"Daily Nightly" is a song by Michael Nesmith of the Monkees,[2] which appeared on their fourth album, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.,[3] in 1967, and was featured in two second-season episodes of their television series, "A Fairy Tale"[4] and "Monkees Blow Their Minds".
| "Daily Nightly" | |
|---|---|
| Song by the Monkees | |
| from the album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. | |
| Released | November 6, 1967 |
| Genre | Psychedelic pop[1] |
| Length | 2:33 |
| Label | Colgems 66-1007 / RCA 1620 |
| Songwriter(s) | Mike Nesmith |
| Producer(s) | Chip Douglas |
The lyrics are a veiled commentary on the Sunset Strip curfew riots,[5] which occurred in Hollywood, California in late 1966. The record was arguably the very first rock recording to feature the Moog synthesizer,[6] programmed by musician Paul Beaver and played by Micky Dolenz, who was an early owner of a Moog; the fills he played were described as "spacey UFO noises", and were characteristic of psychedelic music,[7] which was then in vogue. The Moog sections were significantly different between the stereo and mono mixes of the track. Dolenz also provided the vocals. A music video in black and white was made for the series, with Dolenz miming his performance.
The song is simple musically, using the chords A Major, C Major, D Major, and E Major.
The song appears on the third CD of the 2009 Rhino compilation Where the Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965–1968.[8]
Live versions
editThe song was a regular inclusion in the setlist of the 2012 "An Evening with the Monkees" tour featuring Nesmith, Dolenz, & Peter Tork.[9] During the song, Nesmith vocally performed an interpretation of the original Moog sound effects. According to Dolenz, the song was never performed live prior to 2012.
Personnel
editCredits adapted from 2007 Rhino "Deluxe Edition" CD[10]
The Monkees
- Micky Dolenz - lead vocals, Moog synthesizer
- Michael Nesmith - electric guitar
- Peter Tork - Hammond organ
Additional musicians
- Paul Beaver - Moog programming
- Chip Douglas - bass guitar; producer
- Eddie Hoh - drums
References
edit- ^ Nelson, Sean. "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd, the Monkees' Sgt. Pepper, Came Out 50 Years Ago Today". The Stranger. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Lifton, Dave (21 June 2018). "'Minor Health Issue' Ends Monkees' Duo Tour Four Nights Early". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Mendelsohn, Jason; Klinger, Eric (14 November 2014). "Counterbalance: The Monkees' 'Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.'". Pop Matters. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Dougherty, Sharon (28 February 2015). "Nine Monkees Episodes Funny Enough To Stand Up Amongst The Best Sitcom and Sketch Shows". The Interrobang. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Ihnat, Gwen (15 September 2015). "The Monkees' "Daily Nightly" introduced the rock world to the Moog". AV Club. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Ihnat, Gwen (6 July 2016). "60 minutes of deeper cuts that show why The Monkees' music still matters". AV Club. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Kelly, John (19 July 2013). "The Monkees: Still monkeying around and inspiring others to play their songs". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968". Rhino. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Miller, Gordon (30 December 2012). "An Evening with The Monkees, Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA, 11/10/12". Cinema Sentries. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Sandoval, Andrew (2007). Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Deluxe Edition) (CD liner notes). The Monkees. Rhino Records. R2 77767.
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