The Monkees "While I Cry" with intro September 12, 2021

[@greyhoundude6112]

"Shhh....shhh....here's how it ends." Heartbreaking. Thanks for the music. Rest in peace, Michael, as you drift into the arms of the undiscovered.

[@TheOlskool4ever]

Please, Please, Please put these guys in the Hall of Fame. Rest in Paradise, Mike Nesmith.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Absolutely!

[@lpquagmire3621]

They gave us some of the most memorable pop music that continues to be appreciated generation after generation; they don't need the Hall's validation as their timeless recordings have been embraced by people all over the world for decades.

[@TheOlskool4ever]

@@lpquagmire3621 We the fans should want them in the HOF. Eminem, Notorious B.I.G and now Dolly Parton are in but the Monkees are not? Really???

[@lpquagmire3621]

@@TheOlskool4ever To that point, why would any serious musician WANT to be in a Hall of Fame with judgment so poor they induct "artists" such as Eminem, Notorious B.I.G., and, undoubtedly one day, Kanye West...? Dolly spans a variety of genres and is well-deserving of any Hall that will have her. Based on Mike Nesmith's contributions, The Monkees would likewise be a sound choice for induction into the Country Hall of Fame. Don't misunderstand me -- I'm not saying The Monkees don't belong in the R & R Hall of Fame (they should have been inducted long ago), I'm simply saying the Hall's standards for its honorees is largely pedestrian. I don't know anyone who takes Hall inductions and Grammy wins seriously these days. Consider this: Bob Dylan has 10 Grammys to his name; Kanye West has 24...

[@TheOlskool4ever]

@@lpquagmire3621 Because they too should be recognized for their contributions to the art and I'm not going any further because these conversations tend to turn racial in nature. There are so few acts that classify as "Rock & Roll", the Monkees are more "pop" than Rock but nevertheless, my point is, there are artist in the HOF whose accomplishments aren't nearly as impactful as the Monkees but are in...LET THEM IN. IMO

[@blackmore4]

December 10 2021... Goodbye Mike, thanks for everything you wrote and sang. It's been with me throughout my whole life. And always will be.

[@strings53notlob50]

Why is his passing hitting me so hard? RIP Mike.

[@sherryboal8043]

Did me also. It was as if he were a close beloved brother, I found the depth of my devastation comparable to those such losses. As others stated, I do not believe any of y
The four monkees ever realized the depth of our admiration and love for them. They all seemed genuinely sweet caring wonderful men. They all embraced all our souls. As we embraced theirs. No one will ever take their places.

[@dreamyjae9320]

I'm seeing this on December 11th 2021. Im so heartbroken, rest in peace Mike

[@ellieadkinson3657]

“I can’t make it all the way through this song… without crying…”
I am sobbing. I saw him perform this live in October. I sobbed then too. He was crying onstage and I couldn’t go up there and hug him. And now no one can ever hug him again. I’m sitting here on my floor just a mess of tears. I miss him so much.

[@tjhornikel]

Thank you Mike. May the Lord bless you and all of us who now miss you.

[@eddybulich3309]

We;re all crying now. Thank you for the music Mr Nesmith.

[@bachthe1st557]

Michael Nesmith you will never be forgotten

[@domenicaiello3948]

RIP Michael...You are with Davy and Peter .....Your Now in the Rock N Roll Heaven with all the many great Musicians we Lost....

[@RJ-pu6nc]

And now these songs take on a new meaning,,RIP to all 3 MONKEES My childhood would have never been the same without them

[@craigbutterfield592]

Mike wrote many brilliant songs that just melt ones heart. A true Godly gifted talent. Bless you Michael Nesmith

[@marisa5359]

How bittersweet to watch this now that he is gone and yet what a gift it is to have the opportunity to remember his legacy through it. Thank you for sharing.

[@petesacco3255]

Nesmith has written some of the finest songs

[@jessicaallen901]

I pray and will have faith that Mr. Nesmith is now in Heaven. This song was beautiful and haunting at the same time. My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved him

[@marksinclair445]

A master at the end of his life telling a story to remember, I am touched

[@sesamemaniac855]

I hope he still has many more years to go...but yeah, I totally agree

[@stephaniestavropoulos1639]

Neil Diamond wrote a similar song that can be found on his Moods album. It's called Morningside. Well, maybe not exactly. I was reminded of it from your comment. The song has to do with leaving a legacy, leaving something behind.
"Morningside, he left a table made of nails and pride..." The words he carved became his epitaph: "For my children...."

[@leeandjjsdaddy]

If only we had known just how close to the end it was. 😢

[@robnj7639]

Today, he passed, RIP sir.

[@ItaliaPolskaQT85]

@@leeandjjsdaddy 100% I am glad I saw them when they came to Chicago

[@Grogster2]

I truly believe that even after all this time, they don’t get (or understand) the respect & the high regard many, many of us hold them in…. it’s so very sad. They (Peter, Micky, Mike & Davy) really are better than they think they are / think they were….

[@fuzzfrancis435]

Sadly they don't. And I feel the reason why for that is when they had their first concert in Hawaii back in 66, when they played it was not quite like the album if you will. Despite other groups like The Beach Boys using session musicians, for some reason they were targeted instead.

[@geneward779]

You’re so right; they were kids when self- appointed, non- musician arbiters of what is “real” rock music (see: Jan Wenner Rolling Stone) were brutal to anyone who did not fit the profile. In truth: (1) no one without a ton of talent draws crowds 50 years later, (2) they inspired countless musicians, and (3) they bring happiness and joy to millions of people. Thank you guys!

[@BeanieScooter]

Indeed.

[@sherryboal8043]

I totally agree

[@angelahuxley]

Oh god. That was beyond beautiful. I cried with him.

[@bobross4449]

And we have now sadly lost him

[@zenmantra]

Thank you Andrew Sandoval for making this happen for all the life long fans. Mike we love you, papa. Cosmically entwined, for ever your faithful fan

[@MartGaebler]

And now he´s dead. And I´m crying. Like this music forever.

[@barrydiller542]

Beautiful. I don't know what else to say.

[@davidwalton9189]

I totally agree . These guys don’t get it . They have no idea how great they were ! Immense immense talent ! What they accomplished was unbelievable . No one else could have done what they did . Like Mike said . The reason they hit it so big is because of the force of their characters . They really are an amazing story ! They became an amazing band ! They played in front of thousands of people and the people went nuts ! God bless the Monkees ! Number one band ! No one better!

[@michaelrose5614]

Give Jan Wenner a call he doesn't seem to get it.

[@craigbutterfield592]

Agree 100 percent - have all their albums as well as all three missing links Cds' The diversity of their song catalogue is 2nd to none.

[@michaelrose5614]

@@craigbutterfield592 The missing links cds would be great.

[@avlisk]

It's a great story, a unique story, a rock 'n' roll story that any kid in America would have wanted to live. It's a story that belongs in a rock 'n' roll hall of fame. It's a story that belongs in THE Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame.

[@craigbutterfield592]

@@avlisk R&R Hall of Shame needs to be demolished.

[@sheldonlevine6187]

Whatever the Monkees were...are....and that definition varies even with the boys themselves....these are 4 extremely talented individuals who are greatly underrated ...and have a place in music history and should be in the RRHOF

[@TurkeyVelcro]

Very well said, Sheldon.

[@angelaackerman8934]

As long as Jann Wenner has a say the Monkees will never get into the RRHoF because they were put together and were not intended to be a band. And people still believe that the Monkees were not musicians and that they could not play any instruments or write music which of course was not true. It does not matter if they were put together . They sound great together!! People still love them. They are well establish part of pop culture. How many record does Jann Wenner have? He’s a jerk.

[@sheldonlevine6187]

@@angelaackerman8934 Agree....Total tool.....Using his BS logic they should be inducted as a Vocal Group...how many 50's groups fit that description of being "put Together" and didn't play instruments ( which in the Monkees case is incorrect ) ...and are inducted

[@stephaniestavropoulos1639]

I do believe there are RRHOF inductees who also have received a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, {as have The Monkees.} The Monkees should as has been said over and over, they do deserve a place in the museum's hallowed halls as well. It took a write in campaign to get The Monkees their star, {which I had the honor of seeing them receive it in person!} Maybe that's what it takes to get them inducted. At least, Michael should be, {if he isn't already,} inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.

[@craigbutterfield592]

RRHOF should be demolished

[@gregjanover741]

emotional spin cycle - this performance gets me and i thank Mike for allowing himself to be vulnerable and show us he is more much more than a tv star in a wool hat. and here is the proof.

[@kennmann9100]

I am 57 and saw The Monkees in reruns as a kid. Bought their music in my early teens, went to their 20th and 30th Anniversary concerts as an adult, and THIS made me ball like a baby. Truly beautiful and hard to watch at the same time, seeing the remaining two on stage, yet so frail. My Grandfather died in 1981 on September 12; and then my cousin who was born on a Sept 12 and named after my grandfather ---committed suicide a few yrs ago. He was like the older brother i never had. All this hit me as well as the loss of Davy, Peter, and now Mike as i watched this touching video......I thank God for the music and lives of The Monkees. So glad i saw this, thanks so much for sharing.

[@juliannedispain1637]

The Monkees was the first group I fell in love with.

[@geneward779]

Truly from the heart. Mike is so talented; I’m thrilled to be seeing him live for the first and I guess only time. It will be bittersweet.

[@reginascruggs3326]

Which show?

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

Me too. I’ll be at the Bethlehem, PA show.

[@yourekittenme.]

Me, too: first & only time. The way these 2 men harmonise…. oh my gosh!!!!
Thanks for the music & the memories. 😢

[@anthonykimball7463]

The best songs that the monkees recorded, both their original compositions and the ones written for them by other writers, could really have only been written in the 1960s. There was something in the air itself back in that decade that somehow got transferred to the music being written and recorded. There will NEVER EVER be another period like then for sheer creativity, ambition and adventurousness in the arts, music most especially. The Monkees, though they were ridiculed and even reviled in their day, are now rightfully recognized as having issued some of the greatest and most enduring pop music of all-time and definitely were one of those bands, "prefabricated" or not, who embodied that hard-to-define yet nonetheless very REAL magic that the music possessed in that era. Mike, Peter (RIP), Mickey & Davy (RIP) you will never be forgotten for what you created by those of us (and there are LOTS) who know and appreciate greatness when we hear it.👍

[@tinydancer62]

Well said. Excellent post. Agree 100%

[@lonerose99]

I agree when you say never been another period for sheer creativity in the arts (music) - having lived through it imo it was the corporate greed that began to seep in by the mid-70's that destroyed the purity of it all.

[@MsThebeMoon]

@@lonerose99 The low spark of high heeled boys.

[@shawshawshaw]

I first heard this song and listened to it again and again...when I was 12 (no joke). Both me and my 12 year old self thank you, Nez!

[@melanietaylor5768]

What a profound song. I will send it to my one and only sibling. Not for her, but for me. She will never understand. All our lives she set me up for failure, and she laughed while I cried. Amazing how someone who never met me understood and had more compassion than someone I looked up to at one time. I made excuses for her, not wanting to believe that my pain brought her joy. Thank you, Michael, for your tears, and for this song. I will tuck it away in my heart where it will afford me some measure of comfort and peace.

[@SuperNezzy]

It's not just a noble effort, it's a masterpiece!!

[@spiritnme7772]

He is so funny and Micky is missing His bestie! We are missing all the lost Monkees!

[@MurthaTeamStudioHDPlays]

That was beautiful. You look and sound great. I can't wait to see you in October in Orlando. Thank you for doing this and giving us a chance to see the 2 of you together 1 more time. I have loved you all since I was 12 and still do. Now Im 68 and you have been a big part of my memories and my life all these years. Thank you for all the fun, the music and the memories. Love you all forever.

[@lonerose99]

I am 67 and can say the same. ❤️
Though I'm not seeing the show this time out, I've seen all of them many times as a group and solo. Love them forever.

[@candiwalker2448]

I am in awe of the beauty of this story and the background instrumentals that accompanied the story that is making me ball my eyes out! I loved the guys then miss the ones that are no longer with us and am greatful for these two now What a lovely and haunting melody

[@BeanieScooter]

Amazing to listen to him! I hope Micky and Mike know how much they are loved and respected. Thank you for the decades of wonderful experiences and music. Original, and younger generations of fans, are so grateful. ❤🎶❤🎶

[@fuzzfrancis435]

"Thoughts keep turning round in my mind
Now I see reason and rhyme." My favorite lyrics of this beautiful song.

[@mishalleroza-ingram6394]

Wow, what a beautiful song Mike wrote. I can't wait to see them live when they come to Chicago in November!! I know I'm a younger fan of them and wasn't around in their glory days but I ❤ the Monkees! 🕊 and ❤ go out to Davy and Peter who are no longer with us and Mike and Mickey.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

Rest In Power Mike Nesmith 🥲

[@sheilatorres5312]

PLEASE DON'T CRY YOU'LL MAKE ME CRY TOO, love this man to death, seriously... BIG thank you for posting this!! It drags me the fact that I'm missing the farewell tour, that's why these videos mean the world

[@fuzzfrancis435]

growing up, I waned to be Papa Nes. I wore my sideburns like his, and even had a old green wool hat that I wore everywhere.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

@@fuzzfrancis435 You're a fantastic person, just the way you are.💕

[@RDARMORTANKERVET-]

God Speed to that Big Ranch in the Sky. Thank you for all the laughs and great music. Good bye my friend.

[@user-zl6ew9lg9s]

The great musician Mike Nesmith
whom I admire .
I never never forget you.forever
from Japan. May this gratitude reach you.

[@touredjacked4167]

Somebody said don’t mourn and cry so the spirit can be free to leave this world easy. But, I feel so bad that he’s not here anymore. He was so real.

[@josemarcio2473]

Muito bom Mike Nesmith.....E os The Monkees ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ótimos músicos, compositores, atores , ETC
Marcaram uma geração....até os dias atuais....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SPLINTER581]

RIP Michael Nesmith

[@marciaschrader5960]

Love you Mike.You will be greatly missed.such a great talent with a wonderful spirit.

[@Mumstheturd]

Just saw them on the first night of the tour. such pure souls!!!!!!!

[@JCrowe]

Wow. Truly beautiful. Love him genuine and sharing his wisdom abs perspective. How lucky are we.

[@MsThebeMoon]

Yeah, the guys did good.

[@MsThebeMoon]

Life's a funny thing, isn't it Mike? Thank you and the rest of the Monkees for the joy you had put in my childhood. (I grew out of you all by the time I was 12, btw). While we thought time was dragging on it was actually flying by. Peace.

[@richardgarrison6806]

A wonderful song and very touching. Best wishes Michael and Micky on the rest of the tour.

[@rickyb8636]

Saw them in Detroit, summer, 1967, Olympia Stadium. Unforgettable.

[@randylove]

Seen him one time with the group in a place called the star plaza that is now torn down , I thought it was one of the best shows I have seen .as I was leaving someone called out Elvis is in the building , Elvis like the band , no I didn’t like the band , I loved the band and will miss all of them as a group and will hear them sing one day when I pass on so this isn’t goodbye it’s I will see u all soon

[@justinsublett5880]

I will miss Mike Nesmith so much!! Loved this guy from the time I first watched Monkees reruns as a kid on Nickelodeon in the 80s.

[@jackfichter6774]

What a wonderful moment. Thank you Michael,

[@sophiefeldman5918]

Thank you for posting. I just saw them a few weeks ago and was incredibly moved by this portion of the show. It was really beautiful, and I'm glad I can watch it again here, even if it's from a different night.

[@dbrew2u]

It was all so long ago . Goodbye Mr.Nesmith . May you RIP along with Davy & Peter .

[@Yo-iq4tc]

Can't see them this tour, so I appreciate the uploads

[@mrssmith1691]

What a charmer! Funny and kind. I didn't know this side of him. I guess I never thought of anyone writing a song for such a specific audience like that - so sweet. We should all understand our kids this well.

[@nhdoodle3167]

I was 12 and I loved them

[@salliestewart1843]

The most memorable night of Mike's music, he gave his all, little did we know just 3 weeks later he would pass away among the stars in a pink Cadillac to Rio. His tears were real as his heart was enjoying his finest moments with his fan base and more. I like to think Phyllis was there to hold his hand, and walk with him in a bliss of remembrance of best days gone by, he never stopped loving her. ❤ now he has eternity to make it right, love the one who with grace left the marriage with sadness, but always walked with her head high, above the pitfalls of the machine that ruins so many lives, marriages, and Family's. With the grace of his higher power, committed life long Christian science following under his belt, he now has the rewards of total love, and knows the meaning of life to it's fullest. All family members who preceeded him in death, the wait is over, the heavens are brighter, perfect body and soul for eternity. He sings the music still and fills his heart with pure joy, and as family members in time join him the music continues and all souls rejoice in forever happiness and love. No blame. Hate, pain, or unhappy days. And let's not forget his forever joys in his life, the companions that always loved and was there no matter what life threw at him, his joy, his love, his faithful companions bar none
Roy and Dale. How heavy his heart was as he missed them. Coming home to unconditional love each night, except on the road, he was a kind, loving, attention giving, human and felt each dogs heart beat as he held, petted, and played with his 2 "pawferect" companions. We met at a local music festival he was performing at and I had my Jordie then 14 with me as he's my companion dog. Mike was so gentle and they were sharing a moment in time my dog had no idea who he was. But the point I'm making is when it came to dogs his heart melted, just the way he hugged and petted him was a sight of pure joy. I would have loved to see The Second National Band start their planned concerts come to be the hottest band.I'm so happy his children/ adults now carry on some of his valued and unfinished music completed and perform it for us. And keep his music and 2ed band going as the success they became, not just a family band, but another of Nez's future . To his kid's he was dad, to the 1,000's of his Mike Nesmith followers. You enriched us above and beyond that any one man could do. He had many messages to share besides get your car off my lawn....lol....his blood was a Texan threw and threw, yet he also adapted to the Californian beach life style for years. He deserves and earned all the accolades that came with it his success in life. I will miss you so much it still doesn't seem real your passing. But I'll never regret making it happen to see you at the Greek. I remember your girls concert there and how wonderful it was to end there as well, a full circle of life, dear freind, and to my Monkees family as a whole, your are the best family in the world and we will continue until the last Monkee song is sung alone to the faithful followers. And to Micky thank you for letting Nez shine on his last Greek concert.
A true loving brother, your tears might be privately
Shedding for your brothers who have passed, but their with you in loving spirit no doubt at all.

[@reginateixeira6401]

Just 3 months before his passing... God bless him 💗🌹

[@joeychiarolanza6310]

I love these guys.
Beautiful nez tune

[@nhdoodle3167]

He was always authentic. 🌻

[@davidwarner4061]

Heading to the Ocean Resort in Atlantic City as we speak. Yes, these guys didn't get the respect from me or my buddies back in the 70s, but now I know they are a part of my youth. Yes, I'm old. I miss my youth. Thanks Mike!!!!!

[@DavidHarrisonPhD]

Beautiful.

[@creepingbert]

I cannot thank you enough for sharing this magic moment in time.

[@aiden_3857]

Rest In Peace, Nez.

[@franktaconelli9095]

The Monkees had 3 great singers; Micky, Davey, & Mike and, in the spirit of the 1960s, they sang together; I put them in the same league as John, Paul, & George, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, The Bee Gees, & The Beach Boys

[@mikl911]

RIP!

[@jeanettesmith765]

Mike was such a cool guy and great songwriter.

[@abraham_benson_official]

RIP Mike Nesmith 😭✝️

[@yourekittenme.]

And now we cry. 😭

[@randelcandel3423]

The figured largely in my early teenage life. As a musician they were an early influence. Those were their actual voices and Nesmith and Tork did play on those recordings as well.

[@gunnerzane5230]

I'm crying now..RIP MN

[@eleanorandrews5742]

This is so moving - thank you for sharing!

[@Jpw824]

Thank you Nez, RIP!

[@romelovesdan]

Many Nesmith compositions stand shoulder to shoulder with the great songs of any era....Peter and Micky's songs really fit the times, and still resonate today. Davy was growing as a co-writer and may have flourished if he dedicated more time to it. The Monkees continue to be short changed in musical history. The record companies' curious song choices for albums when better tunes were 'in the can' helped paint a different reality of the depth of the true talent they had.

[@Monkees4Evah]

I find the Davy-penned songs on the 'Missing Links' album (If You Have the Time, War Games, Time and Time Again) more listenable than a lot of Micky and Peter's output. His songs on the reunion albums were pretty corny, though. It's Not Too Late was his last great song.

[@romelovesdan]

@@Monkees4Evah I really like Time and Time again.. Why couldn't that be on the Monkees Present LP rather than Ladies Aid society????

[@Monkees4Evah]

That's one of the biggest blunders in Monkees history! Also don't get when they had so many great Nesmith songs in the can they chose 'Never Tell a Woman Yes.'

[@craigbutterfield592]

@@Monkees4Evah All three missing links are a must have. Incredible additions to the Monkees portfolio, One song after another, all outstanding

[@Monkees4Evah]

Agreed sir. And they make some of the songs choices for Instant Replay and The Monkees Present all the more baffling. I have a tough time with both of those albums.

[@ConglomerationCat]

May you rest in sweet peace Michael.

[@gregcoben9128]

OMG I just love this so much!

[@A026]

Thank You and God Bless

[@zelah2230]

Can't thank you enough for posting this !

[@heyyheyypaula]

This was so beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@user-bv5zo6vt2w]

Thank you Mike nesmith. R.i.P

[@benamoroso2437]

Touching R.I.P. Mike

[@nightengale829]

Mike you are so missed. I loved all of you.

[@davidwalton9189]

It’s like the baseball hall of fame not letting Babe Ruth into the Hall of Fame. Put the Monkees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame now !

[@craigbutterfield592]

As I stated earlier, demolish that place. It was set up as a tax write off and is a scam

[@kurtcoolson9054]

A beautiful composition/song..but how many of you already knew about the inspiration behind it as recounted by Mike? I always thought it was about a doomed relationship.

[@sincerelypandora2685]

God bless him. He didn't get enough credit in this world. Hope to see him on the other side (I'm sure that there is a celebrity section).

[@ItaliaPolskaQT85]

R.I.P nez, the man with the wool hat

[@marciaschrader5960]

Such a brilliant and sweet soul.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Rest in peace Mike . You are sadly missed and very much loved ! Thank you very much for the lovely awesome video !

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

RTB STUFF channel posted a chat with Mike.
Thank you for posting this song for us, esp. now while missing our dear Mike.
Don't be so sad that he died, but happy that he lived.
Fly high with the angels Nez, say "hi" to David & Peter for us. R.I.P. guys.

[@romelovesdan]

Time for another Mike and Micky show live album

[@michaelrose5614]

I am constantly wanting a DVD. surely something has to eventuate from the last few years.

[@Nina-nb4qn]

Thank you for posting this!

[@stevemullary8658]

The Pioneer of Country Rock, Godfather of MTV, and still outlawed from the Rock Hall Of Fame by Jann Wentsomewheretoblowaguy.

[@stormphoenix14]

Oh my heart…💔💔💔💔

[@JY-mx4oe]

Thank you very much!

[@blairhelsing630]

Thanks for posting this.

[@Druss726]

Holy shit i cried, thank god he did this tour

[@amiblueful]

It was painfully obvious he wasn't well. The Monkees were great, but Nes went so far beyond that and didn't get the recognition he deserved, especially when it came to the innovation of music video

[@professorsergiotoscano4291]

RIP

[@RichB17]

In three months he would leave us his legacy