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A number three hit for the Monkees, dealing with the rising popularity of suburban life.
The song was written by regular Monkees collaborators Gerry Goffin and Carole King about their move from New York City to suburban West Orange, New Jersey, which they evidently did not care much for.
[Verse 1]
The local rock group down the street
Is trying hard to learn this song
They serenade the weekend squire
Who just came out to mow his lawn
[Chorus 1]
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Sunday)
Charcoal burning everywhere
Rows of houses that are all the same
And no one seems to care
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus 2]
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Sunday)
Here in status symbol land
Mothers complain about how hard life is
And the kids just don't understand
[Bridge]
Creature comfort goals
They only numb my soul
And make it hard for me to see
My thoughts all seem to stray
To places far away
I need a change of scenery
[Interlude]
Ta ta-ta ta, ta ta-ta ta
Ta ta-ta ta, ta ta-ta ta (Ahh)
Ta ta-ta ta, ta ta-ta ta
Ta ta-ta ta, ta ta-ta ta (Ahh)
[Chorus 3]
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Sunday)
Charcoal burnin’ everywhere
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
[Outro]
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday (Ah, Pleasant Valley Sunday)
Pleasant Valley Sunday was written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin & Goffin & King.
Pleasant Valley Sunday was produced by Chip Douglas.
The Monkees released Pleasant Valley Sunday on Mon Nov 06 1967.
Yes, “Pleasant Valley Sunday” was certified gold by the RIAA on July 14, 1967.