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1(Theme From) The Monkees
producer:
Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
bass:
Larry Taylor (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19), Gerry McGee (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19) and Louie Shelton (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
organ:
Bobby Hart (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
percussion:
Gene Estes (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
background vocals:
Tommy Boyce (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19), Wayne Erwin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19), Bobby Hart (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19) and Ron Hicklin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-05, on 1966-07-19)
recording of:
(Theme From) The Monkees (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-19)
written in:
Los Angeles, California, United States
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:20
2I Wanna Be Free (Fast version)2:47
3Let’s Dance On
producer:
Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
bass:
Larry Taylor (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16), Gerry McGee (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16) and Louie Shelton (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
maracas, percussion and tambourine:
Gene Estes (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
organ:
Bobby Hart (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
background vocals:
Tommy Boyce (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16), Micky Dolenz (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16), Wayne Erwin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16), Bobby Hart (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16), Ron Hicklin (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16) and Peter Tork (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-05, on 1966-07-09, on 1966-07-16)
recording of:
Let’s Dance On (from 1966-07-05 until 1966-07-16)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:31
4Last Train to Clarksville
producer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
acoustic guitar:
Tommy Boyce (on 1966-07-25)
bass:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-07-25)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-07-25)
electric guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-25), Gerry McGee (on 1966-07-25) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-07-25)
percussion:
Gene Estes (on 1966-07-25) and David Walters (on 1966-07-25)
tambourine:
Gene Estes (on 1966-07-25)
background vocals:
[unknown] (on 1966-07-25)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-25)
recorded at:
RCA Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-25)
recording of:
Last Train to Clarksville (on 1966-07-25)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:47
5Take a Giant Step
producer:
Tommy Boyce, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart and Bobby Hart
acoustic guitar:
Tommy Boyce (on 1966-07-09)
bass and electric bass guitar:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-07-09)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-07-09)
electric guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-09), Gerry McGee (on 1966-07-09) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-07-09)
glockenspiel:
Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-09)
harpsichord:
Michael Rubini (on 1966-07-09)
oboe:
Bob Cooper (on 1966-07-09)
percussion:
Gene Estes (on 1966-07-09)
piano:
Jack Keller (on 1966-07-09)
background vocals:
[unknown] (on 1966-07-09) and Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-09)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-09)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-09)
recording of:
Take a Giant Step (on 1966-07-09)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:33
6All the King’s Horses2:17
7Saturday’s Child
producer:
Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
bass:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-07-09)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-07-09)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-09), Gerry McGee (on 1966-07-09) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-07-09)
organ:
Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-09)
tambourine:
Gene Estes (on 1966-07-09)
background vocals:
Tommy Boyce (on 1966-07-09), Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-09), Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-09) and Ron Hicklin (on 1966-07-09)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-09)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-09)
recording of:
Saturday’s Child (on 1966-07-09)
lyricist and composer:
David Gates
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:43
8Papa Gene’s Blues
producer:
Michael Nesmith
bass:
Bill Pitman (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30) and Frank DeVito (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
guitar:
James Burton (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30), Glen Campbell (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30), Al Casey (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30), Don Peake (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30), Jim Helms (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30) and Peter Tork (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
percussion:
Gary Coleman (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30) and Jim Gordon (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
vibraslap:
Jim Gordon (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
conductor:
Don Peake
recorded at:
Western Recorders, Studio 2 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-07), RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-16) and RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-30)
recording of:
Papa Gene’s Blues (from 1966-07-07 until 1966-07-30)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:00
9I Wanna Be Free (album version)
producer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
acoustic guitar:
Wayne Erwin (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24), Gerry McGee (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24) and Louie Shelton (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
cello:
Frederick Seykora (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
harpsichord:
Michel Rubini (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
viola:
Myra Kestenbaum (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
violin:
Bonnie Douglas (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24) and Paul Shure (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-19, on 1966-07-24)
recording of:
I Wanna Be Free (from 1966-07-19 until 1966-07-24)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
2:25
10Sweet Young Thing
producer:
Michael Nesmith
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (on 1966-07-18), Frank DeVito (on 1966-07-18) and Jim Gordon (on 1966-07-18)
electric bass guitar:
Bob West (on 1966-07-18)
fiddle:
Jimmy Bryant (on 1966-07-18)
guitar:
James Burton (on 1966-07-18), Glen Campbell (on 1966-07-18), Al Casey (on 1966-07-18) and Michael Deasy (on 1966-07-18)
percussion:
Gary Coleman (on 1966-07-18)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-18)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (on 1966-07-18)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-18)
recording of:
Sweet Young Thing (on 1966-07-18)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
writer:
Michael Nesmith
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
1:57
11Gonna Buy Me a Dog
producer:
Tommy Boyce, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart and Bobby Hart
bass and electric bass guitar:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-07-23)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-07-23)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-23), Gerry McGee (on 1966-07-23) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-07-23)
organ:
Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-23)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-23) and Davy Jones (on 1966-07-23)
vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-23) and Davy Jones (on 1966-07-23)
recorded at:
RCA Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-23)
recording of:
Gonna Buy Me a Dog (on 1966-07-23)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:41
12I Don’t Think You Know Me (First Recorded version)2:17
13I’m a Believer
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
producer:
Jeff Barry
acoustic guitar:
Neil Diamond (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
bass:
Dick Romoff (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Salzman (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
guitar:
Al Gorgoni (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23) and Sal Ditroia (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
organ:
Artie Butler (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
piano and tambourine:
Jeff Barry (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
background vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23) and Peter Tork (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
arranger:
Jeff Barry
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rhino Entertainment Company (in 1966) and WEA International Inc. (in 1966, in 1967)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 65) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 341)
cover recording of:
I’m a Believer (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond (in 1966)
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc., Copyright Control, EMI Music Publishing, Foray Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Stonebridge Music
2:47
14(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
producer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
bass:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-07-26)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-07-26)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-07-26), Gerry McGee (on 1966-07-26) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-07-26)
organ:
Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-26)
percussion:
Henry Levy (on 1966-07-26)
background vocals:
Tommy Boyce (on 1966-07-26) and Bobby Hart (on 1966-07-26)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-07-26)
arranger:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
recorded at:
Western Recorders, Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-07-26)
cover recording of:
(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone (on 1966-07-26)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
2:19
15She
producer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
bass:
Larry Taylor (on 1966-08-15)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (on 1966-08-15)
guitar:
Wayne Erwin (on 1966-08-15), Gerry McGee (on 1966-08-15) and Louie Shelton (on 1966-08-15)
organ:
Bobby Hart (on 1966-08-15)
percussion:
[unknown] (on 1966-08-15) and Norm Jefferies (on 1966-08-15)
background vocals:
Tommy Boyce (on 1966-08-15), Micky Dolenz (on 1966-08-15), Wayne Erwin (on 1966-08-15), Bobby Hart (on 1966-08-15), Ron Hicklin (on 1966-08-15), Davy Jones (on 1966-08-15) and Peter Tork (on 1966-08-15)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (on 1966-08-15)
recorded at:
RCA Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-08-15)
recording of:
She (on 1966-08-15)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
2:40
16Mary, Mary2:17
17Your Auntie Grizelda
engineer:
Richard Podolor
producer:
Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
lead vocals:
Peter Tork (on 1966-10-23)
recorded at:
American Studio in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-10-23)
recording of:
Your Auntie Grizelda (on 1966-10-23)
writer:
Diane Hildebrand and Jack Keller
2:29
18Of You (mix)
recording of:
Of You
writer:
Bill Chadwick and John Chadwick
1:58
19Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (extended version)
2:48
20The Kind of Girl I Could Love
producer:
Michael Nesmith
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (on 1966-06-25) and Jim Gordon (on 1966-06-25)
electric bass guitar:
Larry Knechtel (on 1966-06-25) and Bob West (on 1966-06-25)
guitar:
James Burton (on 1966-06-25), Glen Campbell (on 1966-06-25), Al Casey (on 1966-06-25) and Don Peake (on 1966-06-25)
percussion:
Gary Coleman (on 1966-06-25)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (on 1966-06-25)
arranger:
Don Peake
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-06-25)
recording of:
The Kind of Girl I Could Love (on 1966-06-25)
writer:
Roger Atkins and Michael Nesmith
1:53
21Sometime in the Morning
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-10-13, on 1966-10-25)
producer:
Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin and Carole King
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-25) and Carole King (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-25)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-25)
recording of:
Sometime in the Morning (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-25)
writer:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
2:29
22When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)
engineer:
Ernie Olerich
producer:
Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka
bass:
Russell Savakus (on 1966-11-23)
drums (drum set):
Herbert Lovell (on 1966-11-23)
guitar:
Al Gafa (on 1966-11-23), Willard Suyker (on 1966-11-23) and Donald Thomas (on 1966-11-23)
percussion:
[unknown] (on 1966-11-23)
piano:
Neil Sedaka (on 1966-11-23)
lead vocals [double-tracked lead vocals]:
Davy Jones (on 1966-11-23)
recorded at:
RCA Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-11-23)
recording of:
When Love Comes Knockin’ (at Your Door) (on 1966-11-23)
writer:
Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka
1:49
23Do Not Ask for Love (First Recorded version)
recording of:
Do Not Ask for Love
3:00
24Valleri (First Recorded version)2:33
25I’ll Be Back Upon My Feet (First Recorded version)2:36
2CD
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1A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You
producer:
Jeff Barry
bass:
Louis Mauro (on 1967-01-21) and James Tyrrell (on 1967-01-21)
drums (drum set):
Herb Lovelle (on 1967-01-21)
guitar:
Al Gorgoni (on 1967-01-21), Hugh McCracken (on 1967-01-21) and Don Thomas (on 1967-01-21)
organ:
Artie Butler (on 1967-01-21)
piano:
Stan Free (on 1967-01-21)
tambourine:
Thomas Cerone (on 1967-01-21)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (on 1967-01-21)
arranger:
Jeff Barry
recording of:
A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You (on 1967-01-21)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond
2:50
2She Hangs Out2:34
3The Girl I Knew Somewhere
recording of:
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:35
4All of Your Toys
recording of:
All of Your Toys
lyricist and composer:
William E. Martin
3:08
5Love to Love
recording of:
Love to Love
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond
publisher:
Trio Music Company
2:29
6You Told Me
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar] and lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith
banjo:
Peter Tork
bass:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set) and zither:
Micky Dolenz
tambourine:
Davy Jones
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-03, on 1967-03-09)
recording of:
You Told Me (from 1967-03-03 until 1967-03-09)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:26
7I’ll Spend My Life With You
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
12 string guitar [acoustic 12 string guitar], celesta, organ and background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
steel guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
tambourine:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-04, from 1967-03-09 until 1967-03-11, on 1967-03-18)
recording of:
I’ll Spend My Life With You (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-18)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
2:24
8Forget That Girl
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar]:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
acoustic guitar, maracas and lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
drums (drum set):
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
electric piano:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08), Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08), Davy Jones (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08) and Peter Tork (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
recording of:
Forget That Girl (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-08)
lyricist and composer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
2:25
9You Just May Be the One
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar], acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
bass:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
drums (drum set) and background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
tambourine:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16), Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16), Davy Jones (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16) and Peter Tork (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-02, on 1967-03-16)
recording of:
You Just May Be the One (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-16)
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:03
10Shades of Gray3:22
11For Pete’s Sake
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
electric guitar:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
organ:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
tambourine:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24), Davy Jones (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24) and Peter Tork (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
recording of:
For Pete’s Sake (from 1967-03-23 until 1967-03-24)
writer:
Joseph Richards and Peter Tork
2:12
12Sunny Girlfriend
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
12 string guitar [electric 12 string guitar], acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith
bass:
John London
drums (drum set) and background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Micky Dolenz
electric guitar:
Peter Tork
maracas and background vocals:
Davy Jones
recorded at:
RCA Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-02-23) and RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-04-18)
recording of:
Sunny Girlfriend
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:33
13No Time
recording of:
No Time
additional writer:
Hank Cicalo
writer:
Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
2:08
14Randy Scouse Git
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
drums (drum set), timpani and wood block:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-08)
electric guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
organ and piano:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-08)
background vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08) and Peter Tork (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08) and Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-02) and RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-04, on 1967-03-08)
recording of:
Randy Scouse Git (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
lyricist and composer:
Micky Dolenz
2:34
15Pleasant Valley Sunday3:08
16Words2:51
17Daydream Believer
producer:
Chip Douglas
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
bass trombone:
Richard Leith (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Phil Teele (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
percussion:
William E. Martin (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
piano:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
trombone:
Richard Noel (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), Al Porcino (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Manuel Stevens (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
violin:
Nathan Kaproff (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), George Kast (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), Alex Murray (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Erno Neufeld (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
horn and strings arranger:
Shorty Rogers
music videos:
Daydream Believer by The Monkees
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 39)
recording of:
Daydream Believer (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
lyricist and composer:
John Stewart
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
3:00
18Goin’ Down
producer:
Chip Douglas
bass:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
percussion:
Davy Jones (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
saxophone:
William Hood (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13), Plas Johnson (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13) and John Lowe (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
trombone:
Lou Blackburn (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13), Richard Leith (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13), Richard Nash (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13) and Phil Teele (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
trumpet:
Virgil Evans (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
horn arranger:
Shorty Rogers
recorded at:
RCA Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-20, on 1967-09-13)
recording of:
Goin’ Down (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-13)
writer:
Micky Dolenz, Diane Hildebrand, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
4:23
19Salesman
producer:
Chip Douglas
classical guitar [nylon string guitar] and electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh
guitar, shakers and lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith
percussion and background vocals:
Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-14), RCA Victor Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1967-07-15) and RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-09-05)
recording of:
Salesman (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-09-05)
lyricist and composer:
Craig Vincent Smith
2:36
20The Door Into Summer
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
electric bass guitar and guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
instruments:
Bill Martin (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04) and Harry Nilsson (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
keyboard:
Peter Tork (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-08-24), RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-09-05 until 1967-10-03) and Western Recorders, Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04)
recording of:
The Door Into Summer (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
composer:
Bill Martin
2:49
21Love Is Only Sleeping
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01) and Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
instruments:
Bill Martin (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01) and Harry Nilsson (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
organ:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
tambourine:
Davy Jones (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01), Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01) and Davy Jones (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-19), RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-07-10) and RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-09-05 until 1967-10-01)
recording of:
Love Is Only Sleeping (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-01)
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:31
22Cuddly Toy
producer:
Chip Douglas
acoustic guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
cello:
Edgar Lustgarten (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
keyboard:
Peter Tork (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
reeds:
Ted Nash (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Thomas Scott (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05) and Bud Shank (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
tambourine and lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Chip Douglas (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Davy Jones (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05) and Peter Tork (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
cover recording of:
Cuddly Toy (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
recording of:
Cuddly Toy
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
2:41
23What Am I Doing Hangin’ ’round?3:08
24Daily Nightly
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
Moog and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
organ:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-19), RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-09-05) and Western Recorders, Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04)
recording of:
Daily Nightly (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
writer:
Michael Nesmith
2:32
25Star Collector
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
Moog:
Paul Beaver (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
organ:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16), Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16) and Davy Jones (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-07-06), American Recording Co. in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04) and United Recorders Studio A in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-16)
recording of:
Star Collector (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
writer:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
4:24
3CD
#TitleLength
1Valleri
producer:
The Monkees
bass and electric bass guitar:
Joe Osborn (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Billy Lewis (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
guitar:
Gerry McGee (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Louie Shelton (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
saxophone:
Jim Horn (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Jay Migliori (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
tambourine:
Billy Lewis (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
trombone:
Lew McCreary (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
trumpet:
Oliver Mitchell (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Roy V. Caton (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
horn arranger:
Don McGinnis
recorded at:
United Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
recording of:
Valleri (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
writer:
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Piccadilly Music Corporation and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
2:21
2Tapioca Tundra
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (on 1967-11-11)
guitar and percussion:
Michael Nesmith (on 1967-11-11)
vocals:
Michael Nesmith (on 1967-11-11)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-11-11)
recording of:
Tapioca Tundra (on 1967-11-11)
writer:
Michael Nesmith
3:06
3Dream World3:20
4Auntie’s Municipal Court
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
electric bass guitar:
Rick Dey (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
guitar:
Keith Allison (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16), Bill Chadwick (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16) and Michael Nesmith (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
instruments:
Harry Nilsson (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
percussion and background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Michael Nesmith (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
background vocals:
Keith Allison (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16) and Bill Chadwick (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
recording of:
Auntie’s Municipal Court (from 1968-01-06 until 1968-01-16)
writer:
Keith Allison and Michael Nesmith
4:04
5P. O. Box 98473:13
6Zor and Zam
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Eddie Hoh (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Milt Holland (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Stan Levey (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
electric bass guitar:
Max Bennett (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Chip Douglas (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Rick Dey (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
guitar:
Keith Allison (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Bill Chadwick (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
instruments:
Henry Diltz (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
percussion:
Hal Blaine (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Micky Dolenz (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Eddie Hoh (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Milt Holland (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Stan Levey (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
piano:
Michael Melvoin (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
saxophone:
John Lowe (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
trombone:
Milt Bernhart (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Richard Leith (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Lew McCreary (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Frank Rosolino (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
trumpet:
Buddy Childers (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Clyde Reasinger (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Jack Sheldon (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Anthony Terran (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
violin:
Alexander Murray (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Nathan Kaproff (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), George Kast (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17), Erno Neufeld (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17) and Ambrose Russo (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
arranger:
Shorty Rogers
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
recording of:
Zor and Zam (from 1968-01-07 until 1968-02-17)
writer:
Bill Chadwick and John Chadwick
2:08
7Carlisle Wheeling (first recorded version)
recording of:
Carlisle Wheeling
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
3:33
8Tear the Top Right Off My Head2:06
9The Girl I Left Behind Me (first recorded version)
recording of:
The Girl I Left Behind Me (Sedaka/Bayer Sager song)
writer:
Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc.
2:41
10Nine Times Blue
recording of:
Nine Times Blue
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:10
11Come on In
recording of:
Come On In
writer:
Jo Mapes
3:09
12D. W. Washburn2:50
13It’s Nice to Be With You
recording of:
It's Nice to Be With You
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Goldstein
2:53
14St. Matthew
recording of:
St. Matthew
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
2:44
15Porpoise Song (Theme From Head) (single version)
4:11
16As We Go Along
recording of:
As We Go Along
writer:
Carole King and Toni Stern
3:53
17Ditty Diego‐War Chant0:50
18Circle Sky (live)
live recording of:
Circle Sky
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
publisher:
Screen Gems-EMI
2:24
19Can You Dig It
guitar:
Peter Tork and Lance Wakely
instruments:
Chester Anderson, Don Demieri, Michael A. Glass and Eddie Hoh
vocals:
Micky Dolenz
recorded at:
Western Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-28 until 1968-02-03) and RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-29 until 1968-03-08)
recording of:
Can You Dig It (from 1968-01-28 until 1968-03-08)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Tork
3:23
20Daddy’s Song (long version)
recording of:
Daddy’s Song
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson
3:28
21Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again2:38
4CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Tear Drop CityThe Monkees2:01
2A Man Without a DreamThe Monkees3:04
3Through the Looking GlassThe Monkees2:41
4I Won’t Be the Same Without HerThe Monkees2:40
5You and IThe Monkees2:13
6While I Cry
recording of:
While I Cry
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc.
The Monkees2:59
7Shorty Blackwell
recording of:
Shorty Blackwell
lyricist and composer:
Micky Dolenz
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc.
The Monkees5:39
8If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again
The Monkees2:45
9Smile
The Monkees2:19
10Listen to the Band (single version)
recording of:
Listen to the Band
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
The Monkees2:29
11Someday Man
recording of:
Someday Man
writer:
Roger Nichols and Paul Williams
The Monkees2:40
12Some of Shelly’s BluesThe Monkees2:30
13Mommy and Daddy
producer:
Micky Dolenz
brass:
Don McGinnis
guitar:
Dom DeMieri and Mike Saluzzi
instruments:
Pat Coghlan
keyboard:
Michel Rubini
piano, background vocals and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz
trombone:
Dick Nash
trumpet:
Bud Brisbois, Buddy Childers and Ray Triscari
tuba:
John Kitzmiller
additional background vocals:
Coco Dolenz
arranger:
Micky Dolenz and Shorty Rogers
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-08-01 until 1969-07-22)
recording of:
Mommy and Daddy (from 1968-08-01 until 1969-07-22)
lyricist and composer:
Micky Dolenz
The Monkees2:13
14Good Clean FunThe Monkees2:19
15Looking for the Good TimesThe Monkees2:04
16Steam Engine
recording of:
Steam Engine
writer:
Chip Douglas
The Monkees2:24
17I Never Thought It PeculiarThe Monkees2:27
18Midnight Train
recording engineer:
Mike Moran
producer:
Micky Dolenz
recording of:
Midnight Train
writer:
Micky Dolenz
The Monkees2:07
19Oh My My
recording engineer:
Mike Moran
producer:
Jeff Barry
recording of:
Oh My My
writer:
Jeff Barry and Andy Kim
The Monkees3:02
20I Love You Better
recording engineer:
Mike Moran
producer:
Jeff Barry
recording of:
I Love You Better
writer:
Jeff Barry and Andy Kim
The Monkees2:28
21Do You Feel It Too?
recording of:
Do You Feel It Too
writer:
Jeff Barry and Andy Kim
The Monkees2:36
22Do It in the Name of Love
Micky Dolenz & Davy Jones2:08
23That Was Then, This Is Now
Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork4:03
24Heart and Soul
recording of:
Heart and Soul
writer:
Simon Byrne and Andrew Howell
The Monkees3:56
25MGBGT (live)
The Monkees2:36
26Every Step of the Way (single version)The Monkees3:13
27Oh, What a Night
The Monkees3:13
28You and IThe Monkees2:55

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ASIN:US: B0094AYRAQ [info]

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