{"product_id":"monkees-the-the-monkees-180g","title":"Monkees, The - The Monkees [180G]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-3 desc-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-9 desc-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eThe Monkees \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Monkees\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e on LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e In August of 1966, the world met the Monkees as their debut single, “\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast Train to Clarksville\u003c\/em\u003e,” was released and  bought them a ticket to ride straight to the top of the charts! With the debut of their television show just weeks later on September 12th, the group suddenly found themselves with a huge fanbase, clamoring for more music. They answered that call on October 10th with the release of their debut album, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Monkees\u003c\/em\u003e, which topped the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks. Featuring songs written by Boyce \u0026amp; Hart, David Gates, Goffin \u0026amp; King and Mike Nesmith, among others, it was a stunning entry into the ridiculously rich contemporary music scene.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Working at RCA Victor Studios and Western Recorders in Hollywood, all four group members took turns singing lead vocals, with the lion’s share being handled by Mickey Dolenz and Davy Jones. The instruments on the tracks were played by the top session players of the day, with Peter Tork contributing guitar to a few tracks as well. It was state-of-the-art pop\/rock, with complex arrangements and stinging instrumental solos. Look no further than Larry Shelton’s ringing guitar intro on “\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast Train to Clarksville\u003c\/em\u003e” for proof! While the band was later chided for not playing on their songs, the truth was that most of their fellow groups used the very same musicians for their records. Legendary players like Hal Blaine, Glen Campbell, Jim Gordon and Al Casey ensured that the quality of the Monkees’ debut LP was second to none.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This Sundazed reissue is sourced from the original analog session tapes and includes two tantalizing bonus tracks: “\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Can’t Get Her Off My Mind\u003c\/em\u003e (previously unissued early version)” and “\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Don’t Think You Know Me\u003c\/em\u003e (previously unissued alternate version).” It is primately pressed on deep groove, high definition vinyl and enclosed in a cover replicating the original LP artwork.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The Monkees \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Monkees\u003c\/em\u003e Track Listing:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1.  (Theme From) The Monkees\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 2.  Saturday's Child\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 3.  I Wanna Be Free\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4.  Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 5.  Papa Gene's Blues\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 6.  Take A Giant Step\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 7.  I Can't Get Her Off My Mind* (prev. unissued early version)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 8.  Last Train To Clarksville\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 9.  This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 10. Let's Dance On\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 11. I'll Be True To You\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 12. Sweet Young Thing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 13. Gonna Buy Me A Dog\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 14. I Don't Think You Know Me* (prev. unissued alt. version)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Redeye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41819870101678,"sku":"090771504517","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6118\/0334\/products\/monkees_d9b7e8cf-002c-41f6-ba28-50eea9de32cb.jpg?v=1663711327","url":"https:\/\/morrowrecords.com\/products\/monkees-the-the-monkees-180g","provider":"Morrow Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}