all time. I also really love Heart & Soul, Daydream Believer, It's Nice to be With You, Can You Dig It, Valerie, Last Train to Clarksville, I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone, That Was Then This Is Now, Pleasant Valley Sunday, the Theme Song, and I can go on and on..

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[–] afayebilyeu 13 years ago

For me, it's gotta gotta GOTTA be "Can You Dig It?" That song is the absolute top of my list, especially the version with Peter on lead vocals.

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[–] ilahilda 13 years ago

I just heard " I Want To Be Free" and "Shades Of Gray". They have become my favorite since they are so pretty. I do tire of hearing the popular ones, although they are good.

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[–] originaLee 13 years ago

http://shazamaholic.blogspot.com/2012/03/best-monkees-songs-youve-neve r-heard.html

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[–] infinite_rider 13 years ago

I've got so many favourites. I love 'Little Girl' from The Monkees Present album, the darker version of 'Mommy and Daddy', 'Sometime in the Morning', 'Take a Giant Step', 'Early Morning Blues and Greens', 'Randy Scouse Git', 'Love is Only Sleeping', 'Daily Nightly', the demo version of 'Midnight Train'.... I could go on and on :-)

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[–] ilahilda 13 years ago

Is Mommy and Daddy risque? Why is it darker?

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[–] originaLee 13 years ago

It has grimmer lyrics:

released version:

Ask your mommy and daddy, "What happened to the Indian?
How come they're all living in places
With too much snow or too much sand?"
Tell your mommy, "I got a funny feeling deep inside of me"
Ask your daddy, "Is it really as bad as people make it seem?"

Wa ta tick it ta too too..

Ask your mommy why everybody swallows all those little pills
Ask your daddy why that soldier doesn't care who he kills
After they've put you to sleep and tucked you safely down in your bed
Whisper, "Mommy and Daddy would you rather that
I learned it from my friends, instead?
Do you think I'm to young to know, to see, to feel, or hear
My questions need an answer or a vaccuum will appear"
Don't be surprised if they turn and walk away
And tell your mommy and daddy that you love them anyway
That you love them anyway...
Give them a kiss
Love will set you free

unreleased version:

Ask your mommy and daddy, "What happened to the Indian?"
Ask your mommy and daddy to tell you where you really came from
Then mommy and daddy will probably turn and quickly walk away
Then ask your mommy and daddy who really killed J.F.K

Wa ta tick it ta too too...

Ask your mommy if she really gets off on all her little pills
Ask your Daddy, "Why doesn't that soldier care who he kills?"
After they've put you to sleep and tucked you safely down in your bed
Whisper Mommy and Daddy,
"Would it matter if the bullet went through my head?
If it was my blood spilling on the kitchen floor
If it was my blood, mommy, would you care a little more?"
Don't be surprised when they turn and start to cry
And tell your Mommy and Daddy, tell your mommy and daddy
Scream it to your mommy and daddy
They're living in a lie, a lie, a lie
It's all a lie, a lie, a lie
A lie, a lie...

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[–] ilahilda 13 years ago

Wow they were really pushing the envelope back then, I heard"Star Collector" was about sleeping with groupies.

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[–] originaLee 13 years ago

Yes, and "She Hangs Out" is about an oversexed underage girl. I read somewhere "Love Is Only Sleeping" was banned in some areas because the title sounded too suggestive.

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[–] ilahilda 13 years ago

"She Hangs Out" has a nice sound. It took awhile for me to like it. I betcha "She Hangs Out" was banned to in some areas. OMG this was a show for young people, I'm surprised they even let them play those songs. "I Wanna To Be Free" sounds like the guy only wants a "friends with benefits" relationship.

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[–] Mimimine12 13 years ago

Listen to the Band, What am I Doin' Hangin' Round (love Mike's accent), Love is Only Sleeping, Valerie.

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