The hit version of the song was the result of a program called Live 8. Much like the famous Live Aid concert of the 1980s, Live 8 was designed to draw attention to political issues in Africa.
The Monkees television series may have only run for two seasons, but it continues to hold a special place for fans who enjoyed the mayhem and music Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, and Davy ...