Here’s another one of my recent Midnight Performances. I’ve always considered this one of those good wakeup songs. It’s just me and my Gretsch Americana series Showdown guitar performing my Daydream Believer (Monkees) cover. However, this time I decided to do a little something different and gave it a background that I felt would enhance the song.
Besides being one of those good wakeup songs, you could also file it among fun songs telling someone you love them. Either way, it’s one of the beloved retro guitar strumming songs from the 60’s, even among non-Monkees fans. To wit, when I shared this among my guitar group, one of the guys commented: “I’m not a Monkees fan and even I enjoyed it”. I hope you do as well. Would you do me the favor of a thumbs-up if you like my rendition of Daydream Believer (and maybe even a comment if you’re so inclined)?
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Daydream Believer Song Facts
Released: October 25, 1967
Album: The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees
The song was composed by John Stewart shortly before he left the Kingston Trio. It was originally recorded by The Monkees, with Davy Jones singing lead vocals.
The single hit the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1967, remaining there for four weeks, and peaked at number five in the UK Singles Chart. It was the Monkees’ last number one hit in the U.S.
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