| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| SignedRW |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 19:19:03
Gone at age 66 of a heart attack in Florida. Whether you were ever a fan or not, the Monkees definitely made some fine, lasting music, and without question provided a cornerstone to the soundtrack of many of our happiest, most memorable times of our lives. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| underture |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 15:04:27
I wouldn't have expected anything less from Nez. He may have been ornery but his sense of worldliness has always been large of scope and encompassing of thoughtfullness and intelligence.
I was rereading Sandoval's Monkee book last night and the story of how in 1968 Davy by his own accord personally visited (and brought gifts) several times over the span of 2 years to a young fan in Phoenix who was struck by a car and hospitalized shows in microcosm what kind of a person he was.
It is extremely sad and he was a great one who will be sorely missed.
You Set The Scene |
| rocker |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 14:22:51
Re Nesmith's words...that's him all the way...I thought him ambivalent to Monkee stardom but he shows a fine side of himself with his tribute to a bandmate who contributed greatly to the band's and most probably his success later in music. |
| bob f. |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 02:41:31
I had just a few days ago, heard a radio ad for his new concert tour! "There's A Kind Of Hush>>>>" played in the background, and I thought, yay, cool, fun show, having recently, myself attended a fantastic Mickey Dolenz concert(last year) , and .....Davy Jones was about the last star I would have thought would suddenly die. A sad day, indeed......and to Davy Jones, a good vibes entertainer singer and nice man and cool cat and Monkee .....Good travels and thank you for the good times!  
...what the world needs now... |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 02:03:28
Words from Michael Nesmith...
Although it was Mike Nesmith who was least inclined to join in any Monkees reunions, as the songwriter within the original group, not surprisingly, he had the most to say.
"While it is jarring, and sometimes seems unjust, or strange," wrote Nesmith, "this transition we call dying and death is a constant in the mortal experience that we know almost nothing about. I am of the mind that it is a transition and I carry with me a certainty of the continuity of existence. While I don't exactly know what happens in these times, there is an ongoing sense of life that reaches in my mind out far beyond the near horizons of mortality and into the reaches of infinity. That David has stepped beyond my view causes me the sadness that it does many of you. I will miss him, but I won't abandon him to mortality. I will think of him as existing within the animating life that insures existence. I will think of him and his family with that gentle regard in spite of all the contrary appearances on the mortal plane. David's spirit and soul live well in my heart, among all the lovely people, who remember with me the good times, and the healing times, that were created for so many, including us. I have fond memories. I wish him safe travels."
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
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| markk |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 01:22:45
Ashrob- where have you been hiding, what an illuminating thought.
LK- I do feel the same, yes even choked up.
But what a great timeless piece, that Valeri.
Even on the NY sportsradio today, a good 2 hours on Davy, everyone was calling in sharing a Monkee moment. |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 23:54:42
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Originally posted by John9
RIP, Davy...and heartfelt thanks for all that wonderfully enjoyable music........from a fellow son of Manchester.
As I write this, BBC Radio Four have just broadcast a tribute...by presenter John Wait who as a young dishevelled hitch-hiker was travelling around America in 1969. One day a a smart car pulled over to offer him a lift....and it was Davy Jones. The reason he had stopped was that John had draped a Union Jack over his rucksack!
As usual, the UK is likely paying much more tribute to Davy.
This breaks me up as much as any musician's passing I can remember in years.
I'll be watching some Monkees tonight.
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
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| John9 |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 23:49:50
RIP, Davy...and heartfelt thanks for all that wonderfully enjoyable music........from a fellow son of Manchester.
As I write this, BBC Radio Four have just broadcast a tribute...by presenter John Wait who as a young dishevelled hitch-hiker was travelling around America in 1969. One day a a smart car pulled over to offer him a lift....and it was Davy Jones. The reason he had stopped was that John had draped a Union Jack over his rucksack! |
| Ashrob |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 23:43:47
If Bryan had successfully auditioned - could we have been listening to Alone Again Or by ......The Monkees ? |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 23:36:12
A friend recommended Davy's last album released in 2009...title track is a cover of the Elvis Costello song "She"...not the Monkees song.
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
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| lemonade kid |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 23:20:39
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Originally posted by markk
RIP Dear Davy. You just couldn't help liking these guys.
This is really a pretty awful song, but somehow they pull it off.
Somewheres between the Keystone cops, Charlie Chaplin and the Beatles. Its just for the fun of it.
In 1967 they sold more albums than the Beatles, YES I SAID 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIMqCQF4v4
Such a great tune, mk!
Valerie....a great one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWTa9CE51sA&feature=related
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
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| markk |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 22:09:03
RIP Dear Davy. You just couldn't help liking these guys.
This is really a pretty awful song, but somehow they pull it off.
Somewheres between the Keystone cops, Charlie Chaplin and the Beatles. Its just for the fun of it.
In 1967 they sold more albums than the Beatles, YES I SAID 1967
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIMqCQF4v4 |
| underture |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 20:16:31
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Originally posted by Signed RW
Gone at age 66 of a heart attack in Florida. Whether you were ever a fan or not, the Monkees definitely made some fine, lasting music, and without question provided a cornerstone to the soundtrack of many of our happiest, most memorable times of our lives. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Well spoken RW. The Monkees may not have been at the same level as LoVE, Doors, Hendrix, et al, but they never pretended to be. They provided a huge amount of quality entertainment, both video and stereo. I have nothing but fond memories of when I first listened to and saw them. No matter what the critics say or said (including the Monkees themselves who were their own biggest critics at times) they were definitely big leaguers in the late 60's pop world.
You Set The Scene |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 19:56:12
DAVY JONES DEAD AT 66
By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees has died of a heart attack at 66, the medical examiner's office in Martin County, Fla., has confirmed to NBC News.
The news was originally reported by TMZ.
Jones was most famous for his role in the pop group The Monkees, which was put together in 1965 for the TV show of the same name. Their hits included "Daydream Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." They also charted with the theme song from the show.
The Monkees sold more than 50 million records.
Davy Jones in 1967.
In 2008, Yahoo Music named Jones the top teen idol of all time.
After "The Monkees" disbanded in 1971, Jones sang solo as well as with various reincarnations of the group.
He also acted on stage and screen, with his most famous TV appearance as himself on "The Brady Bunch," in an episode where Marcia Brady was the president of his fan club and tried to get the singer to appear at her school dance. He also played Fagin in "Oliver!" on Broadway.
Recently, he played himself on an episode of "Sponge Bob Square Pants."
He released his final album in 2009.
Last summer, Al Roker of TODAY interviewed Jones and fellow bandmates Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz as the band, minus Michael Nesmith, prepared to tour. That tour was later canceled due to internal conflict.-MSNBC
A classic from HEAD by Davy...DADDY's Song...hoofing it back to his dance hall days. Zappa's cameo at the end...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ornP4eeCyBI
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
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| underture |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 19:51:16
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Originally posted by lemonade kid
I loved the Monkees and still do! HEAD is a classic!!
They were very underrated and I read had a very heavy power pop sound live...like Badfinger or Rundgren.
They got a bad rap because they were a TV manufactured band so how could they they be any good? When they were exposed as having not played on their first LP, it was just cruel what was said. Hell, no band was trusted to play their instruments on their first album no matter how talented...The Association-not, The Byrds first single-NOT, The Beatles first single-no Ringo...too many to name. The labels were just not willing to rist it, so they brought in the Wrecking Crew.
The Monkees revolt against their producer and label, to they cold play their own instruments, was infamous and likely ruined their future as a band...the record company no longer fully supported their records. And their producer, angrily went on to record a "band" he could control--The Archies!!
So yeah, I love the Monkees! RIP, Davy.
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We are raised to honor all the wrong explorers & discoverers-
-thieves planting flags, murderers carrying crosses.
Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
-Peter S. Beagle 1973
If you watch the Monkees on Tour episode (from San Francisco Jan '67) you can see Davy playing bass, organ and drums. Playing and creating music was something the group was very capable of...unfortunately all too briefly. If only their musical tastes weren't so divergent they may have created more real group records other than Headquarters and (to a lesser extent) Pisces/Aquarius.
You Set The Scene |
| underture |
Posted - 29/02/2012 : 19:38:51
RIP Davy. Ironic that he was as far from rock initially as he could be but that was where he made his biggest impact. The Monkees legacy will always shine.
You Set The Scene |
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