Pleasant Valley Sunday
The Monkees, The Righteous Brothers
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There's alot of things I want, a lot of things that I'd like to be. But girl, I don't forsee a rags-to-riches story for me. There's just one little dream I've got to come true; There's just one round I've gotta win, I can't be a loser with you. Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want, Girl, don't let me down! Just Once In My Life, let me hold on to one good thing I found! Don't let me down! Baby, say that you'll be stayin', Cause I couldn't face a day if you weren't here by my side. If you went away then I'd be left without any pride. I've given up on schemes, 'Cause all of them fell through, I've given up so many things, Don't ask me to give up on you. Baby, baby, Once In My Life, let me get what I want, Girl, don't let me down! Just Once In My Life, let me hold on to one good thing I found! Don't let me down! Baby, say that you'll be stayin', That old pot of gold ain't so easy to find, But if you stand by me, I'll keep my peace of mind. I can't give you the world, But I I'll work hard for you, girl. I'll work hard, ev'ryday, all my life. So baby, please don't leave me, just do this for me. Once In My Life, let me get what I want, Girl, don't let me down! Just Once In My Life, let me hold on to one good thing I found! Don't let me down! Baby, say that you'll be stayin'. =
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Written by: FREDRICK MCGREGOR, ERNEST WILSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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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