In the years since their original disbanding, the group has reunited in various incarnations, mostly involving Dolenz, Tork and Jones, but not Nesmith. The first reunion began in 1986 and at first featured only Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. Davy Jones joined the others and a new album was released before they split again in 1989.
The next regrouping took place between 1993 and 1997 and featured a new album that included the particpation of all four members. A further reunion between 2001 and 2002, was followed by another reunion in 2011 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the television show. This reunion was cut short before 2011 had ended due to scheduling problems with the anniversary tour.
The unexpected death of Davy Jones at the beginning of 2012 prompted the most recent reunion tour, this time featuring Dolenz, Tork and Nesmith.
Created by producers of a TV series to be an American Beatles, the antics of the Monkees band members on the television series were very reminscent of Beatles' antics in films like 'Help' and 'Hard Day's Night'. Indeed, in songs like 'Forget that Girl...', the band and even the lead singer could sound just like the Beatles. With songs provided by Don Kirshner from such writers as Neil Diamond and Carole King, among others, the Monkees were assured of pop success. However, in the beginning, the four group members were hired only as actors to front the band and to provide the vocals whilst studio musicians recorded the backing music. These recordings were provided by Kirshner. Things changed though after the success of the single Last Train to Clarksville, the first hit, leading to demands that the band play live gigs. Having learned to play the music, the band became angry when the second LP was recorded (by Kirshner) by studio musicians, without their knowledge or musical input. They therefore demanded and obtained control of the music.
Nesmith who revealed that the band did not perform on their records was also instrumental in getting Don Kirshner sacked. the next album Headquarters was recorded by The Monkees alone, using hand picked producer Chip Douglas. While not as successful as their first two albums it made it to number one, only to be replaced a week later by The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album. The Monkees eventually settled on a formula of using their own talents as well as those of studio musicians. After two seasons the network and the group could not reach agreement on the format of a third season and the show was canceled even though the ratings were still high. A feature film named Head co-written by The Monkees, Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson) followed.
Peter Tork was the first to leave the band, in 1968, during 1969 The TV show went into Saturday morning reruns and the three remaining Monkees recorded two more albums. in 1969 Nesmith departed and began a serious foray into merging country and rock music. He also eventually developed a format that became MTV. By the way his mother invented a product called Liquid Paper, sold it to the Gillette Company for $47 million dollars then died a year later leaving the money to her only son. The remaining two Monkees Dolenz and Jones recorded one last album named Changes in late 1969.
There has, however, been a resurgent interest in The Monkees' music Rhino Records has been instrumental in restoring all their albums, adding bonus tracks, and equipping them with complementary liner notes and stories.
Davy Jones died on February 29, 2012 in Indiantown, Florida.
Peter Tork died on February 21, 2019, at his home in Mansfield, Connecticut.
Michael Nesmith died on December 10, 2021, in Carmel Valley, California.
DISCOGRAPHY (from www.themonkees.net):
The Monkees (1966)
More of The Monkees (1967)
Headquarters (1967)
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. (1967)
The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (1968)
Head (1968)
Instant Replay (1969)
The Monkees Present (1969)
Changes (1970)
Then & Now...The Best of the Monkees (1986)
Pool It! (1987)
Live 1967 (1987)
Justus (1996)
Good Times! (2016)
A Little Bit Me a Little Bit You
The Monkees Lyrics
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Girl, don't you walk out, we've got things to say
Talk out
Let's have it talked out and things will be okay
Girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And I said, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you, too
Don't know
Just what I said wrong but, girl, I apologize
Don't go
Here's where you belong so wipe the tears from your eyes
Girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
And I said, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you, too
Oh, girl
I don't want to find
I'm a little bit wrong
And you're a little bit right
Well, I say, girl
You know that it's true
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
And it's a little bit you
Too
It's a little bit me (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
It's a little bit you (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
Hey, girl (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
Hey, girl, please don't go (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
The lyrics to The Monkees' hit song A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You center around the idea of communication and compromise in a romantic relationship. The singer is pleading with his partner not to walk out on their relationship, expressing a desire to talk things out and make things right. He acknowledges that they both have their faults and that they are both at least partially to blame for any issues in the relationship. The final lines of the song emphasize the need for both partners to work together in order for the relationship to succeed.
At its core, A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You is a song about the importance of vulnerability and empathy in romantic relationships. The lyrics suggest that it is necessary to admit fault and take responsibility for one's actions in order to build trust with one's partner. Additionally, the song suggests that successful relationships require both partners to be willing to compromise and work through their issues together.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk out
Don't leave me
Girl, don't you walk out, we've got things to say
Let's talk it out before you go
Talk out
Let's communicate
Let's have it talked out and things will be okay
We can resolve this if we talk it through
Girl I don't want to find, I'm a little bit wrong
I admit that I'm partially to blame
And you're a little bit right
And I understand that you have a valid perspective
And I said, girl, you know that it's true
I'm being honest with you
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
I have shortcomings
And it's a little bit you, too
But you're not completely innocent either
Don't know, just what I said wrong but, girl, I apologize
I don't know what I did specifically, but I'm sorry
Don't go, here's where you belong so wipe the tears from your eyes
Stay with me, we can work it out together
Oh, girl, I don't want to find I'm a little bit wrong
I don't want to believe that I'm always right
And you're a little bit right
But you do have some valid points
Well, I say, girl, you know that it's true
I'm being sincere with you
It's a little bit me (a little bit me)
I take some of the blame
And it's a little bit you
But you're not completely innocent either
Too
Both of us are responsible for this situation
It's a little bit me (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
I'm not perfect
It's a little bit you (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
But you're not completely without fault
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
Please don't leave me because of my shortcomings
Girl, don't go, no, no, no, no, no (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
But let's also acknowledge that we both need to improve
Hey, girl (uh-huh, it's a little bit me)
I care about you
Hey, girl, please don't go (uh-huh, it's a little bit you)
Please don't give up on us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Neil Diamond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
An excellent Monkees song.
@TheMonkeesArchives
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@larrysmusicchannel1757
Are there original mono mixes too for this?
@Clifford-bs1et
Thank you 🙏🎉
@danielleoreilly8238
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@robertserrato3596
It does have a Neil diamond beat to it. That also sounds like Neil diamond on the guitar.
@DaRatt
But they put some rap chick in there. Rap is far from R&R
@eltatoyo9211
I’m 65 and this was the first record I ever owned. My mom bought it for me at Woolworth. It has a special place in my heart and I never tire of hearing it. From the first note, I’m 9 years old again, taking the 45 excitedly back home, putting it on my portable record player and losing myself in this awesome song. Thanks mom.
@kevrussell5972
I’m nearly 63 and I loved there tv show when I was a kid
@jcchandley
I was 12 when the Monkees first album came out. I was head over heels, totally and completely in love with Davy Jones. I collected dozens of photos of him from teen mags and plastered them all over the walls in my room. It’s pure nostalgia to watch this video and remember how much I wanted him back then. (I’ll turn 70 in August this year). Thanks for the memory.