The Monkees are going on Tour... who?

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   Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

   yeah,
   hey,hey we're the Monkees, and people say we monkey around..but we're too busy singing,
   to put anybody down..
   
   
   
   http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/M … 298316685/
   
   
   when is too old to tour,too old/..I liked them ,even though they were originally a faux band made up for TV..but they are long in the tooth,nowadays...
   

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      jourcutieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      this really shows someones age doest it ?????but love  them just the same....i think my late father loved this show on thurs nights ...very new idea for tv at the time ...the music was so fun..and loved mickey the most..

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      Michael Willisposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      As Long as they have the opening act of Bananarama, I would love to see this.
      
      

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   TamCorposted 13 years ago

   I think it's pretty neat--I loved them when I was a kid, so it'd be fun to see them perform again!
   
   As far as being old...well...so are the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and a few others I can think of!
   
   Too bad Mike Nesmith isn't joining them, though...

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   Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

   Mike is smart

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   PrettyPantherposted 13 years ago

   I'm a Believer.  I LOVE the Monkees! 

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      To Start Againposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Me too!! I will always be a Monkees fan no matter how old they (or I ) get! Davy Jones was my first crush... followed shortly after by Scott Baio

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   nybride710posted 13 years ago

   How fun to see a picture of the Monkees.  I have fond memories of pretending to be this band with my friends.  I was Peter.  The show was so campy, but now I am getting the urge to go find an old episode.
   
   I say never to old to go on tour.

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   Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

   There they'll go walkin' down the street
   They'll get the funniest looks from ..everyone they meet.
   Hey hey they're the Monkees...
   
   haha I used to love their show....

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      PrettyPantherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Me, too!  We have something in common.

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         Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         
         
         Hey hey don't tell anyone, but I like the Rolling Stones too.  Well, some of their stuff is disgusting (lol) but I do admire Jagger's raw talent.   If the man ever got born again, imagine him being crazy and struttin' (in more clothing of course and without the lewd lip movements) for the Lord!
         But that's just a wild hope of mine.
         
         Are you a Stones fan?
         I think the song of theirs that's most memorable to me is one about facing temptation, actually.....
         "I see the girls go by dressed in their Sunday clothes...
         I have to close my eyes until my darkness goes..."
         
         Or maybe it's "summer clothes".....something like that anyway.

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            PrettyPantherposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, I like the Stones, too.  It was great to see Mick on the Grammies this year.
            
            And, I have to say, you have given me the wildest image so far this year -- Mick Jagger struttin' for the Lord!  LOL! 

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   jamesdarbyposted 13 years ago

   I love The Monkees and will DEFINITELY be getting tickets to see them on this tour - on top of that, I think I'll go and watch an episode now!

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   optimus grimlockposted 13 years ago

   there like the 3 stooges of music! i use to listen to them when i was little hey hey were the monkees lol

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   Megavitaminposted 13 years ago

   I LOVE The Monkees!  I wonder if they've got any dates near me....

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    AnythingArtzyposted 13 years ago

    Didn't one of them die? wasn't it Micheal Nessmith or Peter Torck?

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    AnythingArtzyposted 13 years ago

    P.S.
    I really liked them too. grew up with their show lol lol

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    GmaGoldieposted 13 years ago

    That would be a FUN concert!  I want to go!  Thank you for the info!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    I loved the Monkees as a kid.  I got to meet Mikey Dolenz at a car show in the late 80s.  William Shattner (Star Trek) was there too.  I got autographs from both of them too.  Both super nice gentlemen.

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    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    I'll tell you a fun "old" group to catch in concert is Three Dog Night.  They put on a fantastic show that will keep you on your feet.  You just can't sit through it.  They have so many great hits.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       They sure do.  Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, One (is the Loneliest number), Mamma Told Me Not to Come, etc.
       And the Moody Blues were another favorite of mine. I went to one of their concerts years ago.

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    Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

    the pilot clip
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GePVlp3rshQ
    
    
    the more grown up Monkees
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BmzhEcwa94

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    I guess I can see how some people would enjoy seeing them.  They're certainly harmless and upbeat.  For me, though, they're kind of a "that-was-then/this-is-now" kind of thing".

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    i thought they were all dead

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    Brenda Durhamposted 13 years ago

    Probably close to it.
    Time waits for no one, no not even you...or me....
    Don't that just stink?

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       speak for yourself.. i'm not going anywhere

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Those of us "of a certain age" have Monkees' songs imprinted on our brains. You just can't be unhappy or low when humming (or singing) "Last Train to Clarksville" or "Daydream Believer" or "I'm a Believer" or any of their fun, up-tempo songs.
    
    However, I don't think I could stomach watching 5 minutes of their show at my age. Kinda like the Adam West "pow, boffo" Batman series of the same era. Waayy too campy and manic for moi.

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    thirdmilleniumposted 13 years ago

    We were sitting in the neat little garden in front of our naval barracks, the foliage a deep green, the mild evening Sun enveloping the trees and jasmine vines, the 4 of us with the day's issue of rum in our hands. Twilight was very soon going to swallow the Sun's rays.  A steady, cool breeze was  caressing us and glasses in our hands.
    
    BBC's music program was about to come on. We erupted in joy when Elvis started Warden Threw A party.... and we were just high enough to enjoy the music. The last song was announced and it was something no one had heard before.
    
    The Monkees came on with "We were made for Each other" and the sheer melody and the synchronicity of  Davy's vocals and the instruments made the conversation peter off.  We were high enough to shed our inhibitions and let go and cry at the good music.  By the time the song ended, Silence ruled.  Somebody switched off the radio. 
    
    Oh, memories...  Thank you, Monkees, May God bless you.

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    CARIBQUEENposted 13 years ago

    The Monkees were a cool group. I loved them as a child. I don't know what material they would be coming with now - just have to wait and see if my infatuation is still there.

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