Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith are no strangers to each other, both having been a part of The Monkees and friends for a long time. Dolenz toured with Nesmith as "The Mike and Micky Show" in 2018 and 2019. On May 4, 2021, Dolenz & Nesmith announced the "The Monkees Farewell Tour" which will be the last for the group. The tour will consist of 40 US dates from September to November. The final date will be November 14, 2021 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Dolenz got the idea for the album a long time ago. As Micky says “I think I first mentioned it to Nez years ago, I don’t know where the idea came from, maybe from my friend Harry Nilsson and his Nilsson Sings Newman album. I thought to myself, ‘Wow, Dolenz Sings Nesmith’”. The new album, which was recorded between September 2020 and February 2021, features songs written throughout Nesmith’s long career, including many from the critically acclaimed Michael Nesmith & The First National Band albums, as well as a few Monkees deep cuts. Michael Nesmith's eldest son Christian Nesmith produced the record.
Micky Dolenz (Picture above by Paul Undersinger)has released the album on 7A Records who had originally approached him about releasing a Solo album and he jumped at the opportunity of putting this idea forward and they in turn agreed.
So to the album. Here's Side 1
1. Carlisle Wheeling
2. Different Drum
3. Don't Wait For Me
4. Keep On
5. Marie's Theme
6. Propinquity (I've Just Begun To Care)
And Side 2
1. Nine Time Blue
2. Little Red Rider
3. Tomorrow and Me
4. Circle Sky
5. Tapioca Tundra
6. Only Bound
7. You Are My One
There's also a Bonus Track on the CD, Grand Ennui, but I can't find a link for it yet. The album is available on Vinyl. CD and as a Download.
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