Never Tell A Woman Yes - Part of me likes this song because of its toe tapping and carefree nature. The other part of me wants to kick the first part’s ass because it’s so out of left field and stands out like a sore thumb in the Monkees catalog. There is no way in hell that I could put this in a Monkees playlist because it would be so jarring to the songs before and after it. While I can and will listen to this song when I’m alone or with ear buds when anyone else is near me, I will never admit to liking it if someone catches me listening to it. I agree with the others before me who are dumbfounded that this track made the album while other more legitimate songs remained unreleased. Nez has said that he tried to steer the Monkees toward the country rock genre, but this is what he gave us?! The part of me that likes this song gives it a 2/5.
Never Tell A Woman Yes. 3/5. I love Nez, but this song is not one that ever makes it to my Monkees or Nesmith playlists.
That and then Someday Man would make side 1 near perfect. All relationship songs with Someday Man to tie it all up with some mild explanation and reassurance. Or So Goes Love.
Never Tell A Woman Yes I like some aspects of this song—the goofy, upbeat intro, the “saloon show” feel—but I’ve never been an actual fan of this song. It doesn’t do much for me, though I don’t find it to be particularly bad, either. 2/5
Shelly, and some of her blues too. To say nothing of St. Matthew, whose blessings finally graced us after being withheld for many years.
Never Tell A Woman Yes - I find myself strangely engrossed in the tale. Pleasing enough melody. OK. 3/5
Been under the weather today, hence this late mark. Never Tell A Woman Yes - 5/5 Always liked it. Actually it was my standout track, minus the two Nesmith singles which I already had heard. To quote the liner notes from Ranch Stash, “forget the lyrics.....”. The musicians play as if they’re having a good time and Michael sings like has a big smile on his face. I seriously enjoy it. It would be out of place on “And The Hits....” though.
This is one I really like. There's something about Nez's solo albums such as 'From a Radio Engine...' and 'Infinite Rider...' where the songs and arrangements just work, and I really like them. For me, NTAWY is another song that 'just works' for me. I like the arrangement, the instrumental performances, Nez's vocal, and the silly bits in the coda. I like the silly story in the lyrics. I wasn't really that familiar with 'Present' before getting involved in this thread, despite having owned the album for a long time. While doing some listening to prepare for the future which has now arrived, I found that I enjoyed Present much more than I expected. If only it was Pete playing that banjo.... 5/5
Being on this forum has been very educational for me, so I'll ask another question: Were Peter and Mike not getting along around that time?
I think Peter was angry (as was Davy), when he failed to appear for the US rehearsals after the UK stint. Pete said some angry comments in interviews and even takes some digs at Mike in his commentaries for the DVDs of the series
And I as well. This is the first I've heard of Coco Dolenz and at first assumed she was his wife. Apparently she is his sister. There is something sweet about the two of them getting along well and being able to collaborate. I'll also say something rather obvious, but considering how these four guys were brought together, purposely from far distant points of the country and globe*, with different musical backgrounds and interests, I'm surprised they continued to work together (disregarding contractual obligations) once things started to not come so easily. Of course we will point to The Monkees as a Group being more profitable than having solo careers, and I guess I'm enough of a fan to hope they actually enjoyed being with each other, even though there seems to be a lot of evidence to the contrary. I sure wish these later albums had a more cohesive sound. * I have to believe the LA, Dallas, DC, Manchester angle was a big part of the casting. Maybe they could have found four guys from the same part of the country, but it seems obvious to me they were going for geographic diversity.
