The Monkees

The List

01.27.25

What are The Monkees’ 5 Biggest U.S. Hits?

By Jim Beviglia
The List

12.30.24

3 Songs Written but Not Originally Performed by Carole King

By Jacob Uitti
Features

11.18.24

The Brutal Reason Why Stephen Stills Was Rejected by the Monkees

By Melanie Davis
The List

10.24.24

4 of the Best Bubblegum Pop Songs from the 1960s

By Thom Donovan
The List

10.09.24

Hey, Hey: 3 Eternal Songs from TV’s Favorite Band, The Monkees

By Jacob Uitti
Behind The Song

07.26.24

The Story and Meaning Behind “Mary, Mary,” a Classic by The Monkees that Actually Was Written by a Member of the Band

By Jim Beviglia
Features

07.26.24

The American Rock Band Jimi Hendrix Called “Embarrassing” and His Failed Stint as Their Opener

By Melanie Davis
Behind The Song

05.31.24

The Story Behind “Me & Magdalena” by The Monkees and Why Ben Gibbard Called Writing It “the Greatest Honor of My Career”

By Jay McDowell
The List

05.21.24

5 Songs with the Names of the Artists Who Perform Them in the Title, Including Bob Dylan, The Monkees, & Black Sabbath

By Matt Friedlander
Behind The Song

04.08.24

The Story Behind “Pleasant Valley Sunday” by The Monkees and the Distinctive Guitar Riff that’s Based on a Beatles Song

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.24.24

The Lie that Led to a Hit Song: The Story Behind “Valleri” by The Monkees

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.15.24

When Don Kirshner Went Too Far: The Story Behind “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” by The Monkees

By Jay McDowell