1) The Girl I Left Behind Me
Gorgeous, heartfelt ballad from young Davy.
2) Listen To The Band
Being a huge teen sensation created, of course, by The Man, The Monkees had some of the best songwriters on the planet at their disposal - but they also had someone in their own ranks - Mike Nesmith - who could write a killer tune himself. Listen to the Band is one such number.
3) Gonna Buy Me A Dog
Essentially Mickey and Davy arsing about and ad-libbing over the prospect of purchasing a pooch, for two minutes. Pure, unmitigated fun.
4) Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
Davy's got a dilemma; he loves two women and can't choose between them. This alternate version is made even better by Peter's voiceover man-style narration during the instrumental bits.
5) Shades of Gray
Lovely, existential ballad. One verse apiece from Peter and Davy. The only way this song could've been improved upon would be if the other two had chipped in with verses too. But it's fantastic enough as it is.
6) Someday Man
A double-A side with Listen to the Band. Two great songs, number 47 in the UK charts. Go figure. Sort of like a sanguine alternative to Shades of Gray. Co-written by Paul Williams of Bugsy Malone soundtrack fame.
7) Your Auntie Grizelda
Peter takes the lead on this hugely enjoyable bunkum. Nice clip too. The TV series may not have aged especially well but the music certainly has - and these clips are just the ticket. Make you want to re-watch the series as well; but, if you're over 12, don't do it!
8) Tapioca Tundra
Mike Nesmith's greatest composition? Works for me!
2 comments:
Some great choices, some I'd never heard before. I'm surprised #2 and 4 weren't hits.
I'm not sure if #4 was ever released as a single. Could have easily been a single though for sure.
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