The Monkees make us Daydream Believers (1967)
The Monkees may have been a pre-fab TV band, but there was nothing made up about their real-world success. In memory of the passing of Davy Jones (“the cute Monkee”) on February 29, 2012, here are three videos showcasing the personality and talent that made him a favorite around the world.
Daydream Believer
The Monkees’ Daydream Believer hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in American in December 1967, where it stayed for four weeks.
Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
This track was originally written by Neil Diamond, but the version best known is this one by the Monkees, with Davy Jones on lead vocals. It was recorded in October 1966, and featured on three episodes of their show in the spring of 1967.
Valleri
Here’s the song “Valleri,” played during this clip from the episode “The Monkees Blow Their Minds” (released in 1968):
