RIP Peter Tork

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RIP Peter Tork

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:12 pm

The Monkees member has passed away aged 77.

Here's one of my favourites

https://youtu.be/klU01gYb6F0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by dales_claret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:23 pm

The Monkees were manufactured for a TV show but made some cracking tunes...love this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcXpKiY2MXE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Blackrod » Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:50 pm

Used to love watching that tv show as a kid.
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Steve1956 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:57 pm

Blackrod wrote:Used to love watching that tv show as a kid.
Me to BR,America's answer to the Beatles,some great tunes.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Dark Cloud » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:02 pm

I think they were just a bunch of lads enjoying mucking about and getting paid for it and they didn't seem to take themselves too seriously, yet in the end they let the music do the talking and much of it has stood the test of time. Great childhood memories as mentioned.
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Vintage Claret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:04 pm

Aw, sad news.
Met him when he did an impromptu gig at The Sun Inn about 11-12 years ago (no, honestly)

Bit quiet but happily signed autographs and posed for photos.

RIP Peter

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:10 pm

I remember reading about that gig at The Sun Inn.

Always enjoyed the Monkees music.

RIP.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Silkyskills1 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:15 pm

Getting home from the match just in time to see The Monkees on TV on a Saturday. As mentioned, they made some great tunes none better than Pleasant Valley Sunday, a little sideways swipe at middle America of the 60's.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Buxtonclaret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:18 pm

Sad news.
Used to love their show. Required viewing for a young 'un.

R.I.P Peter

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by elwaclaret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:41 pm

Absolutely loved the Monkees, stepping stone remains one of the few songs that can get me up on karaoke.

Thank you Peter for many many happy hours. RIP

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Bosscat » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:41 pm

They took Neil Diamonds songs and gave them a good twist up and rocked...

Loved the Monkees TV show when I was a kid (had a model of the Car :D )

Saw Mickey Dolenz on Broadway in New York in 2003 in Aida (not the Verdi opera but the Tim Rice/Elton John collaberation) he was the Pharaoh....

Sad to here of Peter Torks passing RIP

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Goddy » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:13 pm

My mate (who wrote a book about The Monkees) will be distraught tonight. Not exactly ecstatic myself.

Saw them a few years (7ish?) ago on their last UK tour when Davy Jones was still with us. Fantastic even for a made-up band!

RIP Mr Tork....you'll be much missed like your band mate, Davy

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Funkydrummer » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:16 pm

As above, used to love their TV show. Part of my formative years - could have done a lot worse.

RIP Peter and thanks for the entertainment.

For the memory banks of all of a certain age :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0NzFz8l0o" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by randomclaret2 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:17 pm

Sad news.The Monkees were great

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Tricky Trevor » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:20 pm

RIP Peter.
Coincidentally his name came up on the Glen Campbell docu, on BBC4 last week. Micky Dolenz told the story of him turning up with his bass to play on some of the songs but the Wrecking Crew, for those who don't know LA superstar session musicians, had it all in hand and he was politely told he wouldn't be needed. He did end up a fine bass player.
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:50 pm

That really is sad. He was quite a musician.
The Monkees were my group. I have all their UK records in the loft. I used to record the songs on my tape recorder. Everyone had to be quiet. However, my Scottish grandad, who was a bit deaf, used to come to tea on Saturday. I had lots of recordings, suddenly interrupted by a very loud Scottish voice asking for something. Others were interrupted by the kitchen door opening, followed by my mum saying something like, "More tea anyone?" Or "teas ready, shall I bring it in?" Etc.
Young Ian, not vest pleased!

For Peter, I remember Peter Percival's pet pig named Porky!

Thank you and Davy plus Micky and Mike for my teenage awakening.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Colburn_Claret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:58 pm

We must be of era because I loved the Monkees as well.
A sad loss.

Just for the trivia buffs, Mickey Dolenz played Circus Boy as a child, for those old enough to remember, and Mike Nesmiths mum invented Tipex, liquid paper.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by hampsteadclaret » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:56 pm

Thanks for the great pop music..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpnKeC1MjXM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

'A little bit me, a little bit you..' [1967]

Come in from the Turf, watch the Monkees TV programme..RIP

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by cricketfield73 » Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:03 am

I have a friend who lives near a street called Pleasant Valley.
Probably my favourite Monkees song.
RIP Peter Tork.
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by IanMcL » Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:52 am

Colburn_Claret wrote:We must be of era because I loved the Monkees as well.
A sad loss.

Just for the trivia buffs, Mickey Dolenz played Circus Boy as a child, for those old enough to remember, and Mike Nesmiths mum invented Tipex, liquid paper.
Yes to both. I used to watch Circus Boy as a wee lad.
Mickey Braddock then.
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by IanMcL » Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:53 am

hampsteadclaret wrote:Thanks for the great pop music..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpnKeC1MjXM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

'A little bit me, a little bit you..' [1967]

Come in from the Turf, watch the Monkees TV programme..RIP
Yes that one was not on any of the LPs. I got my 'very much played' copy of the 45 from a girl at school.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by claretblue » Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:41 am

I too loved (and still do) The Monkees

often watch you tube and play their songs

Peters voice on this track (only shades of grey) is great and he was always comical!

great group and like many on here played a big part in my 'growing-up' years!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubpzqswJRE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

RIP Peter!

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Billy Balfour » Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:11 pm

My wife told me about his death last night and at first I didn't believe her... Then I saw her face.

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Sausage » Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:30 pm

Can we have a separate part of the forum for recently-deceased American musicians? What's this got to do with Burnley FC? This is a football forum. There's no place on here for anything other than football. Football, football, football.

etc... :roll:

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:33 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:My wife told me about his death last night and at first I didn't believe her... Then I saw her face.

Now you're a bereaver ?
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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by Nonayforever » Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:41 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Now you're a bereaver ?
" Till I die " !

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Re: RIP Peter Tork

Post by IanMcL » Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:45 pm

Not a trace of doubt?

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