Fragmented Fridays

Sometimes a famous person dies and I am taken by surprise by how sad it makes me. At this very moment I find myself crying because I just found out that Davy Jones of The Monkees has died at the age of 66 from a heart attack on Feb. 29, 2012. Perhaps you’ve known me for many years or just a few and never knew that I LOVE Davy Jones, maybe I didn’t even know that I LOVE Davy Jones until this moment, but it’s true I love Davy Jones.

In a youth that was not always peaceful and wonderful, watching The Monkees made me happy and brought many smiles to my face. I loved my cassette tape of The Monkees and although I no longer have a cassette player, I still enjoy hearing their songs when they come on the radio. It seems that the radio stations favor Pleasant Valley Sunday, which is indeed lovely, but my favorite song showcasing Davy Jones is Cuddly Toy. It’s not just the song I like, it is watching Davy Jones perform it. He is singing about someone else, still I can’t help but think of him as a cuddly toy.

I dare you to watch that video and tell me that Axl Rose of Guns ‘N Roses didn’t steal some of his moves from Davy Jones. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.

Oh sure Axl gets credit for his side-to-side schtick, but I saw Davy Jones do it first. Just sayin’..

Oh and don’t bother telling me that The Monkees weren’t even a real band because I’m not goin’ for it. Perhaps they were a made-for-TV band, but that does not negate their talent.

So Davy, thank you. Thank you for the smiles, the songs, your voice, and charm. Thank you for making my youth a better place to be 30 minutes at a time.

And now your Friday Fortune Cookie
(don’t forget to add “in bed” at the end, if you are so inclined):

“As far as groupies, I never saw any of them.” -Davy Jones

Hosted by Mrs. 4444

Shock

I am sad to have him pass. Well done on noticing that’s where Axl got his moves. I’m trying not to feel too bad, but I keep hearing ‘Daydream Believer” when I close my eyes.

RIP Davy Jones
http://www.ttelroc.blogspot.com Kristin_The_Goat

I was very fortunate to go to a convention where Davy Jones and Hewy Lewis performed. I felt like Marsha Brady when Davy Jones stepped out on stage! It was very sad news and I shed some tears myself.
http://www.doreenmcgettigan.com/ Doreen

I shed tears as well. I had a poster of him beside my bed for years. So Sad.
http://youthinkyoucanblog.wordpress.com/ Angelia Sims

This is a wonderful tribute to him! He would be proud. And Axil totally stole those moves!!!
http://ladyfi.wordpress.com/ Lady Fi

A lovely tribute to the Monkees… I grew up with them in the background every now and then.
LL Cool Joe

Well I love the Partridge Family and they weren’t a real band. It was only David Cassidy and Shirley Jones that sung, but it doesn’t stop me being a big fan.

I love the way music touches our souls, and means so much to us in different ways. I was never a Monkee’s fan but I’ll often throw on “Daydream Believer” at the right gig.
http://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/ viridian61

I keep hearing Daydream Believer in my head.
http://www.actingbalanced.com/ Heather – Acting Balanced Mom

I wasn’t a big Monkees fan – not quite my era, but they were definitely a real band and made a real impact!

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Are you calling me old, Heather? Just to clarify, I watched The Monkees in reruns, not the original run. I’m old, but not that old.

http://www.actingbalanced.com/ Heather – Acting Balanced Mom

Nope, not calling you old… I don’t remember having the Monkees on as re-runs either… but I did watch every episode of the Partridge Family in re-runs – I guess it was just a way of saying it was out of my sphere of influence so I don’t have as much personal connection to Davy Jones as you or many others I have read about…

Profwaynewsmith

I watched the Monkeys as a kid – fun entertainment that holds up today.
Keetha

About a year ago one of my bloggy frieds from Great Britain
passed away. though I had never met her in person, I grived over her death just as if I ha known her in my everyday real life.

http://www.unknownmami.com/ unknownmami

Oh yeah, that would really get to me.

tettelestai

Oh no, I had no idea that Davy Jones passed!! I loved the Monkees too!! How sad! I will still bop around the house if their music comes on the oldies station.
http://afcsoac.blogspot.com/ lisleman

I don’t remember that song. Last Train to Clarksville was a favorite of mine. He was our generation’s Justin Bieber, the cute one. You might enjoy a link to a story about him in my post today.
justkeepinitrealfolks

Right there with ya. And I SO wanted to be Marcia when Davy took her to that dance on that episode of The Brady Bunch. “Girl look what you’ve done to me, me and my whole world……I’m telling you girl”.
http://twitter.com/LaliQuin AutismWonderland

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED Davy Jones growing up. That episode of the Brady Bunch, when he sang “Girl” to Marsha….SWOOOOOOOOON.

The young ones don’t know…before their was Justin Bieber, there was Davy Jones <3
http://www.melissahasra.com Melissa

I too loved Davy Jones. He was so cute. I used to watch reruns of The Monkees when I was younger and the theme song kept running through my mind. Today, “Daydream Believer” came on my iPod as I was out walking.
http://www.emptynest1.com/ Pam

I’m so glad to know that there is someone else out there who gets emotional when someone famous passes. I do it too! I used to have Davy Jones’ posters all over my room! LOL
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)

I’ve gotta tell ya, I had it baaaaad for Davy my freshman year in High School.

The videos are hilariously simular…funny!

God bless ya and have a fantastic week sweetie!!! )
http://tracismixedbag.com tracismixedbag

I have fond memories of watching The Monkees re-runs. It’s always sad to hear someone you thought was cute passed away. You’re an awesome fan U.Mami, this is a great tribute.
http://www.vidyasury.com Vidya Sury

Sad, indeed. Many of my own mornings were that much more cheerful for having MTV on in the background as I dressed for work and listening to The Monkees. RIP Davy Jones. And yes. I agree with you that you saw Davy rock those moves first! Hugs, mami. I cry when a celeb/artist whose presence I took for granted in my life passes on too….
deborahpucci

I loved The Monkeys. Love the videos and your comparison between them. He was so young, it’s so sad. ((HUGS))
http://www.halfpastkissintime.com Mrs4444

He was a charming fellow. Sadly, I could not watch more than about 30 seconds of that first video–I found the dancing annoying as heck! Surely I, too, grew up with Davy, but I don’t remember him dancing like that; I only remember his smile.

Thanks for linking up! Have a great weekend.
http://tattytiara.blogspot.com/ Tattytiara

I can’t explain it either, but I’ve been horribly emotional about his death. Yeah, I was always a fan of the band – pretty big fan, actually – but I was never emotionally invested in the members. But I dunno – it’s hitting a nerve of significance.
http://liquidmindsoul.blogspot.com/ CiCi Winningham

You have a good eye with the musicians. Davy Jones did indeed bring much joy to the lives of multi generations.
http://myinnerchick.com/ My Inner Chick

I would have “”definitely”" cuddled Davey!! Xx
StarTraci

I loved Davy, as well. “Cheer up, Sleepy Jean” is still one of my all time favorites!

Traci
Qandlequeen

Devastated, I am.
http://lafotografiaefectistaabstracta.blogspot.com/ Leovi

Yes, Axl Rose of Guns N ’Roses seem to be copied.