Missing Links Volume Three is the third and final volume in a series of Missing Links compilations by The Monkees. Like the original (Missing Links and Missing Links Volume 2), the album is composed of unreleased material. The release marks the first time the television edit of the series' opening theme song was made available. Previous releases featured the album version, which is twice as long but lacks the television version's final verse.
"Little Red Rider" and "Hollywood" were re-recorded by Michael Nesmith for his solo album Magnetic South.
"(Theme From) The Monkees" (TV Version)
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartLead vocal by Micky DolenzOther personnel unknownProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, CA, August 6, 1966The TV version of the song was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees"Kellogg’s Jingle"
Lead vocal by Micky DolenzOther personnel unknownRecorded in Hollywood, 1966A commercial jingle sung by Micky with the instrumental backing track borrowing riffs from the theme song. It was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees' debut album"We’ll Be Back in a Minute"
Written by Micky DolenzLead vocal by Micky DolenzBacking vocal: Micky DolenzAcoustic Guitar: Micky DolenzBanjo: Henry DiltzBass: Chip DouglasKazoo: UnknownProduced by Brendan Cahill and Micky DolenzThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees PresentRecorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, July 1, 1969"Through the Looking Glass" (First Recorded Version)
Written by Red Baldwin, Tommy Boyce, and Bobby HartLead vocal by Micky DolenzBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, and Ron HicklinGuitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie SheltonAcoustic Guitar: Tommy BoyceBass: Larry TaylorDrums: Billy LewisPiano: Michel RubiniPercussion: Alan EstesProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, September 10, 1966This version of the song was recorded during the sessions for More of the Monkees. It was later re-cut for The Birds, The Bees & the Monkees, and released on Instant Replay."Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care)"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal by Michael NesmithAcoustic Guitar: Wayne MossSteel Guitar: Lloyd GreenBanjo: Sonny OsborneBass: Norbert PutnamDrums: Kenny ButtreyOrgan: David BriggsProduced by Michael Nesmith and Felton JarvisThe song was recorded during the sessions for Head. It is also one of the songs that Michael Nesmith had written before he became a member of The Monkees.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, May 28, 1968"Penny Music"
Written by Michael Leonard, Jon Stroll, and Bobby WeinsteinLead vocal by Davy JonesBacking vocals: Bill Chadwick and Davy JonesGuitar: UnknownBass: UnknownDrums: UnknownPiano: UnknownHarpsichord: UnknownBrass: UnknownProduced by Bill Chadwick and Davy JonesThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees PresentRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, May 1 and July 11, 1969"Tear the Top Right off My Head" (mono version)
Written by Peter TorkLead vocal by Peter TorkGuitar: Peter Tork and Lance WakelyDrums: Dewey MartinHarmonica: Lance WakelyUnknown: Ron BrownProduced by The MonkeesThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees.Recorded at Western Recorders, February 5, 6, and 8, and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, February 12, 1968"Little Red Rider"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal by Michael NesmithBacking vocal: Michael NesmithGuitar: Al Casey and Louie SheltonBass: Max BennettDrums: Hal BlainePiano: Larry KnechtelTenor Saxophone: Clifford SolomonTrumpet: Mack JohnsonTrombone: Lester RobertsonCowbell: UnknownProduced by Michael NesmithThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees PresentRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, May 28 and June 17 and 26, 1969"You're So Good"
Written by Robert StoneLead vocal by Micky DolenzGuitar: James Burton and Louie SheltonElectric Guitar: UnknownBass: Bob WestDrums: Earl PalmerCowbell: Earl PalmerPiano: Michel RubiniTenor Saxophone: Clifford SolomonTrumpet: Mack JohnsonTrombone: Lester RobertsonUnknown: John WilliamsProduced by Michael Nesmith"You're So Good" was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees Present. It is unique as it was produced by Michael Nesmith, sung by Micky Dolenz and written by an outsider, Robert Stone. It features Sam & The Goodtimers on the backing track.This song is similar to another Monkees' song "You're So Good to Me" which was recorded the following year and released on Changes. It is possible that You're So Good to Me was adapted from You're So Good. Although only Jeff Barry and Bobby Bloom received writer's credit for writing You're So Good to Me, several sources claim Robert Stone to be a third composer of the song.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, May 27 and June 26, 1969"Look Down"
Written by Carole King and Toni SternLead vocal by Davy JonesGuitar: Dennis Budimir, Al Casey, and Tommy TedescoBass: Larry KnechtelDrums: Hal BlainePercussion: Ken WatsonPiano: Michel RubiniSaxophone: Jim Horn and Jay MiglioriTrumpet: Jules Chaikin and Tony TerranTrombone: Lew McCrearyProduced by The MonkeesThe song was recorded during the sessions for Head. It was considered for, but rejected from Changes.Recorded at T.T.G Studios, Hollywood, April 6, 1968"Hollywood"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal by Michael NesmithGuitar: Michael Nesmith, Harold Bradley, and Felton JarvisSteel Guitar: Lloyd GreenBanjo: Bobby ThompsonBass: Norbert PutnamDrums: Kenny ButtreyPiano: David BriggsHarmonica: Charlie McCoyViolin: Buddy SpicherProduced by Michael Nesmith and Felton JarvisThe song was recorded during the sessions for HeadRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, May 29 and 31, 1968"Midnight Train" (Demo Version)
Written by Micky DolenzLead vocal by Micky DolenzHarmony vocal: Coco Dolenz (Micky's sister)Acoustic Guitar: Micky DolenzThe song was recorded during the sessions for HeadquartersLater re-cut during the sessions for The Monkees Present and released on Changes(available on "Headquarters Sessions")While Micky Dolenz is officially credited as the writer of the song, several sites and sources claim Chris McCarty, Kenny Lee Lewis and Steve Miller to have co-written the track. Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, February, 1967"She Hangs Out" (Original Single Version)
Written by Jeff BarryLead vocal by Davy JonesBacking vocal: UnknownGuitars: Al Gorgoni, Don Thomas, and Hugh McCrackenBass: Louis Mauro and James TyrellDrums: Herb LovellePiano: Stan FreeOrgan: Arthur ButlerTambourine: Thomas CeroneProduced and Arranged By: Jeff BarryEngineered By: Ray HallWhile Jeff Barry is officially credited as the writer of the song, several sites and sources claim Ellie Greenwich to have co-written the track. The song was recorded during the sessions for Headquarters. It was later re-cut for Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Recorded at RCA Studio B, New York City, January 21 (11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.) and 24, and February 4 and 5, 1967"Shake 'Em Up" (and Let 'Em Roll)
Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike StollerLead vocal by Micky DolenzBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz and UnknownElectric Guitar: Keith AllisonAcoustic Guitar: Bill ChadwickBass: Chip DouglasDrums: Eddie HohClarinet: Henry DiltzProduced by The MonkeesMicky’s "Mister Henry Diltz on Clarinet" lyric is a reference that Henry Diltz plays clarinet in the song.The song was recorded during the sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees. It was considered for, but rejected from Changes.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, February 24, 1968"Circle Sky" (Alternate Mix)
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal by Michael NesmithGuitar: Michael Nesmith, Keith Allison, and Bill ChadwickDrums: Eddie HohOrgan: Michael NesmithPercussion: Michael Nesmith, and Eddie HohProduced by The MonkeesThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, December 9 and 17, 1967 and January 6 and 8, 1968"Steam Engine" (Alternate Mix)
Written by Chip DouglasLead vocal by Micky DolenzBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Chip Douglas, Clydie King, Jerry Yester, and UnknownGuitar: Clarence WhiteSteel Guitar: Orville "Red" RhodesBass: Lyle RitzDrums: Jim GordonTambourine: Eddie HohOrgan: Bill MartinReed: Bill Green and Bob HardawayTrumpet: Bill Peterson, Sanford Skinner, and Tony TerranTrombone: Bobby Knight and Lew McCrearyProduced by Chip DouglasThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees Present. It was originally considered for but rejected from Changes. It was first released on Australia’s Monkeemania in 1979, then Monkee Business, Listen to the Band and the Music Box.Recorded at Western Recorders, May 12, and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, July 8, 1969"Love to Love" (Alternate Mix)
Written by Neil DiamondLead vocal by Davy JonesGuitars: Al Gorgoni, Don Thomas, and Hugh McCrackenBass: Louis Mauro and James TyrellDrums: Herb LovellePiano: Stan FreeOrgan: Arthur ButlerTambourine: Thomas CeroneProduced and Arranged By: Jeff BarryEngineered By: Ray HallThe song was recorded during the sessions for Headquarters, except the vocal which was re-recorded during the sessions for The Monkees Present."Love to Love" is considered to be in an alternate mix, even though as of 2001 it is by far the most commonly used mix to date. The reason the mix is considered as such could be because it is a 1967 song featuring a Davy Jones vocal that was re-recorded in 1969. Or maybe because it had been remixed prior to release.Later released on Good Times! featuring new backing vocals from Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork.Recorded at RCA Studio B, New York City, January 21 (11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.) and 24, and February 4 and 5, 1967, and August 5, 1969"She'll Be There" (Acoustic Duet)
Lead vocal by Micky DolenzHarmony vocal: Coco DolenzAcoustic Guitar: Micky DolenzProduced by Douglas Farthing-HatlelidMicky and his sister Coco were responsible for the arrangement of the song "She'll Be There". However it is unknown exactly who wrote it, and as a result no official writer's credit was given.The song was recorded during the sessions for HeadquartersRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, February, 1967"How Insensitive"
Written by Vinicus DeMaraes, Norman Gimbel and Antonio Carlos JobimLead vocal by Michael NesmithGuitar: Michael Nesmith, and Harold BradleySteel Guitar: Lloyd GreenBanjo: Bobby ThompsonBass: Norbert PutnamDrums: Kenny ButtreyPiano: David BriggsViolin: Buddy SpicherProduced by The MonkeesThe song was recorded during the sessions for HeadRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, May 31, 1968"Merry Go Round"
Written by Diane Hilderbrand and Peter TorkLead vocal by Peter TorkBass: Peter TorkOrgan: Peter TorkPiano: Peter TorkUnknown: Lance WakelyProduced by The MonkeesThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesRecorded at Western Recorders, January 20, and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, January 22 and 31, 1968"Angel Band"
Traditional, arr. William Bradbury, Jefferson Hascall, and Michael NesmithLead vocal by Michael NesmithBacking vocal: Michael NesmithAcoustic Guitar: Al Casey and Louie SheltonDrums: Hal BlaineDouble Bass: Max BennettHarmonium: Michel RubiniProduced by Michael Nesmith"Angel Band" is in the public domain. The writing credit shown for Michael Nesmith is for the song's arrangement.The song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees PresentRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 9, 1969"Zor and Zam" (First Recorded Version)
Written by Bill Chadwick and John ChadwickLead vocal by Micky DolenzOther personnel unknownProduced by The MonkeesThe TV version of the song was recorded during the sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees. The album version was completed later that month.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, January 7, 13 and 18, and February 14, 1968"We'll Be Back in a Minute" #2
Written by Micky DolenzLead vocal by Micky DolenzOther personnel unknownProduced by Brendan Cahill and Micky DolenzRecorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, July 1, 1969"Tema Dei Monkees"
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, with NistriLead vocal by Micky DolenzHarmony vocals by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartOther personnel unknownProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartIn another key than the English versionRecording info unknownThe song was recorded during the sessions for The Monkees
