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| Micky Dolenz, seen her performing in Costa Mesa last week |
Among the highlights of Micky's appearance across a number of lengthy segments on the radio show was his announcement for his next full-length album, Remember (set for release on Sept. 25, 2012) and the premiere of several tracks off the forthcoming disc. He described the project as an "Audio scrapbook of my life," and noted he will be performing a version of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" (the song he used to audition for his role on The Monkees), a country-styled take on "I'm a Believer" and a totally-reworked rendition of the Beatles' "Good Morning Good Morning." His version of "Good Morning Good Morning" was played on the radio show and blended flamenco and Renaissance musical styles with Lennon's iconic lyrics and melody.
The first single off Remember is a new rousing recording of "Randy Scouse Git," one of his earliest original songs and a standout on the Monkees' Headquarters (1967) album. The new version is more lushly arranged and features Micky's strong voice. I can't wait to hear the album with its release in a couple of months.
You can read my review of Micky's performance last weekend as part of the current Happy Together Tour that ran in The Orange County Register here.
1 comment:
I wish the writer left out the word flamenco from this story. Monkees fans don't need reminding of the one who filed for divorce from Davy, was a selfish brat, conceited, and gold digger. We want to remember Davy with happiness not the horror of his last few years and the dreadful thoughts of his Newlywed Show and Dr. Phil Show where they showed their dysfunctional relationship based on a woman wanting all she can benefit from an old rock star! Everyone in the UK hated her in the Monkees concert! We wanted to see Monkees, not trash. :(
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