Makeover Monday - the Monkees Edition

For some unknown reason, I've been on a real Monkees kick of late. So, it seemed fitting to dedicate this edition of Makeover Monday to the band often called the "prefab four".

"Daydream Believer" was written by John Stewart shortly before he exited the Kingston Trio. Davy Jones was the lead vocalist on the signle, which reached a top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was the Monkees last number one hit in the U.S. Anne Murray's 1979 remake only hit #3.



Neil Diamond composed "I'm A Believer", fronted by drummer Micky Dolenz. The song spent seven weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the biggest seller of 1967.



"Porpoise Song (Theme From Head)" was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and the Monkees released it as a single in 1968. It reached a #62 rank on the Billboard Hot 100.



"Pleasant Valley Sunday" was also written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. According to Wikipedia.org, the song 'was a social commentary on status symbols, creature comforts, life in suburbia, and "keeping up with the Joneses"'. Maybe even the Davy Joneses...okay, sorry, I couldn't resist.

The single peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.



Hope you've enjoyed this walk down memory lane. Have a fantastic Makeover Monday.