Farewell to Davy Jones

The first half of my day on the 29th was normal, but then I turned on my computer, got onto the internet, and the BBC homepage shattered something inside of me. The world has lost a Monkee, the always-cheerful Davy Jones.

Although over 24 hours have gone by since the news broke, I, as many of you, am still in a state of shock, disbelief, and sadness. I grew up hearing Monkees' songs on the radio, and became a big fan of their TV show some three years ago. As someone who completely missed out on the Monkees' generation, all I can do is watch videos and make believe that I am there. And in truth, a part of my heart has developed the belief that it is still the '60s somewhere. To see a photo of Davy, be it old or recent, and know that he is gone shakes me back into a surreal state of reality.

As heartbreaking as it is to lose someone who we admire, I feel that the words of the three surviving Monkees are valuable... we should remember him with love and happiness. He gave us a great deal of joy in his life.

I had before me the opportunity to see Davy, Micky, and Peter in concert this past summer, but had to pass it up. It makes me dizzy to realize that it was my last chance. Those who were kids when the show was on the air have lived these last several decades, and while his loss is by no means easy for them, they at least have a sense of the passage of time. I have learned the hard way to embrace every chance that I get to see one of my idols perform. Life, simply, is unpredictable. For me, this has been a valuable reminder that I don't know what tomorrow will hold, and I need to live now, in case I cannot later.

Here I am attaching a couple of special little tid-bits for you... like I said, Mike, Peter, and Micky have all shared with their fans loving words for Davy. While I do not have a TV and have not seen Micky's interviews, I have an article and short radio interview that Peter did. I love his salad story... Davy being a true Monkee before the show had even gotten off the ground. Also, take a step back in time to where it all began-- I have never seen all four Monkees' auditions, nor the sketches, but they're priceless.

Please enjoy. As you listen to Davy's music in the coming days, remember to smile through your tears.

Love you forever, Davy baby.



http://wcbsfm.radio.com/2012/03/01/peter-tork-discusses-the-great-davy-jones-with-brooklyns-own-joe-causi/



Monkees Screen Tests
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