It sounds like Boyce and Hart, with possbly, Micky on background vocals. B & H usually sang backups on their songs as they were excellent harmony singers and could really capture a 'youthful' sound.
Micky sang back-up on the original 1966 take, although only Peter showed some affection for the song, due to Louie Shelton's classic speedy guitar lick...The original version, which was a hit in Florida, was tighter than the re-recorded bubblegum version, where the stereo mix was pitched higher...There was also an organ heard on the first take...The only version heard in 1968 with a proper ending was in the episode, "Monkees Blow Their Minds," which aired on 3/11/68...
This is another one where the remake was way better than the original. The brass saved an otherwise dull tune. I mean come on, it’s essentially a two line verse and essentially a one word chorus. It’s also faster than the original tv version. And I don’t remember which, maybe the mono, was pitched higher. I also don’t know why they used a fade out version on the album, as compared to the single with a proper ending. Your breakdowns continue to be brilliant Septyl. Always look forward to your stuff!
Too bad you can’t isolate Micky’s brilliant background vocals, especially the two echoed lines of ….”even if I could” and “the way she looked before”. I’ve always wished those parts were higher in the mix.
Thanks for posting this. We know that the song got recut for the single. Do you have plans of deconstructing the different versions used for the TV show?
I read in the Listen to the Band box set booklet that Glen Campbell played lead guitar on this, and that he had a bit of a hard time of it. I have difficulty believing that last part, though!
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So glad that you’re continuing with this project! Can’t wait to hear the Head, Instant Replay, Present, and Changes albums!
Awesome! Glad to hear the isolated lead guitar!
A Monkees classic, the individual tracks sound great!👍👍
Absolutely my favorite Minkees, Thank You!!
This is my favorite so far, thank you so much!
It sounds like Boyce and Hart, with possbly, Micky on background vocals. B & H usually sang backups on their songs as they were excellent harmony singers and could really capture a 'youthful' sound.
Micky sang back-up on the original 1966 take, although only Peter showed some affection for the song, due to Louie Shelton's classic speedy guitar lick...The original version, which was a hit in Florida, was tighter than the re-recorded bubblegum version, where the stereo mix was pitched higher...There was also an organ heard on the first take...The only version heard in 1968 with a proper ending was in the episode, "Monkees Blow Their Minds," which aired on 3/11/68...
Thank you so much大好きなモンキーズ❤ありがとう
I came here just for that lead guitar!
This is another one where the remake was way better than the original. The brass saved an otherwise dull tune. I mean come on, it’s essentially a two line verse and essentially a one word chorus. It’s also faster than the original tv version. And I don’t remember which, maybe the mono, was pitched higher. I also don’t know why they used a fade out version on the album, as compared to the single with a proper ending. Your breakdowns continue to be brilliant Septyl. Always look forward to your stuff!
Too bad you can’t isolate Micky’s brilliant background vocals, especially the two echoed lines of ….”even if I could” and “the way she looked before”. I’ve always wished those parts were higher in the mix.
I hear Mickey on some of the harmonies
Thanks for posting this. We know that the song got recut for the single. Do you have plans of deconstructing the different versions used for the TV show?
Eventually I might, but I'm not sure when
I read in the Listen to the Band box set booklet that Glen Campbell played lead guitar on this, and that he had a bit of a hard time of it. I have difficulty believing that last part, though!
Louie Shelton played the flamenco Sounding guitar. Glen may have played the fuzz guitar and or clean rhythm guitar!?
1966 version is the one
Guitar is altered tuning?
No, I don't think so
@@septylite The Fuzz guitar sounds detuned ‘to my ears’. Or maybe the tape was slowed?
Man, that bass is some out of tune 😂😂 lead guitarist looks kind of like Blue Oyster Cult guitar guy