Today's Forgotten Oldie...

Mike Nesmith is internationally famous as a member of the Monkees, After the TV show ended in 1968, members of the Monkees wanted to continue with the band, recording and performing... not Mike Nesmith.   In 1969, Nesmith formed the group Mike Nesmith and the First National Band. Nesmith wrote most of the songs for the band, including a single entitled "Joanne" that received some airplay and was a top 40 chart hit for seven weeks during 1970, rising to number 17 on Cashbox and 21 on Billboard. The First National Band has been credited with being among the pioneers of country-rock music, and Mike Nesmith is also credited with inventing the Music Video.  Anyhow, Joanne is a different song... one of those you hate it or you love it songs.  Personally, I love it and it's today's forgotten oldie.