Mary, Mary

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About Mary, Mary

"Mary, Mary" is a song written by Michael Nesmith. It was first recorded by The Butterfield Blues Band for their 1966 album, East-West. Nesmith's band, The Monkees, also recorded the song. Hip hop group, Run–D. M. C., revived the song in the late 1980s with a cover version that hit the R&B and pop charts in the United States.


Year:
1969
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Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, can I go too?
This one thing I will vow ya
I'd rather die than to live without ya
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?

Mary, Mary, tell me truly
What did I do to make you leave me?
Whatever it was I didn't mean to
You know I never would try and hurt ya
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?

What more, Mary, can I do
To prove that my love is truly yours?
I've done more now than a clear-thinkin' man would do

Mary, Mary, it's not over
Where you go, I will follow
Till I win your love again
And walk beside you, but until then
Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?

Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, where you goin' to?
Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, where you goin' to?
Oh, Mary, where you goin to, Mary, Mary, Mary where you goin' to?

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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: MICHAEL NESMITH

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Mary, Mary" by The Monkees was released on their album "More of the Monkees" in 1967.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years. Notably, it was covered by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on their album "East-West" and by Run-D.M.C. on their album "Raising Hell," both adding their unique stylistic elements to it.
Original Writer
"Mary, Mary" was originally written by Michael Nesmith before he became a member of The Monkees. At that time, he was a part of the folk group "The New Christy Minstrels."
Musical Style
The song displays a classic pop-rock style mixed with the country-rock that Nesmith would later be known for.
Lyrics Composition
The lyrics tell a story about a man scorned by a women named Mary. Despite the upbeat music, the story told is packed with elements of heartache and emotional turmoil.
Song Popularity
The song remains one of The Monkees' most well-loved and enduring hits even after five decades of its release.
Different Versions
The song was recorded in several versions before the final cut was approved for the album.
Album Success
The album "More of the Monkees" topped the Billboard 200 albums chart in 1967, contributing to the popularity of "Mary, Mary."
Television Exposure
"Mary, Mary" was featured in the second season of The Monkees' popular TV series, helping to promote the song.
Cultural Impact
Run-D.M.C.'s cover played a significant role in bringing The Monkees' music to a new audience, thus ensuring its continued relevance and popularity.

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