Mary, Mary
The Monkees
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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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Written by: MICHAEL NESMITH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Cover VersionsThe 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.
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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."
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Musical StyleThe song displays a classic pop-rock style mixed with the country-rock that Nesmith would later be known for.
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Lyrics CompositionThe 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.
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Song PopularityThe song remains one of The Monkees' most well-loved and enduring hits even after five decades of its release.
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Different VersionsThe song was recorded in several versions before the final cut was approved for the album.
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Album SuccessThe album "More of the Monkees" topped the Billboard 200 albums chart in 1967, contributing to the popularity of "Mary, Mary."
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Television Exposure"Mary, Mary" was featured in the second season of The Monkees' popular TV series, helping to promote the song.
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Cultural ImpactRun-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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