Pleasant Valley Sunday

The Monkees

About Pleasant Valley Sunday

"Pleasant Valley Sunday" is a song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, most famous for the version recorded by the Monkees in 1967. Goffin's and King's inspiration for the name was a street named Pleasant Valley Way, in West Orange, New Jersey where they were living at the time. The road follows a valley through several communities among the Watchung Mountains. The lyrics were a social commentary on status symbols, creature comforts, life in suburbia and "keeping up with the Joneses". It became one of the Monkees' most successful singles. 


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2001
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The local rock group down the street
Is trying hard to learn their song
They serenade the weekend squire
Who just came out to mow his lawn
Another pleasant valley Sunday
Charcoal burning everywhere
Rows of houses that are all the same
And no one seems to care

See Mrs.Gray, she's proud today
Because her roses are in bloom
And Mr.Green, he's so serene
He's got a TV in every room
Another pleasant valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
Mothers complain about how hard life is
And the kids just don't understand

Creature comfort goals, they only numb my soul
And make it hard for me to see
(Ah ah ah) ah thoughts all seem to stray to places far away
I need a change of scenery

Ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta
Ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta

Another pleasant valley Sunday
Charcoal burning everywhere
Another pleasant valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)
Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)
Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)
Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)
Another pleasant valley Sunday (a pleasant valley Sunday)

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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: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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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.
Performance & Release
Although 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.
From The Monkees' Album
The 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.
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.'
Musical Attributes
The 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.
Song Influence & Popularity
It 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.
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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