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They Made a Monkee Out of Me

The Only Authorized Story

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They Made a Monkee Out of Me

By: Davy Jones
Narrated by: Davy Jones
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Aiming to cash in on the success of The Beatles, American television producers created a television show that featured a quartet of fun-loving musicians, achieving instant success with The Monkees. Davy Jones, a young, aspiring actor was cast in the series, which aired for the first time on September 12, 1966. Within two months, the show had moved into the Top 20, and the Monkees' first single and album both soared to #1 on the charts. Pop culture, pop music, and Davy Jones would never be the same.

In this lively and entertaining memoir, Jones recounts his life and career—from The Monkees' beginnings to the 1980s reunion and revival—with funny, nostalgic, and revealing memories of the glamorous people and high-rolling deals that lie behind the scenes of show business.

©2014 Davy Jones (P)2022 Phoenix Books Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Success
Heartfelt Storytelling • Entertaining Anecdotes • Distinctive Voice • Honest Perspective • Enjoyable Journey
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What made the experience of listening to They Made a Monkee Out of Me the most enjoyable?

Davy's voice was always distinctive, and in this you hear not only his lovely tones, but his lovely soul.

What did you like best about this story?

Davy narrating about his reconciliation with Micky Dolenz, and how he developed so much more respect for him after that.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both laughed and cried. A picture developed of a man who trusted people, trusted the world, and was frequently abused for it, and whose talent was enormous.

Any additional comments?

Peter Tork said that the saddest thing about Davy's passing was that most would never know the depth and breadth of this man's heart, that Davy was the most heartfelt man he'd ever known. This book, and Davy's voice narrating it, reveals that heart.

the depths of his heart

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This is a great book! Even though it's short, Davy gets straight to the point and tells his story. No real shocking details, but a fun "read."

Good listen!!!!

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How wonderful to hear Davy tell his story. It was entertaining, funny, human. I wish it had been longer.

Good book!

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Not as much Monkee information as I would have hoped for or expected. Davy's rather thick accent forced me to have to really pay attention in order to understand. Still quite entertaining all in all.

Monkee

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Davy is a wonderful narrators. so good to hear his voice. Loved his sincere honesty.

Davy Jones forever

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Listening to the story of Davy Jones was amazing! Hearing it told in his own voice was more than incredible!

Davy Jones

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Only one thing, to listen to his voice telling his story. Although I'm sure there is much more to tel, but unfortunately Davy is gone, not too far, but gone

Davy's lightheartedness

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Davy Jones does a wonderful job of telling his story and how he came to be one of the Monkeys, but he doesn't give us much about his castmates or the rest of his life. This is a fast moving book and leaves out a lot of details, yet is enjoyable because he is obviously a man who has enjoyed all the ups and downs of his life.

Something to Monkey around with

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Not much substance. No aha moments. Not terribly interesting. Doesn't have much to say about anything 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

Nice to hear Davys voice!

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Since it was written in 1986 it’s very short but just so essentially Davy Jones. It’s funny and real, making me nostalgic for when he was still alive 💖
One of my favorite quick listens about a Manchester cowboy 🐄

A hundred percent Davy!

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