The Works

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Tracklist

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1Randy Scouse Git
engineer:
Hank Cicalo
producer:
Douglas Farthing Hatlelid
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
drums (drum set), timpani and wood block:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-08)
electric guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
organ and piano:
Peter Tork (from 1967-03-04 until 1967-03-08)
background vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08) and Peter Tork (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08) and Michael Nesmith (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-02) and RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-03-04, on 1967-03-08)
recording of:
Randy Scouse Git (from 1967-03-02 until 1967-03-08)
lyricist and composer:
Micky Dolenz
4.52:33
2Pleasant Valley Sunday
producer:
Chip Douglas
acoustic guitar:
Bill Chadwick
bass:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Eddie Hoh
electric guitar:
Michael Nesmith
piano:
Peter Tork
background vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) and Michael Nesmith
lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-06-10 until 1967-06-13)
recording of:
Pleasant Valley Sunday (from 1967-06-10 until 1967-06-13)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
4.353:07
3She Hangs Out
producer:
Chip Douglas
bass trombone:
Richard Leith (trombonist) and Phil Teele
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas
electric guitar:
Michael Nesmith
organ:
Peter Tork
trombone:
Dick Noel (trombone)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli, Al Porcino and Manny Stevens
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz, Chip Douglas and Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-06-21 until 1967-08-09) and RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-09-05 until 1967-09-23)
recording of:
She Hangs Out (from 1967-06-21 until 1967-09-23)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
52:57
4The Door Into Summer
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
electric bass guitar and guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
instruments:
Bill Martin (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04) and Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
keyboard:
Peter Tork (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
background vocals [harmony vocals]:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio B (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-08-24), RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-09-05 until 1967-10-03) and Western Recorders, Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04)
recording of:
The Door Into Summer (from 1967-08-23 until 1967-10-04)
composer:
Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
2:50
5Cuddly Toy
producer:
Chip Douglas
acoustic guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
cello:
Edgar Lustgarten (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
drums (drum set):
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
keyboard:
Peter Tork (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
reeds:
Ted Nash (40s-80s US swing reedman, uncle of the other) (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Thomas Scott (trumpeter) (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05) and Bud Shank (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
tambourine and lead vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Chip Douglas (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05), Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05) and Peter Tork (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
cover recording of:
Cuddly Toy (from 1967-04-26 until 1967-09-05)
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Bobby Hart
recording of:
Cuddly Toy
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Bobby Hart
2:38
6What Am I Doing Hanging’ Round?
producer:
Chip Douglas
banjo [electric banjo]:
Doug Dillard (bluegrass and country-rock banjo player)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas
guitar and lead vocals:
Michael Nesmith
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz, Chip Douglas and Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-20) and RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-09-05)
recording of:
What Am I Doing Hangin’ ’round? (from 1967-06-20 until 1967-09-05)
writer:
Boomer Clark (a.k.a. Boomer Clarke) and Travis Lewis
53:05
7Words
producer:
Chip Douglas
bass:
Chip Douglas
bell tree and chimes and background vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh
electric guitar:
Michael Nesmith
organ:
Peter Tork
vocals:
Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork
recording of:
Words (on 1967-06-14)
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Bobby Hart
42:51
8Star Collector
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
Moog:
Paul Beaver (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
organ:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16), Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16) and Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio A (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-07-06), American Recording Co. (original Los Angeles location, 1959–1982) in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04) and United Recorders Studio A (@ 6050 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-16)
recording of:
Star Collector (from 1967-06-22 until 1967-10-16)
writer:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
4:28
9Daily Nightly
producer:
Chip Douglas
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
electric bass guitar:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
Moog and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
organ:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studio C (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-06-19), RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-09-05) and Western Recorders, Studio 1 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-10-04)
recording of:
Daily Nightly (from 1967-06-19 until 1967-10-04)
writer:
Michael Nesmith
2:33
10Goin’ Down
recording of:
Goin’ Down
writer:
Micky Dolenz, Diane Hildebrand (singer and songwriter), Davy Jones (The Monkees member), Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork
4:46
11Daydream Believer
producer:
Chip Douglas
bass:
Chip Douglas (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
bass trombone:
Richard Leith (trombonist) (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Phil Teele (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
guitar:
Michael Nesmith (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
percussion:
William E. Martin (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
piano:
Peter Tork (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
trombone:
Richard Noel (trombonist) (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
trumpet:
Pete Candoli (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), Al Porcino (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Manuel Stevens (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
violin:
Nathan Kaproff (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), George Kast (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09), Alex Murray (violinist) (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09) and Erno Neufeld (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
background vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
horn and strings arranger:
Shorty Rogers (trumpet)
music videos:
Daydream Believer by The Monkees
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 39)
recording of:
Daydream Believer (from 1967-06-14 until 1967-08-09)
lyricist and composer:
John Stewart (singer-songwriter (Kingston Trio))
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
4.652:57
12Dream World
cello:
Marie Fera, Fredrick Seykora, Edgar Lustgarten and Jacqueline Lustgarten
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer
electric bass guitar:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician)
guitar:
Mike Deasy, Gerry McGee and Al Hendrickson
harpsichord:
Don Randi
horn:
John Cave (french horn), David Duke (horn) and Arthur Maebe (US horn player)
trombone:
George Roberts (american bass trombone)
trumpet:
Buddy Childers (American jazz trumpeter & composer) and Jack Sheldon
violin:
Sam Freed, Nathan Kaproff, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Alex Murray (violinist) and Erno Neufeld
vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
arranger:
Shorty Rogers (trumpet)
recorded at:
Western Recorders, Studio 2 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-06) and RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-08)
recording of:
Dream World (from 1968-02-06 until 1968-02-08)
writer:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) and Steve Pitts
3:21
13Tapioca Tundra
drums (drum set):
Eddie Hoh (on 1967-11-11)
guitar and percussion:
Michael Nesmith (on 1967-11-11)
vocals:
Michael Nesmith (on 1967-11-11)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1967-11-11)
recording of:
Tapioca Tundra (on 1967-11-11)
writer:
Michael Nesmith
33:07
14We Were Made for Each Other
cello:
Marie Fera, Jacqueline Lustgarten, Kurt Reher (cellist) and Eleanor Slatkin (US cellist, b. Aller)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer
electric bass guitar:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist), Mike Deasy, Gerry McGee and Al Hendrickson
harpsichord:
Michael Melvoin
horn:
Vincent DeRosa, David Duke (horn) and Richard Perissi
percussion:
Milt Holland and Jerry Williams (US percussionist)
trombone:
Lewis McCreary
trumpet:
Buddy Childers (American jazz trumpeter & composer) and Jack Sheldon
violin:
Alexander Murray (violinist), Sam Freed, Nathan Kaproff, George Kast, Marvin Limonick and Erno Neufeld
vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member)
arranger:
Shorty Rogers (trumpet)
recorded at:
Western Recorders, Studio 2 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-06) and RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-02-07 until 1968-02-09)
recording of:
We Were Made for Each Other (from 1968-02-06 until 1968-02-09)
writer:
Carole Jill Bayer and George Fischoff
2:24
15Valleri
producer:
The Monkees
bass and electric bass guitar:
Joe Osborn (American bass guitar player, session musician and songwriter) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
drums (drum set):
Billy Lewis (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Billy Lewis (drummer) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
guitar:
Gerry McGee (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Louie Shelton (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
saxophone:
Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Jay Migliori (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
tambourine:
Billy Lewis (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
trombone:
Lew McCreary (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
trumpet:
Oliver Mitchell (trumpeter) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28) and Roy V. Caton (trumpet player) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
lead vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
horn arranger:
Don McGinnis
recorded at:
United Recorders (@ 6050 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
recording of:
Valleri (from 1967-12-26 until 1967-12-28)
writer:
Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and Bobby Hart
publisher:
Piccadilly Music Corporation and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
52:20
16I’ll Be Back Up on My Feet
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer
electric bass guitar:
Max Bennett (US jazz bassist and session musician)
guitar:
Dennis Budimir, Al Casey (US rock & roll/rockabilly/surf guitarist/session musician) and Mike Deasy
harpsichord:
Michael Melvoin
percussion:
Milt Holland and Stan Levey
saxophone:
Bill Hood (Jazz multi-instrumentalist)
trombone:
Lou Blackburn and Lew McCreary
trumpet:
Buddy Childers (American jazz trumpeter & composer) and Ollie Mitchell
vocals:
Micky Dolenz
arranger:
Shorty Rogers (trumpet)
recorded at:
RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-03-09 until 1968-03-14)
recording of:
I’ll Be Back Up on My Feet (from 1968-03-09 until 1968-03-14)
writer:
Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
2:26
17Writings Wrongs
recording of:
Writing Wrongs
writer:
Michael Nesmith
5:08
18Porpoise Song (Theme From Head)
recording of:
Porpoise Song (theme from “Head”)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
2:56
19Circle Sky
recording of:
Circle Sky
lyricist and composer:
Michael Nesmith
publisher:
Screen Gems-EMI
2:31
20Can You Dig It
guitar:
Peter Tork and Lance Wakely
instruments:
Chester Anderson, Don Demieri, Michael A. Glass and Eddie Hoh
vocals:
Micky Dolenz
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-28 until 1968-02-03) and RCA Victor Studios (Hollywood) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1968-01-29 until 1968-03-08)
recording of:
Can You Dig It (from 1968-01-28 until 1968-03-08)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Tork
3:23
21Daddy’s Song
recording of:
Daddy’s Song
lyricist and composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
2:29
22Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again
recording of:
Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again
writer:
Peter Tork
2:37
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