THE MONKEES Headquarters Stack O’ Tracks 180 Gram LP Clear Vinyl
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THE MONKEES Headquarters Stack O’ Tracks hails from 2017 and is a limited edition 180 gram Clear Vinyl LP issued by Friday Music (blackened UPC). "That could have been your face!" Thus ended a tense January 1967 meeting between the Monkees and Don Kirshner as Mike Nesmith punched a hole in the meeting room wall. The source of the frustration was the total control that Kirshner, The Monkees television series musical coordinator, exerted over the selection of songs to be recorded as well as the choice of which studio musicians would play on the sessions. The four Monkees, their recording roles limited to vocal contributions, struggled to gain more authority over the process as they were increasingly stung by criticism of them as a mere TV creation, "the Pre-Fab Four." While they were initially brought together by the series, all 4 members had musical backgrounds and yearned to gain command over their recordings.
By the following month, Kirshner was dismissed and the group won their battle to be the sole creators of their recorded output. Kirshner had built a multiplatinum machine, using outstanding songs from writers like Neil Diamond, Boyce & Hart and Goffin and King. He had carefully staffed the sessions with the cream of studio musicians, the same people who played on countless other artists' hit sessions. How were the Monkees going to follow that? Under the direction of producer (and former Turtles member) Chip Douglas, the group rose to the challenge with Headquarters, crafting an excellent group of songs.
Though they still used material from outside writers, many of the album's selections were self-penned, including Nesmith's soaring "You Just May Be the One," Tork's "For Pete's Sake," which became the series' closing theme in its second season and Dolenz' "Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)," inspired by the group's recent trip to England where they met The Beatles. The first song by Dolenz to be released commercially, the single became a top 5 hit in the UK, appropriately. The album itself, released May 22, 1967, debuted at #1. One week later, it was dethroned by cultural juggernaut Sgt. Pepper's. However, it remained at the #2 position for 11 consecutive weeks. It was quite a vindication for a group of unproven actor-musicians vying for respect from their fans and peers.
Now Friday Music is offering up a unique revisit to the Monkees third masterwork. Going back to the original backing tracks they've assembled the fun and exciting instrumental LP Headquarters Stack-O-Tracks. Available for the first time on vinyl, the rare backing instrumental tracks have been mastered by Joe Reagoso and come pressed on colored 180g vinyl. Reagoso notes: "You've never heard ‘Shades Of Gray' until you hear the strings up front like you will on this new vinyl release. Michael Nesmith's work on ‘You May Just Be The One' is beyond thrilling, you feel like you are in the studio with the band as they knock out this and other Monkees classics. From beginning to end, song after song, we always knew how special Headquarters was, and now this further showcases the artistry and musical acumen each man brought to the sessions. Truly a crowning achievement."
You Told Me (Instrumental Backing Track)
I'll Spend My Life With You (Instrumental Backing Track)
Forget That Girl (Instrumental Backing Track)
Band 6
You Just May Be The One (Instrumental Backing Track)
Shades Of Gray (Instrumental Backing Track)
I Can't Get Her Off My Mind (Instrumental Backing Track)
For Pete's Sake (Instrumental Backing Track)
Mr. Webster (Instrumental Backing Track)
Sunny Girlfriend (Instrumental Backing Track)
Zilch- Peter
Zilch -Davy
Zilch- Micky
Zilch- Michael
No Time (Instrumental Backing Track)
Early Morning Blues And Green (Instrumental Backing Track)
Randy Scouse Git (Instrumental Backing Track)
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