Your Auntie Grizelda

The Monkees

About Your Auntie Grizelda

"Your Auntie Grizelda" is a song recorded by the American pop rock group the Monkees. Diane Hildebrand wrote the lyrics and Jack Keller composed the music. It is the first released song of the band with Peter Tork on lead vocals. The song appeared on both the TV series and the 1967 album More of the Monkees. While originally published by Screen Gems-Columbia Music (BMI), it is now published by Colgems-EMI Music (ASCAP).


Year:
1971
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She knows her mind all right, your auntie Grizelda,
She says she knows my kind, she might, maybe so
Oh, yeah, she's raised you right, your auntie Grizelda,
You only know the things she wants you to know

I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on auntie Grizelda

You can't begrudge her style, your auntie Grizelda,
She couldn't budge a smile and do it for free
So righteous making fudge, your auntie Grizelda,
So proper judging others over her tea

You look just like her you do,
I know by looking at you,
That you've been listening to your auntie Grizelda

Oh, no, don't look at me like auntie Grizelda
It takes much more to be someone of your own
You've got to make it free from auntie Grizelda
Or just like her you'll have to make it alone

I know she's having a fit,
She doesn't like me a bit,
No bird of grace ever lit on auntie Grizelda

Auntie Grizelda, auntie Grizelda
Auntie Grizelda, auntie Grizelda

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The Monkees

The Monkees are an American pop band that released music under their original incarnation between 1966 and 1970, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner. more »

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Written by: DIANE HILDERBRAND, JACK KELLER

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Your Auntie Grizelda" was included in the Monkees’ second album, "More of The Monkees," which was released in 1967.
Band's Influence
Unlike most of the Monkees' songs, band members Peter Tork and Davy Jones were chosen to provide lead vocals for "Your Auntie Grizelda." This was an unusual decision, as most of their songs featured either Mickey Dolenz or Michael Nesmith as lead vocalists.
Songwriters
The song was written by Jack Keller and Diane Hilderbrand, two notable songwriters who contributed to the Monkees' discography.
The Monkees Show
It featured in two episodes of “The Monkees” TV show - “Monkees in a Ghost Town” and “Monkees at the Movies.”
Distinctive Style
"Your Auntie Grizelda" is unique among Monkees tracks for its spoken-word verses and offbeat humor, lending it a distinct character within their song catalog.
Unusual Theme
The song's lyrics are humorously centered around a universally disliked aunt, a somewhat unusual and comedic theme for a pop song.
Television Representation
In the Monkees’ TV show, the song was often represented with a visual of a mature woman dancing and miming to the lyrics.
Musical Arrangement
The song features a baroque pop sound, which includes a prominent use of the harpsichord.
Fan Reaction
Due to its unique comedic and mocking tone, the song has garnering a positive response from fans who appreciate its uniqueness.
Live Performances
Although the Monkees were primarily a studio band rather than a touring band in their early years, "Your Auntie Grizelda" was part of their live set during Peter Tork's solo tours after he had left The Monkees.
Legacy
Despite not being a single, the song is considered a cult favorite and is remembered for its memorable lyrics and distinctive sound.

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