Anthology

by Rhino / Wea

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Release Date:	1998-04-28
Label:	Rhino / Wea
UPC:	081227526924
Binding:	Audio CD
Published By:	Rhino / Wea
ASIN:	B0000063F8
Category:	Music

Tracks on Anthology by Rhino / Wea

1. (Theme From) The Monkees - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
2. Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
3. Take a Giant Step - The Monkees, King, Carole
4. I Wanna Be Free - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
5. Papa Gene's Blues - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
6. Saturday's Child - The Monkees, Gates, David [1]
7. Sweet Young Thing - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
8. I'm a Believer - The Monkees, Diamond, Neil
9. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
10. She - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
11. Mary, Mary - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
12. Your Auntie Grizelda - The Monkees, Keller, Jack
13. Sometime in the Morning - The Monkees, Goffin, Gerry
14. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) - The Monkees, Diamond, Neil
15. I'll Be Back Up on My Feet - The Monkees, Linzer, Sandy
16. A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You - The Monkees, Diamond, Neil
17. All of Your Toys - The Monkees, Martin, Bill
18. The Girl I Knew Somewhere - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
19. You Told Me - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
20. Forget That Girl - The Monkees, Farthing-Hatlelid,
21. You Just May Be the One - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
22. Shades of Gray - The Monkees, Mann, Barry
23. For Pete's Sake - The Monkees, Richards, Joey
24. Randy Scouse Git - The Monkees, Dolenz, Micky
25. No Time - The Monkees, Cicalo, Hank
26. Pleasant Valley Sunday - The Monkees, Goffin, Gerry
27. Words - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
28. Daydream Believer - The Monkees, Stewart, John
29. Goin' Down - The Monkees, Hildebrand, Diane
30. The Door into Summer - The Monkees, Douglas, Chip
31. Cuddly Toy - The Monkees, Nilsson, Harry
32. Love Is Only Sleeping - The Monkees, Mann, Barry
33. What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round? - The Monkees, Murphey, Michael Ma
34. Star Collector - The Monkees, Goffin, Gerry
35. Valleri - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
36. Auntie's Municipal Court - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
37. Zor and Zam - The Monkees, Chadwick, Bill
38. Porpoise Song - The Monkees, Goffin, Gerry
39. As We Go Along - The Monkees, King, Carole
40. Circle Sky - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
41. Through the Looking Glass - The Monkees, Boyce, Tommy
42. You and I - The Monkees, Jones, Davy
43. While I Cry - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
44. Listen to the Band - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
45. Good Clean Fun - The Monkees, Nesmith, Michael
46. Mommy and Daddy - The Monkees, Dolenz, Micky
47. Oh My My - The Monkees, Barry, Jeff
48. That Was Then, This Is Now - The Monkees, Brescia, Vance
49. Heart & Soul - The Monkees, Howell, Andrew
50. You and I - The Monkees, Dolenz, Micky

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

Customer Reviews

very surprised - Reviewed on 2008-06-15

I was very surprised at the list of songs on this cd. Some of the songs I have heard of and knew the words to them. An some songs I have never heard before. I have gained a new respect for Michael Nesmith. He has written some great songs that are on this cd. One of my new favorite Nesmith songs is "While I cry". His voice is so great on that song. I also have found more respect for Micky Dolenz as a song writer. The song on this cd called "Mommy and Daddy". At first, I thought it was a little off of the wall. But the more I listen to this song, the more I like. In all this is a great cd for any Monkee fan. I suggest it greatly!

Monkees - 'Anthology' (Rhino) 2-CD - Reviewed on 2007-06-22

3 customers found this review helpful.

Even though I've heard every one of this 2-CD release's fifty tracks like a zillion times before, if I'm in the correct frame of mind, I can still get plenty from this timeless made-for-televison bubble gum band's repertoire. Part of the fact might have to do with the fact is I haven't heard all THESE cuts in years. All your Monkees favorites are here, and then some. Tunes like the "Monkees Theme Song", "Last Train To Clarksville", "Saturday's Child" (one of my personal Monkees faves), "Sweet Young Thing", "Mary Mary", the single edits for "Steppin' Stone" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" plus too many more to list here. An absolute must-have. Would make a great gift. Quick footnote: remember the song "For Pete's Sake"? Some fans I've come across still don't recall that cut right off hand. It was the TV's show closing theme for the second season.

Absolutely perfect - Reviewed on 2007-03-24

3 customers found this review helpful.

"Anthology" is the perfect Monkees compilation. It's extremely difficult to limit The Monkees' contribution to popular music to only one disc. This collection contains not only all of the hits, but the essential album tracks as well. It also covers their entire 30-year recording career. Music Box is great for the die-hard fan, but "Anthology" deserves a spot in every music lover's collection.

Monkee business - Reviewed on 2007-03-07

1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

The only criticisms a fan could have of THE MONKEES ANTHOLOGY are that Mike Nesmith's only Top 40 single, "Tapioca Tundra" is missing, and monaural mixes are used on some of their best tracks. Regardless, this RHINO product is a fine set of fifty still engaging songs.

The Monkees' music holds up far better 40 years later than that of many "legitimate" rock band contemporaries of theirs. Tunes like "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You," "Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "Last Train To Clarksville" were top quality and deserved the fame they achieved. Yes it's true that they turned out cutsie tunes like "Cuddly Toy," but these guys also tackled the day's serious issues, such as war ("Zor And Zam"). But quite often, their music dealt with all aspects of love. So for every "I'm A Believer" and "Valleri," they have "I Wanna Be Free" and "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" as counterpoint.

The most fascinating thing about the Monkees is they were a fictionally-conceived rock band that evolved rapidly into a real one. Surely no one involved ever thought this might happen, and the fact that it did is a lasting tribute to the four band members and the many other talented folks working with them behind the scenes. Naysayers can never refute this: between 1966 and '68, NO other American rock group was as popular or sold more records than Mike, Peter, Davey and Mickey. So there!

Package design-- a solidly-made box has a 3-D group portrait on the cover, and all the Monkee album covers in miniature behind the two CDs. The accompanying 32-page booklet includes a well-written history, track commentary, personnel, recording dates and chart positions. Sprinkled throughout are color repros of teen magazine covers and vintage Monkee-related merchandise. Highest recommendation.

TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
DISC ONE -- 62:37
DISC TWO -- 77:04

Best bang for the buck - Reviewed on 2006-08-18

7 customers found this review helpful.

I could go on about the music itself, but many other reviewers have done that. So we'll stick with just this collection...and it gets no better than this. Let's just say the Monkees were a great example of the best 60's pop music had to offer, despite their "pre-fab" origins.

Simply put, this is the best, most complete (and then some) greatest hits package of the WAY too many that have been released. 50 tracks in total, all of their biggest hits, prime album tracks and favorite songs from the series. If you are only a casual fan or are merely curious about the Monkees' music, this is one-stop shopping. Probably the only collection you'll ever want or need.

Of course, I recommend further exploration into the Monkees catalog (the first 6 albums anyway) for more gems. If you want the Monkees, skip all the other best-of's and spend the extra. This is the place to start.

Book Subjects

• AM Pop
• Bubblegum
• Oldies
• Pop
• Pop/Rock
• Pop/Rock Music
• Popular Music
• Psychedelic Pop
• Rock
• Sunshine Pop