The Monkees were topping the charts in the mid-to-late 60s. You couldn’t go anywhere without hearing their songs! Here are the top 10 Monkees’ songs, but be warned: these might get stuck in your head.
‘Mary, Mary’
Do you hear that? The call to Mary is quite loud. The Monkees just want to be with Mary and she seems to be leaving them. This song is the perfect starter for this list because it is upbeat with a hint of sadness. Aren’t the best songs like that?
‘She Hangs Out’
The sister mentioned in this song knows a lot of dance moves! She is also possibly getting into trouble because she likes to have a good time. This upbeat tune is one that anyone can dance to! Maybe try one of the dances mentioned in the song and see if you can hang out too.
‘Last Train to Clarksville’
Last Train to Clarksville is the only song The Monkees have that references the Vietnam War. It is not directly mentioned, but when the singer is talking about not knowing when they will be coming home, it is implied they are going off to war. It’s not a huge protest song but it might get misinterpreted since it is so upbeat sounding.
‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’
We all know those people who want to seem like they are better than they actually are. They will use anyone to get to where they want to go and it doesn’t matter if they hurt people in the process. This is exactly what (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone is all about. Well, it’s also about not letting people use you. There are two messages in one here.
‘Randy Scouse Git’
This Micky Dolenz-penned song has a lot going on, in the best way possible. There is a great beat joined by the piano and drums. Then you have Micky scatting in the song, which he does so well. I won’t tell you what it means but know the title of this song means something naughty in Britain.
‘What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round?’
Everyone loves a song that tells a story, right? Well, if you don’t then this song is not for you. It tells the story of a fateful trip to Mexico and lost love. And also how sometimes how you are going to get home is always on your brain. I mean, it’s on mine so I get it.
‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’
Pleasant Valley Sunday is another upbeat song that if you actually listen to the words isn’t super happy. Gerry Goffin and Carol King wrote this song about how they were displeased with living in the suburbs. I live in the suburbs so I can’t identify with this song, but it doesn’t mean I don’t like it!
‘She’
Oh, the pains of unrequited love. It is hard when you are in love with someone who makes promises and then they break your heart. The she in this song is unknown, but she really did some damage. But our narrator is silly and still wants her back in his life.
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‘I’m a Believer’
Sometimes love is hard and the narrator of this song knows that. They almost gave up on love but then… they saw her face! This upbeat song will make anyone a believer because it is just so much fun! And no, I didn’t hear it for the first time in the movie Shrek. That would be silly.
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‘Daydream Believer’
This song is all about being caught up in your daydreams and not being focused on reality. However, like in real life, that reality comes creeping into the song. Sometimes it is better to be a daydream believer, huh? I think so.
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