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'''"(Theme From) The Monkees"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: [[Larry Taylor]] |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Percussion: [[Gene Estes]] |
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* Organ: Bobby Hart |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 5, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller |
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'''"Saturday's Child"''' |
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* Written by [[David Gates]] (later a member of the band Bread) |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee and Louis Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Tambourine: Gene Estes |
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* Organ: Bobby Hart |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller |
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'''"I Wanna Be Free"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Acoustic guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Harpsichord: Michael Rubini |
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* Violin: Bonnie Douglas and Paul Shure |
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* Viola: Myra Kestenbuam |
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* Cello: Fred Seykora |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 19, 1966 (2– 7:30 PM) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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'''"Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Steve Venet |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce |
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* Electric guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Harmonica: Keith Allison |
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* Tambourine: unknown |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studio #1, Hollywood, July 23, 1966 (2-8 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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'''"Papa Gene's Blues"''' |
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* Written by Michael Nesmith |
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* Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith |
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* Harmony Vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Guitar: [[Peter Tork]], [[James Burton]], [[Glen Campbell]], [[Al Casey (rock & roll guitarist)|Al Casey]], James Helms, and Don Peake |
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* Bass: [[Bill Pitman|William Pitman]] |
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* Drums: [[Hal Blaine]], Frank DeVito, and [[Jim Gordon (musician)|Jim Gordon]] |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman |
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* Recorded at Western Recorders Studio 2, Hollywood, July 7, 1966 (8– 11:30 pm) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* First pressing of LP features incorrect title "Papa Jean's Blues" |
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'''"Take a Giant Step"''' |
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* Written by [[Gerry Goffin]] and [[Carole King]] |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, and Unknown |
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* Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce |
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* Electric guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Piano: Jack Keller |
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* Harpsichord: Michael Rubini |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Glockenspiel: Bobby Hart |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes |
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* Oboe: Bob Cooper |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* An alternate mix of this song, with different backing vocals and with Micky's lead not double-tracked, was featured on the TV series episode "The Chaperone." |
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'''"Last Train to Clarksville"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing vocals: Unknown |
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* Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce |
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* Electric Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes and David Walters |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, July 25, 1966 (7 pm-3 am) |
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* Released as a single, reached number 1 on the pop music charts |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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'''"This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Backing vocals: Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes |
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* Cello: Joseph Ditullio |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 6, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller |
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* A slightly longer version of this song, featuring an extended instrumental break in the middle of the song, was used in the episodes "The Chaperone" and "The Royal Flush." |
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'''"Let's Dance On"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing Vocals by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Organ: Bobby Hart |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 6, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller |
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'''"I'll Be True to You"''' |
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* Written by [[Gerry Goffin]] and [[Russ Titelman]] |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Glockenspiel: Bobby Hart |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller |
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* The mono version features Davy's vocals double-tracked, reduced to a single track for the stereo version |
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* This was the only track from this album not to be featured in any episodes of the TV show |
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* Originally titled "[[Yes I Will]]". |
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* A slightly different version appears on the Rhino/Flashback CD "Last Train From Clarksville And Other Hits". |
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'''"Sweet Young Thing"''' |
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* Written by Michael Nesmith, Gerry Goffin, Carole King |
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* Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith |
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* Backing vocals by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Unknown |
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* Guitar: Peter Tork, [[James Burton]], [[Glen Campbell]], Al Casey and [[Mike Deasy|Michael Deasy]] |
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* Bass: Bob West |
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* Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine, Frank DeVito, and Jim Gordon |
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* Violin: [[Jimmy Bryant]] |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman |
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* Piano: Larry Knechtel |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8 pm-12 am) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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'''"Gonna Buy Me a Dog"''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocals by Micky Dolenz, and Davy Jones |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Organ: Bobby Hart |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studio #1, Hollywood, July 23, 1966 (2-8 pm) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* At the very end of the song, Davy can be heard to sing "They're Coming to Take Us Away, Ha Ha.." referring to the July 1966 novelty hit by Napoleon XIV, "[[They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!]]", which radio stations were beginning to ban from airplay. |
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===1994 Bonus tracks Session information=== |
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'''"I Can't Get Her Off My Mind" (First Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Backing vocals: Unknown |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gery McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Tack Piano: Bobby Hart |
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* Auto Harp: Bobby Hart |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes and David Walters |
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* Marimba: Gene Estes |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor studios, Hollywood, July 25, 1966 (7 pm-3 am) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Later re-recorded by The Monkees and used on ''[[Headquarters (album)|Headquarters]]'' |
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'''"I Don't Think You Know Me" (First Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Harmony vocals: Michael Nesmith |
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* Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith |
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* Guitar: James Burton, [[Glen Campbell]], and Al Casey |
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* Organ: Larry Knechtel |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine and Jim Gordon |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* Arranged by Don Peake |
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* Two mixes were made of this song. The first featured Micky on vocals and was mixed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Mike recorded his own vocals later that year. |
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'''"(Theme From) The Monkees" (Second Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Vocals by Micky Dolenz |
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* Harmony vocals by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Other personnel unknown |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* In another key than the album version |
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* Recording info unknown |
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===2006 Bonus tracks Session information=== |
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'''"I Don't Think You Know Me" (First Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King |
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* Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith |
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* Harmony vocals: Micky Dolenz |
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* Other personnel same as the version featuring Micky on lead vocals |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* Arranged by Don Peake |
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'''"So Goes Love" (Second Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Backing vocals: Davy Jones |
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* Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Jim Helms |
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* Bass: Bill Pittman |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine |
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* Electric Piano: Billy Preston |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Jim Gordon |
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* Recorded between July 7th and 25th, Summer 1966 |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* Arranged by Don Peake |
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'''"(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (First Recorded Version - Alternate Mix)"''' |
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* Written by [[Michael Martin Murphy]] |
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* Lead vocal by Davy Jones |
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* Harmony vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey |
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* Bass: Bob West |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman and Jim Gordon |
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* Piano: Michael Cohen and Larry Knechtel |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* Recorded on November 17, 1966 |
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'''"All the King's Horses"''' |
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* Written by Michael Nesmith |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz |
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* Harmony vocals: Michael Nesmith |
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* Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork |
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* Guitar: James Burton, Glen Campbell, and Al Casey |
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* Bass: Larry Knechtel, and Bob West |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Jim Gordon |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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'''"You Just May Be The One (First Recorded Version)"''' |
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* Written by Michael Nesmith |
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* Lead vocals by Michael Nesmith |
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* Harmony vocals by Micky Dolenz |
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* Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey |
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* Bass: Robert West |
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* Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasy |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine and Jim Gordon |
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* Percussion: Gene Estes and Frank DeVito |
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* Piano: Larry Knechtel |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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* The song features the doubling of regular bass with [[Danelectro]] or "dano" bass, played by one of the other guitarists; the dano bass' distinctive twang gave Mike's 1966 tracks a country flavor. The doubling of bass proved difficult to master as some 35 takes were needed before the backing track was completed. |
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* The song was featured on three episodes of the TV series - "The Chaperone," "One Man Shy," and "Monkees A La Mode." |
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'''"I Wanna Be Free" (First Recorded Version)''' |
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* Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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* Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz, and Davy Jones |
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* Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton |
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* Bass: Larry Taylor |
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* Drums: Billy Lewis |
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* Tambourine: Gene Estes |
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* Organ: Michel Rubini |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 19, 1966 (2– 7:30 PM) |
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* Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart |
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'''"I Won't Be the Same without Her (Mono Mix)"''' |
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* Written by Michael Nesmith |
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* Lead vocals by Michael Nesmith |
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* Harmony vocals: Micky Dolenz |
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* Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith |
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* Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey |
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* Bass: Bob West |
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* Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey |
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* Drums: Hal Blaine |
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* Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Frank DeVito |
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* Piano: Larry Knechtel |
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* Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.) |
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* Produced by Michael Nesmith |
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The Monkees is the first album by the band the Monkees. It was released in October 1966 by Colgems Records in the United States and RCA Records in the rest of the world. It was the first of four consecutive U.S. number one albums for the group, taking the top spot on the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks, after which it was displaced by the band's second album.[2] It also topped the UK charts in 1967. The Monkees has been certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA, with sales of over five million copies.
The song "Last Train to Clarksville" was released as a single shortly before the release of the album and went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the only hit single from the album. "I'll Be True to You" was previously released as a single by The Hollies in January 1965 under the title "Yes I Will".
History
Artwork
The photos in the "film strip" on the left side of the back cover are from two episodes of the Monkees' TV show. The first three photos are from "Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers", the other two are from the episode "The Spy Who Came In From The Cool". Also included are brief stats of the Monkees.
Early pressings of the LP cover as well as side 1 of the label featured the misspelled song "Papa Jean's Blues" (Catalog number COM/COS 101). This was soon corrected as "Papa Gene's Blues" (Catalog number COM/COS 101 RE). It was standard practice for RCA to add an "RE" when any one side of a record sleeve had a revision. Open copies of both versions are easy to find. In addition when the album was reissued in 1969 the Colgems symbol replaced the word "Colgems" on the bottom right-hand corner of the reverse side (Catalog number COS 101 RE2). There were no mono copies issued in 1969 as they were phased out altogether in 1968.[3]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, except where indicated.
Original 1966 Colgems vinyl issue
- Side 1
- "(Theme from) The Monkees" - 2:18
- "Saturday's Child" (David Gates) - 2:43
- "I Wanna Be Free" - 2:24
- "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day" (Boyce, Steve Venet) - 2:39
- "Papa Gene's Blues" (Michael Nesmith) - 1:57
- "Take a Giant Step" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) - 2:33
- Side 2
- "Last Train to Clarksville" - 2:44
- "This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day" - 2:09
- "Let's Dance On" - 2:30
- "I'll Be True to You" (Goffin, Russ Titelman) - 2:50
- "Sweet Young Thing" (Goffin, King, Nesmith) - 1:56
- "Gonna Buy Me a Dog" - 2:41
1994 Rhino CD reissue
Tracks 1-12: Original album in stereo
- "I Can't Get Her Off My Mind" (Early version) - 2:55
- "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Goffin, King) (Alternate version) - 2:18
- "(Theme from) The Monkees" (Early version) - 0:52
1996 Sundazed vinyl reissue
Bonus track at the end of Side 1: "I Can't Get Her Off My Mind" (Prev. unissued early version) - 2:55
Bonus track at the end of Side 2: "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Goffin, King) (Prev. unissued alternate version) - 2:18[4]
2006 Rhino deluxe CD reissue
The following tracks were included on the 2006 deluxe edition of the album. Some were previously unreleased, while others were on the 1994 Rhino reissue or the Missing Links series. Studio chatter is included between some bonus tracks.
- Disc One
Tracks 1-12: Original album in stereo
- "(Theme from) The Monkees" (Second Recorded Version) - 1:03
- "The Kind of Girl I Could Love" (Alternate Mix) (Nesmith, Roger Atkins) - 2:06
- "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Micky's Vocal) (Goffin, King) - 2:16
- "So Goes Love" (Goffin, King) - 3:31
- "Papa Gene's Blues" (Alternate Mix) (Nesmith) - 1:59
- "I Can't Get Her Off My Mind" - 3:38
- "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love" (Alternate Mix, Davy's Vocal) (Michael Martin Murphey) - 3:11
- "Gonna Buy Me a Dog" (Backing Track) - 2:59
- Monkees Radio Spot (Previously Unissued) - 0:53
- Disc Two
Tracks 1-12: Original album in mono
- "Kellogg's Jingle" - 0:20
- "All The King's Horses" (Nesmith) - 2:21
- "You Just May Be the One" (TV Version) (Nesmith) - 1:59
- "I Wanna Be Free" (Fast Version) - 2:46
- "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Mike's Vocal) - 2:16
- "I Won't Be the Same Without Her" (Mono Mix) (Goffin, King) - 2:41
- "Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care)" (Demo Version) (Nesmith) - 2:27
- "(Theme from) The Monkees" (TV Version) - 0:50
2014 Rhino Super Deluxe 3 CD reissue
The following tracks were included on the 2014 Super Deluxe edition of the album.
- Disc One
The Original Mono Album
- "(Theme From) The Monkees"
- "Saturday’s Child"
- "I Wanna Be Free"
- "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day"
- "Papa Gene’s Blues"
- "Take A Giant Step"
- "Last Train To Clarksville"
- "This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day"
- "Let’s Dance On"
- "I’ll Be True To You"
- "Sweet Young Thing"
- "Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
The Original Stereo Album
- "(Theme From) The Monkees"
- "Saturday’s Child"
- "I Wanna Be Free"
- "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day"
- "Papa Gene’s Blues"
- "Take A Giant Step"
- "Last Train To Clarksville"
- "This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day"
- "Let’s Dance On"
- "I’ll Be True To You"
- "Sweet Young Thing"
- "Gonna Buy Me A Dog"
Bonus Material
- "(Theme From) The Monkees" (second Version)
- "You Just May Be The One" (mono Tv Version) †
- "This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day" (mono Tv Version) †
- "Take A Giant Step" (mono Tv Version) †
- "All The King’s Horses" (mono Tv Version) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (fast Version – Mono Tv Mix) †
- "The Kind Of Girl I Could Love" (alternate Mono Mix) †
- "Monkees Nbc Promo Spot" †
- "Saturday’s Child" (mono Tv Version) †
- "Kellogg’s Jingle"
- "Monkees Radio Spot"
- "(Theme From) The Monkees" (tv Version)
- Disc 2
The Monkees - Sessions
- "I Wanna Be Free" (overdubbed Demo – Take 2) †
- "All The King’s Horses" (alternate Vocal Take) †
- "The Kind Of Girl I Could Love" (alternate Vocal Take) †
- "I Don’t Think You Know Me" (stereo Remix – Micky’s Vocal) †
- "(Theme From) The Monkees" (version One - Master Backing Track) †
- "Let’s Dance On" (master Backing Track) †
- "This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day" (master Backing Track) †
- "Gonna Buy Me A Dog" (version One - Backing Track Take Five) †
- "So Goes Love" (take One) †
- "So Goes Love" (alternate Vocal Take) †
- "Papa Gene’s Blues" (backing Track - Take One) †
- "Papa Gene’s Blues" (alternate Vocal Take) †
- "I’ll Be True To You" (stereo Remix) †
- "I Won’t Be The Same Without Her" (backing Track - Take Six) †
- "I Won’t Be The Same Without Her" (stereo Remix) †
- "Sweet Young Thing" (backing Track - Take One) †
- "Sweet Young Thing" (stereo Remix) †
- "You Just May Be The One" (rehearsal & Backing Track – Take Nineteen) †
- "You Just May Be The One" (stereo Remix) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (version Two - Backing Track Take Six) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (version Three - Backing Track Take Three) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (version Three – Stereo Remix) †
- "Jokes" (backing Track) †
- "Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day" (master Backing Track) †
- "Gonna Buy Me A Dog" (version Two – Backing Track Take Two) †
- "I Can’t Get Her Off Of My Mind" (version One – Stereo Remix) †
- "Mary, Mary" (backing Track – Take One) †
- "Of You" (backing Track – Take One) †
- "Of You" (stereo Remix) †
- "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love" (rehearsal) †
- "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love" (stereo Remix Of Davy’s Vocal) †
- Disc 3
David Jones - The Original Mono Album
- "What Are We Going To Do?"
- "Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner"
- "Put Me Amongst The Girls"
- "Any Old Iron"
- "Theme For A New Love"
- "It Ain’t Me Babe"
- "Face Up To It"
- "Dream World"
- "Baby It’s Me"
- "My Dad"
- "This Bouquet"
David Jones - The Singles
- "Take Me To Paradise"
- "The Girl From Chelsea"
David Jones - The Original Stereo Album
- "What Are We Going To Do?"
- "Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner"
- "Put Me Amongst The Girls
- "Any Old Iron"
- "Theme For A New Love"
- "It Ain’t Me Babe"
- "Face Up To It"
- "Baby It’s Me"
- "My Dad"
- "This Bouquet"
Michael Blessing - The Singles
- "The New Recruit"
- "A Journey With Michael Blessing"
- "Until It’s Time For You To Go"
- "What Seems To Be The Trouble Officer"
- "Who Do You Love" †
- "Get Out Of My Life Woman" †
The Monkees – Demos
- "I Wanna Be Free" (rehearsal) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (demo – Take Twelve) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (demo Remake – Take One) †
- "I Wanna Be Free" (demo Remake – Take Five) †
† Previously Unissued Recording
Session information
"(Theme From) The Monkees"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Percussion: Gene Estes
- Organ: Bobby Hart
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 5, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
"Saturday's Child"
- Written by David Gates (later a member of the band Bread)
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee and Louis Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Tambourine: Gene Estes
- Organ: Bobby Hart
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
"I Wanna Be Free"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Acoustic guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Harpsichord: Michael Rubini
- Violin: Bonnie Douglas and Paul Shure
- Viola: Myra Kestenbuam
- Cello: Fred Seykora
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 19, 1966 (2– 7:30 PM)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
"Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Steve Venet
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce
- Electric guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Harmonica: Keith Allison
- Tambourine: unknown
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studio #1, Hollywood, July 23, 1966 (2-8 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
"Papa Gene's Blues"
- Written by Michael Nesmith
- Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith
- Harmony Vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, James Helms, and Don Peake
- Bass: William Pitman
- Drums: Hal Blaine, Frank DeVito, and Jim Gordon
- Percussion: Gary Coleman
- Recorded at Western Recorders Studio 2, Hollywood, July 7, 1966 (8– 11:30 pm)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- First pressing of LP features incorrect title "Papa Jean's Blues"
"Take a Giant Step"
- Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, and Unknown
- Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce
- Electric guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Piano: Jack Keller
- Harpsichord: Michael Rubini
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Glockenspiel: Bobby Hart
- Percussion: Gene Estes
- Oboe: Bob Cooper
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- An alternate mix of this song, with different backing vocals and with Micky's lead not double-tracked, was featured on the TV series episode "The Chaperone."
"Last Train to Clarksville"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Backing vocals: Unknown
- Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce
- Electric Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Percussion: Gene Estes and David Walters
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, July 25, 1966 (7 pm-3 am)
- Released as a single, reached number 1 on the pop music charts
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
"This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Backing vocals: Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Percussion: Gene Estes
- Cello: Joseph Ditullio
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 6, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
- A slightly longer version of this song, featuring an extended instrumental break in the middle of the song, was used in the episodes "The Chaperone" and "The Royal Flush."
"Let's Dance On"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Backing Vocals by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Organ: Bobby Hart
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Percussion: Gene Estes
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 6, 1966 (2– 7:30 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
"I'll Be True to You"
- Written by Gerry Goffin and Russ Titelman
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Glockenspiel: Bobby Hart
- Percussion: Gene Estes
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, July 9, 1966 (2-9 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Jack Keller
- The mono version features Davy's vocals double-tracked, reduced to a single track for the stereo version
- This was the only track from this album not to be featured in any episodes of the TV show
- Originally titled "Yes I Will".
- A slightly different version appears on the Rhino/Flashback CD "Last Train From Clarksville And Other Hits".
"Sweet Young Thing"
- Written by Michael Nesmith, Gerry Goffin, Carole King
- Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith
- Backing vocals by Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Unknown
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey and Michael Deasy
- Bass: Bob West
- Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey
- Drums: Hal Blaine, Frank DeVito, and Jim Gordon
- Violin: Jimmy Bryant
- Percussion: Gary Coleman
- Piano: Larry Knechtel
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8 pm-12 am)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
"Gonna Buy Me a Dog"
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocals by Micky Dolenz, and Davy Jones
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Organ: Bobby Hart
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studio #1, Hollywood, July 23, 1966 (2-8 pm)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- At the very end of the song, Davy can be heard to sing "They're Coming to Take Us Away, Ha Ha.." referring to the July 1966 novelty hit by Napoleon XIV, "They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!", which radio stations were beginning to ban from airplay.
1994 Bonus tracks Session information
"I Can't Get Her Off My Mind" (First Recorded Version)
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Backing vocals: Unknown
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gery McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Tack Piano: Bobby Hart
- Auto Harp: Bobby Hart
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Percussion: Gene Estes and David Walters
- Marimba: Gene Estes
- Recorded at RCA Victor studios, Hollywood, July 25, 1966 (7 pm-3 am)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Later re-recorded by The Monkees and used on Headquarters
"I Don't Think You Know Me" (First Recorded Version)
- Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Harmony vocals: Michael Nesmith
- Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith
- Guitar: James Burton, Glen Campbell, and Al Casey
- Organ: Larry Knechtel
- Drums: Hal Blaine and Jim Gordon
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- Arranged by Don Peake
- Two mixes were made of this song. The first featured Micky on vocals and was mixed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Mike recorded his own vocals later that year.
"(Theme From) The Monkees" (Second Recorded Version)
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Vocals by Micky Dolenz
- Harmony vocals by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Other personnel unknown
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- In another key than the album version
- Recording info unknown
2006 Bonus tracks Session information
"I Don't Think You Know Me" (First Recorded Version)
- Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
- Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith
- Harmony vocals: Micky Dolenz
- Other personnel same as the version featuring Micky on lead vocals
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- Arranged by Don Peake
"So Goes Love" (Second Recorded Version)
- Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Backing vocals: Davy Jones
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Jim Helms
- Bass: Bill Pittman
- Drums: Hal Blaine
- Electric Piano: Billy Preston
- Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Jim Gordon
- Recorded between July 7th and 25th, Summer 1966
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- Arranged by Don Peake
"(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (First Recorded Version - Alternate Mix)"
- Written by Michael Martin Murphy
- Lead vocal by Davy Jones
- Harmony vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey
- Bass: Bob West
- Drums: Hal Blaine
- Percussion: Gary Coleman and Jim Gordon
- Piano: Michael Cohen and Larry Knechtel
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- Recorded on November 17, 1966
"All the King's Horses"
- Written by Michael Nesmith
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
- Harmony vocals: Michael Nesmith
- Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork
- Guitar: James Burton, Glen Campbell, and Al Casey
- Bass: Larry Knechtel, and Bob West
- Drums: Hal Blaine
- Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Jim Gordon
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm– 12:15 am)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
"You Just May Be The One (First Recorded Version)"
- Written by Michael Nesmith
- Lead vocals by Michael Nesmith
- Harmony vocals by Micky Dolenz
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey
- Bass: Robert West
- Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasy
- Drums: Hal Blaine and Jim Gordon
- Percussion: Gene Estes and Frank DeVito
- Piano: Larry Knechtel
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
- The song features the doubling of regular bass with Danelectro or "dano" bass, played by one of the other guitarists; the dano bass' distinctive twang gave Mike's 1966 tracks a country flavor. The doubling of bass proved difficult to master as some 35 takes were needed before the backing track was completed.
- The song was featured on three episodes of the TV series - "The Chaperone," "One Man Shy," and "Monkees A La Mode."
"I Wanna Be Free" (First Recorded Version)
- Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
- Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz, and Davy Jones
- Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
- Bass: Larry Taylor
- Drums: Billy Lewis
- Tambourine: Gene Estes
- Organ: Michel Rubini
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 19, 1966 (2– 7:30 PM)
- Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
"I Won't Be the Same without Her (Mono Mix)"
- Written by Michael Nesmith
- Lead vocals by Michael Nesmith
- Harmony vocals: Micky Dolenz
- Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith
- Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey
- Bass: Bob West
- Dano Bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey
- Drums: Hal Blaine
- Percussion: Gary Coleman, and Frank DeVito
- Piano: Larry Knechtel
- Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 18, 1966 (8:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.)
- Produced by Michael Nesmith
Charts
Album
Year | Chart | Peak Position |
---|---|---|
1966 | Billboard 200 | 1[5] |
1967 | Billboard 200 | 1[5] |
1968 | UK Charts | 1[6] |
Single
Year | Single | Chart | Peak Position |
---|---|---|---|
1966 | "Last Train to Clarksville" | Billboard Hot 100 | 1[5] |
1967 | "Last Train to Clarksville" | UK Charts | 3[6] |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
United States (RIAA)[7] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ The Monkees at AllMusic
- ^ Lefcowitz, Eric (2011). Monkee Business: The Revolutionary Made-For-TV Band. Port Washington, NY: Retrofuture Products. pp. 74–75. ISBN 0-943249-00-7.
- ^ "Monkee45s - Albums - The Monkees". Monkee45s.net. Retrieved 18 September 2012.[dead link]
- ^ stevehoffman.tv
- ^ a b c "The Monkees - Charts and Awards". Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Official Charts Company". Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "American album certifications – The Monkees – The Monkees". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- Liner notes, 2006 reissue of The Monkees
- The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation by Andrew Sandoval