The two songs performed were “Papa Gene's Blues,” written by Mike Nesmith, and a cover of “She's So Far Out, She's In” by Baker Knight (also released as a single by Dino, Desi & Billy in ...

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.

On April 11, acclaimed musician Micky Dolenz was able to celebrate The Monkees' musical legacy at The Paramount in Huntington on Long Island.

“Papa Gene’s Blues” was never a single, therefore it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. “Papa Gene’s Blues” appeared on The Monkees’ debut album, The Monkees.

Bill Pitman, a guitarist with the Wrecking Crew who made an invaluable contribution to countless radio hits, TV series and films, has died at 102.

Former drummer Micky Dolenz regularly gets asked why The Monkees remain excluded from The Rock &Roll Hall of Fame. Forgive the former child TV star, pop-rocker, Broadway actor, cartoon voice actor ...

The Monkees had been over for almost 20 years in 1986. Micky Dolenz was Michael Dolenz, film producer and director, living in England. Then MTV began airing the wacky, wholesome TV series that made… ...

The song appeared on The Monkees’ debut album. Nesmith sang lead with Dolenz on harmony vocals on “Papa Gene’s Blues.” The tune was one of two Nesmith songs on their first release.

Micky Dolenz is hitting the road in April for a special Monkees tour where he'll pay tribute to his three former bandmates.

The 19-song set included only a single Monkees song—and that tune, “Papa Gene’s Blues,” dated back to Nesmith’s pre-Monkees folkie career.