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The Older Stuff - The Best of the Early Years

Michael Nesmith Format: Audio CD

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000008IVE

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- #2,896 in Country Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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- #5,241 in Pop Singer-Songwriters

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edward dubrey

excellent product and service

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023

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excellent prodct

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steve_manassas

Superb collection of Nesmith's RCA material

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012

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With Davy Jones' recent passing, I have been in a Monkees nostalgia mode lately. I had a tape copy of this album and hadn't listened to it in a long time; when I played the tape, I said to myself, "Self, buy this disc." I did, and I am glad: it is an excellent 18-track collection culled from Michael Nesmith's six RCA albums between 1970 and 1973, and is remastered from the original tapes, unlike Nesmith's Videoranch releases (more on that below). The hits "Joanne" (about a cow!) and "Silver Moon" are here, as well as new versions of Monkee-era classics such as "Listen to the Band" and "Some of Shelly's Blues," and country classics such as "I Fall to Pieces" and "Prairieland Lullaby." I enjoyed this album so much that I decided to look for more: I ordered the Videoranch collection Complete First National Band Recordings , but when I found out it was mastered from vinyl sources, I returned the former, and ordered the three BMG/Camden "two-fers" instead: Magnetic South / Loose Salute , Nevada Fighter / Tantamount to Treason , and And the Hits Just Keep On Comin' / Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash . I also canceled another BMG/Camden collection, Best of Michael Nesmith , which became redundant after ordering the "two-fers." Anyway, get this compliation, along with Rhino's The Newer Stuff of Nes' later material, and enjoy!

HISTORICAL NOTE: All 12 tracks from Nes' 1977 Pacific Arts LP, Compilation , his first greatest-hits-but-not-really collection, are also on this release. You can play the 12 tracks in their original running order by programming THE OLDER STUFF as follows: 11, 3, 12, 13, 14, 16, 1, 6, 5, 7, 15, and 18.

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debbie

More than lived up to expectations

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019

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The cd came earlier than ecpected. Package was in top notch shape. Looked like it may never have been played! Have done business with DeClutter, and will do so again!

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Sub-Arctic

Great to find this relatively rare disc.

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020

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A great collection of Michael Nesmith's early material.

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Practical One

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015

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I am so glad I found this CD. It is the best.

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Michael Drechsler

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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014

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Great got my order very fast

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Craig Fenton

A "Different Drum" but worth hearing it beat!

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2007

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.

The Older Stuff: Best of Michael Nesmith (1970-1973) is a tremendous tribute to the myriad of talent possessed by the former Monkee. Most musicians even those that have grand stature have a niche. Nesmith's genius allows him a split persona. By day, think of him as one of the Monkees, enjoying the success of a TV show and worldwide hits. In the nighttime as a superhero, he changes his identity and becomes a completely different individual.

The post Monkees material that encompasses the eighteen tracks include his stints with the First & Second National Band and solo LP's as well. Nesmith's love of country music is evident on these recordings. "Joanne" the opening song is powerful in the lyrical content and how Nesmith's heavy heart is conveyed. "The Crippled Lion" expands the musical odyssey with the mix of country and folk. Nesmith vocals are more powerful than given credit. The production on the song is superlative. "I Fall To Pieces" takes a page right out of the Nashville music scene. Michael could easily pass for a singer/songwriter born and bred in Tennessee. If you want to hear something completely different, check out the rendition here of "Listen To The Band." A country flavor to a song originally penned for rock and roll. Seven is indeed a lucky number on this disc. Nesmith covers Derek & The Dominos! The Eric Clapton/Bobby Whitlock treasure "I Looked Away" is given a superlative country rendition. The running time is only 3:15 but you'll find this getting endless play in the house. Speaking of covers, Linda Ronstadt took Nesmith's "Different Drum" and made it recognizable all over the globe. Listen to his very different vision of the song and you can appreciate how many different roads his mind travels. "Prairie Lullaby" will catapult you back to the old west. Nesmith's vocal inflection is impeccable.

If you appreciate the work of an artist that wasn't concerned about hits or image as the 1970's unfolded, "The Older Stuff" will shine brightly on a new CD copy.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

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