They Made a Monkee Out of Me

The Only Authorized Story

De: Davy Jones

Narrado por: Davy Jones

Aiming to cash in on the success of The Beatles, American television producers created a television show that featured a quartet of fun-loving musicians, achieving instant success with The Monkees. Davy Jones, a young, aspiring actor was cast in the series, which aired for the first time on September 12, 1966. Within two months, the show had moved into the Top 20, and The Monkees' first single and album both soared to #1 on the charts. Pop culture, pop music, and Davy Jones would never be the same.

In this lively and entertaining memoir, Jones recounts his life and career—from The Monkees' beginnings to the 1980s reunion and revival—with funny, nostalgic, and revealing memories of the glamorous people and high-rolling deals that lie behind the scenes of show business.

©1999 Davy Jones (P)1999 Phoenix Books, Inc.

the depths of his heart

What made the experience of listening to They Made a Monkee Out of Me the most enjoyable?

Davy's voice was always distinctive, and in this you hear not only his lovely tones, but his lovely soul.

What did you like best about this story?

Davy narrating about his reconciliation with Micky Dolenz, and how he developed so much more respect for him after that.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both laughed and cried. A picture developed of a man who trusted people, trusted the world, and was frequently abused for it, and whose talent was enormous.

Any additional comments?

Peter Tork said that the saddest thing about Davy's passing was that most would never know the depth and breadth of this man's heart, that Davy was the most heartfelt man he'd ever known. This book, and Davy's voice narrating it, reveals that heart.

Good listen!!!!

This is a great book! Even though it's short, Davy gets straight to the point and tells his story. No real shocking details, but a fun "read."

Good book!

How wonderful to hear Davy tell his story. It was entertaining, funny, human. I wish it had been longer.

Monkee

Not as much Monkee information as I would have hoped for or expected. Davy's rather thick accent forced me to have to really pay attention in order to understand. Still quite entertaining all in all.

Davy Jones forever

Davy is a wonderful narrators. so good to hear his voice. Loved his sincere honesty.

Something to Monkey around with

Davy Jones does a wonderful job of telling his story and how he came to be one of the Monkeys, but he doesn't give us much about his castmates or the rest of his life. This is a fast moving book and leaves out a lot of details, yet is enjoyable because he is obviously a man who has enjoyed all the ups and downs of his life.

Nice to hear Davys voice!

Not much substance. No aha moments. Not terribly interesting. Doesn't have much to say about anything 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

Davy Jones

Listening to the story of Davy Jones was amazing! Hearing it told in his own voice was more than incredible!

Davy's lightheartedness

Only one thing, to listen to his voice telling his story. Although I'm sure there is much more to tel, but unfortunately Davy is gone, not too far, but gone

Hey, Hey, He's a Monkee (The Cute One)

What was one of the most memorable moments of They Made a Monkee Out of Me?

Listening to Davy Jones talking about his family.

What does Davy Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Reading a biography is fine, but when the biographer gets to read his own life it gives a little added extra. The nuances of voice when recalling certain events and memories, gives you an idea of what it was like to live through it. He was a real entertainer and he loved the show. You could tell by listening to him that it was the show that he loved best.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Davy Jones speaks of his mother's death. You can tell it affected him deeply.

Any additional comments?

I had the pleasure of seeing one of the Monkee Reunion shows at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel back in 1986. It was a dream come true for me because I "fell in love" with Davy Jones when I was nine years old and have had a life long crush ever since. Being able to hear him read his biography made it "come alive." This book may not be for everyone, but if you were a Monkee's fan, like me, you will enjoy Davy's perspective of life on that run away train.