Mike Nesmith, formerly of the Monkees, was actually one of the first to get on board with the "music video" concept as he was embarking on his post-Monkees solo career. And he put out this gem--Cruisin'--the story of Lucy and Ramona and Sunset Sam.
Interesting trivia--towards the end of the band's existence, Nesmith had it in his contract that every 45rpm record that the Monkees put out would have one of his own "country-rock" numbers on the B-side.
I remember them well. My favorite song was the one about the girl who lived in castle by the sea. Can't remember the name now. I know they were a "manufactured" band but they had some good songs, like "Pleasant Valley Sunday."
ReplyDeleteNesmith put out some great stuff post-Monkees.
ReplyDelete"Her name was Joann, and she lived in a meadow by a pond..."
ReplyDeleteSweet song.