You Just May Be The One Cover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- I had originally started working on a different “Remake of a Classic”, but with yesterday's sad news that Mike Nesmith has passed away I thought, instead, I'd pay tribute to him by doing my favorite Nesmith tune. After all, I grew up adoring The Monkees, and Mike in particular. Yep, I had the Monkees hand puppet, lunchbox, I'd beg my mom to buy the cereal with a Monkees record pressed onto the back of the box, I was up every Saturday morning to watch the show, and yes, I had all the albums.
As for this tune it was written by Nesmith and first appeared on the 1967 album, Headquarters. Nesmith is on lead and backing vocals; Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasy, and Peter Tork are on guitars and bass; Hal Blaine played drums. It's short...barely two minutes long. In fact, out of the 14 songs on the Headquarters album, only one is longer than three minutes (Shades of Gray), and the entire album runs only 31 minutes, total. But what a punch is packed into those 31 minutes.
My version is pretty straight forward...just two guitars, bass, drums, vocals and a little percussion. I rolled out of bed at eight this morning and headed straight to the basement...I didn't even comb my hair (and you can tell!).
I've seen The Monkees in concert three times; unfortunately, Mike was never there. I also saw Mickey do a show on the inaugural of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas, and even hung out with him for a while in one of the ship's bars (he told very dirty jokes).
I know that over the years Mike struggled on and off about The Monkees. I was thrilled to see him finally embrace what most of us have felt all along, and that's the love we've always had for them, and always will.
I doff my green wool hat to him.
Great work with a genius song. Thanks alot!!
Back in the summer of '67, this was the cut that was played on top 40 radio in conjunction with the release of the Monkees' album Headquarters. Strangely, it was never officially release as a single. If it had been, I truly believe it would have transformed the trajectory of the Monkees' career giving them the recognition that they justly deserved.
I love the Headquarters album! Thanks so much!
I don’t recall hearing this one but I really like it 😂
thank you for this memory Russ
Thanks for listening in!
Wow what a beautiful tribute, thank you so much for sharing your talent! It has truly brightened my day. I too watched The Monkees either on Saturday mornings or afternoons, and also saw them a few times live, except for Mike. My first Monkees show was 1986 (?) with Herman's Hermits, and wow I left with a very happy heart; it was magical.
Thank you so much! I didn't get to see them until I was in my, I think, 30s...but I never got to see Mike.
So did I but can’t remember this
All Monkee fans thank you for that Great rendition! RIP Papa Nez
Mr. Nesmith must be smiling….nice tribute. 👍🏻
Thanks so much, Tony!
Im 65 years old. I was a huge Monkees fan. This is one of my favorite songs by anyone. Thank you for the spot on performance.
This was awesome! An excellent tribute to Mike Nesmith.
Thanks....I appreciate it very much!
What a lovely tribute! I have fond memories of the Monkees, and this is one of my favorite songs of theirs.
Thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Best cover of this great Monkees /Michael Nesmith song I've ever heard...Papa Nez is smiling down on ya!
Such a great song. Transcends time. Always a favorite. Thank you for the brilliant cover, as always.
Excellent! RIP Mike.
Many thanks!
That twangy bassline is the best part of this song. Peter Tork actually played it on the original record.
Yeah, I love that bass line! Thanks for listening!
Awesome Russ! Thanks so much. It was sad news about Mike. We have his music, he will live forever.
Thanks. Yes, very sad. And I agree...he'll never leave us.
One of my favorite songs. Thanks
My fav of Papa Nez's songs.
Glad you liked it...thanks!
Awesome tribute to the legend Mike Nesmith, RIP. Great respect Russ
Many thanks!
Fantastic job. Obviously you have put a substantial amount of effort into this cover. Please listen to the studio session of this song. There is a Dm in the chorus for only a couple beats. Love light. Starting near. I have only heard one cover of this song that actually picks up on that little different.
Sad to hear about Mike Nesmith. You have done a great cover for him. I have always liked that song.
Thanks so much for listening in!
Great job as usual...👍👍One of Nesmith's finest songs.
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
Excellent!
Many thanks!
What an amazing video!! Nesmith is one of my heroes, he Lennon and Hayward inspired to play the guitar! One of my fav songs!! So cool you're doing it all here! Captured Mike's voice too!!
Stunning Tribute!!!!! Russ an excellent cover of an excellent song "THANKS FOR THE MUSIC" Sam
Thanks for listening, Sam....I appreciate it!
A sad day for many of his fans, but a great tribute to Nez. Another excellent job Russ. Thank you!
As always, many thanks....so glad he was able to finish this last tour.
Another great one! I'm jealous, I wish I had your talent. God Bless!
Thank you very much!
Love it,what a treasure you are to us all on TH-cam 🎅🎅🎅
Thanks so much 😊 I really appreciate it!
As someone who has loved the Monkees for decades, has appreciated the talent of Nes in particular, and has found “the one” around my 50th birthday, this glorious cover resonates deeply.
Thanks so much!
Well, that made me cry -- in a good way. My favorite of all the great Mike Nesmith songs. Just brilliant.
THANK YOU so much. Hope you will do more in the future. Can definitely see you rocking "Sweet Young Thing."
Thank you, CW. So glad you enjoyed it. SYT is right up there on my list of favorite Nes tunes. You never know...maybe one day.
Incredible.
Mike Nesmith was highly under rated. Great job Russ. Would love to hear Joanne.
Much appreciatedand I agree: totally underrated!
Mike Nesmith....Maravilha!!! SHOW de cover!!!! PARABÉNS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a great cover of a wonderful Mike Nesmith tune! I enjoyed listening to it! Rest easy, Mr. Nesmith!
Thanks so much for listening in; glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful performance !! Nice job, Russ.
Hello Russ…. Well you just blown me away with your fabulous TH-cam channel. Not just your performance and arrangements of your songs, the discriminations is full of information. Had to subscribe. Well Done… Mike from a very wet South Wales. Happy New Year.
Hi Mike! Thanks so much...I really appreciate the kind words. And I always enjoy you videos, too! Russ
One of my favorite Monkees tunes. Our family got the Headquarters album when it was brand new. It remains one of my favorite LPs, and this song is a favorite from it. Very nicely done.
It's a shame HQ didn't do better on it's original release; they worked so hard on it. Still, it IS a great album. Thanks, Mark!
Wow, this is one of the best Monkees covers I’ve ever heard! Thanks for posting this gem!!!
Nice of you to say....thanks!
wow that was an excellent cover of that song one of their best I might add
Thanks so very much; I appreciate it!
Great cover. One of the best I've heard.
A great cover !! This song and "You Told Me" are two of my favorite Monkees songs. I've always wanted to learn how to play them both on the drums. Could you do a cover of "You Told Me" also ?
Thank you! You Told Me is a great tune......you never know!
Great Nesmith tune. Good job Russ!
Many thanks!
An awesome cover of one of my favorites. Well done! (I was lucky enough to catch one of Mike and Micky’s last shows a couple months before he passed.)
Great job, Russ! I’m like you, grew up with the Monkees, I was 8 when their first album came out and I was glued to the tv when their show was one! And I had the hand puppet too! Never got to see them perform live, but I still have their first five albums. That must have been surreal to hang out with Micky in the bar on the cruise, very cool!
Ah yes, the hand puppet. I had one, too! Every now and then I see them at antique stores, but they're always pretty expensive. I'd also beg my mom to buy the cereal with their record pressed into the back of the box. I was lucky to see the band twice over the years, and just Micky on the cruise. Thanks so much!
Great cover of a great song. Nez was pretty special.
Loved this 👍
Thank you!!
Just like the original, 2:09 seconds of bliss 😊 Great performance Russ , I’m new to your channel but enjoyed every song that you have covered. Hope to hear some new songs soon .
That was great! Thank you.
I appreciate it very much!
Channelling Michael Nesmith. Nicely done, sir.
I appreciate that!
One of my favorites and your performance was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so very much; I appreciate!
This is awesome. My favorite of the Monkees.
Thanks much!
Absolutely superb, great cover of my favourite Monkees song
Thanks much; I appreciate it!
Sooo Good.
Thanks a ton!
Beautiful job, sir! This makes my day!
So glad to hear it....thanks!
Great job Thanks Russ
Thank you so much!
So true to the original, what a beautiful cover.
Thanks a million!
Wow…you definitely did Mike Nesmith proud!
I appreciate that...many thanks!
Excellent! My favorite Monkeys song. I started the guitar when I was a kid after hearing this song. I am 56 and still stink, but I sure loved your cover. Superb:)
Thanks so much....glad you liked it!
That was fabulous!!
Thanks very much!
Beautiful job!!!
Thank you!
Great job gentlemen!
Thanks...we appreciate it!
NUESTRA QUE PREFECCIÓN, ME ENCANTÓ
Thanks!
Very talented!
Thank you so much!
Nice tribute, well done!
Thanks so much; I certainly appreciate it!
Pretty darn good dude
Another great song choice man...
Thanks!
Russ: Oh. My. Goodness! JUST discovered you, your channel, and your talent. Pretty much speechless. Seeing you covered Mike Nesmith's You May Just Be The One, I picked it as the first full tune of yours I listened to. Oh. My. Goodness!
So, do you (or did you ever) "play out", as in, play in a band? Do you still? I will be anxiously awaiting to hear! Stellar job, Russ...stellar!
Wow, thank you! Yes, I've been playing out for about, well, lets just say 'decades'. Currently, I'm the drummer in two bands....Under The Sun and Closer to 9.
@@russwilloughby501 ...Russ, I'm thrilled to know that you share your talents not only here on TH-cam, but also with other musicians in Under The Sun and in Closer to 9! I too have played in bands...as you say..."for decades", as a guitarist / lead guitarist / vocalist. Where are you located? "IF" I'm ever near where you are & perform, be assured I'd try and catch a gig you're playing!
Well done!!
Thank you!
Man... your channel is absolutely amazing!! Greetings from Brazil and congratulations.
Thank you very much!
Nice cover Russ . Well done !
The song of his that stands out for me is "Joanne" . Might be a difficult one to cover. It's got some high notes! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for listening...I appreciate it! Joanne is a great tune, for sure.
awesome best ever cover,xxx
Thanks so much!
This is great! All the parts that I remember from the original are there. Awesome! I did a similar thing last year with a few Stephen Stills tunes. It's such a fun thing to do :)
Thanks so much; I appreciate it!
Outstanding Russ like all your other videos. Can you tell your followers more about yourself, background and how you arrived to this point in life with these renditions?
Thanks so very much! As for me, I'm 57..been playing drums since I was 7, guitar since I was 13. No formal training. I started doing these videos just about the time covid hit; mainly as something to do since I couldn't play with the two bands I'm in. So glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!
awesome
Thanks!
Nice!!!
GREAT JOB.
Thanks!
Don't know the tune but I'm sure you nailed it here. No doubt you've done a great tribute. Nice job!
Thanks so much!
listen to the Monkees original. So good!! RIP Michael!
Sorry Russ, you nailed it brother!
killer cover, nes would be proud
What a nice thought....thanks so much!
@@russwilloughby501 have u seen 'elephant parts'? hysterical. i highly recommend it.
Great job!
Thank you!
What a GREAT song to do! Who remembers this but me? I can sing right along. :-)
Thanks, Mark...appreciate the kind words!
Nice tribute Russ. I haven't heard that one in ages!
RIP Mike. I wonder what his ski cap will go for at auction?
P.S. Subtitle ;-)
Thanks, Stan. It should be in the Smithsonian in the Pop Culture section.
nice!
Thanks!
Adoro !!
Glad you like it, thanks!
Thank you!
W❤W❣️{SMILE} -💚*🙏🏽
Anyone who recognises what a lovely song this was/is gets my vote -- and you did a great job. ("real drums" would be even better -- but thanks!)
Thanks so much. I actually have several acoustic sets....but I use them for live gigs. I play out two or three times a month, so I'd find myself lugging them in and out all the time. The Alesis kit is less hassle and it only takes up two tracks.
:))))))
👏👏👏👏👏
Your voice reminds of Brian Wilson's older voice
Hmmm, interesting. Thanks so much for listening!
Can you play it on twelve string like the original it would sound awesome the way you play men
Afraid it is what it is....thanks for listening.
I liked quite a variety of the 60's music. I bought a lot of 45's and albums but never did see any of the bands live in concert when they were at the height of their fame and popularity. I have since seen a number of groups and individuals at oldies concerts between about 1985 and 1995 mainly. There were so many great shows with talented performers, and I think I probably enjoyed the concerts even more as an adult than I would have as a teen. I will say Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits at a late 80's oldies concert came off as rude while trying to engage the audience and called someone a "fat terd," which disappointed me. I also did not particularly enjoy a performance by Dion because he was booked at an oldies concert then wanted instead to perform a lot of new songs he had written. In 1999 on a Caribbean cruise we saw Mike or Mickey, (I'm embarrassed that I don't remember which, but it was a long time ago for me). Then the four of us in my group shared an elevator with him and the lady accompanying him. Not a really big deal, but fun for us! Overall I have a lot of good memories of some great music. I can't say often enough how happy I am that I came across Russ' channel, and as far as I'm concerned he's a legend himself. I'm here constantly and never tire of watching his performances over and over. A great big thank you, Russ! I've told all my family and friends about your channel.
Wow, Abner, thanks so very much; I really appreciate the kind words and your reflections about the shows you've seen. So glad to hear you're a regular visitor! Also, many thanks for sharing my channel with your family and friends! Best to you!
can u cover papa gene's blues?
oooooh, that's a good one, for sure. You never know!
Absolutely Awesome.
Thank you kindly!
Nice one man . ❤
Thanks 🔥
My hat is off to you.
Great job!