Template:The Monkees Sessions 26 July-23 November 1966

"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Organ: Bobby Hart
 * Percussion: Henry Levy
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Arranged by: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at Western Recorders, Studio #1, Hollywood, 26 July, 1966
 * Reached #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 mixes are shown with a playing time of 2:25.

"(Theme from) The Monkees" (Television Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Other personnel unknown
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, CA, 6 August, 1966

"Valleri" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal: David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Gene Estes
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California, 6 August, 1966

"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 Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Norm Jefferies and Unknown
 * Organ: Bobby Hart
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, 15 August, 1966
 * While Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart are officially credited as the writer's of the song, several sites and sources claim Angelo Badalamenti, Jeff Barry, and Marianne Faithfull to have co-written the track. These hints are incorrect. Badalamenti and Faithfull did not begin collaborating until the mid 1990's, 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") and there is no reliable evidence or reason to believe he contributed to this track.

"Kicking Stones (Teeny Tiny Gnome)"
 * Written by Lynn Castle and Wayne Erwin
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Piano: Bobby Hart
 * Organ: Paul Suter
 * Trumpet: Steve Huffsteter
 * Trombone: Gilbert Falco and Dick Hyde
 * Horn: Bob Jung and Don McGinnis
 * Flute: Paul Suter
 * Vibes: Emil Richards
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, Hollywood, 23 August, 1966
 * Originally featured on Missing Links, titled "Teeny Tiny Gnome."
 * "Teeny Tiny Gnome" is mislabeled. The correct title is "Kicking Stones", which can be found on the More of the Monkees Special Deluxe Edition, released in 2006.

Ladies Aid Society
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Emil Richards
 * Piano: Bobby Hart
 * Trumpet: Steve Huffsteter
 * Trombone: Gilbert Falco and Dick Hyde
 * Horn: Bob Jung and Don McGinnis
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studio B, Hollywood, 23 August, 1966
 * The song, with its falsetto choruses was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees. It was an attempt to capture the same spirit of pastoral, suburban Britain that The Kinks did.

"Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Billy Carr, Jack Keller and Ben Raleigh
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: 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, California, 10 September, 1966

"Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)" (Album Version)
 * Written by Billy Carr, Jack Keller and Ben Raleigh
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocal: Micky Dolenz
 * Other personnel unknown
 * Produced by Jeff Barry and Jack Keller
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 10 September, and American Studios, Studio City, 23 October, 1966
 * An earlier slower version of the song was released on "Missing Links Volume Two" in 1990.

"Mr. Webster" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocal: Micky Dolenz
 * Acoustic Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: 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, 10 September, 1966
 * Originally featured on Missing Links Volume Two

"Through the Looking Glass" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Red Baldwin, Tommy Boyce, and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Piano: Michel Rubini
 * Percussion: Alan Estes
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 10 September, 1966
 * This version of the song was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees. It was later re-cut for The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees, and released on Instant Replay.

"Sometime in the Morning"
 * Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz and Carole King
 * Other personnel unknown
 * Produced by Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin, and Carole King
 * Recorded at New York City, 13 and 25 October, 1966

"I Don't Think You Know Me" (Second Recorded Version)
 * Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King
 * Lead vocal: Peter Tork
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
 * Other personnel unknown
 * Produced by Jeff Barry, Gerry Goffin, and Carole King
 * Recorded at New York City, 13 October, 1966 (studio unknown)
 * Intended for use for the television series, but never broadcast.

"I'm a Believer" (Early Version - Take 4A)
 * Written by Neil Diamond
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Other personnel unknown
 * Produced by Jeff Barry
 * Recorded in New York City, 15 and 23 October, 1966
 * Take 4A, which is slightly slower and features raw vocals from Micky.

"I'm a Believer" (Album Version)
 * Written by Neil Diamond
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
 * Guitar: Al Gorgoni and Sal Ditroia
 * Acoustic Guitar: Neil Diamond
 * Bass Guitar: Dick Romoff
 * Drums: Buddy Salzman
 * Piano: Jeff Barry
 * Organ: Artie Butler
 * Tambourine: Jeff Barry
 * Produced by Jeff Barry
 * Recorded in New York City, 15 and 23 October, 1966
 * Reached #1 on the pop 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.

"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)"
 * Written by Neil Diamond
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork
 * Spoken vocal: Peter Tork (on the 2006 reissue of More of the Monkees)
 * 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, 15 and 23 October, 1966
 * Extended mixes of the song featuring an organ solo can be found on the 1994 and 2006 reissues of More of the Monkees. The mix found on the 2006 reissue of More of the Monkees features a narration by Peter Tork. This was intended to give Peter a bigger role in the album.

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

"Looking for Good Times"
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Harmony vocal: Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Tambourine: Gene Estes
 * Organ: Bobby Hart
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 26 October, 1966
 * The song was considered to be used in the Monkees' TV show, but the idea was dropped.

"I'll Spend My Life with You" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Harmony vocal: Ron Hicklin
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Gene Estes and David Walters
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 26 October, 1966
 * Unused until Headquarters, when it was re-recorded by the Monkees.

"Tear Drop City"
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Gene Estes
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * The song was sped up from the original recording, changing the key from G to A-flat, and mixed in stereo for Instant Replay in 1969. The original mono mix was released on the 2006 reissue of More of the Monkees.

"I'll Be Back up on My Feet" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell
 * Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocal: Unknown
 * Guitar: Al Casey and Carol Kaye
 * Bass Guitar: Ray Pohlman
 * Drums: Hal Blaine
 * Percussion: Frank Capp and Julius Wechter
 * Piano: Don Randi and Michel Rubini
 * Produced by Jeff Barry
 * Recorded on 26 October, 1966
 * Originally featured on Missing Links Volume Two.

"Don't Listen to Linda" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Gene Estes
 * Saxophone: Jim Seals
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 28 October, 1966
 * Intended for More of the Monkees, then put aside and re-cut for The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees, but then again put aside later for the Instant Replay album.

"Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears"
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Percussion: Gene Estes
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 28 October, 1966

"I Never Thought It Peculiar"
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocal by David Jones
 * Backing vocals: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Boyce
 * Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
 * Drums: Billy Lewis
 * Organ: Bobby Hart
 * Violin: Harold Ayres, John DeVoogdt, James Getzoff, Joy Lulu, and Norman Serkin
 * Viola: William Hymanson and Gareth Nuttycombe
 * Cello: Frederick Seykora
 * Saxophone: Jay Migliori
 * Trumpet: Chuck Findley
 * French Horn: Alan Robinson
 * Trombone: Dick Hyde
 * Bell: Gene Estes
 * Unknown: Michael Anthony
 * Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Arranged by: Jimmie Haskell
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 28 October, 1966, and The Sound Factory, Hollywood, 12 September, 1969

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

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

"Words" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
 * Lead vocals by Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork
 * Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, and Ron Hicklin
 * Guitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton
 * Bass Guitar: 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.

"(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love" (First Recorded Version)
 * Written by Michael Martin Murphey
 * Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz (on ''Missing Links Volume Two)
 * Lead vocal: David Jones (on the 2006 reissue of The Monkees)
 * Harmony vocal: Micky Dolenz (on the 2006 reissue of The Monkees)
 * Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, and Mike Deasey
 * Bass Guitar: Bob West
 * Drums: Hal Blaine
 * Percussion: Gary Coleman and Jim Gordon
 * Piano: Michael Cohen and Larry Knechtel
 * Produced by Michael Nesmith
 * Recorded on 17 November, 1966
 * 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.

"When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door)"
 * Written by Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka
 * Double tracked lead vocal by David Jones
 * Guitar: Al Gafa, Willard Suyker, and Donald Thomas
 * Bass Guitar: Russell Savakus
 * Drums: Herbert Lovell
 * Piano: Neil Sedaka
 * Percussion: Unknown
 * Produced by Carole Bayer Sager and Neil Sedaka
 * Engineered by: Ernie Olerich
 * Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, 23 November, 1966