Daydream Believer

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Micky Dolenz @TheMickyDolenz1 8h
I’m heartbroken.
I’ve lost a dear friend and partner.
I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick.
I’ll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick.
Rest in peace, Nez.
All my love,
Micky
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...flashback to November:

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Nov 17, 2021
Hey, Hey, it's The Monkees — for the very last time?

On November 14th, 2021, The Monkees performed at LA’s Greek Theater for the last date of "The Monkees Farewell Tour: Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz." And unlike other Monkees tours, particulary of the late '80s and '90s, this one relied less on comedic hijinx and more on the group’s underrated deep catalog of pop jewels.

Christened the “pre-fab” four, in 1966 The Monkees rocketed to super stardom
in the mid ‘60s with the knockout combination of a hit TV show bolstered by a string of hit records and studio album. Like a rock and roll Pinocchio that turned into a real rock band, The Monkees legacy as consummate pop music makers continues to make its mark with each successive generation. On November 14th, inside LA’s Greek Theater, that cross generational cotillion of fans, young and baby boomers alike were in full force for the last date of "The Monkees Farewell Tour: Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz."

Unlike the Monkees tours particulary of the late '80s and '90s, this one relies less on comedic hijinx and shines the spotlight on the group’s criminally underrated deep catalog of pop jewels. Not a mere greatest hits set, this year’s tour draws generously from the group’s signature hits ("Last Train to Clarksville," "I’m a Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Daydream Believer" ) alongside deep cuts ("Good Clean Fun," "Porpoise Song," "As We Go Along," "Love Is Only Sleeping," "While I Cry," "Sunny Girlfriend," "St. Matthew" and from the band’s last studio album, "Good Times" with "Birth of an Accidental Hipster," a trippy psych rock meets vaudeville flavored track penned by Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher of Oasis fame.

The band’s surviving members, Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith share a wonderful chemistry and vocal blend and also the occasional comedic wisecrack. Dolenz, one of pop music’s greatest voices remains a marvel, his richly layered vocal prowess particularly shined on an elegant stripped down rendering of their psychedelic masterpiece, "Porpoise Song" and an exquisite reading of "As We Go Along" from the Monkees cult film, Head, (both co-written by Carole King),. Other highlights included "For Pete's Sake," (the theme song for the second season of The Monkees TV show), "You Just May Be The One," "Tapioca Tundra," "Randy Scouse Git," "The Girl I Knew Somewhere," and the jazz flavored “Goin' Down.” For Michael Nesmith, with so many of his songs a part of the show, the concert served as fitting testament to his wonderfully emotive and rich songwriting talents. Seemingly at peace with the Monkees legacy, onstage in fine voice, he reveled in the tremendous fan reaction, glowing with happiness and in turn stepping up when singing lead vocals lending the material a stately grace and elegance.

Closing the show and their tenure as a band with the Neil Diamond penned smash hit, "I'm A Believer," the joyous positivity of the Monkees legacy as a formidable band and pop culture icons, too often routinely derided by snotty critics, has and will continue to endure. If this is indeed the Monkees last stand, this impressive showing at The Greek Theater is a mighty fine way for them to draw the curtain on a magical career.

read: https://www.goldminemag.com/reviews/hey-hey-its-the-monkees-for-the-very-last-time


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clip, Daydream Believer:

[patphil]

1. The Monkees were one of my favorite groups of the late '60's.

I watched their TV show, and at first didn't see them as having a lot of talent.
That changed the more I saw of them. I saw them grow into a first rate rock and roll group; one of the best of their time.
They truly were Daydream Believers.

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. RIP

[MetalMama]

3. Micky is not the only one heartbroken

I'm a first generation fan that continued to enjoy their music.

I was lucky enough to see Micky and Davy in the 70s when they toured with Boyce and Hart. I also saw the whole group in 1986 fittingly at the Greek in 1986. I even went to a Monkees Convention that year.

My daughter is especially heartbroken as Mike is/was always her favorite.

Rest in Peace