Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees
The Monkees · 1986
72 min · 25 tracks · pop rock
A playful blend of catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and whimsical lyrics encapsulating 1960s pop culture.
Why this album works
The album achieved notable commercial success, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. It solidified The Monkees' place in pop culture by introducing their music to younger audiences and affirming their influence on later bands. Additionally, the inclusion of the new song 'That Was Then, This Is Now' helped generate fresh interest in the group.
- Best for
- playful sing-alongs with friends nostalgic vibes of the 60s short bursts of catchy fun
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees' marked a retrospective celebration of the band's enduring legacy. At this point, The Monkees had experienced a resurgence in popularity due to nostalgia for their earlier hits and a new generation discovering their music via re-runs. This compilation not only showcased their classic tunes but also included new material, bridging past and present.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Prince· Cher· Harry Nilsson· Kenny Rogers· Willie Nelson· Frank Zappa· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Theme From) The Monkees 2:21
- 2 Last Train to Clarksville 2:44
- 3 Take a Giant Step 2:36
- 4 (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone Standout 2:24
- 5 She 2:38
- 6 A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You 2:52
- 7 I’m a Believer 2:45
- 8 Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) 2:14
- 9 Sometime in the Morning 2:29
- 10 The Girl I Knew Somewhere 2:37
- 11 Randy Scouse Git 2:35
- 12 You Just May Be the One 2:03
- 13 For Pete’s Sake 2:12
- 14 Pleasant Valley Sunday 3:15
- 15 What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round 3:06
- 16 Words 2:54
- 17 Goin’ Down 4:24
- 18 Daydream Believer Standout 3:07
- 19 Valleri 2:20
- 20 D. W. Washburn 2:50
- 21 Porpoise Song (Theme From “Head”) 4:12
- 22 Listen to the Band 2:45
- 23 That Was Then, This Is Now 4:02
- 24 Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere 3:53
- 25 Kicks 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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