More of the Monkees

More of the Monkees is the second studio album by the American pop rock band 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.

More of the Monkees
Studio album by the Monkees
Released	January 9, 1967
Recorded	June–November 1966
Genre	Pop rock
Length	28:34
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) More of the Monkees (1967) Headquarters (1967)
Singles from More of the Monkees
"I'm a Believer" / "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" Released: November 21, 1966 "Mary, Mary" Released: 1968

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
MusicHound	[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[3]

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 1968 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.[5]

Track listing

Original 1967 Colgems vinyl issue

Side one

No.	Title	Writer(s)	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 two

No.	Title	Writer(s)	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
Total length:				28:34

1994 Rhino CD reissue

Tracks 1-12: Original album in stereo

13. "Don't Listen to Linda" (Boyce, Hart) (First Recorded Version) – 2:28
14. "I'll Spend My Life with You" (Boyce, Hart) (First Recorded Version) – 2:30
15. "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Goffin, King) (Second Recorded Version) – 2:19
16. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (Diamond) (Extended Mix) – 2:53
17. "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

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

Disc two

Tracks 1-12: Original album in mono

13. "Valleri" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) – 2:30
14. "Words" (First Recorded Version) (Boyce, Hart) – 2:58
15. "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (TV Version) (Diamond) – 2:50
16. "I'll Be Back Up on My Feet" (First Recorded Version) (Linzer, Randell) – 2:37
17. "Tear Drop City" (Early Mix) (Boyce, Hart) – 2:18
18. "Of You" (Mono Mix) (Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick) – 2:01
19. "Hold on Girl" (First Recorded Version) (Keller, Raleigh, Carr) – 2:44
20. "(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 the writers of the song, several sources claim Jeff Barry, Angelo Badalamenti and Marianne Faithfull to have co-written the track,[7] which is incorrect. Badalamenti and Faithfull did not begin collaborating until the mid-1990s,[8] when they wrote a completely different song called "She". Jeff Barry's work with the band on this and later albums is well-documented (including writing the song "She Hangs Out"'). "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 Sager 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 1987 Arista CD version features the extended stereo mix, which also appears on the More Greatest Hits CD. "Mary Mary" appeared on the Paul Butterfield Band's East-West release a year before the Monkees' version was released Despite being the songwriter and producer of the track, as well as being a member of the group, Michael Nesmith did not contribute vocally or musically to this track. The song was covered by 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 Early version can be found on Missing Links Volume Two (1990) "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 Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louis Shelton Organ: Bobby Hart Bass: Larry Taylor Drums: Billy Lewis Percussion: Henry Lewy 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 No. 20 on the pop charts, making it the first Monkees b-side to chart The original mono and stereo mixes differ slightly. 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 both mixes listed with a running 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 Saltzman 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 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 [9] Arrangement: Don Peake Produced by Michael Nesmith Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 25, 1966 (7:30 PM – 12:15 AM) "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[10] Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork Guitar: Al Gorgoni, Sal DiTroia Acoustic guitar: Neil Diamond Organ: Stan Free Piano: George Butcher Tambourine: George Devens Bass: Russ Savakus Drums: Buddy Saltzman Produced by Jeff Barry Arranged by Artie Butler Recorded in New York City, October 15 and 23, 1966 Reached No. 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-recorded for The Birds, The Bees, & The Monkees (1968), but unissued until Instant Replay (1969). 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 Re-recorded for Headquarters (1967) "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, Davy Jones 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 Originally featured on Missing Links (1987) "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 and produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Originally featured on Listen to the Band (1991) and 1994 reissue of More of the Monkees (1991 stereo mix) Re-recorded for Headquarters "I Don't Think You Know Me" (Second Recorded Version) Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King Intended for use on the television series, but never broadcast Featured on 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 Three (1996) "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 under the name "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 Two "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 Two "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 Two "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)" (TV Mix) Written by Neil Diamond Same mix on 1994 release Featured on Music Box (2001), remixed in stereo. 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 Two "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 (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 Music Box (2001). A stereo mix with harmony vocals from Micky Dolenz was issued on Missing Links (1987). "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 Two "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love (First Recorded Version)" Written by Michael Martin Murphey 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

Chart (1967)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[11]	4
Canadian Albums (RPM)[12]	1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[13]	1
French Albums (SNEP)[14]	25
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15]	16
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[16]	1
UK Albums (OCC)[17]	1
US Billboard 200[18]	1

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Peak position
1966	"I'm a Believer"	Billboard Hot 100	1[19]
1966	"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"	Billboard Hot 100	20[19]

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20]	5× Platinum	5,000,000^^
^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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Works cited

• More of the Monkees CD liner notes
• The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation by Andrew Sandoval