Video Of Monkees 'I'm A Believer' Performance Brings Back A Blast From The Past

Feb 07, 2020 by apost team

When good tunes and a great band meet, the combination is unstoppable. The Monkees band from the 1960's is just one example of that combination. The following video of their 1966 performance of 'I'm a Believer' exemplifies the dynamicism the trio took to stage.

The Golden Era of rock and roll was a special time. Bands were the very definition of cool, groupies abounded, and great music filled the air. In short, everyone had fun, and no one wanted to stop.

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One band that epitomized this youthful optimism and zest for living was The Monkees. This quintessential quartet was loosely based on The Beatles and starred in their own sitcom from 1966 to 1968. When their television show was canceled, The Monkees focused on performing and recording music.

Through much hard work, The Monkees managed to sell 75 million albums. Such record sales offer proof that this ensemble was more than just a group of actors portraying a band on television. They were a talented group of musicians that painstakingly perfected their musical and performance skills.

One of The Monkees’ signature hits, “I’m a Believer,” was written by the fabled Neil Diamond. This tune was all about true love. It was also all the rage on their 1967 album, “More of the Monkees.”

A vintage video from this era clearly shows the fresh, youthful enthusiasm of The Monkees as they perform “I’m a Believer.” Crisp dress shirts and neatly pressed pants stand in stark contrast to their instrumental and vocal expression. This group really pours out its heart and soul throughout this video performance.

Now that you’re ready to rock and roll, it’s time to bring others up to your wavelength. What do you think about this vintage Monkees video? Perhaps you have a favorite live or recorded performance that brings back your youth in a heartbeat. Weigh-in on these topics and others below!