Joanne
Mike Nesmith & The First National Band, Michael Nesmith
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Joanne Her name was Joanne And she lived in a meadow by a pond And she touched me for a moment With a look that spoke to me of her sweet love Then the woman that she was Drove around with desperation And I saw as she went A most hopeless situation For Joanne and the man and the time That made them both run She was only a girl I know that well but still I could not see That the hold that she had Was much stronger than the love she felt for me But staying with her and my little bit of wisdom Broke down her desires like a light through a prism Into yellows and blues and a tune That I could not have sung Tho the essence is gone I have no tears to cry for her And my only thoughts of her are kind Her name was Joanne And she lived in a meadow by a pond And she touched me for a moment With a look that spoke to me of her sweet love Then the woman that she was Drove around with desperation And I saw as she went A most hopeless situation For Joanne and the man and the time That made them both run
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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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