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More of the Monkees
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Studio album by The Monkees
Released January 9, 1967
Recorded June–November 1966
Genre Pop rock
Length 33:00
Label Colgems (original U.S. release)
RCA Victor (original release outside U.S.)
Arista (1987 LP reissue + 1990 CD reissue)
Rhino (1986 LP reissue + 1995 & 2007 CD reissues)
Sundazed (1996 LP reissue)
Producer Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Neil Sedaka, Carole Bayer Sager, Michael Nesmith, Jeff Barry, Jack Keller, Gerry Goffin, Carole King
The Monkees chronology
The Monkees
(1966)The Monkees1966
More of the Monkees
(1967)
Headquarters
(1967)Headquarters1967
Singles from More of the Monkees
  1. "I'm a Believer" / "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"
    Released: November 21, 1966
  2. "Mary, Mary"
    Released: 1968
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4/5 stars[1]
MusicHound 3/5 stars[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide 2/5 stars[3]

More of the Monkees is the second full-length album by the Monkees. It was recorded in late 1966 and released on Colgems label #102 on January 9, 1967. It displaced the band's debut album from the top of the Billboard 200 chart and remained at No.1 for 18 weeks—the longest of any Monkees album. Combined, the first two Monkees albums were at the top of the Billboard chart for 31 consecutive weeks. More of the Monkees also went to No.1 in the UK. In the U.S. it has been certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA with sales of more than five million copies. More of the Monkees is also notable for being the first pop/rock album to be the best-selling album of the year in the U.S.

History

Monkeemania had reached full swing by the time the album was released. The Monkees' second single, "I'm a Believer"—included on this album—held the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 and they were about to embark on a highly successful concert tour.

The release of More of the Monkees was rushed to capitalize on the band's popularity, catching even its members by surprise. The band learned of the album's existence while on tour in Cleveland, Ohio, discovering it had already been released. They were dismayed by the cover image of them and offended by production overseer Don Kirshner's liner notes, which praised his team of songwriters before mentioning, almost as an afterthought, the names of the Monkees. The band, particularly Nesmith, was also furious about the songs—selected for the record from 34 that had been recorded—leading Nesmith to later tell Melody Maker magazine that More of the Monkees was "probably the worst album in the history of the world".[4]

The group began to grow concerned over their musical output, since this album and their debut, The Monkees, featured them limited to just vocals with scattered instrumental contributions. Kirshner had a strict rule that the Monkees were to provide only vocals on his productions, though separate sessions produced by Michael Nesmith himself usually featured Peter Tork on guitar. More of the Monkees has Nesmith limited to one song as lead vocalist.

Within weeks of the release of More of the Monkees, Nesmith lobbied successfully with the group's creators, Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, for the Monkees to be allowed to play their instruments on future records, effectively giving the quartet artistic control. To make his point clear to Kirshner, who was balking at the idea, Nesmith proceeded to punch a hole in the wall of a suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel during a group meeting with Kirshner and Colgems lawyer Herb Moelis, declaring to the latter: "That could have been your face!". This outburst came after Moelis snapped to Nesmith, "You'd better read your contract", when Nesmith threatened to quit. Kirshner was later dropped from the project altogether.[4]

Artwork

The original pressing catalog number is COM/COS 102. 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 102 RE). It was standard practice for RCA to add an "RE" when any one side of a record sleeve had a revision. There were no mono copies issued in 1969 as they were phased out altogether in 1968.[5]

Track listing

Original 1967 Colgems vinyl issue

Side 1
No. Title Lead vocals Length
1. "She" (Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart) Micky Dolenz 2:40
2. "When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door)" (Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Sedaka) Davy Jones 1:49
3. "Mary, Mary" (Michael Nesmith) Micky Dolenz 2:16
4. "Hold On Girl" (Billy Carr, Jack Keller, Ben Raleigh) Davy Jones 2:29
5. "Your Auntie Grizelda" (Diane Hildebrand, Jack Keller) Peter Tork 2:30
6. "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" (Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart) Micky Dolenz 2:25
Side 2
No. Title Lead vocals Length
1. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (Neil Diamond) Davy Jones 2:16
2. "The Kind of Girl I Could Love" (Michael Nesmith, Roger Atkins) Michael Nesmith 1:53
3. "The Day We Fall in Love" (Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell) Davy Jones 2:26
4. "Sometime in the Morning" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) Micky Dolenz 2:30
5. "Laugh" (Phil Margo, Mitch Margo, Hank Medress, Jay Siegel) Davy Jones 2:30
6. "I'm a Believer" (Neil Diamond) Micky Dolenz 2:50

1994 Rhino CD reissue

Tracks 1-12: Original album in stereo

  1. "Don't Listen to Linda" (Boyce, Hart) (First Recorded Version) - 2:28
  2. "I'll Spend My Life With You" (Boyce, Hart) (First Recorded Version) - 2:30
  3. "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Goffin, King) (Second Recorded Version) - 2:19
  4. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (Diamond) (Extended Mix) - 2:53
  5. "I'm a Believer" (Diamond) (Early Version) - 2:53

1996 Sundazed vinyl reissue

Bonus track at the end of Side 1: "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Prev. unissued mix) - 2:19
Bonus track at the end of Side 2: "Don't Listen to Linda" (Prev. unissued version) - 2:28, "I'll Spend My Life With You" (Alt. version) - 2:30[6]

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

  1. "Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears" (Boyce, Hart) - 02:18
  2. "Ladies Aid Society" (Original Mono Mix) (Boyce, Hart) - 3:27
  3. "I'll Spend My Life with You" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:28
  4. "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Second Recorded Version) (Goffin, King) - 2:20
  5. "Through the Looking Glass" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart, Red Baldwin) - 2:31
  6. "Don't Listen to Linda" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:28
  7. "Kicking Stones (Teeny Tiny Gnome)" (Lynn Castle, Wayne Erwin) - 2:32
  8. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (With Peter's Narration) (Diamond) - 3:08
  9. "I'm a Believer" (Early Version - Alternate Mix) (Diamond) - 2:51
  10. "Mr. Webster" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:47
Disc Two

Tracks 1-12: Original album in mono

  1. "Valleri" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:30
  2. "Words" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:58
  3. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (TV Version) (Diamond) - 2:50
  4. "I'll Be Back Up on My Feet" (First Recorded Version) (Linzer, Randell) - 2:37
  5. "Tear Drop City" (Early Mix) (Boyce, Hart) - 2:18
  6. "Of You" (Mono Mix) (Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick) - 2:01
  7. "Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)" (First Recorded Version) (Keller, Raleigh, Carr) - 2:44
  8. "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love" (Michael Martin Murphey) - 02:59

Session information

"She"

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Organ: Bobby Hart
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Norm Jefferies, Unknown
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, August 15, 1966
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Covered by The Dickies in 1978 on their debut LP The Incredible Shrinking Dickies.
  • While Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart are officially credited as the writer's of the song, several sites and sources claim Jeff Barry, Angelo Badalamenti and Marianne Faithfull to have co-written the track. [7]

"When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door)"

  • Written by Neil Sedaka and Carole Bayer Sager
  • Lead vocal (double tracked): Davy Jones
  • Guitar: Al Gafa, Willard Suyker, Donald Thomas
  • Piano: Neil Sedaka
  • Bass: Russell Savakus
  • Drums: Herbert Lovell
  • Percussion: Unknown
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, November 23, 1966
  • Produced by Neil Sedaka and Carole Bayer
  • Engineered by Ernie Olerich

"Mary, Mary"

  • Written by Michael Nesmith
  • Lead/backing vocals: Micky Dolenz
  • Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Michael Deasy
  • Piano: Michael Cohen, Larry Knechtel
  • Bass: Bob West
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Gary Coleman, Jim Gordon
  • Recorded at Western Recorders, Hollywood, July 25, 1966
  • Arrangement: Don Peake
  • Produced by Michael Nesmith
  • The 1990 Arista CD Version features the Extended Stereo Mix, the same that appears in the More Greatest Hits CD Version.
  • "Mary Mary" appeared on the Paul Butterfield Band's East-West release a year before the Monkees' version was released.
  • "Mary, Mary" became a rap hit for Run-DMC in 1988

"Hold on Girl"

  • Written by Jack Keller, Ben Raleigh and Billy Carr
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz
  • Other personnel unknown
  • Produced by Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, September 10, 1966 and American Studios, Studio City, October 23, 1966
  • Slower version can be found on Missing Links Vol. 2

"Your Auntie Grizelda"

  • Written by Jack Keller and Diane Hildebrand
  • Lead vocal: Peter Tork
  • Other personnel unknown
  • Produced by Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
  • Engineered by Richard Podolor
  • Recorded at American Studios, Studio City, October 23, 1966

"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Organ: Bobby Hart
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Henry Levy
  • Produced and Arranged by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at Western Recorders, Studio #1, Hollywood, July 26, 1966
  • Appeared on the flip side of "I'm a Believer"
  • Reached number 20 on the pop charts, making it the first Monkees b-side to chart
  • The original mono and stereo mixes differ slightly in two spots. On the stereo mix, Micky's vocal is dubbed in at the end of the instrumental bridge just before the second verse; this vocal bridge does not appear on the mono mix. During the fade, Micky's repeated, "Not your steppin' stone" begins sooner on the stereo mix than on the mono mix. The mono single fades out earlier than the track from the mono album, despite that both versions are shown with a playing time of 2:25.

"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)"

  • Written by Neil Diamond
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork
  • Acoustic guitar: Neil Diamond
  • Drums: Buddy Salzman
  • Organ: Maurgan Cheff
  • Percussion: Kauren Seguer
  • Other personnel unknown
  • Produced by Jeff Barry
  • Recorded in New York City, October 15 and 23, 1966 (studio unknown)
  • First of the two Neil Diamond songs performed by the Monkees on this album

"The Kind of Girl I Could Love"

  • Written by Michael Nesmith and Roger Atkins
  • Lead vocal: Michael Nesmith
  • Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork
  • Guitar: James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Michael Deasy
  • Bass: Larry Knetchtel, Bob West
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Gary Coleman, Jim Gordon
  • Steel Guitar: Michael Nesmith [8]
  • Arrangement: Don Peake
  • Produced by Michael Nesmith
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 PM - 12:15 AM)
  • Last Nesmith collaboration with another composer

"The Day We Fall in Love"

  • Written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Guitar: Al Casey
  • Harpsichord and Organ: Don Randi, Michel Rubini
  • Bass: Carol Kaye, Ray Pohlman
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Frank Capp, Julius Wechter
  • Violin: Louis Haber, Irving Spice, Lousi Stone
  • Viola: David Sackson, Murray Sandry
  • Cello: Seymour Barab
  • Conductor: Arthur Butler
  • Arranged and Produced by Jeff Barry
  • Engineered by Ray Hall
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios Hollywood, October 28, 1966 and RCA Victor Studio B, New York, November 23, 1966

"Sometime in the Morning"

  • Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz and Carole King
  • Other personnel unknown
  • Produced by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Jeff Barry
  • Recorded at New York City, October 13 and 25, 1966 (studio unknown)

"Laugh"

  • Written by Hank Medress, Phil Margo, Mitchell Margo and Jay Siegal
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Davy Jones, Jeff Barry and Unknown
  • Guitar: Al Casey and Carol Kaye
  • Harpsichord and Organ: Don Randi, Michel Rubini
  • Bass: Ray Pohlman
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Frank Capp, Julius Wechter
  • Produced and Arranged by Jeff Barry
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, October 28, 1966

"I'm a Believer"

  • Written by Neil Diamond
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork
  • Guitar: Al Gorgoni, Sal Ditroia
  • Acoustic Guitar: Neil Diamond
  • Organ: Artie Butler
  • Piano and Tambourine: Jeff Barry
  • Bass: Dick Romoff
  • Drums: Buddy Salzman
  • Produced by Jeff Barry
  • Recorded in New York City, October 15 and 23, 1966
  • Reached number 1 on the pop charts

1994 Bonus tracks

"Don't Listen to Linda" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Gene Estes
  • Saxophone: Jim Seals
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, October 28, 1966
  • Intended for More of the Monkees, then put aside and re-cut for The Birds, The Bees, & The Monkees, but then again put aside later for the Instant Replay album.
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart

"I'll Spend My Life With You" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Harmony vocal by Ron Hicklin
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Gene Estes, David Walters
  • Recorded at RCA Studios, Hollywood, October 26, 1966
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Unused until Headquarters, when it was re-recorded by the Monkees

"I Don't Think You Know Me" (Second Recorded Version)

  • Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
  • Lead vocal: Peter Tork
  • Backing vocals: Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith
  • Other personnel unknown
  • Intended for use for the television series, but never broadcast
  • Produced by Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin and Carole King
  • Recorded at New York City, October 13, 1966 (studio unknown)

"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (Extended Mix)

  • Includes an organ solo
  • Used in the episode "Monkees in Manhattan"
  • Produced by Jeff Barry

"I'm a Believer" (Early Version)

  • Take 4A, which is slightly slower and features raw vocals from Micky
  • Produced by Jeff Barry

2006 Bonus tracks

"Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears"

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Gene Estes
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, October 28, 1966
  • Featured on Missing Links Volume 1

"Ladies Aid Society" (Original Mono Mix)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Emil Richards
  • Piano: Bobby Hart
  • Trumpet: Steve Huffsteter
  • Trombone: Gilbert Falco, Dick Hyde
  • Horn: Bob Jung and Don McGinnis
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, Hollywood, August 23, 1966
  • Previously Unissued

"I'll Spend My Life With You" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Unused until Headquarters, when it was re-recorded by the Monkees/On the 1994 reissue

"I Don't Think You Know Me" (Second Recorded Version)

  • Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
  • Intended for use for the television series, but never broadcast/On the 1994 reissue
  • Produced by Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin and Carole King

"Through The Looking Glass" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Red Baldwin, Tommy Boyce, and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Piano: Michel Rubini
  • Percussion: Alan Estes
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, September 10, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 3

"Don't Listen To Linda" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Originally on 1994 reissue
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart

"Kicking Stones"

  • Written by Lynn Castle and Wayne Erwin
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Piano: Bobby Hart
  • Organ: Paul Suter
  • Trumpet: Steve Huffsteter
  • Trombone: Gilbert Falco, Dick Hyde
  • Horn: Bob Jung, Don McGinnis
  • Flute: Paul Suter
  • Vibes: Emil Richards
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, Hollywood, August 23, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 1, titled "Teeny Tiny Gnome."

"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (Extended Mix - Alternate)"

  • Features a narration by Peter Tork. This was intended to give Peter a bigger role in the album. Later included on The Monkees: Original Album Series
  • Produced by Jeff Barry

"I'm a Believer" (Early Version - Alternate Mix)

  • Same track from 1994 reissue, but in stereo and different studio chatter.
  • Produced by Jeff Barry

"Mr. Webster" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Acoustic Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Harpsichord: Michel Rubini
  • Percussion: Alan Estes
  • Oboe: Norman Benno
  • Cello: Maggie Aue
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, September 10, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2.

"Valleri" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Gene Estes
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, August 6, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2

"Words" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocals: Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Norm Jeffries
  • Flute: Ethmer Roten
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded in October, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2

"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (TV Version)

  • Written by Neil Diamond
  • Originally featured on the Music Box set, remixed in stereo.
  • Same version on 1994 release
  • Produced by Jeff Barry

"I'll Be Back Up On My Feet" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocal: Unknown
  • Guitar: Al Casey, Carol Kaye
  • Bass: Ray Pohlman
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Frank Capp, Julius Wechter
  • Piano: Don Randi, Michel Rubini
  • Produced by Jeff Barry
  • Recorded on October 26, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2.

"Tear Drop City" (Early Mix)

  • Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Gene Estes
  • Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, October 26, 1966
  • Later sped up (and mixed in stereo) for Instant Replay in 1969. Previously unissued.

"Of You" (Mono Mix)

  • Written by Bill and John Chadwick
  • Lead vocal: Michael Nesmith
  • Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, 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 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, July 25, 1966
  • Originally featured on the Music Box set. A stereo mix with harmony vocals from Micky Dolenz featured on Missing Links Volume 1.

"Hold On Girl" (First Recorded Version)

  • Written by Jack Keller, Ben Raleigh and Billy Carr
  • Lead vocal: Davy Jones
  • Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron Hicklin
  • Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton
  • Bass: Larry Taylor
  • Drums: Billy Lewis
  • Percussion: Alan Estes
  • Oboe: Norman Benno
  • Harpsichord: Michel Rubini
  • Produced by Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
  • Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, September 10, 1966
  • Later re-recorded for More of the Monkees
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2

"(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (First Recorded Version)"

  • Written by Michael Martin Murphy
  • Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
  • Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey
  • Bass: Bob West
  • Drums: Hal Blaine
  • Percussion: Gary Coleman, Jim Gordon
  • Piano: Michael Cohen, Larry Knechtel
  • Produced by Michael Nesmith
  • Recorded on November 17, 1966
  • Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2.
  • Two sessions for Micky's vocals were made. The second (which Micky believed was "terribly out of sync") came in October 1966 and was the basis for the song's 1990 release. A different vocal by Micky was recorded earlier that summer.

Other personnel

  • Music supervisor: Don Kirshner
  • Music coordinators: Lester Sill and Emil LaViola

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
1967 Billboard 200 1[9]
1967 UK Albums Chart 1[10]

Single

Year Single Chart Peak
Position
1966 "I'm a Believer" Billboard Hot 100 1[9]
1966 " (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" Billboard Hot 100 20[9]

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[11] 5× Platinum 5,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone

References

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  6. stevehoffman.tv
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  8. Some sites like the Sunshine Factory, say that Michael Nesmith played guitar on this track, but others like The Monkees Music Vault do not.
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  • More of the Monkees CD liner notes
  • The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation by Andrew Sandoval
Preceded by
The Monkees by the Monkees
Billboard 200 number-one album
February 11 - June 16, 1967
Succeeded by
Sounds Like... by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Preceded by
The Sound of Music (soundtrack)
The Sound of Music (soundtrack)
UK Albums Chart number-one album
13 May 1967 - 20 May 1967
27 May 1967 - 3 June 1967
Succeeded by
The Sound of Music (soundtrack)
The Sound of Music (soundtrack)