The Monkees’ Festive Spirit in “Christmas Is My Time of Year”
A Timeless Holiday Classic by The Monkees When it comes to holiday music that captures the warmth, nostalgia, and excitement of the season, few songs resonate as strongly as “Christmas…
The Monkees
This day in 1965, a small newspaper notice sparked a storm no one could have predicted. “Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show.” Four young dreamers answered — and The Monkees were born. What began as casting for a comedy quickly grew into something larger: a voice of joy for a restless generation.
In 1965, an unassuming newspaper advertisement planted the seed of what would soon become one of the most beloved cultural phenomena of the 20th century. The ad read: “Madness folk…