Daydream Believer': Davy Jones’ Struggles and the Song That Almost Wasn’tProfessor of Rock Coming up, the unpredictable story behind the Monkees feel-good anthem that almost didn’t happen: Daydream Believer. The songwriter nearly gave up on finishing it, nobody wanted to record it, ...2 years agoDaydream Believer': Davy Jones’ Struggles and the Song That Almost Wasn’tProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Tempted' by Squeeze: The Bold Decision That Turned a Backup Singer Into a StarOctober 1976’s Top 10 Hits Ranked Today: Heart, Bee Gees, Chicago, and MoreKing of Wishful Thinking': Go West’s Accidental Hit From the Pretty Woman SoundtrackWhy DJs Thought ‘Wooly Bully’ Was Dirty and How It Became a Cultural PhenomenonThe Story Behind Cream's 'White Room': A Poem Turned Heavy Metal BlueprintWhen David Lee Roth Left Van Halen: The Rise of Sammy Hagar and Four #1 HitsCrimson and Clover': Tommy James' Unfinished Demo That Changed Radio ForeverWhy Bryan Adams Was Warned Against '(Everything I Do)': The Unexpected #1 Smash