The Monkees – The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees

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Label:	Rhino Handmade – RHM2 522248
Format:	Box Set, Limited Edition, Super Deluxe Edition CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered CD
Country:	US
Released:	Feb 8, 2010
Genre:	Rock, Pop
Style:	Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Tracklist

	The Original Stereo Album & More
1-1	Dream World Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Don Randi Horn – Art Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Tambourine [Possibly] – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – George Roberts Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Don Randi Horn – Art Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Tambourine [Possibly] – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – George Roberts Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2)	3:21
1-2	Auntie's Municipal Court Bass – Rick Dey* Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Keith Allison Guitar, Backing Vocals – Bill Chadwick Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Percussion – Michael Nesmith Performer – Harry Nilsson Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Keith Allison, Michael Nesmith	4:03
1-3	We Were Made For Each Other Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin* Horn – David Duke, Richard Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Percussion, Mallets – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – Lewis McCreary* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, George Fischoff Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin* Horn – David Duke, Richard Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Percussion, Mallets – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – Lewis McCreary* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, George Fischoff	2:25
1-4	Tapioca Tundra Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar, Vocals, Percussion – Michael Nesmith Performer [Other Personnel] – Unknown Artist Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:06
1-5	Daydream Believer Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals, Harmony Vocals – Micky Dolenz Bass Trombone – Philip Teele, Richard Leith Bass, Percussion, Piano – Chip Douglas Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Michael Nesmith Percussion – Bill Martin (4) Piano – Peter Tork Trombone – Richard Noel Trumpet – Al Porcino, Pete Candoli Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet – Manny Stevens* Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – John Stewart (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals, Harmony Vocals – Micky Dolenz Bass Trombone – Philip Teele, Richard Leith Bass, Percussion, Piano – Chip Douglas Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Michael Nesmith Percussion – Bill Martin (4) Piano – Peter Tork Trombone – Richard Noel Trumpet – Al Porcino, Pete Candoli Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet – Manny Stevens* Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – John Stewart (2)	3:01
1-6	Writing Wrongs Bass – Rick Dey* Drums – Eddie Hoh Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	5:09
1-7	I'll Be Back Up On My Feet Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Max Bennett Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Casey (2), Dennis Budimir, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin* Percussion – Milt Holland, Stan Levey Trombone – Lew McCreary, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Oliver Mitchell* Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Max Bennett Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Casey (2), Dennis Budimir, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin* Percussion – Milt Holland, Stan Levey Trombone – Lew McCreary, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Oliver Mitchell* Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer	2:27
1-8	The Poster Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Lyle Ritz, Max Bennett Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Al Casey (2), Howard Roberts, Mike Deasy Percussion, Mallets – Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Piano – Don Randi Saxophone [Sax], Woodwind – Don Randi Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Richard Leith Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Tony Terran Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Lyle Ritz, Max Bennett Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Al Casey (2), Howard Roberts, Mike Deasy Percussion, Mallets – Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Piano – Don Randi Saxophone [Sax], Woodwind – Don Randi Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Richard Leith Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Tony Terran Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2)	2:21
1-9	P.O. Box 9847 Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals], Tabla, Marxophone, Handclaps – Unknown Artist Bass – Joe Osborn Cello – Ray Kelley Drums, Percussion – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Piano [Tack Piano] – Bobby Hart Strings [String Arrangements] – Don McGinnis Viola – Philip Goldberg Violin – Jack Pepper, Victor Arno Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals], Tabla, Marxophone, Handclaps – Unknown Artist Bass – Joe Osborn Cello – Ray Kelley Drums, Percussion – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Piano [Tack Piano] – Bobby Hart Strings [String Arrangements] – Don McGinnis Viola – Philip Goldberg Violin – Jack Pepper, Victor Arno Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart	3:16
1-10	Magnolia Simms Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Piano [Tack Piano] – Paul T. Smith* Saxophone [Sax] – Jim Horn Trombone – Lew McCreary Trumpet – Oliver Mitchell* Vocals, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:48
1-11	Valleri Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Horns [Horn Arrangement] – Don McGinnis Saxophone [Sax] – Jay Migliori, Jim Horn Trombone – Lew McCreary Trumpet – Oliver Mitchell, Roy V. Caton* Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart*	2:14
1-12	Zor And Zam Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Chip Douglas, Max Bennett, Rick Dey* Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh, Hal Blaine, Milt Holland, Stan Levey Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Performer – Henry Diltz Piano – Michael Melvoin* Saxophone [Sax] – John Lowe Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Richard Leith Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Anthony Terran* Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Chip Douglas, Max Bennett, Rick Dey* Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh, Hal Blaine, Milt Holland, Stan Levey Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Performer – Henry Diltz Piano – Michael Melvoin* Saxophone [Sax] – John Lowe Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Richard Leith Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Anthony Terran* Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick	2:13
	Bonus Material
1-13	Through The Looking Glass (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By – Don McGinnis Bass – Joe Osborn Drums, Percussion – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee*, Keith Allison, Louie Shelton, Wayne Erwin Piano [Tack Piano] – Bobby Hart Strings, Bass – Unknown Artist Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Bobby Hart, Red Baldwin, Tommy Boyce	2:49
1-14	Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again (Alternate Mix) Backing Vocals – Micky Dolenz Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar – Stephen Stills Guitar, Bass – Lance Wakely Tambourine, Handclaps – Unknown Artist Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Peter Tork	2:36
1-15	D.W. Washburn (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Banjo – Henry Diltz Bass – Chip Douglas Drums – Jim Gordon Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Mallets – Larry Bunker Piano [Tack Piano] – Michel Rubini Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Trombone – Herbie Harper, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Cappy Lewis, Stu Williamson Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Banjo – Henry Diltz Bass – Chip Douglas Drums – Jim Gordon Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Mallets – Larry Bunker Piano [Tack Piano] – Michel Rubini Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Trombone – Herbie Harper, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Cappy Lewis, Stu Williamson Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller	2:50
1-16	It's Nice To Be With You (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Horn – David Duke, Dick Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Piano – Michael Melvoin Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Trombone – Lew McCreary, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon, Oliver Mitchell* Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Jerry Goldstein Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Horn – David Duke, Dick Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Piano – Michael Melvoin Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Trombone – Lew McCreary, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon, Oliver Mitchell* Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Jerry Goldstein	2:53
1-17	Carlisle Wheeling (1967 Stereo Mix) Banjo – Peter Tork Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Percussion – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:08
1-18	Rosemarie (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Chip Douglas Drums – Jim Gordon Guitar – Keith Allison, Peter Tork Piano – Michel Rubini Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Tambourine – Larry Bunker Trombone – Herbie Harper*, Lew McCreary, Lou Blackburn Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Cappy Lewis, Ollie Mitchell, Stu Williamson Vocals, Guitar – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Micky Dolenz	2:39
1-19	My Share Of The Sidewalk (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Rick Dey* Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Emmet Sargent, Justin Ditullio, Ray Kramer Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh Piano, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Saxophone [Sax] – Bill Hood Trombone – Lew McCreary, Dick Leith* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Pete Candoli, Tony Terran Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:01
1-20	Alvin (Alternate Take) Vocals – Peter Tork Written-By – Chris Thorkelson, Nicholas Thorkelson	0:22
1-21	We Were Made For Each Other (Alternate Backing Track) Banjo – Henry Diltz Bass – Larry Knechtel, Ray Pohlman Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Al Casey (2), Bill Pitman, Neil LeVang Organ – Michael Melvoin* Percussion, Mallets – Gary Coleman, Milt Holland Written-By – Carole Bayer, George Fischoff	2:46
1-22	The Girl I Left Behind Me (1967 Stereo Mix) Bass – John Gross (2), Red Callender, Red Mitchell Cello – Frederick Seykora Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Unknown Artist Percussion – Milt Holland Piano – Charlie Smalls Violin – Elliott Fisher, Israel Baker, Robert Barene Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, Neil Sedaka	4:32
1-23	Little Red Rider (Acoustic Version) Vocals, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	2:30
1-24	Lady's Baby (1968 Stereo Mix) Bass – Lance Wakely Drums – Buddy Miles Guitar – Stephen Stills Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Peter Tork	2:25
1-25	Ceiling In My Room (1967 Stereo Mix) Bass – Bobby Dick Drums – Kim Capli Guitar – Dom DeMieri, Eddie Placidi Piano – Charlie Smalls Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Bobby Dick, Davy Jones, Dominick DeMieri	3:50
1-26	I'm A Man (Backing Track) Bass – Ray Pohlman Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Al Casey (2), Bill Pitman, Neil LeVang Organ – Michael Melvoin* Percussion, Timpani [Tympani] – Gary Coleman, Milt Holland Piano – Larry Knechtel Written-By – Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil*	2:56
1-27	Me Without You (1968 Stereo Mix) Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Don McGinnis Bass, Guitar – Joe Osborn Drums, Percussion – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart	2:16
	The Original Mono Album & More
2-1	Dream World Written-By – David Jones*, Steve Pitts (2)	3:21
2-2	Auntie's Municipal Court Written-By – Keith Allison, Michael Nesmith	3:56
2-3	We Were Made For Each Other Written-By – Carole Bayer, George Fischoff	2:22
2-4	Tapioca Tundra Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:06
2-5	Daydream Believer Written-By – John Stewart (2)	3:02
2-6	Writing Wrongs Written-By – Michael Nesmith	5:06
2-7	I'll Be Back Up On My Feet Written-By – Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer	2:28
2-8	The Poster Written-By – David Jones*, Steve Pitts (2)	2:22
2-9	P.O. Box 9847 Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart*	3:14
2-10	Magnolia Simms Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:48
2-11	Valleri Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart*	2:19
2-12	Zor And Zam Written-By – Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick	2:06
	Bonus Material
2-13	Alvin (1968 Mono Mix) Written-By – Chris Thorkelson, Nicholas Thorkelson	0:25
2-14	While I Cry (1968 Mono Mix) Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Rick Dey* Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Keith Allison Guitar, Backing Vocals – Bill Chadwick Performer – Harry Nilsson Vocals, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:02
2-15	D.W. Washburn (Mono Single Mix) Written-By – Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller*	2:49
2-16	It's Nice To Be With You (Mono Single Mix) Written-By – Jerry Goldstein	2:53
2-17	Come On In (1968 Mono Mix) Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar – Lance Wakely, Stephen Stills Vocals, Bass – Peter Tork Written-By – Jo Mapes	3:20
2-18	Carlisle Wheeling (1968 Mono Mix) Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:03
2-19	Rosemarie (1968 Mono Mix) Written-By – Micky Dolenz	2:40
2-20	The Girl I Left Behind Me (1967 Mono Mix) Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar, Bass – Unknown Artist Piano – Charlie Smalls Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, Neil Sedaka	2:46
2-21	Seeger's Theme (Alternate Version) Banjo, Guitar, Whistling – Peter Tork Bass [Possibly] – Lance Wakely, Peter Tork Bongos – Unknown Artist Drums – Dewey Martin Written-By – Pete Seeger	0:43
2-22	Tear The Top Right Off My Head (Micky's Vocal) Bass – Unknown Artist Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar, Harmonica – Lance Wakely Vocals – Micky Dolenz Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Peter Tork	1:55
2-23	My Share Of The Sidewalk (1968 Mono Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Rick Dey* Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Emmet Sargeant, Justin Ditullio, Ray Kramer* Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh Guitar, Piano – Michael Nesmith Trombone – Lew McCreary, Dick Leith* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Pete Candoli, Tony Terran Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:03
2-24	Lady's Baby (1968 Mono Mix) Bass – Lance Wakely Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar – Stephen Stills Vocals – Justin Hammer (2), Karen Harvey (2) Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Peter Tork	2:27
2-25	Ceiling In My Room (1967 Mono Mix) Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Drums – Kim Capli Guitar – Dom DeMieri, Eddie Placidi Piano – Charlie Smalls Written-By – Bobby Dick, David Jones, Dominick DeMieri*	3:15
2-26	Merry Go Round (1968 Mono Mix) Vocals, Keyboards – Peter Tork Written-By – Diane Hilderbrand*, Peter Tork	1:43
2-27	Don't Listen To Linda (1968 Mono Mix) Arranged By [Brass], Arranged By [Strings] – Don McGinnis Bass Guitar – Joe Osborn Brass, Strings – Unknown Artist Drums – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart	2:57
2-28	Me Without You (1968 Mono Mix) Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart*	2:17
2-29	Zor And Zam (TV Version) Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Unknown Artist Bass – Rick Dey* Drums, Percussion – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Bill Chadwick, John Chadwick	2:05
2-30	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees Teen Radio Spot	1:01
	The Birds, The Bees & The Rarities
3-1	Monkees Adult Stereo 8 Spot	1:00
3-2	Tear The Top Right Off My Head (Peter's Vocal) Backing Vocals – Micky Dolenz Bass – Unknown Artist Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar, Harmonica – Lance Wakely Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Peter Tork	1:57
3-3	Auntie's Municipal Court (Mike's Vocal) Bass – Rick Dey* Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar, Backing Vocals – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Performer – Harry Nilsson Vocals, Guitar, Percussion – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Keith Allison, Michael Nesmith	4:09
3-4	P.O. Box 9847 (1968 Alternate Stereo Mix) Backing Vocals, Tabla, Marxophone – Unknown Artist Bass – Joe Osborn Drums, Percussion – Billy Lewis Guitar – Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Vocals, Synthesizer [Moog] – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart	3:22
3-5	War Games (Version One) Acoustic Guitar – Michael Nesmith Bass [possibly] – Bob Ray, Joe Osborn Drums – Eddie Hoh Electric Guitar – Keith Allison Organ – Unknown Artist Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones*, Steve Pitts (2)	2:13
3-6	Lady's Baby Bass – Lance Wakely Drums – Dewey Martin Guitar – Stephen Stills Guitar, Vocals – Peter Tork Vocals – Karen Harvey (2) Written-By – Peter Tork	2:27
3-7	Tapioca Tundra (1967 Alternate Stereo Mix) Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:03
3-8	D.W. Washburn (Alternate Mix With Bass Vocal) Written-By – Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller*	2:56
3-9	Nine Times Blue (Version Two - Davy's Vocal) Acoustic Guitar – Michael Nesmith Bass – John Ethridge* Drums – Eddie Hoh Electric Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Michael Nesmith	2:20
3-10	Lady's Baby (Acoustic Version) Bass – Lance Wakely Guitar – Stephen Stills Guitar, Vocals – Peter Tork Vocals – Karen Harvey (2) Written-By – Peter Tork	2:20
3-11	While I Cry (Alternate Mono Mix) Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:05
3-12	Shorty Blackwell (Rehearsal) Piano, Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Micky Dolenz	2:55
3-13	Laurel And Hardy Bass – Lyle Ritz, Ray Pohlman Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Bill Pitman, Tommy Tedesco Keyboards – Don Randi, Larry Knechtel Sitar – Mike Deasy Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Jan Berry, Roger Christian	2:46
3-14	Seeger's Theme (Acoustic Version) Vocals, Guitar, Whistling, Bass, Handclaps – Peter Tork Written-By – Pete Seeger	0:53
3-15	Tapioca Tundra (Acoustic Version) Vocals, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:15
3-16	Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby) Bass – Chip Douglas Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Keith Allison Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Carole King/Gerry Goffin*	2:08
3-17	War Games (Version Two) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Don Randi Horn – Arthur Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Tambourine – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – George Roberts Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Don Randi Horn – Arthur Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Tambourine – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – George Roberts Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2)	2:32
3-18	(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (Second Recorded Version) Guitar – Stephen Stills Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Michael Martin Murphey	3:48
3-19	My Share Of The Sidewalk (Mike's Vocal Version) Bass – Rick Dey* Drums – Eddie Hoh Vocals, Piano – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:12
3-20	Shake 'Em Up And Let 'Em Roll (Alternate Vocal Version) Bass – Chip Douglas Clarinet – Henry Diltz Drums – Eddie Hoh Guitar – Bill Chadwick, Keith Allison Vocals – Micky Dolenz Written-By – Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller*	2:11
3-21	Changes (2009 Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Horn – Arthur Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Percussion – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Piano – Don Randi Trombone – George Roberts Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Edgar Lustgarten (2), Frederick Seykora, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Horn – Arthur Maebe, David Duke, John Cave Percussion – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Piano – Don Randi Trombone – George Roberts Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2)	2:25
3-22	Merry Go Round (Version One) Vocals, Guitar – Peter Tork Written-By – Diane Hilderbrand*, Peter Tork	1:30
3-23	Magnolia Simms (Acoustic Version) Vocals, Guitar – Michael Nesmith Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:15
3-24	I'm Gonna Try Bass – Lyle Ritz Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Al Casey (2), Howard Roberts, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Don Randi Percussion, Mallets – Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones*, Steve Pitts (2)	2:44
3-25	Seeger's Theme (Electric Version) Drums, Guitar – Buddy Miles Guitar – Lance Wakely Whistling, Guitar, Bass, Banjo – Peter Tork Written-By – Pete Seeger	0:42
3-26	Magnolia Simms (Stereo Remix) Written-By – Michael Nesmith	3:43
3-27	The Girl I Left Behind Me (Third Recorded Version) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer French Horn – David Duke, Dick Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Guitar – Al Casey (2), Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin Percussion – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – Lew McCreary Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, Neil Sedaka Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Cello – Eleanor Slatkin, Jacquelin Lustgarten, Kurt Reher, Marie Fera Drums – Earl Palmer French Horn – David Duke, Dick Perissi, Vincent DeRosa Guitar – Al Casey (2), Al Hendrickson, James Burton, Gerry McGee, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin Percussion – Jerry Williams, Milt Holland Trombone – Lew McCreary Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon Violin – Alexander Murray, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff, Sam Freed Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – Carole Bayer, Neil Sedaka	2:57
3-28	Merry Go Round (Third Recorded Version) Vocals, Keyboards, Bass – Peter Tork Written-By – Diane Hildebrand, Peter Tork	1:42
3-29	Nine Times Blue (Version Two - Mike's Vocal) Written-By – Michael Nesmith	2:17
3-30	The Party (2009 Mix) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Lyle Ritz Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Al Casey (2), Howard Roberts, Mike Deasy Organ – Don Randi Percussion – Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Saxophone [Sax] – John Lowe Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Dick Leith* Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Tony Terran Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones, Steve Pitts (2) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Lyle Ritz Drums – Hal Blaine Guitar – Al Casey (2), Howard Roberts, Mike Deasy Organ – Don Randi Percussion – Gary Coleman, Gene Estes Saxophone [Sax] – John Lowe Trombone – Frank Rosolino, Lew McCreary, Milt Bernhart, Dick Leith Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Clyde Reasinger, Jack Sheldon, Tony Terran Violin – Alexander Murray, Ambrose Russo, Erno Neufeld, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Nathan Kaproff Vocals – Davy Jones Written-By – David Jones*, Steve Pitts (2)	3:02
3-31	I Wasn't Born To Follow (Backing Track) Arranged By – Shorty Rogers Bass – Max Bennett Drums – Earl Palmer Guitar – Al Casey (2), Dennis Budimir, Mike Deasy Harpsichord – Michael Melvoin* Percussion – Milt Holland, Stan Levey Written-By – Carole King/Gerry Goffin*	2:58

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – Rhino Entertainment Company
Distributed By – Rhino Entertainment Company
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rhino Entertainment Company
Copyright © – Rhino Entertainment Company
Recorded At – Western Recorders
Recorded At – RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood
Recorded At – United Recorders
Recorded At – Sunset Sound Recorders
Recorded At – Original Sound Studio
Recorded At – T.T.G. Studios
Glass Mastered At – Cinram, Olyphant, PA – Z85940
Glass Mastered At – Cinram, Olyphant, PA – Z85941
Glass Mastered At – Cinram, Olyphant, PA – Z85942

Credits

Art Direction, Graphic Design – Steve Stanley (2)
Compilation Producer – Andrew Sandoval
Design [Original] – Alan Wolsky & Friends*
Engineer [Original Album] – Hank Cicalo, Henry Lewy, Pete Abbott, The Monkees
Photography By – Henry Diltz, Nurit Wilde
Producer – Chip Douglas (tracks: 1-5, 1-21, 1-26, 2-5), Jan Berry (tracks: 3-13), The Monkees
Remastered By – Andrew Sandoval, Dan Hersch
Supervised By [Original Album] – Lester Sill

Notes

Front Cover of box has a lenticular insert.
Limited edition box from Rhino Handmade. Includes stereo & mono mixes of the album on separate discs, each expanded with rare & unreleased tracks. The third disc collects more than two dozen unreleased tracks culled from the album's sprawling sessions complemented by a number of rare recordings. Comes with a 24 page 7" square booklet. The bottom of the inside box tray has a grey ribbon to release the CDs that are in mini LP style sleeves. Also, it includes a 1 1/2" diameter Monkees button.
Reissue produced for release by Andrew Sandoval.

First 500 orders received a poster, mailed separately, for an extra $5 to cover shipping costs. First 1000 orders received a promotional 7" 45 rpm St. Matthew / Lady's Baby. Unlike subsequent SDE releases, the 7" was not sealed in the box. It was shipped separately or included in the same shipping container as BBM.

The number of copies pressed for this limited edition was not released.

Note: Production and performing credits identical when track has same title as earlier entry but no credits other than songwriter(s).
Note: When Role is Instrument Name [Possibly]: When the same instrument is listed as [Possibly] for two names, it means credit is listed with "or" between the names in the book. When there are no additional entries for the instrument, it means credit listed with poss. or possibly after the name.

Track release information:
Tracks 1-1 to 1-12 and 2-1 to 2-12: Released as The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (Colgems #109, stereo) and The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (Colgems #109, mono), 22 April 1968.
Track 1-5: First released as a single A-Side on "Daydream Believer," Colgems #1012, 10/67.
Tracks 1-11 and 1-4: First released as a single on "Valleri," Colgems #1019, 3/68.
Track 1-13: First issued on Instant Replay, Rhino #71796, 1/24/95.
Track 1-15: First issued on Then & Now... The Best Of The Monkees. Arista #6432, 7/86.
Track 1-16: First issued on By Request, Arista (Japan) #B18D-51001-3, 1989.
Tracks 1-19, 3-6 and 3-17: First issued on Missing Links, Rhino #70150, 7/6/87.
Tracks 1-20, 2-24, 3-4 and 3-24: First issued on The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, Rhino #71794, 9/20/94.
Tracks 2-15 and 2-16: First released as D.W. Washburn / It's Nice To Be With You, Colgems #1023, 6/68.
Track 2-25: First issued on I'm A Believer And Other Hits, Flashback #72883, 8/19/97.
Track 2-26 and 2-29: First issued on Missing Links, Volume Three, Rhino #72153, 3/26/96.
Track 3-5: First issued on Missing Links Volume Two, Rhino #70903, 1/23/90.
Other tracks previously unissued.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Printed): 6 0349 79593 6 5
Barcode (Scanned): 603497959365
Matrix / Runout (CD1): 3 RHM2 522248-2.1 02 M1S1 Z85940
Matrix / Runout (CD2): 3 RHM2 522248-2.2 02 M1S1 Z85941
Matrix / Runout (CD3): 3 RHM2 522248-2.3 02 M1S1 Z85942
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L909
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U8J

Other Versions (5 of 73)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (LP, Album, Stereo, Rockaway Pressing)	Colgems	COS-109	US	1968
New Submission	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (LP, Album, Mono, Black Record Labels)	RCA Victor	RD 7948	UK	1968
New Submission	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (LP, Album, Stereo, Black labels)	RCA Victor	SF7948	UK	1968
New Submission	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (LP, Album, Mono)	RCA Victor	COM-109	Canada	1968
New Submission	The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (LP, Album, Mono)	RCA Victor	CGL 28006	Brazil	1968

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