Daydream Believer / Goin' Down

by The Monkees

Daydream Believer / Goin' Down cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 25 October 1967
  • Label: Colgems
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 7:12
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A pristine, piano-driven sunshine pop anthem featuring a beautifully orchestrated string and horn arrangement by jazz musician Shorty Rogers. Davy Jones's earnest lead vocal delivery propelled the John Stewart composition to the top of the charts during the height of the group's television fame.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, piano, wall-of-sound, vintage, infectious

Tracklist

  1. Daydream Believer (2:52)
  2. Goin' Down (4:19)

Credits

  • The Monkees - primary artist
  • Shorty Rogers - arranged by, conductor
  • John Stewart - written-by
  • Davy Jones - written-by
  • Diane Hildebrand - written-by
  • Michael Nesmith - written-by
  • Peter Tork - written-by

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