Missing Links Volume Two is the second of three rarity albums by the Monkees (Missing Links Volume 1 and Missing Links Volume 3). It was released in 1990. The album contains several tracks that had been featured in the television series but had never before been available commercially.
As this compilation was released on both vinyl and CD, tracks 7, 11, 14 and 15 do not appear on the original vinyl album version.
- "All the King's Horses" (Nesmith)
- "Valleri" (TV version) (Boyce & Hart)
- "St. Matthew" (Nesmith)
- "Words" (TV version) (Boyce & Hart)
- "Some of Shelley's Blues" (Nesmith)
- "I Wanna Be Free" (TV version) (Boyce & Hart)
- "If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again" (Jack Keller & Bob Russell)
- "Come on In" (Jo Mapes)
- "I'll Be Back Up on My Feet" (Mono TV version) (Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell)
- "Down the Highway (Michigan Blackhawk)" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Toni Stern)
- "Hold on Girl" (Help is on its Way) (First recorded version) (Jack Keller, Ben Raleigh, & Billy Carr)
- "The Crippled Lion" (Nesmith)
- "Changes" (Pitts & Jones)
- "Mr. Webster" (First recorded version) (Boyce & Hart)
- "You Just May Be the One" (TV version) (Nesmith)
- (I Prithee) "Do Not Ask for Love" (First recorded version) (Michael Murphy)
- "Circle Sky" (Live version from "Head") (Nesmith)
- "Seeger's Theme" (Second recorded version) (Seeger)
- "Riu Chiu" (Studio version with Chip Douglas filling in for Davy Jones on vocals) (Traditional)
"All the King's Horses"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal: Micky DolenzHarmony vocals: Michael NesmithBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter TorkGuitar: James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al CaseyBass: Larry Knechtel, Bob WestDrums: Hal BlainePercussion: Gary Coleman, Jim GordonRecorded during sessions for The Monkees at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; June 25, 1966 (7:30 pm–12:15 am)Produced by Michael Nesmith"Valleri" (first recorded version)
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartLead vocal: Davy JonesBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron HicklinGuitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie SheltonBass: Larry TaylorDrums: Billy LewisPercussion: Gene EstesProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartRecorded during sessions for More of the Monkees; re-recorded for The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesRecorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California; August 6, 1966"St. Matthew"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal: Michael NesmithElectric guitar: Michael NesmithGuitar: Harold Bradley, Wayne MossSteel guitar: Lloyd GreenBass: Norbert PutnamBanjo: Bobby ThompsonDrums: Jerry CarriganPercussion/Organ: UnknownPiano: David BriggsViolin: Buddy SpicherProduced by Michael NesmithRecorded during sessions for Head at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, Tennessee; June 2, 1968"Words" (first recorded version)
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartLead vocals: Micky Dolenz, Peter TorkBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Wayne Erwin, Bobby Hart, Ron HicklinGuitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie SheltonBass: Larry TaylorDrums: Billy LewisPercussion: Norm JeffriesFlute: Ethmer RotenProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartRecorded in October 1966Recorded during sessions for More of the Monkees; re-recorded for Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd."Some of Shelly’s Blues"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal: Michael NesmithAcoustic guitar: Billy SanfordSteel guitar: Lloyd GreenBanjo: Sonny OsborneBass: Bobby DysonDrums: Willie AckermanOrgan: Larry ButlerHarmonica: Charlie McCoyProduced by Michael Nesmith and Felton JarvisRecorded during sessions for Head at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, Tennessee; May 29, 1968"I Wanna Be Free" (fast version)
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartLead vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy JonesGuitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie SheltonBass: Larry TaylorDrums: Billy LewisTambourine: Gene EstesOrgan: Michel RubiniRecorded during sessions for The Monkees at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; July 19, 1966 (2–7:30 PM)Produced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart"If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again"
Written by Jack Keller and Bob RussellLead vocal: Michael NesmithGuitar: Del KacherElectric Guitar: Louie SheltonAcoustic Guitar: Dennis Budimir, Al Casey, Mike DeasyBass: Max BennettDrums: Earl PalmerTambourine/Vibes: Milt Holland, Stan LeveyHarpsichord: Michael MelvoinViolin: Jack Gootkin, Bob Jung, George Poole, Heimann Weinstine, William WeissViola: Garry NuttycombeCello: Douglas DavisProduced by The MonkeesRecorded during sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; February 1968"Come On In"
Written by Jo MapesLead vocal: Peter TorkElectric guitar: Stephen Stills, Lance WakelyBass: Peter TorkDrums: Dewey MartinTack piano: Peter TorkProduced by The MonkeesRecorded during sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California; February 8, 1968Mistakenly credited to Steven Dubof and Neil Levonsen"I'll Be Back Up On My Feet" (mono television version)
Written by Sandy Linzer and Denny RandellLead vocal: Micky DolenzBacking vocal: UnknownGuitars: Al Casey, Carol KayeBass: Ray PohlmanDrums: Hal BlainePercussion: Frank Capp, Julius WechterPiano: Don Randi and Michel RubiniProduced by Jeff BarryRecorded on October 26, 1966Recorded during sessions for More of the Monkees; re-recorded for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees"Michigan Blackhawk" (a.k.a. Down The Highway)
Written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Toni SternLead vocal: Michael NesmithGuitars: Al Casey, Louie SheltonBass: Max BennettDrums: Hal BlainePiano: Larry KnechtelProduced by Michael NesmithRecorded during sessions for "The Monkees Present" in June 1969,; several sources erroneously document the song recorded in June 1968."Michigan Blackhawk" is mistitled; the song included here is a Goffin/King/Stern song tiutled "Down The Highway"; recorded on June 5, 1969; the mistitling comes from the use of the title "Michigan Blackhawk" on an unfinished Nesmith track recorded on June 10, 1969.Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; June 5, 1969."Hold On Girl" (first recorded version)
Written by Jack Keller, Ben Raleigh, Billy CarrLead vocal: Davy JonesBacking vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Ron HicklinGuitar: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie SheltonBass: Larry TaylorDrums: Billy LewisPercussion: Alan EstesOboe: Norman BennoHarpsichord: Michel RubiniProduced by Jeff Barry and Jack KellerRecorded for More of the Monkees at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; September 10, 1966"The Crippled Lion"
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal: Michael NesmithAcoustic guitar: Harold BradleySteel guitar: Lloyd GreenBanjo: Sonny OsborneBass: Bobby DysonDrums: Jerry CarriganOrgan: David BriggsProduced by Michael Nesmith and Felton JarvisRecorded during sessions for Head at RCA Victor Studios, Nashville, Tennessee; May 29, 1968"Changes"
Written by David Jones and Steve PittsLead vocal: Davy JonesGuitar: Mike Deasy, Al Hendrickson, Gerry McGeeBass: Max BennettDrums: Earl PalmerPercussion: Milt Holland, Jerry WilliamsPiano: Don RandiViolin: Sam Freed, Nathan Kaproff, George Kast, Marvin Limonick, Alex Murray, Erno NeufeldCello: Marie Fera, Jacqueline Lustgarten, Edgar Lustgarten, Frederick SeykoraTrumpet: Buddy Childers, Jack SheldonFrench Horn: John Cave, David Duke, Arthur MaebeTrombone: George RobertsProduced by The MonkeesRecorded during sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees at Western Recorders, Studio 2, Hollywood, California; February 6, 1968"Mr. Webster" (first recorded version)
Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartLead/backing vocals: Micky DolenzAcoustic guitars: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie SheltonBass: Larry TaylorHarpsichord: Michel RubiniPercussion: Alan EstesOboe: Norman BennoCello: Maggie AueProduced by Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartRecorded during sessions for More of the Monkees; re-recorded for HeadquartersRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; September 10, 1966"You Just May Be The One" (first recorded version)
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocals: Michael NesmithHarmony vocals: Micky DolenzGuitar/Dano bass: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike DeaseyBass: Robert WestDrums: Hal Blaine, Jim GordonPercussion: Gene Estes, DeVitoPiano: Larry KnechtelProduced by Michael NesmithRecorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; July 18, 1966 (8:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.)Recorded during sessions for The Monkees; re-recorded for HeadquartersFeatured doubling of regular bass with Danelectro bass. The doubling of bass proved difficult to master as some 35 takes were needed before the backing track was completed."(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love" (first recorded version)
Written by Michael Martin MurphyLead vocal: Micky DolenzGuitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike DeaseyBass: Bob WestDrums: Hal BlainePercussion: Gary Coleman, Jim GordonPiano: Michael Cohen, Larry KnechtelProduced by Michael NesmithRecorded on November 17, 1966Two sessions for Micky's vocals were made. The second was recorded in October 1966 and was the basis for the song's 1990 release. A different vocal by Micky was recorded earlier that summer.Recorded during sessions for More of the Monkees"Circle Sky" (live version)
Written by Michael NesmithLead vocal: Michael NesmithElectric guitar: Michael NesmithBass: Peter TorkDrums: Micky DolenzPercussion/Organ: Davy JonesProduced by The MonkeesRecorded live at Valley Auditorium and Lagoon Park Amusement Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; May 21, 1968; performance featured in the film Head"Seeger’s Theme" (second recorded version)
Written by Pete SeegerWhistling: Peter TorkGuitars: Peter Tork, Lance WakelyBanjo/bass: Peter TorkDrums: Buddy MilesProduced by The MonkeesOriginally recorded during sessions for Headquarters; released in 2000 on The Headquarters SessionsRecorded during sessions for The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; January 20, 1968"Ríu Chíu" (studio version)
Lead vocals: Chip Douglas, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter TorkProduced by Chip DouglasRecorded during sessions for Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. on August 21, 1967Douglas substitutes for Davy Jones on lead vocals"You Just May Be the One," "Hold On Girl," "If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again," and "Mr. Webster" are CD Only TracksThe television version of "Words" includes a backwards tape segment not included in episode the track appeared in ("Monkees Manhattan Style")
