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Tikki

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5. Tell her that 49 years ago, The ASB (Associated Student Body) at my High School received...

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Original post)

Sat Aug 27, 2016, 11:44 PM

Aug 2016

permission from the principal to hold a vote for which was the better band....The Beatles or the Monkees!?

The Beatles won....but the Monkees had a huge and dedicated fan base that made sure we heard
songs by the Monkees on car radios and 8 tracks through out the school's parking lots and in town.

Tikki
ps I like the Monkees and the Beatles...

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You'll never guess what my SIL and I have been watching when she gets home from school [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2016 OP

I find this comforting Enrique Aug 2016 #1

Good to know they still come home from school and watch the tube. bluedigger Aug 2016 #3

They just released a new album this year. bluedigger Aug 2016 #2

From the new one, "Me and Magdalena"... GReedDiamond Aug 2016 #4

Tell her that 49 years ago, The ASB (Associated Student Body) at my High School received... Tikki Aug 2016 #5

The show is still on over-the-air TV. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2016 #6

Now that you're an expert in Monkees triva... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #7

White Out? catbyte Aug 2016 #9

ding, ding, ding discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2016 #10

They're on tour right now OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #8