The Monkees have a new song, and a new album coming out. One of my friends sent me a link to this song and I have listened to it several times -- I absolutely love it. "She Makes Me Laugh" was written by Rivers Cuomo from Weezer. It is such a catchy little tune with a jangly bubblegum pop sound that is so much fun. I also love the video, which has a unique and clever retro comic book motif. Just watch and see!
I have always liked the Monkees. I love all their retro songs, but have a special place in my heart for "Pleasant Valley Sunday" (which I think is a perfect pop song) and "Steppin' Stone."
I'd love to hear from you in the comments. What do you think of this new Monkees tune? Do you have a favorite of their songs?
If you were a child in the late 1960's, you will remember the Banana Splits. This Saturday morning tv show was produced by Hanna-Barbera with costumes and sets designed by Sid and Marty Krofft. It ran from 1968 - 1970 and featured four anthropomorphic animals who had adventures (some scenes at amusement parks) and sang bubblegum pop music. A little trivia -- the characters were named Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky. I've included the tv theme song intro below. I think this was filmed at Six Flags Over Texas. Do you remember the Banana Splits? I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.
Disclaimer: David Cassidy was my first big crush. I was pretty sure that I would grow up to marry him. Although it seems that may not happen, I still love several of the Partridge Family songs I grew up with, and "Summer Days" may top the list. Yes, it is bubblegum pop, but it also is a fun early 1970's (1971) pop song. Someone mentioned this on Facebook yesterday, and it has been stuck in my head ever since - so I'm passing it along to you. Do you remember the Partridge Family? Were you a Partridge Family or Brady Bunch fan as a kid? I loved them both. The Brady Bunch was closer to real life, but the Partridge Family - well, it had David Cassidy.
