Joanne
Michael Nesmith
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Her name was Joanne, and she lived in a meadow by a pond. And she touch'd me for a moment, with a look that spoke to me of her sweet love. Then the woman that she was drove her on with desperation, and I saw as she went a most hopeless situation. For Joanne, and the man, and the time that made them both wrong. She was only a girl, I know that will, and still I could not see; That the hold she had was much stronger than the love she had for me. But staying with her, and my little bit of wisdom, broke down her desires like a light thru a prism; into yellows and blues and a tune that I could not have sung. Tho' the essence is gone, I have no tear to cry for her and my only tho't of her is kind. Her name was Joanne, and she lived in a meadow by a pond. And she touch'd me for a moment, with a look that spoke to me of her sweet love. Then the woman that she was drove her on with desperation, and I saw as she went a most hopeless situation. For Joanne, and the man, and the time that made them both wrong. For Joanne, and the man, and the time, that made them both wrong.
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Written by: MICHAEL NESMITH
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9 facts about this song
Songwriter"Joanne" was written by American singer-songwriter Michael Nesmith, recognized primarily as a member of the pop-rock band "The Monkees." He later pursued a successful solo career, during which he wrote "Joanne."
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Andy Williams's InterpretationAlthough Nesmith wrote the song, the version of "Joanne" performed by Andy Williams is also well-regarded. Williams was known for his mastery in interpreting songs, making them his own in a unique way.
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Musical StyleThis song represents a divergence from Michael Nesmith’s usual pop-rock genre. "Joanne" leans towards country rock, indicating Nesmith's ability to merge various musical styles.
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Chart Performance"Joanne" is one of Nesmith’s highest-charting solo singles. In 1970, it climbed up to the 21st position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Andy WilliamsKnown as the King of Christmas music, Andy Williams, in his career, was not limited by any genre, allowing him to deliver a beautiful rendition of "Joanne", despite it not being his usual style of music.
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Nesmith's Album"Joanne" is a part of Nesmith's 1970 album titled "Magnetic South". The album is the first as part of his solo career post his stint with "The Monkees".
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Success of the AlbumDespite Nesmith being primarily known for his contributions to The Monkees, his "Magnetic South" album, which includes "Joanne", was surprisingly well-received. It reached number 143 on the Billboard 200 album chart, marking it as a significant accomplishment in his solo career.
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Music VideoUnlike many songs of its time, "Joanne" had a promotional music video, indicated Nesmith's forward-thinking approach to music marketing.
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TributeThe song "Joanne" was performed by Andy Williams as a tribute to Michael Nesmith after his passing in December 2021.
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