Johnny J. Blair Singer at Large
Johnny J. Blair Singer at Large
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"Big Town Winding Down" by Johnny J. Blair + Richard Devletian + Felipe Torres@ftdrum456
A spoken word piece, "Big Town Winding Down," is my impression from conversations, images, scenes, and stories of urban life--in particular, a dream I had in which George Gershwin's Concerto in F kept looping against a black & white "movie" of 1920s New York City. Rather than feel overwhelmed by metropolis, I harmonized with it and let it absorb me. The music bed is from Cafe Khufu live improv sessions in lower East Side Manhattan, with the lovely Frisell-ian guitar work of Richie Devletian and the spot-on dumbek-beatwork of my friend and colleague Felipe Torres. It’s track #6 on my I LIKE THE STREET album. Download the audio here: johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/big-town-winding-down-2 This video contains footage by Natalia Rostyn & Vecteezy.
Do you like this music and wish to support what I’m doing? Please contact me to do an online concert (blairproductions32@gmail.com) and/or drop something into the tip jar PayPal.Me/johnnyjblair and/or become a Patreon patron www.patreon.com/johnnyjblair …and please subscribe to my UA-cam channel! (Thank you so much!)
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Music by Johnny J. Blair, Richard Devletian, & Felipe Torres. Words by Johnny J. Blair © 2011 Word2Soul BMI
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TIME TRAVELER’S TURNTABLE #20 “Yellow River”- A Great Song by Christie From The Vietnam War Era
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LYRICS: So long boy, you can take my place, Got my papers, I got my pay So pack my bags, and I'll be on my way To Yellow River Put my gun down, the war is won, Fill my glass high, the time has come I'm goin' back to the place that I love, to Yellow River (Chorus): Yellow River, Yellow River, Is in my mind and in my eyes Yellow River, Yellow River, Is in my blood, it's the place I love Got no ti...
"The Girl With The Lena Horne Smile" (live) Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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I wrote this Latin-y pop song as a valentine to my soulmate and true love, Uma Robin Mackey, as she has a big and remarkable smile that she blesses the world with every day. The idea for the lyrics came from looking at album covers and photos of Lena Horne, the legendary actress, singer, and Civil Rights activist. Both women bear a resemblance. If you’re familiar with Lena Horne’s career, you’l...
3 Songs by The Hollies performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
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Crystal Drive was a cover band based in Madeira Beach, Florida during the early to mid 1970s. They were fans of The Hollies and their set included the hit “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” as well as the rarely covered songs “Survival of the Fittest” and “Gasoline Alley Bred.” These cuts feature the lead vocals and piano of Chris Jones. This audio was recorded live on Thanksgiving 1973. The vi...
"Like A Dream" by Chris Andrews
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When life and loss are overwhelming, dreams enter in to help us heal. This micro-musical fantasy ballad features some of Chris’s best keyboard and vocal work. On a cosmic jukebox this song would play next to Elton John, Cliff Richard, and Leo Sayer. Download here: timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-dream If this is your introduction to Chris, he’s a British singer-songwriter and recordin...
Davy Jones (Monkees) live in Pittsburgh 5/14/10
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As filmed for PBS at Benedum Theatre w/myself, Jessica Pacheco, and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. For me this was an auspicious occasion on several counts-including that, for the first time, I played guitar on songs that I usually played bass or keyboards on. That very day, Davy bought me that blue tie “to go with my guitar” (I still wear it). The complete set can be downloaded ...
"Keep Sharing the Crayons" by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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This is a passion piece of mine, inspired by my experiences being in fellowship with diverse people-“The Grand Company, No more missing harmony.” Everyone-black, white, brown, old, young, big, small-brings something to this big table called life, and it’s a gift to be handed even the tiniest role in God’s Kingdom called Earth. The line “And you know the difference, it won’t wash away…” was insp...
"In Your Mind" a Bryan Ferry song played acoustically by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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This is my off the cuff cover of the title song from Bryan Ferry’s 4th solo album (made when Roxy Music was taking a break). Some say it’s a “secret highlight” of Bryan’s early career. For me, "In Your Mind" is one of his masterworks as a songwriter. The song drew me in when I’d just turned 20, and it gave me a sublime sense of place in a time when life was uncertain for me. The original had so...
Johnny J. Blair & The Temple UMC Choir "Jesus Gave Me Water" (live 2014)
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Happy souls sang in earnest when I joined the San Francisco Temple United Methodist Church Choir to do this song, made famous by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. Written by Lucie E. Campbell, this gospel tune is based on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman found in the Gospel of John. When the woman goes to a well to fetch water, she finds Jesus resting there. Because Jews don't associate ...
"Marley Purt Drive" - Crystal Drive performing a Bee Gees song (live 1973)
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Crystal Drive was a cover band based in Madeira Beach, Florida during the early 1970s. In the US "Marley Purt Drive" is best known as a deep cut on The Bee Gee’s landmark ODESSA album, but in foreign markets it was a hit single as covered by Jose Feliciano, Ole & The Others (Scandinavia), Bonny St. Clair, Victor Scott (Trinidad), and others. The Crystal Drive take was performed live on Thanksgi...
"Visions" by Ryder-Desmond a.k.a. Kris Ryder (Chris Andrews) & Andy Desmond (Miten)
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Released in 1981, "Visions" is a New Wave power pop single issued on DJM Records. Ryder-Desmond was Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder Andy Desmond. They’d been collaborating for a few years, and their combined careers intersected with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, The Kinks, and other notables. The Ryder-Desmond duo had obvious potential, but they lasted for but one single (now highly collectible d...
Davy Jones (Monkees) "Papa Gene's Blues" live in 2010
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This “Texan samba” was written and sung by Mike Nesmith for the Monkees 1966 debut album. Most Monkees songs were written by outside songwriters (Boyce & Hart, Neil Diamond, Carole King, etc.), but Mike and Davy Jones managed to squeeze in their share of originals on the LPs. In this clip, Davy jokes about how he got into songwriting, noting that Mike’s publishing royalties meant Mike drove a C...
St. Patrick's online concert replay - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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During the pandemic, most musicians had to migrate online to keep working, and I'm no different. This is a highlights reel from an online St. Patrick's Day celebration including a visit from "Charles T. Horse." It was a Zoom concert (3-16-22) for San Mateo Medical Center, a care and rehabilitation center where immobile folks could get a live concert piped in. If you like this, please consider m...
An Urban Beauty & The Beast song: "She's Not Some Animal" by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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The lyrics combine street-wise romanticisms and observations from when I was working as a bicycle messenger on the streets of San Francisco. When I wrote this “old fashioned love song” I was dosing heavily on Beach Boys, 60s British Invasion, late 70s New Wave. On a cosmic jukebox it would play next to Badfinger, “Marcella” (Beach Boys), early Elvis Costello, and klassik Kinks. This track went ...
2 Sam Cooke gospel songs performed by Johnny J. Blair @SanFranciscoLighthouse
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Two of my favorite gospel songs made popular in the early 1950s by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers. "Touch the Hem of His Garment" re-tells the amazing story of the chronically ill and socially outcast woman who touches the hem of Jesus's garment (His prayer shawl) to be healed (Matthew 9:20-21) the more you learn about this story the more fascinating it becomes. "Jesus Gave Me Water" is the stor...
Remembering Jeff Lloyd: "Ventura Highway" performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
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Remembering Jeff Lloyd: "Ventura Highway" performed by Crystal Drive (live 1973)
Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley
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Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley
Davy Jones (Monkees) "You & I (Promises Not Broken)"
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Davy Jones (Monkees) "You & I (Promises Not Broken)"
"Daydream Believer" live @Starry Plough - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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"Daydream Believer" live @Starry Plough - Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
LIVE! "Somebody Loves You (Like Dino Said)" Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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LIVE! "Somebody Loves You (Like Dino Said)" Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
"Prisoners" by Chris Andrews
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"Prisoners" by Chris Andrews
The Monkees “Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” live 2011 (enhanced & remastered)
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The Monkees “Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?” live 2011 (enhanced & remastered)
MUSIC FOR HEALING BENEFIT CONCERT Johnny J. Blair live in concert!
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MUSIC FOR HEALING BENEFIT CONCERT Johnny J. Blair live in concert!
DOOR IN THE WATER A Micro-Documentary by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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DOOR IN THE WATER A Micro-Documentary by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
"Lonely Room" by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews
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"Lonely Room" by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews
Davy Jones (Monkees) sings "Number One" (remixed + remastered)
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Davy Jones (Monkees) sings "Number One" (remixed remastered)
LIVE! “Daydream Believer” + “It’s Going to be Different Today” by Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large”
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LIVE! “Daydream Believer” “It’s Going to be Different Today” by Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large”
"Rebellion Comes On (War in Heaven)" A dreamscape song by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
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"Rebellion Comes On (War in Heaven)" A dreamscape song by Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
“Something About Suburbia” by Tim a.k.a. Chris Andrews: 55th Anniversary Video Edition!
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“Something About Suburbia” by Tim a.k.a. Chris Andrews: 55th Anniversary Video Edition!
The Monkees "Porpoise Song" live 2011 (enhanced & remastered footage)
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The Monkees "Porpoise Song" live 2011 (enhanced & remastered footage)

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  • @richardelarmo8379
    @richardelarmo8379 8 днів тому

    Monkees were pure entertainment..

  • @pshehan1
    @pshehan1 13 днів тому

    The Monkees may have initially been manufactured for a TV show, but they grew beyond that and were a talented group of musicians.

  • @clivewiddall3430
    @clivewiddall3430 14 днів тому

    Jeez he’s missing the notes bad.

  • @billellison48
    @billellison48 18 днів тому

    Nicely done Johnny.

  • @barrysmith7710
    @barrysmith7710 20 днів тому

    Now that's what you call a chorus!!

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 29 днів тому

    Beautiful song and a wonderful video...great work!

  • @StephenStephens-jy9jj
    @StephenStephens-jy9jj Місяць тому

    I thought he was already gone by 2010 but with a little searching found it was February 2012 so with us a bit longer. Gone but never forgotten.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Місяць тому

      Oh no. He always stayed busy till the very end, including an international Monkees reunion tour in 2011. We had gigs booked till just a week before he died. Thanks for tuning in.

  • @silkerobine5015
    @silkerobine5015 Місяць тому

    I loved it and will stay forever.

  • @pierreparent9448
    @pierreparent9448 Місяць тому

    Very nice, Johnny !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Місяць тому

      Thank you for tuning in. Please check out my other videos when you have time. Cheers!

  • @whackattack4634
    @whackattack4634 Місяць тому

    Memories of the past…damn the last 60 years went by fast

  • @MarilynMorrison
    @MarilynMorrison Місяць тому

    One of my favorite Davy solo songs. Thankful I was able to order Just For The Record on CD the short while it was available.

  • @glennday7802
    @glennday7802 Місяць тому

    The crime isn't that The Monkees aren't in the R&R HoF but the fact that garbage such as Tupac are. What a sick joke.

  • @glennday7802
    @glennday7802 Місяць тому

    Looks like an AARP convention.

  • @LivLovePray-f5o
    @LivLovePray-f5o Місяць тому

    I met Jeff in 2001 a couple of years after my mom passed. I think his mom had passed around the same time. I'll never forget the night we met. He had a thing for middle eastern dancers and the first question he asked me was, "Do you dance?" and of course I said "no" because at that moment I didn't, but eventually, I did. The last time I saw Jeff was 2016 to pick up some of my things he'd been storing for me in his garage while I traveled. Something told me to go and get my stuff, now I know why. I had no idea he'd pass in 2020. God bless and keep you Jeff. You were quite isolated in your final years and I respected your wishes. I used to love when you'd call me and say, "Wanna go get a brewski?" I'll never forget those times. You taught me so much about music and philosophy. Hope I see you sometime on the other side of the veil.

  • @EM-mw2qr
    @EM-mw2qr Місяць тому

    It looks like Davey was bowled over by all the love he got. He deserved every bit of it. What a beautiful talented wonderful man.

  • @ringoluv1331
    @ringoluv1331 Місяць тому

    The young girl playing tambourine on the left is his 3rd wife Jessica Pacheco. This song was meant for Davy! He was truly amazing!

  • @SeptemberRain8888
    @SeptemberRain8888 Місяць тому

    Timeless

  • @jeffreykosse2231
    @jeffreykosse2231 Місяць тому

    I bought this 7 disk set on Ebay and have watched it.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Місяць тому

      There was a DVD of this concert that got out there w/liner notes wrongly claiming this was Davy's "last concert." In fact, between this concert and his demise in 2012, we did nearly 100 shows including a Monkees reunion. FYI.

    • @jeffreykosse2231
      @jeffreykosse2231 Місяць тому

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge I watched all 3 and a half hours. Peter Noone and Gary Lewis were two of my faves from that night. This concert was the first time I'd seen a lot of you guys from the 60s. Louie Louie was the one that was banned in a lot of states. As to the Davey Jones comment TJ had mentioned this during the 4 DVD set of Rock , Pop , And Soul which was a 4 DVD mix of 20 years of My Music. This was at the start of the 4 disk set which has all 4 songs from Davey. The other concert was the first Pop , Rock And Doo Wop which was the as well first time for me to see a lot of you guys.

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Місяць тому

      @@jeffreykosse2231 Cool. It just astonished me that 2 guys from PBS skipped doing their research and would say it was "Davy's last concert" when it was far from it. Maybe they thought it would get more supporters? Either way it was klutzy of them, but now I think most people didn't catch it.

  • @charlottetrades3367
    @charlottetrades3367 Місяць тому

    I miss Davey Jones. 🌴

  • @CarmenHodge-z1b
    @CarmenHodge-z1b Місяць тому

    Me too! Everytime this song comes on, I watch it 3-4 times and cry. It’s my favorite😀

  • @sallylengyel9916
    @sallylengyel9916 Місяць тому

    Loved and deeply missed! ❤❤

  • @lindsaywarden1746
    @lindsaywarden1746 2 місяці тому

    Oh, God still love you after bloody decades!!

  • @lindsaywarden1746
    @lindsaywarden1746 2 місяці тому

    STILL miss you more than I can say.

  • @klsrncn2773
    @klsrncn2773 2 місяці тому

    Davy could still do his snakey leg dance better than the dance style their Axe Rose in his prime.

  • @hoteisan1317
    @hoteisan1317 2 місяці тому

    シェアさせて戴きます。

  • @marymccarthy8253
    @marymccarthy8253 2 місяці тому

    Hello Johnny, Beautiful, thankyou ❤Beautiful song ❤ THANKYOU FOR 💖heartfelt love ❤ Johnny, is there any chance, maybe, you could find, David Jones 's MY HEART BELONGS TO THE LORD ❤ DEMO.? He brought to someone, back in the early 70's to have it recorded, and was rejected for being too Jesus? I read about it, and I've been praying, someone, maybe in David's family,maybe had come across this song? I felted, maybe, it would be a great song , to raise support, for his Daughters, D.J EMF. That supports his HORSES ❤ MY PRAYERS, is that it could, be found? What a joy that would be! I feel David would not trash, his beloved Beautiful, soulful effort, such as this ❤ I'm praying, it will be found? David befriended me back in 1977. If knew back then,, I would had encouraged him to record it, when it was possible! I'm very glad,you were such a loving part of his life ❤I know, David had such a stressful life! Like so many others people😢 I just wished, he didn't let his loneliness, and age, made his choices, in his personal life ❤ He had so much to give, to the right soul, if one,looked passed 'DAVYJONES ❤😢 I PRAY, EVERY DAY, FOR HIM, AND HIS WHOLE FAMILY ❤ BE SAFE, AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS ❤ BE ON YOU ❤ AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY ❤ AND THE WATER FROM HIS SIDE ,WASH ALL HARM, OR EVIL, MAY HE, HOLD YOU ALL,CLOSE TO HIS HEART ALWAYS ❤ BYE NOW, MARY ❤

  • @adiedo
    @adiedo 2 місяці тому

    It's cry worthy for me bc Davy's not here anymore. I'm 66 & watched the tv show when it originally aired.I was about to turn 8 when it started & recall being bummed bc it was cancelled. Still love it & the music.

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 2 місяці тому

    ...mmm Who is the beautiful blonde that is singing and playing the tambourine ?

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 місяці тому

      She's credited in the caption: Jessica Pacheco.

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 2 місяці тому

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge thank you ... I looked her up - her brother was the manager and she married Davy ... apparently she fought with him and was left out of his will !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 місяці тому

      @@diverdave4056 Her brother never managed Davy's career. He did errands and helped out, but no management.

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 2 місяці тому

      @@JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge then perhaps she made a mistake when she said that he was Davy's manager in her Biography !

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 2 місяці тому

      @@diverdave4056 I haven't read her biography. All I know is was I experienced right when it happened in 3D.

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 2 місяці тому

    Wow, amazing song and video Johnny...great work!

  • @杉本裕嗣-t3w
    @杉本裕嗣-t3w 2 місяці тому

    パパジーンズブルースをピーターのギターでデイビーのソロ、一番喜んでいるのはマイク。

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 3 місяці тому

    That was great Johnny, you're a true entertainer! Imagine...Robin with a British accent...wow!😊

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 3 місяці тому

      Thanks. I've improved my performance of that song since then. I'm posting an article about this song on my Substack (watch this space).

    • @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge
      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge 3 місяці тому

      Here's the article with a few more fun facts about the song + links to the recordings open.substack.com/pub/johnnyjblair/p/songwriters-anatomy-class-orange?r=98j2k&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    • @rickcurtis2983
      @rickcurtis2983 3 місяці тому

      @JohnnyJBlairSingeratLarge Thanks Johnny, I appreciate it!

  • @terryticknor4792
    @terryticknor4792 3 місяці тому

    From a time long gone.

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 3 місяці тому

    Great work Johnny, excellent music and video, I'm glad to be a subscriber! You certainly were a huge asset to Davy as a musician and even more as a friend. Thank you!

  • @audio1bob
    @audio1bob 3 місяці тому

    That was fun.

  • @garystragar2490
    @garystragar2490 3 місяці тому

    Sound great with full orchestra, bells, strings, Brass and of course the oboe makes it! You can tell by the excited crowd.

  • @JulioMGGarcia
    @JulioMGGarcia 3 місяці тому

    Great! 👍👍👍

  • @alcidescarlossbalqueiro3397
    @alcidescarlossbalqueiro3397 3 місяці тому

    A primeira banda que conheci, pois viamos a série de tevisão, era tudo mágico, e imitava David Jones para chamar a atr ção das meninas do primário escolar. Adeus Monkies, ficaram em meu coração. Alcides do Brasil 2024 aos 63 anos.

  • @epiphonium
    @epiphonium 3 місяці тому

    I love this song !

  • @ynotttt
    @ynotttt 3 місяці тому

    Very powerful for anyone who was growing up in that era. The song remains timeless.

  • @patypala8268
    @patypala8268 4 місяці тому

    Esa voz de ensueño tan inconfundible, única e irrepetible!!! I love ❤ David Jones,!!!

  • @patypala8268
    @patypala8268 4 місяці тому

    El principe de the monkees, con una voz de ensueño!!! Inolvidable!!! Como inolvidables the monkees!! I love !!❤

  • @SheilaMurphy-f3i
    @SheilaMurphy-f3i 4 місяці тому

    He was my favorite of the Monkees

    • @janestarr4403
      @janestarr4403 4 місяці тому

      I remember seeing a Davey Jones performance on the Steele Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey before they ruined it with casinos. It was a family attraction.

  • @charlesmiller3980
    @charlesmiller3980 4 місяці тому

    This song depicts my younger personal life! I want it played at my funeral😂

  • @ministermattocks7570
    @ministermattocks7570 4 місяці тому

    never heard this before

  • @drvogel1
    @drvogel1 4 місяці тому

    Miss the old Syria Mosque.

  • @lindsaywarden1746
    @lindsaywarden1746 4 місяці тому

    Oh, they were such fun!

  • @larrybleck2206
    @larrybleck2206 4 місяці тому

    One of my favorites

  • @peteconnell8767
    @peteconnell8767 4 місяці тому

    Did you know Davy appeared in Coronation Street (tv soap)away back in 1961 as Ena Sharples Grandson...Brilliant singer. RIP ua-cam.com/video/DkLqNwbDkZk/v-deo.html

  • @WandaONeal-gm2sr
    @WandaONeal-gm2sr 4 місяці тому

    Disapppointed