The song appeared on The Monkees’ debut album. Nesmith sang lead with Dolenz on harmony vocals on “Papa Gene’s Blues ... anything to me like those lyrics, I would know he was my true ...

The famed singer-songwriter, who composed some of the band's catalogue, including tracks such as "Papa Gene's Blues," "You Told ... you have shown him and us." Monkees member Micky Dolenz ...

Michael Nesmith, a singer/guitarist for the Monkees, has died. He was 78. "I’m heartbroken," bandmate Micky Dolenz told Fox News in a statement on Friday. "I’ve lost a dear friend and partner.