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"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" - The Monkees ⚡ #themonkees #jayleno #classicrock #OldiesButGoodies

Hey hey, we're the writers! Carole King is one of the talented songwriters behind several Monkees tracks, including "Take a Giant Step" featured in episode 1 of the show. Which is your favorite song she wrote for the show? Comment below! #TheMonkees #CaroleKing #Songwriter #60sMusic #OldiesButGoodies

"Oh, I hate to go, but I got to go..." 🚂💨 This month in 1966, The Monkees dropped their debut single, "Last Train to Clarksville" and music history was made! Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart with Micky Dolenz taking lead vocals, this infectious track shot all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Decades later, that iconic opening riff and signature 60s pop-rock groove still hit just as hard. #TheMonkees #LastTraintoClarksville #OldiesButGoodies #ClassicRock

Here's a throwback for you! Clip from Davy's original audition tape for The Monkees 😎 #DavyJones #TheMonkees #AuditionTape #Throwback #60sNostalgia

Our next episode of the week: "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth," Season 1 Episode 8! When Davy brings home a horse to horse-sit, the boys have to hide the massive steed from their strict landlord, Mr. Babbitt, who strictly forbids pets. The chaos moves to the countryside when they return the horse to its owners and Davy gets recruited to ride in a high-stakes race against a wealthy neighbor's steed. Featuring a special guest appearance by veteran comedian Jerry Colonna, plenty of farm-style slapstick hijinks, and soundtrack favorites like "Papa Gene's Blues" and "All the King's Horses." Director Bob Rafelson delivered a classic episode that proves no obstacle is too big for the band; even a full-grown horse! #TheMonkees #DavyJones #60sTV

Who knows the answer? Comment below! #TheMonkees #MonkeesTrivia #TriviaTime #60sPopCulture #Monkees

Asking Monkees fans for their favorite episode! Drop your favorite episode in the comments below. #TheMonkees #60sTV #RetroVibes

This week's episode of the week: "Monkees in a Ghost Town," Season 1 Episode 7! When the Monkeemobile runs out of gas in an abandoned Western town, the boys think they're just stranded, until they're ambushed and held prisoner by a pair of bank robbers. Things take a hilarious turn when the band discovers the crooks are actually taking orders from their reclusive boss, "The Big Man." Naturally, the boys pull out every comedic trick in the book to outsmart the gang and escape, featuring guest star Lon Chaney Jr., classic slapstick hijinks, and soundtrack favorites like "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day" and "Papa Gene's Blues." Director James Frawley delivered a wild wild west classic that proves you can't lock down The Monkees! #TheMonkees #MonkeesInAGhostTown #LonChaneyJr #Monkeemobile #60sTV

🎉 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES DEBUT RECORD! 🎉 Sixty years ago, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork came together to create an iconic sound that changed pop culture forever. Released in October 1966 following the smash debut of their hit TV show, The Monkees took the world by storm, holding the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for 13 consecutive weeks and going 5x Platinum! Revisit this unforgettable debut today at the link in bio! #TheMonkees #DebutAlbum #60sPop #LastTrainToClarksville

🎶That was Then, This is Now🎶 Drop a comment with your favorite Monkees live performance moment or track! #ThatWasThenThisIsNow #TheMonkees #MonkeesLive #60sMusic #ClassicPop

‘The Monkees Sessions’ is joining the official #RSDBF lineup on November 27. Available on vinyl for the first time, this clear vinyl release gathers rare alternate takes, studio outtakes, and stereo remixes from the group's earliest recording dates. Head over to recordstoreday.com to find your nearest participating record store for November 27! @recordstoreday @recordstoredayus #RSDBlackFriday

"You guys are absolutely crazy!" 🎥: Peter, Micky, and Davy in '87 on Sally Jessy Raphae #TheMonkees #80sNostalgia #MickyDolenz #DavyJones #PeterTork

Asking Monkees fans what their favorite Monkees memory is! Drop your own stories in the comments below. #Monkees #MusicLovers #60s #RetroVibes

Our next episode of the week: "Success Story," Season 1 Episode 6! When Davy’s grandfather comes for a visit believing his grandson is a wildly wealthy star, the boys have to jump through hoops to help him keep up the charade. The band ends up posing as Davy's "employees" in an elaborate plot to make the fake luxury look convincing. #TheMonkees #SuccessStory #DavyJones #ClassicTV #60sTV

Think you know the answer? Comment below! #TheMonkees #Trivia #retro #60s

What happens when pop music meets international espionage? 🕵️‍♂️🎶 In this week's Episode of the Week, "The Spy Who Came in from the Cool", things take a chaotic turn after Davy unknowingly buys a pair of red maracas with secret microfilm hidden inside. Before they know it, the Central Intelligence Service recruits the band to help capture two foreign spies, Boris and Madame. Packed with classic 60s hilarity, spy-thriller parodies, and iconic tunes, this stands out as one of the most memorable episodes of the season.

"I should be on that train and gone..." 🚂 Mike Nesmith’s vocals on "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round" hit every single time. What’s your favorite track off Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.? 👇 #TheMonkees #LiveMusic #60sVibes #Throwback

"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"- Chaos Edition from Season 1, Episode 4 of The Monkees #TheMonkees #MusicVideo #RetroVibes #60sTV

Big thanks to all the fans who dropped in last Wednesday to meet Mickey Dolenz at Amoeba Records! Be sure to tag @themonkeesofficial in your pics from the day 📸 🎥: @Jembo7 & @nearmintmusic #themonkees #mickeydolenz #amoebamusic

Celebrating the anniversary of "Good Clean Fun!" 🎶 Released as a single alongside "Listen to the Band," this track highlighted Mike Nesmith's unique country-rock influence on The Monkees' late-60s sound. #TheMonkees #MikeNesmith #60sMusic #CountryRock

Episode of the week: "Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers" 👀 In Season 1, Episode 4 of The Monkees, rival manager Nick Trump sets up a series of hilarious publicity stunts and absurd ransom situations to keep the boys from entering a major talent contest against his own group, "The Four Swine." Filled with classic 60s sitcom chaos, this fan-favorite episode features iconic tracks like "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone." #themonkees #60smusic #retrovibes

The top 3 Monkees music videos 👀 Would you add any to this list? Comment below! #TheMonkees #MusicVideo #RetroVibes #60sMusic #VinylTok

The Monkees- Sweet Young Thing 🌟 #TheMonkees #60sMusic #RetroVibes #Throwback

Celebrating six decades of The Monkees debut record! 🎶 Pre-order your copy of The Monkees (60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) now to get the full original stereo album on vinyl paired with three CDs packed with mono tracks, rare demos, alternate takes, and radio spots. Plus, enjoy brand-new liner notes written by Micky Dolenz himself. Don't miss out, pre-order yours before it ships on October 30th! Link in bio. #themonkees #60smusic #musiclover

Classic 60s chaos. #TheMonkees #VinylTok #Funny #60s #RetroVibes

POV: It's 7:30 on a Monday in 1966 and you're sitting down to watch The Monkees for the first time 🐒 #themonkees #retrovibes #60sThrowback

60 years of make-believe, instant classic tracks, and pure pop chaos. Sixty years ago, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork came together for an unconventional television audition and ended up changing pop culture history forever. What started as a televised comedy about an aspiring rock group quickly turned into a real-life musical phenomenon that dominated the airwaves, topped the charts, and defined an entire era of the 1960s. Thank you to the incredible community of fans who have kept the music alive, sang along to every lyric, and passed the legacy down through the years! Photo courtesy of Getty Images #TheMonkees #60sNostalgia #Retro #PopCultureMoments

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Monkeeing around in the archives today! Enjoy this interview clip of Davy from '67. #TheMonkees #RetroVibes #60sThrowback

This week's episode of the week is "Monkee See, Monkee Die," the second episode from season 1! When the boys show up at a seaside mansion for the reading of late millionaire John Cunningham's will, they end up inheriting a pipe organ and getting trapped overnight to help young heiress Ellie Reynolds (Stacey Gregg) claim her fortune! Plus, it marked the legendary TV debut of their #1 hit single "Last Train to Clarksville!" 🎶 #themonkees #retrovibes #60smusic #musiclover