Sam Leach - KEEP
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Sorry Linda. But thanks for trying. Love and hugs. Sam.
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Sorry Diana (Dmmedic). I misnamed you, heh, heh. Love, Sam.
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did you see my guess Sam?
I probably wasn't right tho!!
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Sorry Sara (Starr)> I must have missed it. But it's still wrong, heh, heh. You've all only got 20 minutes. Love and hugs. Sam
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guess we don't know our Chuck Berry music as much as our Beatles and Monkees!! aww don't we get one more guess?
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it is Bring Another Drink?? hehe hey Sam check it out www.chuckberry.com
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Hi Gang. Okay it's........ TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS !! I'm otta here, heh, heh. Cheers. Sam.
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lol Sam!! We're just Monkeeing around!!
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mikeskapla:
Hi Sam
Good enough - personally I prefer the Beatles over the Beach Boys but the Beach Boys clearly did some great stuff -- and my favorite artist Mr. Paul McCartney is a huge fan. In terms of the Monkees their big year was 1967. Cheers! Mike
Hi Mike, Sir Paul McCartney has said that God Only Knows was the best tune he ever heard. Brian Wilson was indeed awesome and I recommend you listen to some of the later albums, past Friends.... Best, Sam C.
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Sam Leach:
Hello everyone. Does anyone have any idea which Chuck Berry song I've been singing quite a lot lately ?? Back later to see who guessed it first. Cheers Sam.
Wild guess here Sam. Sweet Little Sixteen. The reason Sam may have been singing that lately is because it was the tune that was taken for Surfin' USA, the Beach Boys first top ten tune. Am I right? If so, what will I win? Come on folks, vote for Sam!!! Cheers! Sam C.
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Samuel Catalino:
Sam Leach:
Mike, Samcat & Sara. I can't believe that you all can actually mention the Monkees in the same breath or even sentence as the Beatles. I can understand that subconciously you all think the Monkees are fit to compare with the Beatles as they were `manufactured' to be America's answer to the Fabs. But come on...be serious. They didn't have any songs to be worthy of 100 of The Beatles stuff. They were `made' by executives just to generate money. They didn't `make their bones' musically speaking around clubs, ballrooms and bars as The Beatles and others did. I can name many other bands that were far superior to The Monkees and yet couldn't come near The Beatles. What gives here ?? Are you going to tell me that the Monkees were better than. The Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, The Animals, Manfred Mann, The Kinks, Duran Duran, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, The Beach Boys, the Byrds, The Band, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, The Searchers and even Dave Clark Five. And I've left loads more out. Every one of those bands I've named above had style and character and were worthy of contributing to Rock'n'Roll's glorious past. They were genuine artistes and not just a money-making gimmick dreamt up by the `men in suits'. Yet they fade in comparison to The Beatles. I think you should all take another look at the Beatles catalogue and legacy. And then add to that their solo work. And personalities !! In my opinion the Monkees are just a footnote in musical history. And a light-hearted one at that !! But I respect your beliefs even though I may appear to have been quite strong in mine. Don't be too upset with me, heh, heh. Cheers all. Sam.
Sam, I am not upset with you at all. It is just that for a short time, the Monkees outsold the Beatles. At any rate, their first hit was inspired by Paperback Writer, but some of their albums were quite good and outsold the Beatles. The White Album was totally disjointed, and I would say that there were some Monkees albums that was better than that. But when you throw Abbey Road (which I think is one of the best albums ever made, next to Pet Sounds) and Sgt Pepper into the mix, the Monkees can't match up. Cheers, Sam C.
Heh, heh, They are just something that we like, those Monkees.
I think that was well said, Sam #3.
I agree with about Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper....Monkees cannot rate up to that. I mean, that was amazing stuff, and that's not enough to cover it.
I used to listen to the Beach Boys when I was younger...(and still do!)...and I thought it was great too. I believe I was raised on decent music...and so that askews my thoughts on music these days to not the norm...I'm cool with that.
I hope you all are going to have a great weekend. Huggles Sam, haven't talk to you in awhile. My bad...stupid exams...expect many postings from me this weekend, though.
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Starr:
lol Sam!! We're just Monkeeing around!!
Hey hey we're the Monkees! People say we monkee around....
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Sam Leach:
Hi Gang. Okay it's........ TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS !! I'm otta here, heh, heh. Cheers. Sam.
Well, I guess I was wrong. No prize for me.... Cheers! Sam C.
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in1964johnlennonwashot:
Samuel Catalino:
Sam Leach:
Mike, Samcat & Sara. I can't believe that you all can actually mention the Monkees in the same breath or even sentence as the Beatles. I can understand that subconciously you all think the Monkees are fit to compare with the Beatles as they were `manufactured' to be America's answer to the Fabs. But come on...be serious. They didn't have any songs to be worthy of 100 of The Beatles stuff. They were `made' by executives just to generate money. They didn't `make their bones' musically speaking around clubs, ballrooms and bars as The Beatles and others did. I can name many other bands that were far superior to The Monkees and yet couldn't come near The Beatles. What gives here ?? Are you going to tell me that the Monkees were better than. The Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, The Animals, Manfred Mann, The Kinks, Duran Duran, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, The Beach Boys, the Byrds, The Band, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, The Searchers and even Dave Clark Five. And I've left loads more out. Every one of those bands I've named above had style and character and were worthy of contributing to Rock'n'Roll's glorious past. They were genuine artistes and not just a money-making gimmick dreamt up by the `men in suits'. Yet they fade in comparison to The Beatles. I think you should all take another look at the Beatles catalogue and legacy. And then add to that their solo work. And personalities !! In my opinion the Monkees are just a footnote in musical history. And a light-hearted one at that !! But I respect your beliefs even though I may appear to have been quite strong in mine. Don't be too upset with me, heh, heh. Cheers all. Sam.
Sam, I am not upset with you at all. It is just that for a short time, the Monkees outsold the Beatles. At any rate, their first hit was inspired by Paperback Writer, but some of their albums were quite good and outsold the Beatles. The White Album was totally disjointed, and I would say that there were some Monkees albums that was better than that. But when you throw Abbey Road (which I think is one of the best albums ever made, next to Pet Sounds) and Sgt Pepper into the mix, the Monkees can't match up. Cheers, Sam C.
Sam C.--- Good Lord!!! You cannot be serious!
I agree that the White Album was somewhat disjointed, but that is what made it great. A lot of amazing songs that no one would think of putting together as a "collaboration" except for the Beatles. I don't think the Monkees topped the Beatles on anything! Yes, anything! sleeping tears crying fears, jen
I love ya, jen, but that is what I thought about the White Album. Totally messed up, although there were a few good tunes, it is not up to the standards of Revolver or Rubber Soul much less some of the Monkees albums. The great thing about talking about music is there really is no wrong answer. Take care, Sam C.
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Kat, Thanks for the kind remarks. I love the Monkees. I love the Beatles. I love the Beach Boys. Best, Sam C.
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Hi Samcat. In that order ?? Cheers. Sam.
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Hi Samuel, "We Get the funniest looks from, everyone we meet!! Hey Hey We're the Monkees, People say we Monkee around, we're too busy singing to put anybody down!" I heard daydream believer on the radio today!!
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Hi Kathy Just noticed your post. I've been busy but I'll be back on Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone. Goodnight. Cheers Sam.
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Sam Leach:
Hi Samcat. In that order ?? Cheers. Sam.
Sam, The least on top to the best on bottom. I love the Beatles, but I really love the Beach Boys. Sometime it is like flipping the coin! Cheers! Sam C.
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Hi Samcat. I can well understand people rating The Beach Boys in the same breath as The Beatles.....but never The Monkees. My fave Beach Boys song....In My Room. But I liked them all. Goodnight and I'll be back late tomorrow. Cheers. Sam.