The Monkees‘ song “I Wanna Be Free,” released in 1966, is a standout song in the band’s catalog. It wasn’t as big of a hit as some of their other songs. “I Wanna Be Free” is a track ...

“They wanted guys who could sing, play, and be spontaneous,” he said ... Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Said a Monkees Song Is 1 of the Best Psychedelic Songs Ever The energy of The Monkees ...

Tork: When the first album did well, that created a budget for a lot of producer types to go into the studio and make songs and charge it to The Monkees. So they may have made 30 songs for this ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The song was debuted on the Oct. 9, 1967 episode of "The Monkees,“ titled "Art for Monkees' Sake," which also featured a guest appearance ...

“I knew what he was going through,” remembers Dolenz. “He was frustrated because he was misled. He was not an actor, he was a ...

Some of those songs Dolenz hadn’t performed for ... worried about hiring actors who also could sing and play instruments. If the Monkees never left the soundstage, they could have faked music.

The song was debuted on the Oct. 9, 1967 episode of "The Monkees,“ titled "Art for Monkees' Sake," which also featured a guest appearance by Liberace. "When we record the shows, first we record ...