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Mike Nesmith in his early career wrote the song "Different Drum" which was recorded and made popular by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys. He also wrote "Pretty Little Princess" in 1965, which was recorded by Frankie Laine and released as a single in 1968 on ABC Records.
Once he was cast as one of The Monkees, Screen Gems bought his songs so they could be used in the show. Many of the songs Nesmith wrote for The Monkees, such as "The Girl I Knew Somewhere", "Mary, Mary" (earlier recorded by Paul Butterfield Blue Band), and "Listen to the Band" became minor hits. One song he wrote, "You Just May Be The One", is in mixed meter, interspersing 5/4 bars into an otherwise 4/4 structure.
After The Monkees, Nesmith's songs "Some Of Shelly's Blues" and "Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care)" were made popular by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their 1970 album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy.
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What is Michael Nesmith know for?
Mike Nesmith is most famous for being a member of The Monkees. He played the guitar and wrote some of the band's songs, but left when he became frustrated with the band's fabricated image and lack of artistic freedom.
Which of the Monkees' mothers invented Wite-Out?
Mike Nesmith
How did Mike Nesmith win his role in The Monkees?
The Monkees was an American pop group. They not only made records but also had a successful TV series. Mike Nesmith won his role in the Monkees by responding to an advertisement inviting people to audition.
Who is the rapper in linkin park?
The members of Linkin Park write their own songs. Chester and Mike write some, but many are written by Brad Delson.
Why did the monkees write songs?
Most of their songs were written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and also Neil Diamond. Michael Nesmith, however, also wrote a large number of songs for the group, and as the group became more successful Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones began writing songs for it.
Which monkee had a relative that invented whiteout?
Michael Nesmith
Who was the inventor of white out?
Bette Nesmith-mother of the Monkees guitarist Mike Nesmith!
What nicknames does Michael Nesmith go by?
Michael Nesmith goes by Nez, Mike, and Woolhat.
What is Michael Nesmith know for?
Mike Nesmith is most famous for being a member of The Monkees. He played the guitar and wrote some of the band's songs, but left when he became frustrated with the band's fabricated image and lack of artistic freedom.
What is mike nesmith's net worth?
21000000
When is Mike Nesmith's birthday?
December 30, 1942
Which of the Monkees' mothers invented Wite-Out?
Mike Nesmith
Which member of the Monkees was born in Harris County Texas?
Mike Nesmith.
Did John Lennon invent MTV?
No, a man named Mike Nesmith
How did Mike Nesmith win his role in The Monkees?
The Monkees was an American pop group. They not only made records but also had a successful TV series. Mike Nesmith won his role in the Monkees by responding to an advertisement inviting people to audition.
What member of the Monkees after three-decades rejoined the others for a 1996 album?
Mike Nesmith
Who came up with the idea for a MTV to play videos all the time?
Mike Nesmith
