flatbaroque Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Written by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio.He tells a good story on youtube. His manager rang and asked "Have you got any songs the Monkees might like?" "Sure" he said."Got one called Daydream Believer". His manager got back to him."Great news, the Monkees like it.Only thing is the record company want to change the lyric ["now you know how funky life can be" to "now you know happy life can be". John replied "No way it changes the whole meaning and it really doesn't make sense" His manager "John if they don't change the lyric they won't record it" John " Happy works well for me!" I never bought any Monkees music but I have a soft spot for their catchy pop.I think they were on early morning Saturday TV here too, which as a kid was good times. Two of my major musical influences have also covered it. Susan Boyle and Alvin and the Chipmunks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfkL_A4yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Yeah Yuh! I cover this as well. I got to see John Stewart in a solo show in Santa Cruz, California and he did his version. I like the harmonica you put into it. It's sounds like real music. We could use more of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I liked that way more than I thought I was going to What a great song that is , great stuff FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I really liked that FB and the harp filled in really nice, nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The old man, about 50 years ago, got a Kingston Trio record by mistake in a bargain bin while looking for Herp Albert's Biggest Hits or Jose Feliciano's Top 450, all to play at about whisper volume at half a watt. I have it somewhere! Daydream Believer is not on it. Love it, FB! You add a degree of unhappy to the happy lyric, a touch of derision to the syrup pop of the original, topped off by the harp! Keep it up and I could get you a job playing at a bar I use to play every Saturday afternoon and you can explain your motives to the 3 permanent bar polishers, Nails, Turps and Skids, only people I have seen eat an Alex's Hot Dog ...another story for another time. But I did watch the Monkees every night after school! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Boy what a transformation from the song in my memory bank... Cheers FB. Interesting in a great, great way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proclaimer888 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Nicely Done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The Monkees were so cool, the Beatles used to party with them.... Nice job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Excellent version! I am a long time John Stewart fan and had seen him about 20 times in concert. Used to have many great conversations with him after his shows. QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks everyone!Such a nice reaction from you folks.It's a good song I think you'd all enjoy singing it. Because it has such a strong melody it can survive my slightly downbeat approach and still sound ok. I don't intentionally try to make happy songs less happy...just the way it comes out. . BK thanks for the gig offer..EA offered me one in Prague at a bar where ladies drink cocktails and smoke thin cigars.Yours playing to Skids, Turps and Nails is almost as tempting...almost. Hey Jeff pretty cool you knew the guy that wrote it.He also said on Youtube that this song didn't just pay his rent...it saved his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Good stuff FB thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Good stuff, FB! Love the harp! Your voice seems to bring an angst to songs that is unique.......a good thang! Rock on down under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Super! If You could spare me the talent you have in your left pinky, I would be forever grateful Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks Kelly and Buc! I think I'm about to hi jack my own thread....but I may be in love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcaOMM2e4js Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Cheers Lars.Nah minimal talent. But Miss Japan on the other hand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 This song has always stood out to me as being way better than what the Monkees brought to it. (And as a kid smack in the middle of their demographic, I loved it.🙄) A while back, I had it in my rotation, so I may dig it up again. I enjoyed this; thanks for keeping us on our old toes, John. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks Kelly and Buc! I think I'm about to hi jack my own thread....but I may be in love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcaOMM2e4js Ah my , she's gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannishboy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Written by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio.He tells a good story on youtube. His manager rang and asked "Have you got any songs the Monkees might like?" "Sure" he said."Got one called Daydream Believer". His manager got back to him."Great news, the Monkees like it.Only thing is the record company want to change the lyric ["now you know how funky life can be" to "now you know happy life can be". John replied "No way it changes the whole meaning and it really doesn't make sense" His manager "John if they don't change the lyric they won't record it" John " Happy works well for me!" I never bought any Monkees music but I have a soft spot for their catchy pop.I think they were on early morning Saturday TV here too, which as a kid was good times. Two of my major musical influences have also covered it. Susan Boyle and Alvin and the Chipmunks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfkL_A4yo Just had to tell you I love this version, and smiled at the story. Added to my watch later list on youtube so I don't lose it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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