“Me & Magdalena” is from The Monkees’ ‘Good Times! (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)’ album, out everywhere now. The album will be available on 2xCD, and digitally for the first time. Order your copy now: https://monkees.lnk.to/GT10. 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of The Monkees’ album, Good Times! Originally recorded to commemorate the band’s 50th anniversary, the album was produced by Fountains of Wayne co-founder Adam Schlesinger and featured new recordings from Monkees members Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith & Peter Tork. Songs on the album included new compositions from the likes of Ben Gibbard and Andy Partridge along with old compositions from regular Monkees collaborators like Harry Nillson and Neil Diamond. The 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition arrives on a 2xCD and includes unreleased instrumental versions of every album track, plus four rare session outtakes.
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Fantastic lyrics— ‘And I don’t know if I’ve ever loved another,
Half as much as I do in this light she’s under’
I’ve had to stop translating twice today already to re-listen to this !
Comment by Helen Pletts on 13 June, 2026 at 1:51 pmIsn’t it brilliant!
Comment by Claire on 13 June, 2026 at 5:22 pm‘know everything lost will be recovered’
Comment by bernard saint on 14 June, 2026 at 8:53 amSurf’s Up!
Great spot Bernard.
Comment by Claire on 14 June, 2026 at 5:23 pmA Brian Wilson treatment of this song would’ve been on another level!
You totally made my day, perhaps week with this wonderful post.
Comment by Edward Johnston on 14 June, 2026 at 9:06 pmI go back as far as Circus Boy with Mickey Dolenz! At least as a youngster watching it.
So many hidden talents here. Michael Nesmith is a gem of a song writer too.
Think, Good Clean Fun (not the Allman Bros. one) and Different Drum.
Love this drift. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by sam burcher on 20 June, 2026 at 10:25 am‘…drift into the arms of the undiscovered’
Comment by bernard saint on 20 June, 2026 at 10:42 pmAs long as there are stars above you…