Mary Mary
Monkees (The) Lyrics

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Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, can I go too.
This one thing I will vow ya,
I'd rather die than to live without ya.

Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, tell me truly
What did I do to make you leave me.

Whatever it was I didn't mean to,

You know I never would try and hurt ya.
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
What more, Mary, can I do
To prove my love is truly yours?

I've done more now than a clear-thinkin' man would do.
Mary, Mary, it's not over.
Where you go, I will follow.
'Til I win your love again

And walk beside you,
But until then.
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?

Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, where you goin' to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Mary Mary" by The Monkees are a desperate plea to a woman named Mary to come back to the singer. The song begins with him asking "Mary, Mary, where you goin' to? Mary, Mary, can I go too?" and making a vow that he would rather die than live without her. He then asks her why she left him and what he did wrong, promising that he never intended to hurt her. The singer then declares his love for Mary and promises to do anything to prove it to her. He concludes by saying that he will follow her wherever she goes until he wins her love again.

The emotions conveyed through the lyrics are raw and relatable, as many people have experienced heartbreak and the desperation for their love to be reciprocated. The repetition of Mary's name emphasizes the longing for her and the urgency to win her back. The line "I've done more now than a clear-thinkin' man would do" shows the irrational actions one can take when heartbroken and in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Asking where Mary is headed

Mary, Mary, can I go too.
Asking if he can accompany Mary

This one thing I will vow ya,
He makes a heartfelt promise

I'd rather die than to live without ya.
He cannot imagine life without Mary

Mary, Mary, tell me truly
Asking Mary to be honest

What did I do to make you leave me.
He is confused about why Mary left him

Whatever it was I didn't mean to,
He did not intend to cause any harm

You know I never would try and hurt ya.
He reassures Mary that he would never harm her

Mary, Mary, what more, can I do
Asking what else he can do to show his love

To prove my love is truly yours?
He wants to prove that his love is genuine

I've done more now than a clear-thinkin' man would do.
He has gone above and beyond what any sane man would do

Mary, Mary, it's not over.
He feels that their love is not finished

Where you go, I will follow.
He is willing to follow Mary anywhere

Til I win your love again and walk beside you,
He wants to regain her love and walk by her side

But until then.
He knows it will take time

Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Repeating his question

Mary, where you goin' to?
Repeating his question

Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, where you goin' to
Repeating his question multiple times

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL NESMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@raynardabraham7831

3y↑498

I am one black guy who really digs the Monkees. As far as this tune goes, for a pop song it really has a lot of funky soul to it also.

@karenpokorny77

3y↑51

I loved the 60s. Nobody cares if you were black or white. Good music rocked no matter who played it.

@raynardabraham7831

3y↑28

@@karenpokorny77 I agree, but some people do not feel that way, it's a racial issue to them.

@matlockduybay1888

3y↑23

i sure you like run dmc verson i heard awhile back haha cool but funny i love both groups

@adriancarpenter76

3y↑48

you aint the only black dude either. I'm actually watching the show now and listening to these videos. lol

@franksmith8525

3y↑49

Don't worry you're not alone I'm a Black guy who is a lifelong Monkees fan. Important note the Monkees were the only American band that requested Jimi Hendrix to tour with them. They had a Black rhythm section in the song Goin Down. And Run DMC sampled this song. They definitely had crossover appeal.

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@miarusso7268

5y↑554

I honestly think Micky Dolenz had one of the best voices in pop/rock ever. He was so underrated.

@marykyuro

3y↑24

My first love...Mickey Dolenz

@judyfaust7955

3y↑17

I was so in love with Micky Dolenz when I was 15 in 1968

@jennyhigdon9824

3y↑21

My cousin Steve Tamkin was friends with Michael Nesmith & his mom and my aunt illustrated and wrote books together

I was the irritating little cousin that bothered these guys when they came to the house to practice or hang out in Westchester Ca Los Angeles off Sepulveda @ My Aunt & Uncles home off Stetson

@bethgibson2

3y↑5

@@jennyhigdon9824 so what was the deal with the hat? A good luck charm?

@christopheralonge7758

3y↑3

Very true

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@erickleefeld4883

2y↑362

Mike Nesmith wrote this song. Farewell to one of the greats.

@evankline759

2y↑14

Right when they got to do their own thing!! The best era of the monkees

@evankline759

2y↑11

Love this comment because a lot of people don't know the monkees almost disbanded over frustration over not being able to make their own , and have control over their own art... true pioneers and role models for all musicians and artists in general being pushed to do things they don't want to do for money

@evankline759

2y↑7

Same with queen and beleive it or not motley crue... just a couple of bands who protested to the point of being band-less and out of a job basically to get their rights of their own art back. True pioneers.

@luannabbate2624

2y↑9

@@evankline759 Damn right. They were entertainers and musicians in their own right before they started. Thank God for Headquarters to prove they were the real deal.

@Papparratzi

2y↑16

You got that right Eric. He also wrote Different Drum which Linda Ronstat and the Stone Pony’s had a hit with.

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@dereks7745

35w↑5

The biggest disgrace in music history is that The Monkees are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

@jeanettesmith765

2y↑177

The Monkees were unappreciated as the good musicians that they were. Great song written by Mike.

@Hotobu

1y↑2

Musicians 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@MIKELIN8

1y↑3

They were actors who could sing. They taught themselves how to play (Micky and Davy) so they could tour and make some money. They didn't play on their records until near the end, the music was provided by The Wrecking Crew.

@Nazman06

@@MIKELIN8 They did play some on the albums. They did record an album with just them as well.

@peterk2455

1y↑6

@@Nazman06 The idea that the cast were actors who could not perform has become a myth, perpetuated by the uninformed. Tork had been a musician for yrs, before being recommended by Stephen Stills (of Crosby Nash Stills & Young). Dolenz had been a member of several bands as a singer, he taught himself to play drums,and had recorded a couple of singles. Jones had been in musical theatre, singing live on stage, including an appearance on the Sullivan Show, he had a union card. Nesmith had been in country bands, written songs etc prior to being cast, was a very competent guitarist
The recording of the show meant that the actions were recorded, then the audio track was dubbed in. Not unusual practice when studio stage time cost a lot more than an editing suite.

@rio62

1y↑4

And Mike was from Houston. We are very proud of him.

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@johnferguson5318

2y↑286

One of my favorite Monkees songs. Rest in peace, Michael Nesmith.

@biguy617

1y↑7

RIP Davy Jones and Peter Tork

@user-qe7ds2bm1f

36w↑1

マイクはもっともっと評価されて良い音楽家です。❤

@davidawilliams252

1y↑26

The guys are so UNDERAPPRECIATED AND UNDERRATED. They need to be in the RRHOF!

@joekavanagh7171

37w↑2

They weren't at the time. They were touted as America's answer to the Beatles.

@KittyGrizGriz

34w

No they were not,,,they were HUGe

@SandraWade666

2y↑4

RIP Mike Nesmith. My first crush at age 5 when I used to watch the tv show

@katherinehayes9110

2y↑38

RIP Michael Nesmith,Davy Jones and Peter Tork
Hang in there Mickey Dolenz!! Thanks for the music you guys made

@rhondaboncutter5812

14w↑5

I had Monkee posters all over my walls, loved them so much! Saw them in concert twice as a kid! Best days ever!

@dubrc8577

2y↑96

One of my best childhood friends was named Mary. I used to sing the chorus to her when when we were kids - and later quietly at her funeral. 😥 RIP Michael and Mary ❤

@johnhouston9764

1y↑8

My deepest condolences 🙏

@jimfadden8463

42w↑3

I am so sorry for your loss my friend 😢

@johntorres9159

28w↑1

2 😎

@sweetiepie1959

20w↑2

😁🥰 I can tell that You're A Perfectly Precious Person/Soul! 😁When it's "Your Time" for your soul to leave its "Soul-Holder", 😁I'm 100% confident you'll be reunited w/🥰Mary & it will feel GREAT! 😁You'll once again be able to continue your LOVE for your 🥰Mary & continue to ♫♪ serenade ♫♪ her past the End of Eternity. 😁Please prove me right or wrong, only "IF" you so care to do so. 😁☮

@MORE1500

2y↑4

RIP Michael. Thanks for the music and memories.

@mrgreenjeans1794

13w↑3

Nesmith had a knack at writing quirky bubble gum rock with an edge. And that voice, MIcky Donlez. Can listen all day.

@JS-lw2lu

2y↑4

RIP Michael Nesmith. Only one left now.

@melissagahn6400

7y↑6

I used to have the biggest crush on Mike. :) "Wool Hat" :)

@chrisv.4071

1y↑2

The monkees have made their marriage in the music industry .....thankyou

@AimlesssLee

29w↑3

My very first concert was on their 20th anniversary tour with the Grass Roots. Still love them.

@tommissouri4871

2y↑40

May you rest in peace, Michael Nesmith, and thank you for all you gave us.

@tomengel8218

2y↑2

Did M.Nesmith write Mary Mary?

@4string59

2y↑2

@@tomengel8218 Yes.

@larrygrant-hy8sk

14w↑2

Every Saturday morning for years. Davy, Mickey, Mike, and Peter. So cool, so unappreciated.

@kathrynwilson3985

5y↑48

The Monkees were a great band - so many fantastic songs. This is more than 50 years old and still great!!

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@ohalright39

8y↑439

I saw them live in 1968. They play their own instruments and was an awesome concert. Yes, Micky Dolenz had an incredible voice. They rocked.

@wh4193

7y↑11

Oh Alright!
You are, lucky

@davidrothman8173

5y↑23

So did I. Hendrix opened for them.

@dollartreejadenyuki6046

5y↑2

Joy Stinson man that must’ve sucked.
Sorry you missed them.

@chipgaasche4933

5y↑5

There were real musicians backstage.

@dynjarren7523

5y↑8

I always said that he has such a distinctive voice and so many hits! This song really showcases his voice!

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@CB6028

4y↑150

Mickey was the lead singer of their best tunes. The Monkees are so underrated.

@crowgrl13

3y↑4

Agreed!

@freedapeeple4049

3y↑8

They were extremely popular in their day. They knew everybody. The Beatles actually threw a party for them.

@robertmasina4610

3y↑5

Davy Jones did a fine job in his own right singing lead on some of the band's songs.

@donniemoder1466

2y↑3

Mickey mostly sang the rock songs, Davy sang mostly the pop.

@jsullivan2112

2y↑1

Mike and Micky blended together is the best of all.

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@thomasoaxaca3379

46w↑2

Never missed a show when I was a child

@RESPONDI433

2y↑43

RIP Michael Nesmith, AKA The Monkees John Lennon. He wrote this song, great guitarist too.

@lisamt2578

2y↑6

Yes. So sad.

@yesterdayproductions1019

2y↑55

Mickey Dolenz had one helluva high tenor voice. The ending of this song where he goes real high is very impressive. On "I'm A Believer", he does the same thing. The band & in particular Mickey, were really outstanding. They developed into being fine players & they ALWAYS had great vocals on their very well produced records.

@susanmccormick6022

2y↑2

Yesterday Productions:Right.And the notes Mike hit in Joanne.Wowzer!

@johntorres9159

32w↑1

Has some wicked pipes😎

@Quinn37

28w↑1

Hes a good singer, but at the end of this song, he isnt really very high, and you would really descibe him as a rangy baritone more than a high tenor.

@yesterdayproductions1019

28w

@@Quinn37 You sound like you don't know much about voice or music. Voice type is determined by TONE of voice & range. He was what we call a Pop/Rock Lytic Tenor.

Mickey is singing a string of HIGH B'S (B4) which is WAY up in the Tenor range & he is singing them very easily with that high pitched tone of voice. The guy was no "rangy baritone". LOL

@Quinn37

28w↑2

@@yesterdayproductions1019
Bass/Baritone/Tenor are exclusively refrencing a range of pitches. Not the timbre of their voice.

My opinion listening to him is that generally he is most powerful and controlled in a more baritone area, but that he worked and trained to get into that tenor range. To my ear he works harder and his voice thins out when he's up there.

B4 is not a "wow" high note for a male singer. Most bar bands in your town have a singer that will hit that note. I can hit that note, and I've never been the high harmony singer in any of the many bands I played in.

I'm not trying to take a shit on the guy, I like Mickey, and the Monkees. I'm just stating my opinion based on my 45 years playing music. Your opinion can be different, that's your business.

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@ltcajh

9y↑532

I remember cutting this record off the back of the Honeycombs cereal box and playing it at my sister's birthday party. The Monkees show was not to be missed Saturday mornings.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

7y↑18

Those Honeycomb records were going for a lot of money at record conventions years ago.

@kathy2trips

7y↑21

For me it was Monday nights. I'm a 1st generation fan! They span the ages.

@starrbrannon3883

5y↑7

Oh yeah....I remember doing that too. Good cereal-good record (music).

@ChicagoIL50

5y↑5

Now that's nostalgic!!

@rolandoaponte214

5y↑11

Yes I also did it! Also the Last Train to Clarksville.

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@eddieb.1446

2y↑22

Love watching Peter there having fun and enjoying himself!

@kazuecassal703

2y↑3

Me too. ...

@crystalbishop6971

2y↑3

Me 3!

@mirandawyatt77

2y↑3

Me 4

@GeorgeVreelandHill

10y↑670

The Monkees belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They outsold many of the acts already in the Hall.
Come on Hall, get it right.

@kainnosgoth7336

10y↑33

Take a look at what the Monkees really came to be:some people from a studio took four guys who were plain as hell, turned them into a musical dynamo and true teen idols of the 60's in away that hasn't been done even to this day! Talk about the most successful try on making something out of nothing! They were brilliant.

@RobertNixAlternativeArtist

10y↑3

Kain Nosgoth
Actually today's manufactured 'boyband' "One Direction" is huge-look at the views they get on YouTube.Not my type of music but in terms of popularity they may be the biggest manufactured boyband of all time(bigger than The Monkees)Some say The Beatles were the first 'boyband' but they weren't manufactured and they are the most popular band of all time and rightly so 'because' of all the great songs they composed.

@woolhat1

10y↑22

centralcentre
Well, One Direction has the advantage of being the current/new image for girls just like the 1990's era Back Street Boys and the decade before them, New Kids On The Block. It's amazing that a band from the 1960's that was mercilessly beaten as if they committed a crime, had survived and even made a comeback on the charts in the 1980's, and had good music to boot. One should wait until 40 years after their debut, then see their fan base. Also, a lesser population, lack of internet or other media and religious factions (Monkees were not aired in some markets due to this) makes it a great challenge to even be remembered in 2014 - 48 years later. Just a friendly observation.

@kainnosgoth7336

10y↑17

centralcentre I suppose other "boy bands" have the same chance of being big, but with the Monkees, it's like they just took off overnight and woke up the next day with meteoric fame and bigger bank accounts :-)

Their popularity is truly amazing. What made it even more so was that the Monkees proved they could play their own instruments, and released 2 albums that went toe-to-toe with The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper Album. Now THAT'S an accomplishment!

@kainnosgoth7336

10y↑8

woolhat1 "Just a friendly observation."

And a very good one too! You have a great perspective on the Monkees and a overall a great take on music in general. And your name seems to pay homage to Mike Nesmith, as he wore a "wooolhat" too! :-) Good fun!

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@peggypeggy4137

49w↑5

When I was a little kid I wanted to change my name to Mary because of this song. I was in love with the Monkees. My Mother said that I could but I would have to wait until I was 12 to be able to do it officially. At the time I guess I was OK with that. Later that night when I went to bed, my Mother said, "Good night, Mary" Good times.♥

@suzybearheart530

5y↑312

Peter always looked so happy playing. Makes me happy to watch. Sad that he's left us.

@theothertroll

4y↑3

People die, get over it ~

@shelleyganz9095

4y↑21

I had the good fortune to meet Peter at a club's parking lot...super nice, great guy!! All smile's!! Sad he's gone...

@kimsullivan5576

4y↑4

I agree.

@eileenlester4342

4y↑3

😪💜😪💜😪💜😪

@riddlescom

4y↑3

when you say playing. you mean pretending to play. yes he looked happy like a kid pretending to play a guitar.

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@juliam.mallen9019

38w↑2

The Monkeys were so underrated!

@davidjames2723

1y↑1

Really miss watching this show back in the 60's, okay I'm old

@crystalbishop6971

2y↑9

The Monkees as a whole were sooo underrated and much better than the music out there now!

@lamonthamilton667

3y↑4

These Guys were Real and Had the MOST Fun doing it!!!

@clouise4580

9y↑13

Micky has an amazing voice and I agree Peter looked like he was having fun with this. All four were and are amazingly talented guys. Btw, they have been inducted into the pop music hall of fame now they deserve a place in the rock music Hall of fame before we lose another. Rest in peace, Davy.

@johnts1

5y↑12

They were great! Simply great! They just worked. Great musical presence and very comedic as well.

@lionheartroar3104

5y↑183

Goodnight Peter Tork...rest in peace you wonderful man.

@georgeshelton6281

You do come to realize that; Gene Simmons is a demon in the flesh, that big long tongue he has clearly reveals it so.

@georgeshelton6281

Susie K. Shelton said it so about Gene Simmons.

@kimsullivan5576

4y↑3

His gentle soul. RIP Peter Tork. You blessed us with your talents and precious smiles.

@caroldickens3028

4y↑40

This a group that will never be forgotten !! Even in 2020 I'm still listening, smiling & tie tapping 😊

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@yesman2755

5y↑58

Great tune. Thing is with The Monkees, even the B sides of their singles were great. They took a lot of stick in their day but never failed to deliver. And yeah, Mickey was a very underrated vocalist.

@charleswillsonpeale5739

5y↑7

Nesmith owned the rights to the B side of the singles. It was in his contract.

@otismurphy4428

3y↑1

I believe these cats sold more records than the Beatles and Stones combined, over a stretch. Gone but , never forgotten.

@ls-kk4pq

6y↑64

Rediscovering the Monkees. Never realized how good their songs were, and how good Mickey's voice was!

@lifestudent2472

35w

Listen to Zor and Zam .

@robinforest7043

2y↑8

You know the biggest mistake television producers ever made was when they took the monkeys off the air. These guys are sensational! I'm a singer and I know quality voices and talent when I see it! I've lived a long life and I've loved watching these guys perform for years! They would do well to bring them back again in this day and age so that the younger generation of our generation now can experience quality music instead of some of that gibberish that they have out now! Big huge mistake when they took them off the air ! These guys were so gifted they were beyond their years in the time when they were first put on the air. They are legendary and timeless sincerely Robin McCaul.

@Dulcimerist

23w

Television executives were just a bunch of stuffed shirts who were disconnected from the shows and the fans. They also cancelled the original Star Trek around this time.

@tinadalton8438

7y↑519

Mickey had one of the best pop voices of the era. 👍

@junior-jh2ym

5y↑9

I agree totally!!!

@thegirlwiththekittytattoo1756

5y↑13

Just saw him in concert yesterday. And he still does. was an awesome gig

@gino6394

5y↑2

AGREE,AND IM A STONES FANATIC

@chuckabbate5924

5y↑1

Indeed

@chipgaasche4933

5y↑4

@MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN Mary, Peter hardly had a good voice. Mike was passable..Davy not much better. Micky was the only truly good singer in the "band".

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@rubywingo6030

5y↑28

I love how Peter always was just happy to be there. ANYWHERE he was! 😄 Miss him!

@sherylsmith4324

I loved Peter for being so funny.
That he made me laugh. Many years ago, we went out for a motorcycle ride with no special destination. Ended up in a small seaside town in Massachusetts. As we entered the town I saw a banner strung across the street advertising Peter Tork. There was a street festival that weekend that I hadn't known about and Peter was there!
We got there late in the day but I still got to see him and hear his voice, he was doing some folk music. I still look back and consider myself incredibly lucky to have chanced upon him that day. RIP

@oludotunjohnshowemimo434

2y↑23

Love the Monkees and their music.

@4string59

2y↑4

RIP Mike. Thank you for the wonderful music you gave us.

@jayne591

4y↑13

This is one of those songs that once it gets in your head it is there for the rest of the day!

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@claudiayates7621

10w

Paul Butterfield did a remake of this on the classic East West record. Different tempo & a bit grimly, but it is still Nez.

@blairsterling6141

1y↑6

The Monkees became a great, great group through hard work. They so enjoyed their craft and had fun times. It came from love of music which made the hours and hours of work seem easy.

@SissyShamrock

4y↑9

I love the close-ups of Mike everytime the guitar lick plays. The last one he totally gets into!

@katethomas5712

2y↑1

I can't take my eyes off his fingers!

@adric137

7y↑3

great song!!!!

@lenagladh4422

2y↑7

Love Monkees and their music....

@Hotobu

Well... somebody's music.

@tammiesylvia582

6y↑5

My husband and I played this song when we brought our Mary home almost 25 years ago. A salute to Marys everywhere!

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@stripervince1

5y↑6

Absolutely Incredible group in every way. Been a fan since 1966. One of the best things to ever come out of the 1960s

@lindapreece5219

3y↑1

The monkees were my first crush i was bout 9 lived it all got the mags mickeyvwas my heart throb ahhh great music so great i can get it all on you tube such great memories. Mickey was my first love ahhhh. Still love him 💜💜💜💜💜💜. Linda xxxxxxxxxx

@leescarbrough2621

48w↑2

Always loved the monkeys bought all their early albums watch them on TV every week knew every word to every song they were great

@sherrykeough368

4y↑14

Creative, funny, amusing ,nostalgic! Each Monkee had something to bring to the table that made them complete, in my opinion.

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@rebeccaweaver1873

2y↑3

Peter is so cute. And Mike is so serious, but handsome. 😍

@stevehammond9156

7y↑3

Man I miss those days!

@candymontez3818

4y↑16

Love, love, love, the Monkees! Everyone of them are fun to watch. Peter looks like he's having the time of his life, May he rest in peace. My grandson is 8 years old and watches the Monkees with me and likes the music and songs. Long live the Monkees!

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@davidmoore535

4y↑10

I just love the Monkees!!

@dibal9277

7y↑29

Not only is Micky my favorite singer but easily one of my favorite people. I absolutely adore him! Two days ago, I finally got to meet and hang out with him for a few minutes. His voice is still holding up, his personality is the same, and he is an absolute professional. I actually told him he’s the best singer of his time - or ever - and he listened attentively and thanked me graciously. I also got to meet Nez and ask him what he’s got planned project-wise. Nez was very easy-going and kind. Ahhhh, joy to my heart!!!

@Me-yh4uc

5y↑1

Di Bal DID YOU GIVE EM BJs?

@gracebeck6989

4y↑5

I wish I could meet Micky in person I love him and his vpice I agree he has the best voice ever .

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@stephenbarbaro8864

3y↑7

The Monkeys, great songs & beautiful hair

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@adriancarpenter76

3y↑11

1.Mike played the hell out of that guitar. The lick at the beginning was gold. 2. Folks still don't realize the hook on this song was sampled by Run DMC

@4string59

Hate to burst your bubble, but that was Glen Campbell playing that guitar lick.

@andrealazarow6941

2y↑1

Michael wrote the freaking song.

@4string59

@@andrealazarow6941 Yes he did. But he wasn't allowed to play on it.

@Dulcimerist

23w

Run DMC is the first I heard this song, and I quickly became a fan of the Monkees original.

@pameladotson2503

3y↑6

Take us back because they all looked happy! They were all having a great time. So addicting to there fun.

@Rayheem

2y↑16

The drum and guitar in the beginning is timeless. Hip Hop DJs used to loop it over and over in the parks. I was young but I always liked the Monkees over the Beatles. They were like the underdogs.

@sjrhollywood1347

1y↑2

Interestingly enough, the entire concept of The Monkees television show was based on The Beatles. The Monkees were originally "created" as as "made for TV band"! Even the NAME "The Monkees" was a parody of how The Beatles altered the spelling of "Beetles" - so the spelling of "Monkeys" was also altered (it was completely intentional).

@miguelangelzegarragarrido7904

Es verdad

@maria-melek

49w

I can see it because it definitely gives off that vibe. This was perhaps the earliest hip hop beat before hip hop was born.

@Dulcimerist

23w

Check out Run DMC's remix of this song.

@henrywhitener5005

4y↑10

Listening to them always makes me feel good.

@cynicallydepressed1

8y↑16

I keep wanting to say "Mary, Mary, why you buggin'..."
EVERY time...awesome song...just hits two spots of my brain...

@528stevieethereal8

5y↑3

The Monkees blew my 4 year old mind and made my childhood a great thing...

@brendapaddlety2413

5y↑15

Love Mickey's voice 😍 such adorable Monkees 💜 thanks for the memories ☺️

@carolynwhite2401

2y↑2

Thanks Mike for this song it was great such a talent gone

@mevinscott948gmail

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@temoses5247

8y↑77

Lol. My mom's name is Mary. When she would get ready to go out I would say Mary, Mary where you going to. Lol.

@timothyball4906

4y↑4

Funny you got me to grin wide. Jive grin

@timothyball4906

4y↑2

Happy to see some of my comments do good. Double jive grin for you.

@Ndlanding

4y↑1

You should be in the Comedy Hall of Fame. Your joke should be put in The Bible, so that it might be appreciated by the right sort of people. God bless your sweet little ears!

@oldermusiclover

my youngest niece is a Mary too

@jacquelinebernard1040

7y↑4

R.i.p Glenn Campbell , that's him playing guitar, He was part of the great wrecking Crew of studio musicians, I think Nesmith wrote this too

@MichaelSmith-jw8qw

8y↑362

Mickey had a great voice for rock-n-roll

@kainnosgoth7336

8y↑1

+Michael Smith Werd!

@MichaelSmith-jw8qw

8y↑1

wrong! his record producer Ron Kirshner felt he was a great singer

@kainnosgoth7336

8y↑2

Michael Smith I was agreeing with you that Mickey had a great voice, that;s why I said "werd!"

@MichaelSmith-jw8qw

8y↑1

got it--he is close to 75 now, hard to believe

@kainnosgoth7336

Michael Smith I know! Our dear Mickey is pushing 80?!? WOW

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@PaulineRaabe_

OMG 1967 I was 8 these guys open the door for me
🎶🎸 60 and still dancing in the rain
RIP my first crush
✨ Mike Nesmith

@paulsmith8212

3y↑5

Micky did a great job !

@kelseymariel2127

2y↑4

Mickey’s best besides Last Train. Thank you good man!

@8avexp

5y↑7

Love the bass throughout this song!

@shoebeam

3w↑1

There's no right way or wrong way to play the bass in this song.I created my own version and it really rocks.

@lydiamartin5627

3y↑2

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE MONKEES ALWAYS WILL HAPPY EASTER

@plainkeeperathome

21w↑1

I was a little black preteen girl in the 60s and I loved the Monkees.

@marktharp4462

2y↑5

I liked so many of their songs!! Great band of the 60's!!

@patriciaarold1270

4y↑30

“Mary, Mary” is a great rock and roll song, and Micky can really sing it. Micky is my favorite Monkee. He is soooo cute when he needs to be. Other times he can be funny, too. I just love him.

RIP Davy and Peter. I know that they are really “rocking” in Heaven. 🙏🙏🌷🌷

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@lindahart5837

2y↑2

Micky really can sing a song. Enjoyed the program. Linda Hart

@rissaceehart4076

2y↑1

WOWWW I WAS TODAY years Old Upon learning where this RUN DMC song came From!!

@gailmiller3523

2y↑5

Michael Nesmith wrote this song. Rest In Peace and Love, Michael.

@SissyShamrock

5y↑7

Is it just me or did they work just as hard as the Beatles? They toured, taped long endless days on set for their TV show... and more. Love both bands!

@anitakeeler2841

2y↑1

Rest in peace. Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith. In December I emailed Micky Dolenz and told him that I really enjoyed getting to see him and Mike Nesmith at the Texas Trust CU theater in October

@mevinscott948gmail

Hello 👋 🎄🎄🎄

@doogalloonni

2y↑1

When I got outta the Army in 67, I went from soldier to hippie in a heartbeat- Thank you Monkees for my freedom.

@sarahanderson3138

9y↑42

Peter looks like he's always having fun in these videos :-)

@TheHManShow

4y↑1

Which is weird considering he and Mike were the most annoyed by the record company refusing to let them play their own instruments

@anotherdave5107

@@TheHManShow - he's certainly not playing the guitar in this video.

@michaelra275

@@anotherdave5107 LOL That's supposed to be a Bass Guitar. And as a 2nd year Bass Player I can tell you no way in hell can you play one like that.

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@SissyShamrock

4y↑7

My favorite Monkees song hands-down. I could listen to it all day!

@shelleywantiez7964

3y↑2

Love those Monkees, hard to believe only two seasons on TV. America's sweethearts.

@woolhat1

They were to do a 3rd season but the four Monkees turned it down and refused to sign on. At this point, they were a band, not a comedy group. A first and last in TV history.

@catherineerwin8269

1y↑2

Why aren’t the MONKEES in the Rock & ROLL HALL OF FAME? They were so talented & weren’t given the proper respect that they deserved. The vocals & the members who multiple instruments just says it all!!

@mevinscott948gmail

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@shoebeam

Because Jan Wenner of the ROF is a biased mule's behind! As long as he is the director of the ROF, he will never allow the Monkees to become members.

@paulpanfilowitz9922

2y↑7

This should have been released as a single. Would have been a big hit.

@lisasommerlad1337

1y↑2

All the b sides were a standards. Not a dud among them.

@Dulcimerist

23w

For some reason I thought this was released as a single. I seem to remember it featured in an episode as if they were promoting it.
Perhaps I'm just getting confused with the Run DMC cover of this song.

@robertnahum5823

3y↑6

This song actually has a strong R&B groove to it...a little funky!

@user-pc3wt5hs4b

4y↑1

It's Tali I love the Monkees they had great songs and a very funny and zenny TV show I loved watching 🎶🎸🎤

@rhondaboncutter5812

10w↑1

I still have all their records! I just got a new record player, gonna listen again!

@laurabunton180

5y↑4

A lot of great memories. When tv was fun and clean. Love the Monkees

@mevinscott948gmail

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@ddmcpaisley6299

2y↑10

I had not heard of Michael's passing. I am so saddened; what an understated greatness he possessed. Different Drum by the Stone Ponys...this and more.

@charlesschauer8927

26w↑1

My first concert was the Monkees...
fun times...all the girls were screaming...

@MichaelSmith-jw8qw

9y↑34

this shows the band at their peak--great song and harmonies--tight clean and crisp--wish this type of music was still out there. Nesmith is great on his Gretsch guitar

@raindogred

9y↑5

Michael Smith 'cept its not really the "Monkees" that your seeing in the clip playing this. Its a Mike Nesmith song, Peter is playing guitar, Mickey singing and the wrecking crew( Hal Blaine, Gel Campbell and others) doing the rest. Its easy to get the show and reality mixed up... I'm just glad that probably one of the best songs they released was written by an actual Monkee. they really did have the chops

@cherylhulting1301

4y↑4

Alas, per Kirshner Mike wasn't allowed to play guitar on the songs he wrote and produced. The great guitar work is courtesy of Glen Campbell. Michael said he still wanted more of an R&B groove on it but this was as far as they could get with a country player. Still sounds pretty great, though.

For the bluesy take, you can check out the Paul Butterfield Blues Band's version; that's my favorite cover. Michael's favorite cover is the sampled version by Run DMC. 😊