Essential Monkees – Disc 1

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Essential Monkees is a compiled by C.Syde65. It was burnt in late 2011 – early 2012. It is not an official Monkees album and thus cannot be bought.
This 2-disc compilation album includes 54 of The Monkees' finest hits and rarities – 27 songs on each disc. The featured songs were all my favourite Monkees tracks at the time of its compile date.
It includes every song that was featured on The Monkees' The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition and the first disc of . Some of the songs from the Monkees' , and the second disc of The Definitive Monkees are also featured.
The 'normalise all audio files' box was ticked during the burning process of the CDs, so that the volume of all the tracks would be set to a standard volume. This was very useful to help the song copies remastered in 1992 blend in better with the louder and clearer song copies remastered in the 2000's.
The 'no pause between tracks' box was also ticked, to prevent the Nero Express Essentials software from adding 2 second pauses between tracks, to free up more space on the CD – not that there wasn't enough space to fit 27 songs on the CD anyway.
Here is the track listing for the first of the two discs. The track listing for the second disc can be found on this page.
==Disc One – Track Listing==
#'' [Album Version] (, ) – 2:22
#'' () – 2:45
#'' (, ) – 2:32
#'' [Album Version] (Boyce, Hart) – 2:27
#'Gonna Buy Me a Dog' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:44
#'I Don't Think You Know Me' [First Recorded Version / 1994 Stereo Mix / Micky Dolenz Vocal] (Goffin, King) – 2:18
#'' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:48
#'' () – 2:17
#'' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:25
#'She' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:41
#'Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)' (Billy Carr, , Ben Raleigh) – 2:29
#'Sometime in the Morning' (Goffin, King) – 2:29
#'Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)' () – 2:16
#'' (Diamond) – 2:50
#'' (Diamond) – 2:51
#'' (Nesmith) – 2:36
#'Love to Love' [1996 Stereo Mix] (Diamond) – 2:31
#'Mr. Webster' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:05
#'She'll Be There' [Acoustic Duet / 1996 Stereo Mix] (Raul Abeyta, ) – 2:36
#'You Just May Be the One' [Album Version] (Nesmith) – 2:04
#'' () – 2:40
#'I'll Spend My Life with You' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:26
#'Forget that Girl' () – 2:26
#'' (, ) – 3:23
#'I Can't Get Her off My Mind' (Boyce, Hart) – 2:27
#'No Time' (Dolenz, Nesmith, , ) – 2:09
#' (Closing Theme)' (Joseph Richards, Tork) – 2:11
==Disc One – Session Information==
'' [Album Version]
*Written by and 
*Lead vocal by 
*Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
*Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and 
*Bass Guitar: 
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Tambourine: 
*Organ: Bobby Hart
*Finger Snaps: Unknown
*Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and 
*Recorded at Victor Studio A, , , 5 (2:00 – 7:30 PM), 9, and 19 July 1966 (2:00 – 7:30 PM)
*Released: 10th October 1966 and 27th June 1986
*Original Single: '' (B-Side)
*Original Album: 
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 24th October 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Monkees in a Ghost Town'
*Duration: 0:02:22
*Genre: 
*Label: 
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: 
*Ripped from: – The Monkees
*An earlier version of the song can be found on the 1994 reissue of The Monkees.
''
*Written by 
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
*Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Tambourine: Gene Estes
*Organ: Bobby Hart
*Produced by Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Jack Keller
*Engineered by 
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 9 (2:00 – 9:00 PM), and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California, 27 July 1966
*Released: 10th October 1966
*Original Album: The Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdates: 26th September 1966 (alternate vocal track) and 10th October 1966
*Episode Debuts: 'Monkee vs. Machine' (alternate vocal track), 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cool'
*Duration: 0:02:45
*Genre: 
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
''
*Written by and 
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Ron Hicklin, and Unknown
*Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
*Electric Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Piano: Jack Keller
*Harpsichord: 
*Glockenspiel: Bobby Hart
*Percussion: Gene Estes
*Oboe: Bob Cooper
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart While and are officially credited as producers of the song, some websites like the Monkees Sessionography claim to have coproduced the track.
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 9 July 1966 (2:00 – 9:00 PM) Some websites like the Monkees Sessionography claim that the song was recorded at Victor Studio C, while others like the Monkees Music Vault and the Sunshine Factory claim that it was recorded at RCA Victor Studio A.
*Released: 16th August and 10th October 1966
*Original Single: '' (B-Side)
*Original Album: The Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 12th September 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Royal Flush'
*Duration: 0:02:32
*Genre: 
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
'' [Album Version]
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by 
*Acoustic Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Harpsichord: Michel Rubini
*Violin: Bonnie Douglas and Paul Shure
*Viola: Myra Kestenbuam
*Cello: Frederick Seykora
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Engineered by 
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 19 July 1966 (2:00 – 7:30 PM)
*Released: 10th October 1966 and May 1967
*Original Single: 'I Wanna Be Free' (A-Side)
*Original Album: The Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 17th October 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Success Story'
*Duration: 0:02:27
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
*First song on the compilation to feature David Jones.
'Gonna Buy Me a Dog'
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocals by Micky Dolenz and David Jones
*Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Organ: Bobby Hart
*Percussion: Gene Estes
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Engineered by Dave Hassinger, Henry Lewy, and Richie Schmitt
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio ♯1, Hollywood, California, 23 (2:00 – 8:00 PM), and Western Recorders Studio ♯2, Hollywood, California, 24 July 1966
*Released: 10th October 1966
*Original Album: The Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 28th November 1966
*Episode Debut: 'I've Got a Little Song Here'
*Duration: 0:02:44
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
*First song on the compilation to feature the participation of two Monkees.
'I Don't Think You Know Me' [First Recorded Version]
*Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Harmony vocals: and Unknown
*Backing vocals: Michael Nesmith and Unknown
*Guitar: , , and 
*Bass Guitar: Robert West
*Drums: 
*Organ: 
*Percussion: Gary Coleman and 
*Produced by Michael Nesmith
*Arranged by Donald Peake
*Mixed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 25 and 26 June (7:30 PM – 12:15 AM), and 16 July 1966 Some websites like the Sunshine Factory claim that the song was recorded on the 16 July, while others like the Monkees Sessionography and the Monkees Music Vault do not.
*Released: June 1987 (Michael's vocal mix) and September 1994 (Micky's vocal mix)
*Original Albums: (Michael's vocal mix), The Monkees [1994 Reissue Bonus Tracks] (Micky's vocal mix)
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Duration: 0:02:18
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: 
*Mix/Version: First Recorded Version / 1994 Stereo Mix / Micky Dolenz Vocal
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
*Two mixes were made of this song. The first featured Micky on lead vocals and was mixed by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Michael recorded his own vocals later that year.
*Being recorded in June 1966 makes 'I Don't Think You Know Me' the first recorded ' song on the compilation. The reason it appears as the 6th track is due to a mistake on one of the websites saying that it was recorded in July. The mistake was fortunate because I think the song suits its current spot on the compilation.
*First song on the compilation to feature Michael Nesmith.
''
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: David Jones and Some websites claim that and provided backing vocals on this track, while others like the Monkees Music Vault and the Sunshine Factory do not.
*Electric Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Tambourine: Gene Estes
*Percussion: David Walters
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Engineered by Dave Hassinger
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 25 and 26 July 1966 (7:00 PM – 3:00 AM) Some websites like the Monkees Sessionography and the Monkees Music Vault claim that the song was recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, while others like the Sunshine Factory claim that it was recorded at RCA Victor Studio B.
*Released: 16th August and 10th October 1966
*Original Single: 'Last Train to Clarksville' (A-Side)
*Original Album: The Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 19th September 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Monkee See, Monkee Die'
*Duration: 0:02:48
*Genre: Rock Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – The Monkees
*The song was originally released as a single, reaching ♯1 on the pop music charts.
*First song on the compilation to feature Peter Tork.
''
*Written by Michael Nesmith
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocal: Micky Dolenz
*Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and 
*Bass Guitar: Robert West
*Drums: Hal Blaine
*Piano: Michael Cohen and Larry Knechtel
*Percussion: Gary Coleman and Jim Gordon
*Produced by Michael Nesmith
*Arranged by Donald Peake
*Recorded at Western Recorders Studio ♯2, Hollywood, California, 25, and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California, 27 July 1966 Some websites claim that the song was recorded on the 27 July, while others like the Monkees Sessionography, the Monkees Music Vault, and the Sunshine Factory do not.
*Released: 9th January 1967 and 1968
*Original Single: 'Mary, Mary' (A-Side)
*Original Album: 
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 28th November 1966
*Episode Debut: 'I've Got a Little Song Here'
*Duration: 0:02:17
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*The 1990 CD version of the original album features the Extended Stereo Mix, the same that appears on the CD Version.
*First song on the compilation to feature a member of the Monkees playing an instrument. And the first song on the compilation to be written by a member of the Monkees.
*Despite being the songwriter and producer of the track, as well as being a member of the group, Michael Nesmith neither contributes vocally nor instrumentally to this track.
''
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, and Bobby Hart
*Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Organ: Bobby Hart
*Tambourine: Henry Lewy
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Arranged by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Recorded at Western Recorders, Studio ♯1, Hollywood, California, 26 July 1966
*Released: 12th November 1966 and 9th January 1967
*Original Single: '' (B-Side)
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: The Monkees
*Airdate: 3rd October 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Your Friendly Neighbourhood Kidnappers'
*Duration: 0:02:25
*Genre: Rock Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*Reached ♯20 on the pop music 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 mixes are shown with a playing time of 2:25.
'She'
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
*Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louis Shelton
*Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
*Drums: Billy Lewis
*Tambourine: Norm Jefferies
*Percussion: Unknown
*Organ: Bobby Hart
*Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 15 August 1966
*Released: 9th January 1967
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: More of the Monkees
*Airdate: 21st November 1966
*Episode Debut: 'Monkees à la Carte'
*Duration: 0:02:41
*Genre: Rock Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix / with dropout
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*While Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart are officially credited as the writer's of the song, several websites and sources claim , , and to have cowritten the track.https://www.letras.mus.br/monkees/26722/ These hints are incorrect. Badalamenti and Faithfull did not begin collaborating until the mid 1990's,Press, Joy (April 1995). 'Spins: Marianne Faithfull – A Secret Life'. Spin. SpinMedia. 11 (1): 200. Retrieved 12 September 2016. when they wrote a completely called 'She'. Jeff Barry's work with the band on this and later albums is well-documented (including writing the song 'She Hangs Out') and there is no reliable evidence or reason to believe he contributed to this track.
*The copy of the song used was ripped from the Original Album Series from the album More of the Monkees. While the sound quality is remarkable, the copy of this song contains a dropout – after the lyrics 'she only did me wrong' in the second verse – that had not been corrected before the Original Album Series was issued. Thankfully the drop out was so minor, it can't easily be noticed without close observation.
'Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)'
*Written by Billy Carr, Jack Keller, and Ben Raleigh
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz and David Jones
*Other personnel unknown
*Produced by Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California, 10 September, and American Studios, Studio City, 23 October 1966
*Released: 9th January 1967
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: More of the Monkees
*Duration: 0:02:29
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*An earlier slower version of the song was released on in 1990.
*This was the only track to appear on the Monkees' The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition that unfortunately did not appear on the , the first disc of , or . Was it just not as commercially well known and / or successful? The earlier version however does appear on the second disc of The Definitive Monkees.
'Sometime in the Morning'
*Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, and Carole King
*Other personnel unknown
*Produced by Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin, and Carole King
*Recorded in , 13 and 25 October 1966 (studio unknown)
*Released: 9th January 1967
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: More of the Monkees
*Airdate: 13th February 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Monkees at the Circus'
*Duration: 0:02:29
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: – Disc 1
*The copy I was originally going to use was from the Original Album Series from the album More of the Monkees. Although the sound quality was remarkable, I was a touch disappointed by the fact that the copy contained two dropouts that had not been corrected before the Original Album Series was issued. Thankfully I discovered a copy of the song from Monkeemania (The Very Best of the Monkees) with equally remarkable sound quality and without the two dropouts. I was a little worried that the copy had a sharper fade than the copy from the Original Album Series partly due to it been a second shorter. But it turns out the fade only seemed sharper due to the copy being at a slightly higher volume.
'Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)'
*Written by 
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
*Guitar: Sal DiTroia and 
*Acoustic Guitar: Neil Diamond
*Bass Guitar: 
*Drums: 
*Organ: Maurgan Cheff
*Keyboard: George Butcher and Stan Free
*Percussion: George Devens and Kauren Seguer
*Other personnel unknown
*Produced by Jeff Barry
*Recorded in New York City, 15 and 23 October 1966 (studio unknown)
*Released: 9th January 1967
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: More of the Monkees
*Airdate: 20th March 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Monkee Mother'
*Duration: 0:02:16
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*Extended mixes of the song featuring an organ solo can be found on the 1994 reissue of More of the Monkees and . The mix found on More of the Monkees: Deluxe Edition features a narration by Peter Tork. This was intended to give Peter a bigger role in the album.
''
*Written by Neil Diamond
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
*Electric Guitar: Sal DiTroia and Al Gorgoni
*Acoustic Guitar: Neil Diamond
*Bass Guitar: Dick Romoff and Russell Savakus
*Drums: Buddy Saltzman
*Piano: Jeff Barry
*Organ: and Stan Free
*Electric Piano: George Butcher
*Percussion: George Devens
*Tambourine: Jeff Barry
*Produced by Jeff Barry
*Arranged by Arthur Butler
*Recorded in New York City, 15 and 23 October 1966 (studio unknown)
*Released: 12th November 1966 and 9th January 1967
*Original Single: 'I'm a Believer' (A-Side)
*Original Album: More of the Monkees
*Recording Session: More of the Monkees
*Airdate: 5th December 1966
*Episode Debut: 'One Man Shy'
*Duration: 0:02:50
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1966 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – More of the Monkees
*Reached ♯1 on the pop music charts, and becoming The Monkees' biggest hit.
*An earlier version of the song can be found on the 1994 reissue of More of the Monkees.
''
*Written by Neil Diamond
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Backing vocals: Neil Diamond and Unknown
*Guitar: Al Gorgoni, , and Donald Thomas
*Bass Guitar: Louis Mauro and James Tyrell
*Drums: 
*Clavinet: Stan Free
*Organ: Arthur Butler
*Tambourine: Thomas Cerone
*Produced by Jeff Barry
*Arranged by Jeff Barry
*Engineered by Ray Hall
*Recorded at , New York City, 21 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and 24 January, and 4, 5, 6, and 8 February 1967
*Released: February (Withdrawn) and 8th March 1967 (Reissued), and 9th June 1969
*Original Single: 'A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You' (A-Side)
*Original Album: (Colgems)
*Recording Session: 
*Airdate: 17th April 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Monkees at the Movies'
*Duration: 0:02:51
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: 45 Version / 1969 Stereo Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition
*Reached ♯2 on the pop music charts.
*Both mono and stereo mixes of 'A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You' were made, the master recordings of the song disappeared after the 1960's, with later issues being made from dubs of the earlier mixes. The original stereo mix (with reverb added to the vocals, a longer fade, no handclaps, and David Jones singing 'oh girl, oh girl' over the bridge) first appeared on The Monkees Greatest Hits album in 1969 and later on other collections, until the multitrack master was rediscovered by Rhino Records; a new stereo remix, more closely matching the mono mix, was issued on Rhino's in 2007. http://monkeesmixography.wikidot.com/a-little-bit-me-a-little-bit-you
*I insisted on using the 1969 stereo mix of the song for the compilation, because it's the one I grew up with. Sadly the 1987 mono mix of the song remains to be more commercially known. The 1987 mono mix lacks the reverb added to the vocals during the 'walk out', 'talk out', 'don't know', and 'don't go' lyrics. I prefer these and the additional vocals during the bridge to the handclaps found in the 1987 mono mix and the 2007 stereo mix. Well at least I was able to chose the 1969 stereo mix for my compilation, I suppose.
''
*Written by Michael Nesmith
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork
*Electric 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Acoustic 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: 
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Tambourine: John London
*Harpsichord: Peter Tork
*Produced by 
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 23 February 1967 (2:00 – 10:00 PM)
*Released: 8th March 1967 and 1979
*Original Single: 'A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You' (B-Side)
*Original Album: – Disc 2
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 3rd April 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Monkees Get Out More Dirt'
*Duration: 0:02:36
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: 45 Version / 1967 Stereo Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition
*Reached ♯39 on the pop music charts.
*The 1988 stereo mix of the song which is more commonly used today features additional backing vocals during the harpsichord solo, while the mono mix doesn't. The original 1967 stereo mix does not include the additional backing vocals, so it is otherwise more similar to the mono mix, only it's in stereo. http://monkeesmixography.wikidot.com/the-girl-i-knew-somewhere
*I could have chosen to include the 1988 stereo mix which is perhaps more commercially well known today, but because I grew up with the original 1967 stereo mix, I chose to use that one instead.
*First song on the compilation to have been recorded and produced completely outside of 's control.
'Love to Love'
*Written by Neil Diamond
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Guitar: Al Gorgoni, Hugh McCracken, and Donald Thomas
*Bass Guitar: Louis Mauro and James Tyrell
*Drums: Herbert Lovelle
*Clavinet: Stan Free
*Organ: Arthur Butler
*Tambourine: Thomas Cerone
*Produced by Jeff Barry
*Arranged by Jeff Barry
*Engineered by Ray Hall
*Reproduced by Brendan Cahill
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, New York City, 21 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and 24 January, and 4 and 5 February 1967, and 5 August 1969
*Released: 1979
*Original Album: Monkeemania (40 Timeless Hits) – Disc 2
*Recording Sessions: Headquarters / 
*Duration: 0:02:31
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: 
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1996 Stereo Mix / Master A
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: – Disc 2
*The 1996 stereo mix of 'Love to Love' is considered to be in an alternate mix, even though as of 2001 it is the most commonly used, and probably the most commercially known mix to date. The reason the mix is considered as such could be because it is a 1967 song featuring a David Jones vocal that was rerecorded in 1969. Or maybe because it had been remixed prior to release.
*All mixes of the song include a vocal that David Jones rerecorded in 1969.
*Originally recorded in 1967 for the group's third album (which would become Headquarters), a vocal track was rerecorded by Jones in 1969 for The Monkees Present, but left unreleased until 2016 when Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork contributed new backing vocals for The original vocal track recorded in 1967 remains unreleased, though another vocal track recorded in 1969 was featured on most releases of the song.
*Last song on the compilation to have been recorded under Don Kirshner's supervision.
'Mr. Webster'
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocal: David Jones
*Guitar: Micky Dolenz
*Steel Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: John London
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Piano: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 24 February 1967 (1:00 – 7:30 PM)
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Duration: 0:02:05
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*A remake by the band; an earlier, slower version with session musicians was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees and is featured on Missing Links Volume Two.
*First song on the compilation to feature all the Monkees on instruments.
'She'll Be There'
*Written by Raul Abeyta and 
*Arranged by Micky Dolenz and Coco Dolenz
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Harmony vocal: Coco Dolenz
*Acoustic Guitar: Micky Dolenz
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 24 February 1967 Some websites like the Monkees Music Vault claim that the song was recorded on the 24 February, while others like the Monkees Sessionography and the Sunshine Factory do not.
*Released: 26th March 1996
*Original Album: 
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Duration: 0:02:36
*Genre: 
*Label: Rhino Records
*Mix/Version: Acoustic Duet / 1996 Stereo Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Definitive Monkees – Disc 2
*Micky and his sister Coco were responsible for the arrangement of the song 'She'll Be There'. However, it was unknown exactly who wrote it at the time, and as a result no official writer's credit was given.
'You Just May Be the One' [Album Version]
*Written by Michael Nesmith
*Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith
*Harmony vocal: Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, and Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Electric 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Acoustic Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: Peter Tork
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 2 March 1967, and 16 March (12:00 – 7:00 PM) Some websites like the Monkees Music Vault and the Sunshine Factory claim that the song was recorded on the 2 March, while others like the Monkees Sessionography and the Monkees Music Vault claim that it was recorded on the 16 March.
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Single: 'I Wanna Be Free' (B-Side)
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Duration: 0:02:04
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*A remake by the band; an earlier version which featured session musicians was recorded during the sessions for the Monkees' debut album; this earlier version was used several times during Season One of the Monkees' . It was eventually released on Missing Links Volume Two.
*First song on the compilation to feature Michael Nesmith on lead vocals.
' (Alternate Title)'
*Written by Micky Dolenz
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: David Jones and Peter Tork
*Electric Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Timpani: Micky Dolenz
*Percussion: David Jones
*Organ: Peter Tork
*Piano: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, Hollywood, California, 2 (7:00 PM – 12:00 AM), and RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 4 (12:00 PM – 1:00 AM) and 8 March 1967 (12:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
*Released: 22nd May and 1st July 1967
*Original Single: 'Alternate Title' (A-Side)
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 19th June 1967
*Episode Debut: 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cool'
*Duration: 0:02:40
*Genre: Rock Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
'I'll Spend My Life with You'
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Harmony vocal: Peter Tork
*Electric 6-String Guitar: Micky Dolenz
*Acoustic 12-String Guitar: Peter Tork
*Steel Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Organ: Peter Tork
*Celesta: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 4 (12:00 PM – 1:00 AM), 9 (12:30 PM – 1:00 AM), 10, 11 (12:00 PM – 12:00 AM) and 18 March 1967 (12:30 PM – 2:30 AM)
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Duration: 0:02:26
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*A remake by the band; an earlier version was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees which featured session musicians.
'Forget that Girl'
*Written by Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, and Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Electric 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Acoustic Guitar: Unknown
*Bass Guitar: Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Maracas: David Jones
*Electric Piano: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 7 (12:30 PM – 2:00 AM), 8 (12:30 PM – 12:00 AM), 9, and 11 March 1967
*Released: 22nd May and 1st July 1967
*Original Single: 'Alternate Title' (B-Side)
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 14th August 1967
*Episode Debut: 'One Man Shy'
*Duration: 0:02:26
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
''
*Written by and 
*Lead vocals by David Jones and Peter Tork
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
*Steel Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: 
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Piano: Peter Tork
*Maracas: David Jones
*Cello: Frederick Seykora
*French Horn: Vincent DeRosa
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 16 (12:00 – 7:00 PM), 22, and 23 March 1967
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 29th May 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Success Story'
*Duration: 0:03:23
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*Some compilations credit songwriting to Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and production to Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Jack Keller.
'I Can't Get Her off My Mind'
*Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
*Lead vocal by David Jones
*Backing vocal: Micky Dolenz
*Electric 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: Jerry Yester
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Percussion: David Jones
*Tack Piano: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 17 (12:30 – 7:00 PM) and 19 March 1967 (2:00 – 11:00 PM)
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Duration: 0:02:27
*Genre: Pop Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*A remake by the band; an earlier version was recorded in July 1966 during the sessions for the debut album featuring session musicians. It was released as a bonus track on the 1994 reissue of the Monkees' debut album.
'No Time'
*Written by Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith, with David Jones and Peter Tork
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: David Jones and Unknown
*Electric Guitar: Michael Nesmith and Unknown
*Bass Guitar: Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Piano: Peter Tork
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Engineered by Hank Cicalo
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 17 (12:30 – 7:00 PM) and 22 March 1967
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Single: '' (B-Side)
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 2nd October 1967
*Episode Debut: 'Monkee Mayor'
*Duration: 0:02:09
*Genre: 
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*The song was written by the four Monkees (according to Peter, composition was done primarily by Micky and Mike), but as a reward for his hard work on the album, the band decided to credit the song to recording engineer Hank Cicalo, guaranteeing him a large royalty check. The released version of the song was the second version recorded for the album; the first included session help from guitarists Keith Allison and Jerry Yester, but the released version has only Douglas assisting the quartet.
*The chords of the song are fairly similar to those of ' cover of ' song ''.
*Micky's 'Rock on, George, for Ringo one time' refers to The Beatles' cover of ' song ''.
'For Pete's Sake (Closing Theme)'
*Written by Joseph Richards and Peter Tork
*Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
*Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
*Electric Guitar: Peter Tork
*Electric 12-String Guitar: Michael Nesmith
*Bass Guitar: Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Drums: Micky Dolenz
*Tambourine: David Jones
*Produced by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid
*Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California, 23 and 24 March 1967 (1:00 PM – 2:30 AM)
*Released: 22nd May 1967
*Original Album: Headquarters
*Recording Session: Headquarters
*Airdate: 26th June 1967
*Episode Debut: 'I've Got a Little Song Here'
*Duration: 0:02:11
*Genre: Rock Music
*Label: Colgems Records
*Mix/Version: LP Version / 1967 Stereo LP Mix
*Channels: Stereo
*Ripped from: The Monkees: Original Album Series – Headquarters
*An edited mix became the closing theme for the second season of the band's NBC-TV sitcom.
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