God, I loved this man and his beautiful voice.

I picked up my acoustic the other day and started to play Mike's "You Just May Be The One," and my teenage daughter said to me, " Don't play that, it will make me sad." Mike was her favorite Monkee.

@Analyticalinadream

2 ай бұрын

My favorite Monkee, also.

This is a beautiful song. Many of his recordings with The First National Band were astonishingly good. He has an incredible version of 'I Fall to Pieces'.

Michael Nesmith was, in every sense of the word, a true troubadour.

The Monkees were a significant part of my musical experience in my teen years along with classic rock n roll performers and the British Invasion groups. Mike was the coolest of the group. He had a 'screw 'em if they can't take a joke' attitude and couple that with his skills at songwriting and a dead pan delivery made him an unique icon. This late career performance is genuine, heartfelt, sincere and warm. His passing leaves Micky Dolenz as the Betty White of the group. Let's hope they both go on longer and in good health.

@kiltedwolf2

2 жыл бұрын

Betty's closing in on 100 yrs of age. Micky would be very happy to follow her lead. Who wouldn't?

@johnchurch4705

2 жыл бұрын

Betty passed away recently 😢

@lechatbotte.

2 жыл бұрын

Michael is gone as well. Only Mickey is left now

He had a rather intense gaze and quiet demeanor; you could tell he was different in a good way and his success proved it. He was no one’s fool. I loved the Monkees, but he was my favorite. His maturity gave gravitas to the group. I was surprised by the profound sadness I felt when I learned of his death. Every time one of these musical icons passes away, they take a piece of me with them. Thank you Fil, by paying tribute, you make us all feel a little better.

@paulagwhyte1720

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with that totally! ❤

@Jim-zt1hl

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way...well said

@JOHNWLOUCKS

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully stated WL !!

@militzamadrid462

2 жыл бұрын

... It takes a piece of me too.

@militzamadrid462

2 жыл бұрын

... What a beautiful song. I would not know that he was from the Monkeys.

Thank you for the tribute to a great creative person.

@robertslimm9319

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful song, too.

I think that jump into falsetto is absolutely an artistic choice. It comes as a surprise the first time he does it and makes the end of those phrases sublime. Without that jump, it's just a standard resolve. Also, being fundamentally country, it's also a very subtle yodel without going full Jimmie Rodgers on it. After he does it the first time, you really do wait for it to come around again. It's just great.

@rickved

2 жыл бұрын

The videoist is incorrect. Michael's yodeling is Head Voice, not falsetto.

@ttintagel

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, jumping registers is how you get that yodeling sound.

So happy that you gave Mike Nesmith some richly deserved recognition as great musician.

He was a very forward thinking guy his whole life. This country rock pioneering was just a part of it. He was an early investor in VHS technology, created a website where he gave virtual concerts, and he gave an interview to Rolling Stone where he extolled the virtues of vaporwave back when the sub-genre wasn't well known. Papa Nez was a real king of cool. Edit: Also, nice to hear someone acknowledge Red Rhodes and John Jorgenson. Mike's band never gets enough acknowledgements. Especially Red, a legend amongst those who know him, yet virtually unknown to the general public. The things he could do with that pedal steel defy words. Just his work on "The Ventures In Space" alone, sheesh.

i find this to be an exceptional live performance

Terrific analysis! He was a terrific songwriter and this song is quite beautiful !

Man, nesmith could write.

Very saddened by the death of Mike Nesmith. By far the most talented of the group. Did so much in post Monkees days. Linda Ronstadt owes him a great debt for her breakout song, "Different Drum". Mike pretty much created what would become MTV. First person to put a barcode on a record. An innovator, producer, writer, actor, musician; he did it all. Hip, cool guy. RIP, Mike.

@sgtgarcia52

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure who owes what to whom, as it was a lucky choice for both Mike Nesmith and Linda Ronstadt. Apparently the producers of the Monkees turned down the song when Mike offered it to them for the band. Linda first heard it on an album by the Greenbriar Boys.The third LR/Stone Poneys album includes another Nesmith song, "Some of Shelly's Blues"

R.I.P. Michael. Maybe I will hear you play these songs in heaven.

Thank you Phill for doing this. He never received the credit he deserved for his talents. Well done.

@withgoddess8029

6 ай бұрын

Oh. It IS!!!❤

Hi Fil, I forgot to mention that Michael's mother invented "Liquid Paper". She made a huge fortune. Most youngsters probably don't even know what that miracle corrector is. But we old typists were thrilled with it.

@drewpall2598

2 жыл бұрын

katherine A. Rodgers I remember "Liquid Paper" and "Carbon Peper" a necessity for typist and transcribers back in the days.

@katherinea.rodgers8366

2 жыл бұрын

@@drewpall2598 Oh yes. Cabon Paper. Sometimes in triplicate because copy machines had niot been invented. And it was a pain to have to erase them all. But, we didn't know any betterr back in the good old days.

@donaldpetersen3513

2 жыл бұрын

Katherine - Wasn't Liquid Paper the white substance that people painted onto their computer screens to correct errors? (I still remember that silly cartoon.)

@katherinea.rodgers8366

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldpetersen3513 Lol! I remember that too/

@tracychavez7914

2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool trivia!

Lovely tribute Fil. He was an amazing artist.

Thanks Michael Nesmith (RIP) Davy Jones (RIP) Peter Tork (RIP) -- keep on keeping on, Mickey Dolenz. Thanks FIL, for a truly great break-down of a truly wonderful tune.

I really appreciate Fil's research on the background of Micheal's career in music. I wouldn't mind listening to more of Michael's singing and writing music. "A true artist in his own right."

@Harford1171

2 жыл бұрын

Check out The Crippled Lion by The First National Band :)

@tracychavez7914

2 жыл бұрын

@@Harford1171 Thanks! I will do that.

@petermccarthy3046

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracychavez7914 Tropical campfires is great album as well!

@tracychavez7914

2 жыл бұрын

@@Harford1171 Loved it

@Harford1171

2 жыл бұрын

@@tracychavez7914 Glad to hear it!

Michael's death really hit me hard, much harder than many other musicians of the last few years. Thank you for reviewing this performance. May he never be forgotten.

Love Michael Nesmith! Love ELEPHANT PARTS! Love so many of his songs!!!!!!! Thank you for this, Fil!

Nothing Mr Nesmith wrote/played/sang could fail . RIP ‘The Nez”. 🤍🎶🙏🏻

What a beautiful song. Seeing Mike perform this live makes me feel a bit emotional. Stylistically its reminiscent of the country rock sound that sprung up at the time and in particular it reminds me a lot of Poco. Rest In Peace Mike Nesmith.

@aprils6589

2 жыл бұрын

Hit me hard, also. I read that Michael and his First National Bank band pioneered the country rock sound.

RIP my fav Monkee

I know the genre is Country and Western but I'm hearing 'Western' all the way (a song that might be sung around the campfire) back around the 1880's by a lonesome cowboy; sorry just the mental picture I'm getting. Michael nails the performance and so well done. R.I.P.; thanks for the music.

@sallyatticum

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was always a Texas boy at heart...

@belindahutchings9420

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I keep hearing. My grandpa (born in 1900) sang in a similar style.

@standardranchstash221

2 жыл бұрын

@Kenton Hall ....and Navajo Trail. Great stuff.

@spiritnme7772

29 күн бұрын

He was told he was too twangy, so He would just shut up and sit down! When the Monkees broke apart Michael sang what he felt and stayed true to Himself! You all have to be down to Earth! Michael was who He was! A very Mindful Man! He heard things in his mind that were a beautiful thing! Some people are blessed with this! I just have listened to Michael's interviews from KZread and you hear him tell those who will listen and will tell you his thoughts about everything!

Mike wrote so many great songs. Check out "You Just May Be the One," "Mary, Mary, "The Girl That I Knew Somewhere," and others. He was arguably, the "founder" of country rock. He wrote "Different Drum," Linda Ronstadt's first big hit, and was a music video pioneer, laying the groundwork for what would become MTV. Very underrated, but at least he's been somewhat more appreciated in his later years.

@glamgal7106

2 жыл бұрын

I’m inclined to agree with you that Mike and the other members of the Monkees’ were underrated as far as their talent was concerned. Though I wasn’t born yet when they were in their prime, I was turned on to them thanks to their 20th anniversary reunion. I saw the Monkees perform as a trio 9 times in concert between 1986-2011. They definitely showed their musicianship and performance abilities not to mention that they would mention when they’d perform his compositions.

@melaniefowler8841

2 жыл бұрын

I loved What am I Doin Hangin Round

@TroubleToby3040

2 жыл бұрын

@@melaniefowler8841 YESSSSS! Great song!

@robertakerman3570

2 жыл бұрын

Quite right

@1satisfiedmind

2 жыл бұрын

Bob Dylan, love him or hate him, is arguably the father of Country Rock, Mike came later (post Monkees, 70's). Bob D, Buffalo Springfield, the Band, and the Byrds laid the groundwork for the genre, that doesn't diminish Michaels contribution to Country Rock. He is, however, the one of the fathers of the music video tv format that inspired MTV.

A beautiful song and a beautiful soul.......Thank you Mr. Nesmith for being a huge part of the soundtrack of my life. You will truly be missed.

Mike was a great musician and songwriter. He will be missed.

The producers of the Monkees really had little respect for the band as musicians. Nesmith brought his song Different Drum to them early on and they rejected it. Linda Ronstadt recorded it and I believe it went to number 1, or at least top ten. Nesmith and Peter Tork, who were primarily musicians and not actors, were really frustrated with the restrictions of the show. His company, Visual Arts, was very successful, and was one of the first production companies making music videos. He was really a pioneer of music videos.

@CabinFever52

2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea he'd written Different Drum. That's one of my favorite songs from Linda Ronstadt (love her). I grew up on The Monkees and always considered them a serious group, even as much as I enjoyed the silliness of their show. I'm sure I have all the songs by Linda and The Monkees memorized (though you wouldn't want to hear me sing them).

@dbailey62

2 ай бұрын

Pacific Arts

I had the pleasure of seeing Michael perform solo at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and again at the Franklin Theater (TN) a few years ago. He was a wonderful performer and a creative genius. Rest in peace, Michael. ❤🎶🎸

Nice tribute Fil. Michael Nesmith was so much more than a goofy character on a TV show. He was quite a talented musician and singer/songwriter. RIP Mike🎸

@drewpall2598

2 жыл бұрын

Cindy Powers... I agree there was more to Michael then the television character he played on the Monkees.

@cindypowers4993

2 жыл бұрын

@@drewpall2598 ✌️☺️

Ahead of his time with First National Band and country rock. Saw the Mike and Mickey Show in 2019. Waited 52 years to see Mike in person...it was worth the wait. He continues to be the soundtrack of my life since 1966...Thanks Phil.

The falsetto is a throwback to the yodelling history of country music, he hits the same note full-on in the song so it's an effect IMHO.

@nancystedman6028

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to the song "Mama Nantucket" that he wrote & performed with The First National Band - serious yodeling there and he does it SO WELL. RIP Mike, you are missed.

@teknical100

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancystedman6028 I've had them all over the years, I sing some of them to the grandkids to get them off to sleep. I have only fond memories of the whole band.

@paulreese3071

2 жыл бұрын

I thought of pointing out the same thing! I thought I had read that when he played the song for Linda Ronstadt she told him, “if you put a yodel into this, you’ll have a hit!” 😃

@dbailey62

2 ай бұрын

​@@paulreese3071Ya, she really likes his yodel and was very encouraging.

I was a young teen and discovered Michael Nesmith watching the show after school. He was brutally funny. Then I discovered the brilliant musician, Michael Nesmith. He had a beautiful voice. He hung out with the Beatles, and was in the Beatles video, A Day In The Life. Great host of musicians. Thank you for this one Fil, I love this song by sweet, talented, Michael. Happy holiday dearest, to you and yours ♡

Was a Monkee girl back in the day. Was always glad that they found life after the show, especially since their talents weren’t recognized. Tough losing so many who added to my life. Thanks Fil.

Very nice tribute to Michael Nesmith as you mention had a wide skill set. love how this song flows in this performance and on the original recording. (RIP) Michael Nesmith thanks for the great body of work you left behind.

This is one of my favorite songs of all time! To me it is a beautiful, haunting song about someone Speak lost love and I’ve had that experience and someone that you wanted to help but she will not let you! You love her ,but you realize there is nothing you can do so you must walk away and just have fond memories of the good times you had with her. Beautiful song.

To me Joanne is a completely sacred song since I first heard it when it came out. It is filled with such sadness and sensitivity that Michael was able to resolve for us by the end. I thought i would hate you for profaning this song but when i saw the beautiful smile in your eyes several times I appreciated you . ❤

Massive respect for The Monkees. They said, "screw you" and backed it up with some terrific music. May all their music live on. R.I.P

Handsome & talented(U2Fil). Only nice things to say about His achievements; what more could anyone want?

I was just a bit too young for the Monkees. Though of course I watched bits here & there and liked their songs on the radio. The song title didn't ring a bell. But once I started listening, I realized I had heard it before. What a beautiful song. They really were so underrated as musicians. They were amazing.

@JaimeMesChiens

2 жыл бұрын

I was too young for the Monkees, too. And I was not exposed to USA country and western music. Fil, this little tutorial taught me enough to recognise this genre now. I guess I thought Monkees were a goofy tv show with actors, not musicians. This song is so beautiful. I need to read the lyrics because I can tell it’s sad, but only from the minors, not lyrics, because I do not understand.

Mike did it all.He was even at the Beatles A Day In the Life recording 1967!Bittersweet.

I met Mike at the Hood River Apple Jam around this same time. The concert was AMAZING!!! He sounded... well, just perfectly Mike. It was sooooo much fun and such a nice time. That said, what I remember most was AFTER the concert. They say not to meet your hero's because they can disappoint... NOT Michael Nesmith. HE WAS WONDERFUL KIND, GRACIOUS and every other positive word in the English language!. My sister and I were part of the 2nd wave, MTV generation. When we met I was maaaaybe 20 & my sister 15. We both just gushed, he was sooo handsome! He took so many pics with us and even put on this snaggy awful old wool had like in the show. He was just wonderful!!! Did I mention he was wonderful? Anyway, it's been a very long time since then. My respect for him has never diminished and upon hearing of his passing I cried and mourned the loss to the world. RIP!!!

What a great damn singer full of soul. Sorry to hear his passing.

"Propinquity" from this same concert is one of my all-time favorite performances.

I absolutely loved the Monkees when I was growing up! R.I.P. Mike!

I always admired a slightly loopy quality in the lyrics of Mike's songs. Cleverly overwrought wordplay was always a part of country songwriting, and I think Mike was tuned into this. What he adds, though is a twist that brings both a touch of humor and a sense of yearning. That reach for something just beyond his grasp, and sharing it, was his gift.

The Monkees were my favorite band. RIP Papa Nez😢!

@rw6616

2 жыл бұрын

They were my very first. Got into them when the show was fist time syndicated. Love em' I was so young.

@tommycollins7846

2 жыл бұрын

@@rw6616 I watched them through reruns. I was born in 1968.

@rw6616

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommycollins7846 me too

About that falsetto--my guess is it's a very stylistic choice. In the original recording of Joanne, you can hear oldey-timey Western style to the song, from well before contemporary Country music. The slide guitar was a bigger element in the original and in a way, it echoed his vocals. My grandpa was a early 19th century Nebraska farmer and this is like his music. That delicate slide up into falsetto was a beloved feature in the music of that time. Grandpa generally played harmonica as well, which is that same reedy, airy sound. And he whistled. :) And honestly, I don't think Michael did anything musically without a reason. Thank you for doing this analysis, the Monkees, and Michael, in particular never got the respect they were due. His passing was a heartbreak.

Thank you for this. Michael Nesmith was my favorite Monkee. I watched the show when I was very young and always enjoyed it, no matter what my Beatles loving cousins had to say about them!

Every now and then, music, ly4rics and voice combine and become something that has only one description. Sublime.

Thanks for the tribute to Michael Nesmith. I grew up listening to the Monkees music & watching their show. They could act silly but they actually were decent musicians & singers. They had many hits. "Last Train to Clarksville", "I'm a Believer", "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You", "Valleri", "Pleasant Valley Sunday" & "Daydream Believer". Davy Jones was considered a teenage heart throb. Sadly he died in 2012 & later Peter Tork in 2019. Michael Nesmith just passed away. Only 1 member is remaining now Micky Dolenz.

@michaelpimentel3002

2 жыл бұрын

“They could act silly but they actually were decent musicians & singers.” No offense but if your fans include John Lennon and Paul McCartney, I’d say ‘they’ (The Monkees) were better than decent musicians and singers.

@dagmar.6954

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpimentel3002 I always appreciated their talent but I am talking about how a lot of other people viewed them. But John & Paul knew better.

@michaelpimentel3002

2 жыл бұрын

@@dagmar.6954 Understood... and agree.

@kiltedwolf2

2 жыл бұрын

in the beginning of their career, only Mike and Peter Tork had musical talent. Micky was a guitar player but the TV creators wanted him to play drums. The legendary WRECKING CREW out of LA did virtually all of the backing music on the first Monkees albums. That's Hal Blaine's drumming and Tommy Tedesco's seering guitar work you're hearing. The Wrecking Crew were uncredited on the album as they were left off albums of the artists they helped make famous (most notable. . the Beach Boys). Micky talks about his first meeting with Hal Blaine who later showed him tricks of the trade. He spent a year taking drum lessons and later became quite good in his own right. This was a band created for TV. Davy was a Broadway actor. Lovable and a young girl's dream. The Monkees were in my generation. For years I never knew that the Wrecking Crew were the musicians behind the songs. And what songs they were.

@dagmar.6954

2 жыл бұрын

@@kiltedwolf2 Very interesting history. I had heard about the Wrecking Crew. Thanks for the info.

This is one of those individual tunes which stand out from my mid teen years. I have always loved this melody and memories of cruising around my hometown with friends on a warm sultry southern night. What a fantastic memory of my youth.

I like how he slowed this version. It is like he wasn't embarrassed of his talent.

Mike had a wonderful voice. Mike was a musician.. Just a part of my life, he was. Love you mike..i will miss you.

RIP Michael.

R.I.P. MIKE

Thanks for this tribute to Michael who was an early participant in my musical journey. You are able eulogize the passing of musicians and showcase their talents. Merci beaucoup.

Mike has a voice that will bring tears to your eyes. I know it did mine. He some serious musician. This song is simply beautiful. Thanks for this analysis Fil. He will be missed....

I always loved Joanne! Thanks for examining this lovely song. He wrote Different Drum the Linda Ronstadt song too.

What a great analysis of another musician lost to the music world and may he RIP.

Fil, thank you so much for this analysis. I learn so much listening to you. The Monkees were not given much respect, but they were actors and very entertaining. Each guy was actually very talented musically. I think they were the victims of the studio system's greed. Mike was from Texas so maybe that's were the country vibe comes from in his music. Don't know if you know this, but his mother invented Liquid Paper used to correct typewriting errors. The Monkees and the Beatles cartoons are what turned me on to rock and roll. Again thanks.

@kaymuldoon3575

2 жыл бұрын

What’s interesting is that Mike and Peter were never really actors but were very accomplished musicians. Micky and Davy were the ones who were really actors. But the Monkees were an amazing band and had some really great music. They are definitely a happy part of my childhood and their music still brings me joy to this day.

@swinetrek

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaymuldoon3575 Incorrect. They were all working musicians. Davy was a very good drummer (the producers decided he was too small and couldn't be seen behind the kit, so put Micky there.) and could play bass and guitar. Micky already had his own band and sang and played guitar. They were all working musicians. Peter (as Mike once said) could play many of the so called "real" musicians off the stage.

Sad news about Mike. I grew up with the Monkees in 66 and 67.. I bought this solo record Joanne when l was just a young fella in 1970. Thanks Fil. 🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

Many thanks for this. The reason that session musicians were used early on was not for commercial reasons, but logistics: they were too busy rehearsing and recording a show a week, and the tv producers needed to have ready, polished material to insert into the show. The session musicians were the famous Wrecking Crew.

Thank you for this analysis. RIP Michael. Just realized he lived in my daughter's nighborhood. Of course she was too young to appreciate the talented Monkees. I love this song.

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

He was my favorite Monkee. I didn’t know he passed, how 😞. He could play a 12 string guitar and had a beautiful voice. I love this song. His mom invented white out.

That was just beautiful.R.I.P.Michael.🌷I love that soft guitar sound.

tks Fil. It's always sad when one of my childhood/teenage 'stars' dies... Thanks Mike

Great video, Fil. I bought this song on a 45 when it came out. His voice was amazing (and didn't need pitch correction). Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

Thank you for your video. I always loved Mike's music. RIP Mike !

Thanks Fil for today's analysis. Talk about the fragility of life,especially when you start to lose contemporaries! Michael has now joined that eclectic celestial band. Rock easy,Mike.🦋

STELLAR PRESENTATION! You are so talented! Like Michael Nesmith! Wonderful, Kim & Larry!

He was my favorite Monkee.. Such a big part of my pre-teen years.. Thanks Fil..

Thanks for doing a wonderful tribute analysis for Michael Nesmith. You provided excellent examples of his overall abilities as a musician, vocalist and songwriter. I watched this during my lunch break so I feel refreshed. I believe that on KZread, you can find the “Daydream Believers,” which is a movie based on how the Monkees came together. Thanks again for what you do, Fil! 🎸

Ty so much. Very choked up. He brought us laughter with his gift of comedy. He gave us beautiful music and sound to enjoy. I love this song and the soft sorrowful voice. Very well done. Love your teaching

Beautiful song

😔 Michael was a gifted songwriter, composer, and a pretty dang good voice, too. On top of that, he also had great vision as a businessman. Fil, thanks again for a great presentation.

Thanks for doing this, Fil.

I love his songwriting ability. Though my favorite story is his video production company having to sue PBS because they didn't pay him. He won the suit and said it was like finding out your grandmother stole your stereo. You're happy to get your stereo back but sad to find your grandma was a thief.

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Thank you, for such an insightful analysis. What I remember about the Monkees is that people were surprised that they were really good. It wasn't expected of a group essentially formulated for a TV show. What a bunch of beautiful melodies and performances throughout the years! Rest in Peace, Mike Nesmith.

Jesus, what a beautiful song. Choked me right up. The death of Michael Nesmith is really hitting me hard because I was just 5 in 1969 and I listened to the Monkees all the time stealing my sister's record. He was such a unique play and writer and just had such a damn cool vibe about him. Seriously a huge kick in the gut when I heard he died. I have been playing some his stuff on acoustic the past few days. Thanks for putting this up.

I saw him perform this song in 1975 at a very small venue. Still one of the best concerts ever...

What a terrific songwriter he was, his first was Different drum by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys!

@Yesica1993

2 жыл бұрын

Really?! I had no idea!

@StephenMarkTurner

2 жыл бұрын

holy heck. wow

@marktait2371

2 жыл бұрын

dear cat i have the vinly first linda best of record has different drum but cant recall ever heard mikes version have nice holiday from virginia

@jv-ep2tc

2 жыл бұрын

@@marktait2371 mike doing drum is on youtube and its incredible

@gibby6904

2 жыл бұрын

Also Some of Shelly's Blues......classic!

I never thought about the vocal melody and guitar "call and response" analysis you pointed out. It's such a beautiful song! Thank you for this!

Fil, Thank you so much for this analysis! I was unaware of all the songs Michael wrote and how talented a musician he was. As a preteen I just loved the Monkees. Their music was and is a huge part of the soundtrack of my life .

Thanks Fil for bringing us such a cool dude 😎 R.I.P Papa Nes.

I’m thinking Nez was going to the falsetto as a nod to the C&W roots of how he arranged it. Not unlike a Hank Williams flavor. More Cowboy music than C&W, the “Riders in the Sky” yodeling that he sprinkled through quite a few of his songs - see his connection to Michael Martin Murphy, todays champion of the revival of “campfire” or Cowboy songs. MMM and Nez had a connection way back in the Monkees catalogue (What am I doing hanging round). Great job as always Fil, a nice tribute to Mike Nesmith and the greatness of John J.

Thanks for doing this. I just saw Michael Nesmith as part of the Monkees tour from VIP seats in Seattle in November. This is the third famous person I saw shortly before they passed away, the others being Tiny Tim and Bo Diddley.

@SueProv

2 жыл бұрын

That is bittersweet. But a gift for you. Glad you were able to see them. When I was little maybe 4 or so, I remember the reruns and I had a crush on Michael Nesmith.

@jaycampbell4925

2 жыл бұрын

For God's sake, STOP going to shows...

@BasementBerean

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaycampbell4925 Ha ha ha. 😂

@firekind1980

2 жыл бұрын

You should start going to modern popstar gigs.

@kaymuldoon3575

2 жыл бұрын

I once saw Bo Diddley back in 1990. It was an incredible show and one of my most favorite concert memories.

A lot of news feeds just paid lip service to Mike's passing, Mike deserved so much more than that. So thank you Fil for giving your time to pay sincere respect to Mike in your insightful and detailed analysis of one of Mike's most beautiful and beloved songs. This is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a fine songwriter, singer and innovator. Listening to Dolenz Sings Nesmith, reminds me of the depth and breadth of Mike's talent as a song writer (as well as Micky's singing). RIP Mike.

I love this song , Thanks for bringing the great song back . Michael was a great Musician .

Thank you for his post about Michael Nessmith, a wonderful song.A plus in the band is John Jorgensen on guitar.He went on to play with his Gypsy band, Elton John.He started the Desert Rose Band in the beginning. RIP MICHAEL NESSMITH. 🙏 THANK YOU FIL.

I had the pleasure of seeing Mike in concert here in Houston shortly before he passed away. It was a great concert and despite his poor health, he was still in great voice and had quite a lot of stamina. His son Christian was in his band. Mike was multi talented and took the Monkees to a much higher level. Thanks, Fil!

We were at this show in Jacksonville, Oregon. It was a beautiful night and concert, and her really pulled the whole thing off so well. A true musician, writer, witty performer and just came across as a great guy. So sad to see his final days looking a bit hard. Great show, and he was so on song.

Great analysis and tribute to one most underrated musicians and songwriters of his Era. The Monkees as a whole were also underrated as individuals in terms of their abilities. It's an odd paradox that they had to learn their "own" songs so they could tour as a band. There was a great article in Rolling Stone about Nez, published on Jan. 9, definitely worth a read. Different Drum is my favorite Nesmith song, though they are all great. There is an art installation in the desert outside of Marfa, TX that is a tribute to the 1956 movie, Giants. The artist chose Mike Nesmith's music for the exhibit. It plays on an endless loop in the desert, his music floating in the breeze. It just seems right.

Great analysis. I cover three of Michael's songs (Some of Shelly's Blues, Joanne, and Different Drum). What a talent. Goodbye Mike. God bless.

I bought this concert on LaserDisc and then later on DVD. I'll buy it again on 4k Bluray. He was a great songwriter and musician. My favorite song of his is Two Different Roads, which never sounded better than this concert. I love all the Monkees songs he wrote and will always be a fan.

Thank you so much for a serious discussion on the career and music of Michael Nesmith. He was a visionary in every possible way.