Valleri

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About Valleri

"Valleri" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart for The Monkees, who had a #3 on Billboard Hot 100 hit with it, also spending two weeks at #1 on Cash Box in early 1968. The song also rose to #1 in Canada, and #12 in the UK.


Year:
1997
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Valleri I love my Valleri
There's a girl I know who makes me feel so good
And I wouldn't live without her, even if I could
They call her Valleri
I love my Valleri

Oh yeah, come on

She's the same little girl who used to hang around my door
But she sure looks different than the way she looked before
I call her Valleri
I love my Valleri

Valleri I love my Valleri
I love my Valleri
I need ya, Valleri

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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: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE

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7 facts about this song

History
"Valleri" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart for the pop-rock band, "The Monkees". The song was first recorded in 1966 but it was later re-recorded and released as a single in 1968.
Composition
The song is well known for its unique combination of bright pop harmonies and sultry, flamenco-inspired guitar riffs. Its catchy melody and bubbling bongo beats make it instantly recognizable.
Popularity
"Valleri" reached number 3 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States, making it one of the Monkees' most popular songs. It also reached number 12 in the United Kingdom.
Television Appearance
The song was initially composed for the Monkees' television series and was performed in several episodes. Fans loved the song and asked for a longer version which led to its full recording and release.
Controversy
The Monkees were a band created for TV and were initially not allowed to play their own instruments or write their own songs. This caused controversy when it was later revealed. However, some of the Monkees, notably Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz, actually played on "Valleri".
Live Performances
The song has been a staple of the Monkees' live performances since it was released. Although the band has gone through numerous line-up changes over the decades, "Valleri" has remained a fan favorite.
Legacy
Despite the controversies surrounding the Monkees, the success of "Valleri" helped to cement their legacy as pop culture icons. The song continues to be covered by various artists, and is often used in TV shows and movies to evoke the spirit of the 1960s.

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