Pleasant Valley Sunday
The Monkees
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The local rock group down the street Is trying hard to learn their song They serenade the weekend squire Who just came out to mow his lawn Another pleasant valley Sunday Charcoal burning everywhere Rows of houses that are all the same And no one seems to care See Mrs.Gray, she's proud today Because her roses are in bloom And Mr.Green, he's so serene He's got a TV in every room Another pleasant valley Sunday Here in status symbol land Mothers complain about how hard life is And the kids just don't understand Creature comfort goals, they only numb my soul And make it hard for me to see (Ah ah ah) ah thoughts all seem to stray to places far away I need a change of scenery Ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta Ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta Another pleasant valley Sunday Charcoal burning everywhere Another pleasant valley Sunday Here in status symbol land Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday) Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday) Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday) Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday) Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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7 facts about this song
Songwriting & Composition"Pleasant Valley Sunday" was written by Carole King and her then-husband Gerry Goffin. It's one of the many successful songs they penned during the 1960s.
- The song is famous for its satirical take on suburbia, the American dream and consumerist culture.
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Performance & ReleaseAlthough it was written by King and Goffin, the song is most commonly associated with The Monkees, who recorded and released it as a single in 1967.
- It was one of The Monkees' most successful songs, reaching No. 3 on the 'Billboard Hot 100' charts in the USA.
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From The Monkees' AlbumThe song was also included on The Monkees' album "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd." which was released in November 1967.
- The album blended a variety of music styles and reached No. 1 on the 'Billboard 200' album chart.
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Song Inspiration"Pleasant Valley Sunday" was inspired by Crane Road in New Rochelle, New York, where Goffin and King lived at that time.
- The lyrics of the song sarcastically describe the comfortable yet superficial life in the American suburbs, referencing status symbols like 'charming cobblestones' and houses 'all the same' in a 'typical American dream.'
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Musical AttributesThe guitar riff which forms the main theme of the song, is considered iconic and has been praised for its catchy and upbeat nature.
- The song has a distinctive psychedelic pop sound, which was revolutionary in the music world during the 1960s.
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Song Influence & PopularityIt continued to be a popular song even after The Monkees' heyday, and has been covered by various artists ranging from The Wedding Present to Carole King herself.
- The song has also featured in various TV shows and films, further solidifying its place in pop culture.
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Recognition & Accolades"Pleasant Valley Sunday" was recognized by Rolling Stone in 2004, when it included the song in its list of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.'
- The song is often regarded as a classic of the psychedelic pop era and one of the best songs from The Monkees.
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