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Raise your hand if you watched the Monkees TV series, that's ok nobody's watching. I have to admit when the series was on the air I was an avid fan. Everyone has their vices and the Monkees were one of mine. Originally formed as a singing quartet in LA in 1965, for a television series (airing between 1965 to 1968),the primary members were Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, who were the public face of a music production system under the supervision of Don Kirshner.
Don Kirshner later went on to discover Kansas and produce one of televisions first all music shows, pre MTV. The Midnight Special.
At the start, the band members provided vocals, and were given some performing and production opportunities, but they eventually fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. The group undertook several concert tours, allowing an opportunity to perform as a live band as well as on the TV series. When the show was cancelled in 1968, the band continued releasing records until 1971. In the 1980s, the television show and music experienced a revival, which led to a series of reunion tours, and new records featuring various incarnations of the band's lineup.

(Theme From) The Monkees - The Monkees

"(Theme From) The Monkees"

Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
Lead vocal by Mickey Dolenz
Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
Bass: Larry Taylor
Drums: Billy Lewis
Percussion: Gene Estes
Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 5, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm)
Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller


Im A Believer (2006 Remastered Alternate Mix) - The Monkees


"I'm a Believer"

Written by Neil Diamond
Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals by Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones & Peter Tork
Guitar: Neil Diamond
Drums: Buddy Salzman
Other personnel unknown
Produced by Jeff Barry
Recorded in New York City, October 15 and 23, 1966
Reached number 1 on the pop charts

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