According to The Official Charts Company, “Papa Gene’s Blues” did not chart in the United Kingdom either. Meanwhile, The Monkees was No. 1 in the U.K. for seven weeks.

Nesmith’s nickname among fans: Papa Nez, is forever linked to the special Monkees tune written by the guitarist, “Papa Gene’s Blues,” in 1966. The song appeared on The Monkees’ debut album.

1. “ Papa Gene’s Blues ” from The Monkees, written by Michael Nesmith When the recording sessions to create the music for the television show began, the four actors hadn’t even been cast.