All those lengthy introductions makes it pretty clear why nowadays people get together and just say "YO!!" All at once, it saves introductions,I guess. Man! Galaxy Quest! That's a good metaphor! I'm glad to hear at least a tiny bit about Circus Boy now that I've watched a bit, but it makes a ton of sense that you don't remember so much when your schedule is that packed with stuff to do.And the clothing description for the session expecting a party, that's great! Fun just hearing about the dress up part.
I have seen another extended interview with Mickey in the last few years and both are VERY interesting. This guy is fascinating. Someone else commented that he doesn't seem comfortable with his Monkee's past and I get the opposite impression. He seems to embrace it, but he knows he much, much more than that.
i enjoyed this interview. One thing - I am hard of hearing, and it is very difficult to hear some of the interview. Would transcripts/ closed captioning/subtitles be something you might consider in the future?
+Maddy James Hi, thanks for watching. I would love to do closed captioning - budget doesn't really allow at this point - but if enough people start watching, I'll see what I can do.
Jessi Brunson He was definitely joking. He mentions being there for one of the Sgt Pepper sessions. Also that album knocked the Monkees out of the number one spot in 1967 or 1968.
Fascinating and insightful interview. But i have to say I get the sense that Micky is not completely comfortable with his association with the Monkees. I find him to be a fascinating individual but from every account i have read, including from his own book, he did not just 'go on to the next project' after the Monkees. It seems that all four members had their trials and tribulations trying to make peace with the end to their celebrity as it pertained to the Monkees. And he spent many years intoxicated and high doing very little based on his on written assessments. So a bit of revisionist history on his part for the purposes of this interview. He definitely cleaned it up rather than just owning it and saying this is his perspective today. But then again I can't imagine going on that kind of ride. So hats off to his success. I just wish he embraced it better for posterity purposes.
Great questions and interview...
All those lengthy introductions makes it pretty clear why nowadays people get together and just say "YO!!" All at once, it saves introductions,I guess. Man! Galaxy Quest! That's a good metaphor! I'm glad to hear at least a tiny bit about Circus Boy now that I've watched a bit, but it makes a ton of sense that you don't remember so much when your schedule is that packed with stuff to do.And the clothing description for the session expecting a party, that's great! Fun just hearing about the dress up part.
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I have seen another extended interview with Mickey in the last few years and both are VERY interesting. This guy is fascinating. Someone else commented that he doesn't seem comfortable with his Monkee's past and I get the opposite impression. He seems to embrace it, but he knows he much, much more than that.
I get the opposite impression too!
Micky Dolenz is one of the most underrated vocalists of the 60's. And he still sounds great today!
Thanks for watching. Hope you'll subscribe! Who else would you like to see interviewed? Best, David
Peter Tork & Michael Nesmith
seriously? what planet are you on?
Great interview! Very interesting to hear everything that went into songs and all of the famous songwriters involved.
I had heard that Head was a purposeful sabotage of the whole "Monkee Pre-fab machine." They wanted out of the "Bubblegum" machine.
*Imaginary? Define real, Mickey (They misspelled his name! NO E!!!) Now I'm getting on my unicorn & going back to my home planet!*
i enjoyed this interview. One thing - I am hard of hearing, and it is very difficult to hear some of the interview. Would transcripts/ closed captioning/subtitles be something you might consider in the future?
+Maddy James Hi, thanks for watching. I would love to do closed captioning - budget doesn't really allow at this point - but if enough people start watching, I'll see what I can do.
Pop Goes The Culture TV Fair play! Enjoyed the interview.
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Have done when I saw the interview with Rosie ;) I work in television and academia, so I love interviews. Cheers!
CC works for me, just click CC.
Was he joking...when he acted like he didn't remember "Sergeant Pepper"?
Jessi Brunson He was definitely joking. He mentions being there for one of the Sgt Pepper sessions. Also that album knocked the Monkees out of the number one spot in 1967 or 1968.
Fascinating and insightful interview. But i have to say I get the sense that Micky is not completely comfortable with his association with the Monkees. I find him to be a fascinating individual but from every account i have read, including from his own book, he did not just 'go on to the next project' after the Monkees. It seems that all four members had their trials and tribulations trying to make peace with the end to their celebrity as it pertained to the Monkees. And he spent many years intoxicated and high doing very little based on his on written assessments. So a bit of revisionist history on his part for the purposes of this interview. He definitely cleaned it up rather than just owning it and saying this is his perspective today. But then again I can't imagine going on that kind of ride. So hats off to his success. I just wish he embraced it better for posterity purposes.
I agree, Rick. Your assessment is a good one. Glad you watched - and hope you'll catch some of my other interviews. Best, David
really ?