Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart
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Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart was an album released by the group of the same name, released in 1976. The group consisted of Micky Dolenz
, Davy Jones
, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Dolenz and Jones had been members of '60s pop group/band The Monkees
while Boyce and Hart had written many of the groups biggest hits such as "Last Train to Clarksville
" and "(Theme from) The Monkees". As such, several publications, such as Allmusic, consider the album to be a Monkees-reunion album. Although the album failed to make much of an impact when originally released, renewal of interest in The Monkees led to its reissue on compact disc years later. The reason why the group was called Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart was because they were legally prohibited from using The Monkees name. Former Monkees members Michael Nesmith
and Peter Tork
were also invited to join the group, but they both declined.
Production notes:
Micky Dolenz
George Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality and theater director, best known as a member of the 1960s made-for-television band The Monkees.-Biography:...
, Davy Jones
Davy Jones (actor)
David Thomas "Davy" Jones is an English rock singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the Monkees.-Early life:...
, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Dolenz and Jones had been members of '60s pop group/band The Monkees
The Monkees
The Monkees are an American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork,...
while Boyce and Hart had written many of the groups biggest hits such as "Last Train to Clarksville
Last Train to Clarksville
"Last Train to Clarksville" was the debut single by The Monkees, released August 16, 1966, and later included on the group's 1966 self-titled album, that was released on October 10, 1966. The song was recorded at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood, on July 25, 1966...
" and "(Theme from) The Monkees". As such, several publications, such as Allmusic, consider the album to be a Monkees-reunion album. Although the album failed to make much of an impact when originally released, renewal of interest in The Monkees led to its reissue on compact disc years later. The reason why the group was called Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart was because they were legally prohibited from using The Monkees name. Former Monkees members Michael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith
Robert Michael Nesmith is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the musical group The Monkees and star of the TV series of the same name...
and Peter Tork
Peter Tork
Peter Tork is an American musician and actor, best known as a member of The Monkees.-Early life:Tork was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson in Washington, D.C.. Although he was born in 1942, many news articles report him as born in 1944 in New York City as this was the date and place given on early...
were also invited to join the group, but they both declined.
Reception
"Most music fans showed no interest in this album when in it was released in 1976—it was most certainly their loss...this album was destined to be a cult classic"Track listing
- "Right Now" (Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart) – 3:40
- "I Love You (and I'm Glad that I Said It)" (Boyce, Hart) – 3:09
- "You and I" (Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones) – 2:46
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" (Doc PomusDoc PomusJerome Solon Felder, better known as Doc Pomus , was a twentieth-century American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lyricist of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the category of non-performer in 1992. He was also inducted into...
, Mort ShumanMort ShumanMort Shuman was an American singer, pianist and songwriter, best known as co-writer of many 1960s rock and roll hits, including "Viva Las Vegas"...
) – 3:00 - "Sail on Sailor" (Doug Trevor) – 3:44
- "It Always Hurts More in the Morning" (Boyce, Dolenz) – 3:30
- "Moonfire" (Williams Martin) – 3:31
- "You Didn't Feel That Way Last Night (Don't You Remember)" (Boyce, Hart) – 2:25
- "Along Came JonesAlong Came Jones (song)"Along Came Jones" is a comedic song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by The Coasters, but covered by many other groups and individuals.-The song:...
" (Leiber, StollerJerry Leiber and Mike StollerJerome "Jerry" Leiber and Mike Stoller were American songwriting and record producing partners. Stoller was the composer and Leiber the lyricist. Their most famous songs include "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock", "Kansas City", "Stand By Me" Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011)...
) – 3:32 - "Savin' My Love for You" (Dolenz, Jones) – 3:24
- "I Remember the Feeling" (Boyce, Hart) – 3:23
- "Sweet Heart Attack" (Boyce, Hart) – 3:07
Personnel
- Micky DolenzMicky DolenzGeorge Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality and theater director, best known as a member of the 1960s made-for-television band The Monkees.-Biography:...
– vocals, guitar, percussion, drums, keyboards - Davy JonesDavy Jones (actor)David Thomas "Davy" Jones is an English rock singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the Monkees.-Early life:...
– vocals - Tommy Boyce – vocals, guitar
- Bobby Hart – vocals, keyboards
- Henry DiltzHenry DiltzHenry Stanford Diltz is a folk musician and photographer, who has been active since the 1960s....
–banjo - Skip Edwards – keyboards
- Joey Carbone – keyboards
- Neil Norman – guitar, Moog synthesizer
- Keith Allison – bass
- Chip DouglasChip DouglasDouglas Farthing Walter Hatlelid, better known as Chip Douglas, is a songwriter, musician , and record producer, whose most famous work was during the 1960s...
– guitar - Cyrus FaryarCyrus FaryarCyrus Faryar is an American folk musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was active in musical, theatrical, and performance events in high school. After graduating from high school and attending college, he became involved in the entertainment industry, opening the first coffee house in...
– guitar - Jerry YesterJerry YesterJerry Yester is an American folk rock musician, record producer, and arranger.Growing up in Burbank, California, Yester formed a duo with brother Jim Yester, the Yester Brothers, and starting playing folk clubs in Los Angeles in 1960...
– guitar - Louie Shelton – guitar
- Jeffrey Staton – guitar
- Michael Staton – guitar
- Jerry Summers – drums
- Jim Helmer – drums
- Emil RichardsEmil RichardsEmil Richards, born Emilio Joseph Radocchia on September 2, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, is a percussionist who plays a variety of different percussion instruments.-Biography:...
– percussion - Daniel Catherine – effects
Production notes:
- Tommy Boyce – producer
- Bobby Hart – producer
- Jimmie Haskell – string arrangements
- David Hassinger – engineer
- Sergio Reye – engineer
- Ron Hicklin – vocal director
- Larry Michael White – photography