Rip to someone who will be forever young in my permanent, teenaged heart.

@artieedwards

25 күн бұрын

I couldn't have said it better! ♥

The Songwriter at the end of his life caressing and coloring his beautiful song. Compelling and inspiring

I don't think Mike realized how much of an impact The Monkees made to our generation. Maybe he did realize it, but at the end. RIP Michael.

@elmobolan4274

2 жыл бұрын

I think he always knew and loved his fan's but life got in the way, at times..Viva La Monkees!!!

@iowa61

3 ай бұрын

The realization-and appreciation-grew in him over time.

@spiritnme7772

16 күн бұрын

He was so busy in His life! When Davy died it brought up the level of running out of time to embrace the Monkees earlier part of Mike's life as a Monkees!

@spiritnme7772

16 күн бұрын

I am finding out how extensive Mike's ability in making albums! Amazing is putting it mildly!

Great great great song, so different to Linda Ronstandt's Stone Poneys version but then again THIS was the definitive rendition from the man who wrote the song in the first place... Mike Nesmith. Rest in peace.🙏🎶🎸

RIP Michael Nesmith. Such a wonderfully talented man, who contributed so much! You will be missed!!!!

The man surely knew how to write a beautiful song...

I must've played this song 12 times last night. It ran through my head as I lay my head on my pillow. Such a bittersweet song. You are excellent Mr. Nesmith. Heaven gained an angel. You weren't appreciated enough here on earth. You were so talented.

I just today learned this excellent song began in the mind of this man. And now, perhaps I've heard it sound more like it was intended to sound when it was new. Thank you for all the music, Michael Nesmith. Godspeed to you.

@arexec1

2 жыл бұрын

There is video of him singing this live in 1992. I think you would enjoy that to.

@silva7493

2 жыл бұрын

@@arexec1 Yes, perfect, I knew there had to be one like this! I just needed the help finding it. That's very nice, thank you.

@georgedobbs2860

2 жыл бұрын

Great arrangement, but actually, he's done it a couple of different ways over the years. Acoustic duo on "And the Hits Just Keep on Comin'"" --and he tried with a full band a few years earlier for "Loose Salute" but I don't think it made the album. Check them out --they are also great versions! Band version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqSZrqhwgNDWoag.html Acoustic version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYaH09l6j8TXYco.html

@silva7493

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgedobbs2860 Yes indeed, they are both great versions. And I'm glad the comments weren't turned off on this video like they are on those two! Thank you, sir.

@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb

2 жыл бұрын

Powerful

He could never tell a story without painting the scenery behind it first Word smith master and now he too is gone. Bless you Robert Michael. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

So sad to hear of the passing of Michael Nesmith today! I was /am a fan of the Monkees since they came on the scene when i was a 15 year old teen. I can't say he was my favorite at first he seemed to be the opposite of the others as he always seemed to be the serious one. But he grew on me as the shows progressed mostly because of his writing and singing and to think he was a an established musician when he started the show. Great talent and me being from Texas always loved his Texas Drawl. RIP Mike join Peter and Davey and go reminisce about the good ol days! We will all miss you and your mischievous smile! Long Live The MONKEES!!

What a hero you have been to so many. Rest in peace.

Great rendition. I see comments in here comparing this to Linda's. Two different vibes. Linda was singing a song, Mike was telling a story passionately.

@alepryor

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!!!

@crabbypanda

2 жыл бұрын

Well stated. It's a testament to his songwriting that this song has so many possibilities and layers depending on interpretation. Susannah Hoffs does a great cover of it. It's a great song.

@joezop

2 жыл бұрын

its the original not rendition, he wrote the song..

@GetRidOfCivilAssetForfeiture

Жыл бұрын

Michael has performed this song differently at various times to show how universal it is. Linda Rondstadt sang it from a female perspective, telling a story at a time when women were finally being able to empower themselves. This song alone should have got him into the Rock and Roll HOF.

@joeramirez7911

Жыл бұрын

Linda put the song on the entire map.

Simply breathtaking. RIP Nez💔😥

Rest in peace, Mike Nesmith, and kudos for reimagining your own song.

Thank You Mike, for all the music you gave us and the smiles. You are on to your next journey, and those that loved you. God Bless. ✨🕊✨

I’ve loved this song since I was little. After hearing his story I have a new love for this song. I’m glad I happened upon his video ❤️

R.I.P Papa Nez, we love you Michael. Thank you for everything... you made the difference. R.I.P

Underrated, underestimated singer songwriter. I find myself listening to a lot of his Monkee Songs also

@glennhfriedman4571

3 ай бұрын

bullshit .. Mike was highly respected and honored by millions .

You close your eyes and listen to Mike he is ageless! His voice is just so wonderful! You need to sing again and again to keep it in good condition! Just Love You, Mike,!

The writer of the song always sings it the way he heard it in his head before it hit the page

My personal favorite musician, I have been listening to Michael Nesmith since 1967. I was fortunate to have seen him live five times, all with the Monkees, in Hampton in 2014 and then in Medford, Albany, Long Island, and New York City in 2019. I was also glad that he played both his Monkees hits and several of his FNB classics as well, including Some of Shelly's Blues, Joanne, and Different Drum. I also loved the story telling and the different arrangements. I could put the record on anytime, so it is always nice to hear a different rendition.

Rest in Peace Michael - you are and will be missed....

Your beautiful song Joanne years later made me aware of your unmistakable talent. The more I dig the more I find just how thoughtful , funny and confident you present yourself enjoying the moment. Thanks for bringing me back to my own guitar and for making me want to write and share my own story. Terrific influence and love your voice and who you are

I'm missin' Papa Nez and that wonderful smile. RIP love.

Michael Nesmith was great composer and lyricist as well as good person!

Never heard the story behind the song. It makes a difference.

Amazing articulate man. I've been blessed to have known and worked with them on several occasions. Thanks Mr. N. God Bless!

Miss him. Thank God for video

Amazing, you can close you eyes, and Michael's voice sounds exactly as he did in the 60's. Rest in Peace Nez

Met him on the beach in Isle of Palms, SC. Ran smack into Mike, coming out of a restaurant, while I was running after my misbehaving daughter! I apologized, he was completely, charmingly gracious!

@debrahubbard763

3 жыл бұрын

He was with author Pat Conroy, and musician Jimmy Buffett!!!!! Three of my favorite people, and I was so busy getting my kid, that I only realized it afterwards!

Such a beautiful rendition.....

Thank you, Mike for this song and for this unique twist on your song. Great job.

I loved him. I think it’s okay to say that Linda Ronstadt was gifted by MN by this song. She’s having a hard time in her health too. 💔😩. Ps. Neil Diamond (diagnosed with Alzheimer’s) wrote “I’m a Believer “.

Thanks Michael for being a part of my youth. Rest In Peace!

I just learned now that Mike wrote this song. Just one more reason to love this guy.

@thomasfoss9963

2 жыл бұрын

Boyce and Hart, Carole King, and Neil Diamond wrote most of the Monkees hits, while Mike wrote the rest.... I personally love Linda Ronstadts version of Different Drum, even tho the Stone Poneys destroyed the music on the original version..... Don Kirshner of Colgems wouldn't allow half the Monkees originals on their albums....

RIP Mike. Thanks for the music and the memories.

I found a ticket on my phone that was for the Monkees concert that I saw at the Majestic Theater in Dallas on Thursday April 16th, 2020 at 8 pm. I got to see Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz :-)

Nice gift for Linda!!! I feeling good listening with him too ...

Two completely different songs and they're both beautiful.

wow what an amazing rendition of his song! love it. Michael Nesmith is such a talented man!

Can imagine Bob Dylan may have wrote this. That's a real compliment to Mr Nesmith and his song writing ability

Miss you already. Will never forget you, The Monkees, Different Drum or Joanne.

He’s just the BEST!

Bless you Michael and Thank you…

Love the way he sets the scene of the song. Makes it much more relatable and gives it such a deeper meaning. You are missed Nez!

I have always loved two particular songs by Nez ever since I first heard them. One is this one ‘’Different Drum’’ and the other is ‘’Some of Shelley’s Blues’’. Now after hearing him tell the story of the couple sitting at a cafe and talking to each other I finally connected the two songs! Here’s my proposal for the connection. You have to know and understand the lyrics to connect them. I propose that Different Drum is the mans side of his feelings/story and Some of Shelley’s Blues is the woman’s side of her feelings/story. Like I said it’s jus my proposal. But I ask that you listen to Mike explain the mans side In Different Drum and you read the lyrics to Shelley’s Blues and see what you think. Once more this is some of the Nezs finest writings and I don’t know if he even thought this out but these are two of my all time classics!! I could listen to them all day long!! Thank you Robert Michael Nesmith ! RIP Nez and thank you for allowing and entertaining a 14 yo kid to grow up with you and your tv brothers! Long live the Monkees!

Thank you for just being you. R.I.P.

Absolutely beautiful! RIP, beautiful Mike Nesmith, and thank you for a wonderful life of music!

The lyrics of this song mean so much to s o many people , for me its about real love , to be able to love and let go because you love that other person so much , its like loving a caged bird . The bird would be happy to stay sacrificing it's freedom because it loves you so much , but if you really love that bird then you must set it free , to live , love and be happy , that is real. Love , to be able to recognise when to let go , at great sacrifice to yourself ,love is for the other persons happiness not yours for selfish reasons ,,,real love , a higher form which will always be there for that other person , to love for the other persons happiness that they can possibly attain , real love god bless mike , well written song , and emotion , we all thank him with great love for this song ,

Thanks for the wonderful music Mike. You will be missed.

A world of respect and admiration to Mike for writing this gem but Linda Ronstadt did it more perfectly than anyone else could ever hope to.

I emailed Micky Dolenz in December and told him that I really enjoyed getting to see him and Mike Nesmith at the Texas Trust CU theater in October.

Nesmith sounds so much like a Texan crooner. Good stuff!

@JaimeMesChiens

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he kinda was 💔 Fine, fine gentle, generous, talented, humble man. He will be sadly missed.

Like any truly great song, it can be played by many artists in many ways. And they can all be good. My favorite comment by Mike on this polished gem (he added the third verse late) was that it was the original « It’s me not you »song.

I. love. all. his music. thanks. for. his. music. you. put. on. he's my. favorite. Monkee. now

It's amazing how time changes a person

Thank you, Michael Nesmith, I have a new respect for you

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, God bless Mr Nesbitt❤❤❤❤❤.

Huge talent genius really .

MIchael Nesmith LIVES...!!!!

Great singer and song writer

Very Touching

Linda Ronstadt was singing this on the radio and the girl I was in love with it was singing along and I know she was singing to me. It sounded a lot different.

Fantastic rendition, Nez. One of the best.

This song is meant to be sung by a man, but on YT there are multiple versions by women but the author is the only man singing it that I could find.

To those bagging on this version, find the original he did with the Monkee's, you will see that she copied his arrangement and that he DOES know how to do it the way you prefer. It always was my favorite Monkee's song

well done....its gorgeous

Beautiful song

Excellent song, didn’t realize what a great artist you really were. MGBY Michael ❤

I adored the Monkees and each time we lose of them - to me - is like losing a brother. Truly heartbroken we have lost this wonderful singer songwriter and one of the loveliest people you can ever see. I expect Pete and Davey will be whooping it up there in paradise with ya'll bro. Mind you - they may all l have traveled to RIO!🥲👏👏👏 RIP Bless you Mikey.💔

I found this vid a year ago and assumed he was covering this. I just learned that he wrote this. It’s the famous version that’s the cover.

He's a lovely man.

Cool,he wrote it for Lynda Ronstadt, (she's amazing) and the stone ponys, he does a good job with his own song.... Memories....

My favorite Monkee…RIP Michael

Michael Nesmith, best known as a member of the 1960s music group The Monkees. “Nez,” as he was affectionately known, died of a heart attack at his home in Carmel Valley. He was 78.

Rest in peace dear Nez

RIP Mike 🙏💜🙏

Well, that's a different way to think about this song after listening to the Stone Ponys version for all these decades and the woman is rejecting the man. Since he wrote it I guess he knows better what he intended.

Awesome thanks.

really was so talented Mike from the hey hey it's the Monkees I enjoyed as a kid ,,wonderful man Rip Micheal

Great version Mike. Really like it, very unique arrangement.

Oh, WOW...! What a song, what a story. To me, beautiful ❤️ always but this by the originator... Amazing. !

Wonderful........

I simply LOVE reading these memories of how Nez positively affected so many lives. I didn't know that he wrote this song until I watched a video about the group of musicians who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid to late sixties. I don't think that Nez lived there, but Pete did (his roommate was Stephen Stills. Thank you all for commenting. RIP NEZ.

"And the Hits Just Keep on Comin’ " from 1972 truly inspired.

Such a talented man.

So lovely and touching. RIP Mike.

Papa Nez - I will always love you - never will I forget you my friend and songbird.

Wow. Just recently found out he wrote his. Amazing totally different version

MICHAELがモンキーズ結成前の若い頃に書いた名曲。different ドラム❤

Wow! It was written as a waltz!

Kind of ironic or prescient that Linda Ronstadt ended up living her life by the ethos of this song to a great extent. I wonder if she knew that her first hit, Different Drum, would be her life ethos. She never married though she did adopt two kids late in life.

he's a good writer

@scottbarker2737

5 жыл бұрын

You kno he didn't write this, right ? It is an amazing cover though, I like it better than org. !

@ursamajr

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottbarker2737 please do your research, he did in fact write "Different Drum".

I love the French flair in the song!

Neat arrangement. My dream was always to hear him sing it in the Stone Poneys' arrangement but I knew he'd never do it. It's not his.

I know he wrote it, but I can't escape from hearing Linda Ronstadt's version to these words!

@cosmicmauve

5 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but I can separate the two now after a few listens, plus he has another verse that Linda doesn't sing, and it gives it a different twist. I like his arrangement, plus I hear the Michael voice from The Monkeys that I used to watch and love so much. Mike has a very unique kind of voice and phrasing.

@debihofmann4741

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Stewart-Koster Linda did an rendition of hie amazing song

RIP Michael Nesmith.

Rest in Power Mike ✊The Monkees were great but I'm going with the Ronstadt version on this one.

I loved that Michael wrote so many songs but sometimes his music like Different Drum was best sung by an accomplished singer like Linda Ronstadt who gave this song a life & made it a hit! He definitely had a lifetime money stream coming in due to her re-arrangement & powerhouse voice presentation of Mike's song, Different Drum ❤ NOBODY could sing Joanne better than Mike!

What an increadbile musician ! Those who listens to his music know , those who did not missed out