Davy Jones of the Monkees has passed

[Henley Honey]

I don't know if it's available in other markets, but in the NY area on Antenna TV (ANTTV) they are running a Monkees marathon of all their shows through tomorrow morning. They all look so young. Davy was always my favorite but Peter is kinda cute. I love Micky's facial expressions -- so over the top. Mike really should have ditched that hat with the pom pom.

[sodascouts]

Micky was my favorite. He wasn't exactly the most handsome, but he was the funniest (IMHO). Still, who could resist Davy? He was adorable. I have the shows on DVD, and I've been watching them over the past few days. In fact, I'm watching one now - "I Was a Teenage Monster."

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-0tLSJaCdg[/ame]

Trivia: Mike did indeed get rid of his trademark wool hat eventually, before the show went off the air. Guess he got tired of it, too!

[Victim of Love]

Saw this online earlier today and doen't see anyone else put up the link.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/03/02...to-be-private/

[GlennLover]

I have the shows on DVD, and I've been watching them over the past few days. In fact, I'm watching one now - "I Was a Teenage Monster."

Soda, do you have the episode where Davy sings Greensleeves? I remember recording it on an old tape recorder that my father had & playing it over & over again.

[Topkat]

Thanks HH. I was looking for the Monkees on tv. I'm watching it now. Davy is to marry a princess. I haven't seen these since I was a kid. It's so cute & funny, no wonder everyone loved that show. Davy was my favorite. That accent really gets me. I once dated a guy with a British accent. When he left a message for me, I played it over & over again. I think I was in love with his voice...but his tea addiction did get to me! The Brits really do love tea. I never did get that.

[sodascouts]

Soda, do you have the episode where Davy sings Greensleeves? I remember recording it on an old tape recorder that my father had & playing it over & over again.

"The Monkees Mind Their Manor"! I have it, although I haven't gotten to it yet as it's in the second season and I'm only just now wrapping up the first.

It's interesting that back then, you'd typically have 30+ shows per season. Nowadays, 25 is the typical high end. Maybe it's because they cost more money to make now.

[TimothyBFan]

For anyone who's interested - Davy Jones wrote 2 books - one I've read and one I haven't.

I have his autobiography " They Made a Monkee out of Me" and he also wrote a book called "Daydream Believin'".

Both are available on Amazon.

And, the Biography channel has been showing his biography as well as a biography on the Monkees.

I've read both of these books and have at least one of them stashed away. Out of curiosity the end of last week, I went on Amazon and Half.com to see if they still had them... Best price for Half.com for They Made A Monkee Out Of Me... $131.00+ and on Amazon they ranged right around $100 also. Nice to know greed is still alive and well when someone famous passes away. Sickening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ETA: Looked in just now on Amazon for Daydream Believin', $999.00. I think Amazon should do something about this to keep people from doing this. I'm sorry, but just wrong!!!

[Topkat]

Yes, greed is alive & well in America. I did see a few copies of "They Made A Monkee Out of Me" in the $36.00 range.
One of those expensive copies is signed by Davy, so that would be worth more.
I would like to read this. Sorry it took his death to even hear about it.
Sad how people capitalize on someone's death.

[sodascouts]

Soda, do you have the episode where Davy sings Greensleeves? I remember recording it on an old tape recorder that my father had & playing it over & over again.

I just found this on YouTube! It starts at about 0:50.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2UNXftggco&feature=related[/ame]

[GlennLover]

Thanks so much, Soda! I really enjoyed that! It brings back such wonderful memories!