MONKEESOLOGY
2002 (?)
?? --> CDR --> CDR --> EAC --> WAV
(obviously a CDR copy with Track-at-Once issues)
1) If I Learned to Play the Violin
2) KHJ Monkees live concert report
3) Papa Gene's Blues (Phoenix, January 1967)
4) Take a Giant Step (Phoenix, January 1967)
5) I Can't Get Her Off My Mind (Phoenix, January 1967)
6) Interviews with Davy & Mike (HQ-era, 1967)
7) Forget That Girl (Monkee Flips mix)
8) Blues Jam (complete version, Rhino Handmade site)
9) Banjo Jam (complete version, Rhino Handmade site)
10) Interview with Gold Riviera (circa early 1968)
11) Love is Only Sleeping (TV mono mix)
12) Guard Scene interview excerpts (BB&M-era, 1968)
13) Davy Jones flexi disc interview (Japan 1968)
14) Jerry Blavat's Place interview excerpts (w/Last Train)
15) Ditty Diego-War Chant / Porpoise Song (mono film mix)
16) As We Go Along (mono film mix)
17) Daddy's Song (mono film version)
18) Happy Birthday / Long Title (mono film versions)
19a) I Go Ape (video version w/acetate intro edited on)
19b) Someday Man (stereo w/mono count-in edited on)
20) Hello Goodbye (Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour)
21) Daydream Believer / Goin' Down (Johnny Carson)
22) Opening Night (Davy Jones demo)
23) Spoken intros (Pueblo, August 1969)
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I received this disc in a trade nearly a decade ago. I tucked it away not long after getting it, disappointed by the quality, but listening to it now, there are a few interview gems here that I otherwise didn't have anywhere else. Most of the tracks here are in better quality on the official DVD's and other sources, but this is the only place so far that I've heard "Hello Goobye". I don't have much info on this other than Joseph Giannini's review, and put together the track list myself. Anyone with a better copy of this set (or someone willing to fix the speed and other errors on this one and re-upload it), be my guest. I'm also looking for someone with the full Pueblo '69 concert, its apparent crap quality notwithstanding.
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Monkee Alert Mailing List
April 4, 2002
Monkeesology CD Review
By Joseph W. Giannini
Although several collections of unreleased Monkees music have graced us over the years, this particular one is unusual in that it is presented in a documentary style, which includes studio tracks, radio interviews, concert performances and television guest appearances. In fact, all of the selections featured here appear on CD for the first time.
From a concert performance in Phoenix during January 1967 are live versions of "Papa Gene's Blues" and "Take A Giant Step" from their first album, with the foursome playing as a self-contained garage band. The only drawback is that Micky Dolenz' vocals are barely audible in the mix. Also of note is Michael Nesmith's down-to-earth interview with Gold Riviera, circa early 1968. He is almost pleading for public acceptance of the Monkees and their music.
Included in this set is the Monkees' New York appearance on "The Tonight Show," starring Johnny Carson, in June 1969. Promoting their new "Greatest Hits" collection, the trio perform "Daydream Believer" and "Goin' Down."
Another interesting rarity is the group's possible last appearance as a quartet on DJ "Jerry Blavat's Place," a Philly syndicated series, the week of November 20, 1968. While the group was mainly there to promote the premiere of their new film, "Head," Peter Tork does manage to play bass with the studio band on an abbreviated "Last Train To Clarksville" (one particularly mature fan asked Michael a question regarding his "Wichita Train Whistle Sings" album!). Speaking of which, all of the "different" mono mixes from "Head" are featured here, finally, for the first time.
Also included is the intended single mix of "Love Is Only Sleeping" played on their TV series in October 1967. Originally, "Love Is Only Sleeping" and "Daydream Believer" were to be released as a single in the states that month, but at the last minute, RCA backed out.
Lastly, a bonus track is added that includes murky snippets of an appearance at the Pueblo Colorado State Fair in August 1969. This is the second of two concerts the trio performed there, which features "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "Tapioca Tundra," "A Man Without A Dream (intro)," "Don't Wait For Me," plus a few R&B covers as well. Although it has been stated that one of the shows from their infamous 1969 tour with Sam and the Goodtimers was recorded for a possible live album, it remains to be heard.
The Monkees Phenomenon was a unique and varied one in the annals of pop/rock history, and here is all the evidence needed to prove it. If you are a Monkees Maniac, you will surely want to give this collection, presented in the style of "The Beatles' Anthology," a listen.
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