Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Episode #16! Exclusive Bobby Hart Interview! Monkees Songwriter! Rare Boyce & Hart Monkees Covers!

HERE IT IS! 

This is the big blockbuster episode!

Famed songwriter Bobby Hart calls in, recalling his days of co-writing some of the Monkees biggest hits ("Last Train to Clarksville," "Monkees Theme," "Valleri," etc.), his early impression of the guys themselves, the hits, Don Kirshner, writing with partner Tommy Boyce, the Boyce & Hart recording years, later reunions, and so much more! A fabulous interview, where we ask our trademark "off the beaten path" questions!

PLUS: Hear the rare Boyce & Hart versions of a few of their Monkees tunes, such as "Teardrop City," and "P.O. Box 9847!" 

AND: You can also learn how Boyce and Hart affected US history!

BONUS: Monkees agent and event organizer Jodi Ritzen calls in, with sea-going tales of the 2018 "Flower Power Cruise," Micky's karaoke events, and much more Monkees machinations!

WOW! A contest update! You can still win the treasure trove of rare Monkees goodies! Find out how!

Music! Interviews! Updates! Humor! Love! What more could any frantic fan ask for? 

Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!




Above: The songwriting team of Boyce & Hart, circa 1968!
The team had penned many hits before coming onto the
MONKEES project, and many afterwards, too!
Visit their official site here!


Above: The duo on BEWITCHED! Bobby talks about how
this was one his most enjoyable TV appearances...


Above two images: How did this 1969 single help 
change US history? Find out in this episode! 


Above three images: It's 1976, and Boyce & Hart have joined forces with
Micky and Davy for a well-received concert tour, as Dolenz, Jones,
Boyce & Hart!

Above: You'll hear Al discuss the DJB&H "Live in Japan" early-80s
LP import, and how (at the time) he thought "this will be the
closest I get to hearing a live Monkees concert!" Rhino
Records would soon come to the rescue...


Above: You'll hear us discuss the oddball and
innovative (and forward-thinking) '76
DJB&H syndicated TV special! You can see it
here, you lucky dog!


Above: You'll hear us reference this amazing B&H documentary!

Above: A look at the B&H film, from a recent
issue of SHINDIG! magazine!

Above: A must-read for any Monkees fan!
Order it here


Above three images: Fans (including Jodi Ritzen) have
fun during the 2018 "Flower Power Cruise!"
Find out more about it (and more madcap
Monkees events) here!


Above: Affable Alan Williams holds aloft the new prize package for our
fervent fans! We've even made it easier to win the displayed treasures,
so take a listen to this epic episode to find out how!