Words & Music by: Side A – Neil Diamond; Side B – Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
Musicians: Side A - Micky Dolenz (lead and backing vocals), Davy Jones (backing vocals), Peter Tork (backing vocals), Al Gorgoni (lead guitar), Sal Ditroia (guitar), Artie Butler (organ), Dick Romoff (bass), Buddy Salzman (drums), Jeff Barry (piano and tambourine); Side B - Micky Dolenz (lead vocals), Tommy Boyce (backing vocals), Gerry McGee (guitar), Wayne Erwin (guitar), Louie Shelton (guitar), Larry Taylor (bass), Bobby Hart (organ), Billy Lewis (drums), Henry Levy (percussion)
Recording sessions: Side A - produced by Jeff Barry in New York, NY, Oct. 15 & 23, 1966; Side B - produced by Boyce and Hart at Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA, Jul 26, 1966
Highest chart positions: Side A - US #1, UK #1; Side B - US #20
Mike Nesmith, though a member of The Monkees, only appears on the cover of the record. He didn't sing nor play anything on this hit record, which became the best selling single in the US in 1967.
Gerry McGee joined The Ventures in 1968. Larry Taylor is the younger brother of The Ventures' long-time drummer, Mel Taylor.
List price: Very Good+ is $7.50, Near Mint is $15
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