Michael Nesmith - 'Joanne' - Live at the Troubadour Jan 22, 2019

Nez at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA, from his "And The Hits Just Keep On Comin'" tour, featuring Pete Finney on pedal steel.

Originally on the First National Band's "Magnetic South" LP, released in 1970.

[eddieagnich]

This song is so meaningful to me. My first crush was on a girl named Joanne. In 1970 I was 13. She was a year older than I was. We went Le Conte Jr High in Hollywood
She never knew who I was. The closest I ever got to getting to know her was getting her phone number calling her hearing her voice and hanging up totally petrified! That whole episode lasted about a week! This song really gets to me! One of my many great memories of growing up in the 60's and 70's!

[armadillotoe]

Old age is nobody's friend but Micheal is handling it better than most. I am about 10 years behind him and I hope I manage it with as much grace. He still has "that" voice.

[peterjones]

Two years later he passed, a very difficult song to sing, the highs are difficult and he still had it. Rest in peace Michael, I'll always remember you as a young man in the Monkees.

[joegongora]

Even in old age Michael Nesmith still managed to knock out of the ballpark. He will be missed but not forgotten. This his signature song because the man had talent.

[kevinsimpson]

The most gifted musician and singer out of The Monkees and could hold his own against any of the singer/ guitarists of his generation. I loved this the very first time I heard it on the radio back around 1982. It was 12 years old by then and I realised Mike was a real musician and a great voice. God bless Mike. Sadly missed but forever remembered. 👏🌷🎼🎤

[oldcodyjr]

His death was just announced. This song, both lyrics and melody, gives me shivers: it’s such a bittersweet song.

[LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

RIP Michael Nesmith. Thank you for the songs and the memories, Papa Nez.

[johngiovine]

Michael my good sir, I grew up with your music back in the day. This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time...EVER. Thank you for your deep love and talent, you are a true life poet of our times for generations now. My heart to yours, take good care my friend. Thank you so much for all you gave us....

[anniegillespie]

You were hot in the seventies Mike but oh my, you still have it, whatever age you are. And thank God for that. One of my top 10 favorite songs although I must confess when I sing it the girl's name is Ruth Ann which is my name😻Thanks for the music😻
I live in Texas wish I would have had time to look you up. I met Mickey when I worked for a radio station in California, but would have loved to have had met you at some point.
You're one of the few
Musicians I have loved from the 60s until this very day. The thing I like the best about you is you never sold out that is so awesome.💫💫🏝💫💫

[susammarks]

So very humble. What a wonderful person
Can't believe he is gone. Miss you Mike.
Thanhyou for all you gave while you were with us. Your music lives on forever

[ttintagel]

This song just gets sweeter and more meaningful the older it/I get.

[pattibrooks]

Sad to hear Mike died December 10th 2021 a month ago ! I love his songs and he was a very good great singer and person !

[Ronin]

Always a favorite. The vocal is a challenge, I know from personal experience. Michael still has it, and thank you Michael.

[nancygreen]

Filled with love. I hear the love of God in Michael's voice. Heaven

[etcetera-]

heartbreaking beautiful song AND Mike still has that VOICE ?? wow

[davidldavis]

What a lovely man to still sing and entertain. thank you my friend. /dave

[chuckyanus]

Dang, he still hit the high notes. What an underrated singer, and amazing musician. RIP, sir.

[danielfronc]

Props to Nez for still being able to hit those high notes and hold them, nice and clear!

[bertsgirl]

Mike was my favorite Monkee!! My name is Joanne, so I was shocked when I found out in the 70s that there was actually a song about a girl (who spelled her name the same way I do) named Joanne...and then to find out it was written by Mike Nesmith!! Love the pedal steel and his high notes. He is missed. I saw Peter and Micky in Charlotte back several years ago. I was so disappointed that Mike didn't join them that tour. They did a great "Daydream Believer" memorial tribute to Davy that night. Our usher told us he saw them in Charlotte (when they first started touring) and a new guy (Jimi Hendrix) did warm up for them!! Yep! THAT Jimi!! 😁

[michaelkarastamatis]

Anyone who has love for his or her family just as Michael did makes a guy like me cry as I'm family oriented and wish more songs like this being recorded God bless.