Music Appreciation

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(64,456 posts) Mon Mar 10, 2025, 10:13 AM Mar 10

On March 8, 1945, Micky Dolenz, the last surviving Monkee, was born.

Singer Micky Dolenz was #BornOnThisDay, March 8, 1945. Best known as a member of the 1960s singing group The Monkees (1966–'68) & a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–'68). Today, Dolenz is the last surviving member of the group wishing him the BEST #birthday {79} yrs YOUNG

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Note that Dr. Buzz corrected his 2022 misspelling, "Mickey," to the correct "Micky" for 2023.

Singer Mickey Dolenz was #BornOnThisDay, March 8, 1945. Best known as a member of the 1960s singing group The Monkees (1966–'68) & a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–'68). Upon Michael Nesmith's death in 2021, Dolenz is the only surviving member of the group #birthday

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Here he is, singing the best pop tune of the entire 1960s, "I'm a Believer."

The Monkees - I'm A Beliver (Original Video HD)
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Solrac Etnevic
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(P)(C) RCA Victor (USA) 1966

He appeared as "Micky Dolenz" in an episode of "Adam-12" that you might be lucky to catch. I saw that episode a few years back. I wasn't paying attention, and I didn't notice him. When his name popped up in the credits, that caught my eye.

Adam-12
Dirt Duel
Episode aired Sep 13, 1972
25m

Fri Mar 8, 2024: On this day, March 8, 1945, Micky Dolenz, the last surviving Monkee, was born.

Wed Mar 8, 2023: On this day, March 8, 1945, Micky Dolenz, the last surviving Monkee, was born.

Tue Mar 8, 2022: Singer {Micky} Dolenz was #BornOnThisDay, March 8, 1945.

Back to Neil Diamond:

Mon Feb 28, 2022: CBS broadcast "Hot August Night" a few years back. Suitably, on a hot night in August.

I thought, "I'll just watch a few minutes of this." Nope. It was great. Terrific show. It's out there. You can find it. I'd love to have the DVD.

Edited: after looking around at YouTube, I think the one I saw was a much later remake of the original. I know I wasn't watching a performance from 1972. So I saw "Hot August Night II," or whatever. It's still worth viewing.