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Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

After Monkee Road the band decided to break up after Mike Announced he was leaving and the band ended. But in May 1970 the band’s final album came, Phil Spector reproduced the album after Glynn Johns as he wasn’t satisfied with the sound of the album.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 40:00
Side One:

1. Come On In (From Music Box)
2. Love Me For A Day (From Davy Jones)
3. Shake ‘Em Up (From Missing Links Volume Three)
4. Jam #1 (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD Deluxe)
5. Changes (From Missing Links Volume Two)
6. Do Not Ask For Love (Missing Links Volume Two)
7. Party (From Missing Links)
8. Look At Me (From Davy Jones)

Side Two:

1. Riu Chiu (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD Deluxe)
2. Storybook Of You (From Missing Links)
3. Jam #2 (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD Deluxe)
4. Say it Again (From Davy Jones)
5. Sitting in The Apple Tree (From Davy Jones)
6. Teen Tiny Gnome (From Missing Links)
7. Welcome To My Love (From Davy Jones)
8. I’ll Believe In You (From Davy Jones)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

After the failure of All the kings horses
The Monkees decided to start recording sessions for an album. The sessions would be documented on a 35mm film camera and released in 1970 as the documentary film Come On In. This album has always been considered one of the greatest of all time.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 47:00

Side One:

1. For Pete’s Sake (From Headquarters)

2. Joanne (From Magnetic South)

3. Rainy Jane (From Davy Jones)

4. You’re So Good (From Missing Links Volume Three)

5. Girl (From Davy Jones)

6. She’ll Be There (From Missing Links Volume Three)

7. Hollywood (From Missing Links Volume Three)

8. Mama Nantucket (From Magnetic South)

9. I Really Love You (From Davy Jones)

Side Two:

1. Unattended In The Dungeon (From The MGM Singles Collection)
2. Daybreak (From The MGM Singles Collection)
3. Look Down (From Missing Links Volume Three)
4. Dream Girl (From David Jones)
5. Penny Music (From Missing Links Volume Three)
6. A Lover’s Prayer (From The MGM Singles Collection)
7. Harmony Constant (From And The Hits Just Keep On Comin’)
8. There’s Gonna Be A Storm (From The Left Banke Too)
9. Alvin (From The Birds, The Bees and The Monkees)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

After the experimental and revolutionary White Album the Monkees record company Apple which had been set up the previous year decided the band needed to star in another feature length film unlike the previous two it would be animated. The Monkees even though they didn’t want the film to be made. It was made and soundtracked by George Martin of Abbey Road. Released in January 1969.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 35:00

Side One:

1. All The King’s Horses (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
2. Saturday’s Child (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
3. This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
4. She (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
5. Daydream Believer (From The Birds The Bees And The Monkees)
6. Take a Giant Step (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
7. Valleri (From The Birds The Bees And The Monkees)

Side Two:

1. I Wanna Be Free (Fast Version Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
2. I’ll Be Back Upon My Feet (Mono TV Version from Made For TV)
3. Pepperland (From Yellow Submarine)
4. Sea of Time (From Yellow Submarine)
5. Sea of Holes (From Yellow Submarine)
6. Sea of Monsters (From Yellow Submarine)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

This album had intended to be a sharp contrast to the vibrant album covers of Magical Angel Band Tour and Ceremonies. It is easily the Monkees most experimental album with many tracks having lots of psychedelic and even early signs of heavier Avant Garde Music. The Album was released on 22 of November 1968.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 1 hour and 9 minutes

Side One:

1. Dream World (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees)
2. Daydream Believer (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees)
3. The Girl I Left Behind Me (Early Version) (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees – Deluxe Edition)
4. Ditty Diego—War Chant (from Head)
5. Shades of Gray (from Headquarters)
6. The Door Into Summer (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
7. Circle Sky (Live) (from Head)

Side Two:

1. What Am I Doing Hangin’ ’Round (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
2. Supplicio (from Head)
3. Cuddly Toy (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
4. Gravy (from Head)
5. A Man Without a Dream (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
6. Superstitious (from Head)
7. Dandruff? (from Head)
8. (Theme From) The Monkees [TV Version] (from The Monkees)

Side Three:

1. Poll (from Head)
2. Hard to Believe (from Missing Links)
3. Ditty Diego—War Chant #2 (from Head)
4. Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
5. Happy Birthday to You (from Head)
6. Can You Dig It? (Alternate Version) (from Head)
7. Daddy’s Song (Alternate Version) (from Head)
8. Seeger’s Theme [Demo] (from Headquarters – Deluxe Edition)

Side Four:

1. Special Announcement (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Deluxe Edition)
2. Until It’s Time for You to Go [Demo] (from Headquarters – Sessions)
3. Can You Dig It? [Demo] (from Headquarters – Sessions)
4. Band 6 [Stereo Master] (from Headquarters – Sessions)
5. Memphis Tennessee (from Headquarters – Sessions)
6. Twelve-String Improvisation (from Headquarters – Sessions)
7. Swami—Plus Strings, Etc. (from Head)
8. Jericho (from Headquarters – Sessions)
9. Don’t Call On Me (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.
TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 44:00

This album was recorded due to the end of The Beatles TV Show and wanting to destroy the Manufactured Beatles image which had plagued the band since the beginning, after having the album and film released to their audiences with a strange ad campaign, with a wannabe Andy Warhol simply standing in front of the camera. The film came about when the Beatles smoked weed and did drugs with Jack Nicholson they made notes and after that one session the film was completed. It was released to strange fanfare as most fans were too young to even watch the movie. Now it is considered a great piece of cinema. I was released on December 1st 1968.

Side One:

1. A Beginning (From Anthology Three)
2. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (From Sgt Pepper)
3. John Lennon Speech 1 (From Anthology One)
4. She Said She Said (From Revolver)
5. Paul McCartney Speech 1 (From Anthology one)
6. The Inner Light (From Past Masters)
7. Paul McCartney Speech 2 (From Anthology one)
8. Cayenne (From Anthology one)
9. American Cruxifixction (From Genuine Imitation Life Gazette by The Four Seasons)
10. Mrs Stately’s Garden (From Genuine Imitation Life Gazette by The Four Seasons)

Side Two:

1. The Fool On The Hill (From Magical Mystery Tour)
2. Brian Epstein Speech 1 (From Anthology one)
3. Your Mother Should Know (From Magical Mystery Tour)
4. Brian Epstein Speech 2 (From Anthology one)
5. Everybody’s Got Something To Except Me And My Monkey (From The White Album)
6. Within Without You (Instrumental) (From Anthology 2)
7. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (From Rubber Soul)
8. Baby (From Os Muntantes)
9. Bat Macumba (From Os Muntantes)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

After the mediocre success of their previous album the Beatles decide to record a straight pop record with little to no psychedelic elements. This album once again coincided with the end of the Beatles TV Show giving a sweet but bitter end to the TV Show years. It was released in April 1968.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 44:00

Side One:

1. Penny Lane (From Magical Mystery Tour)
2. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! (From Sgt Pepper)
3. I Will (From The White Album)
4. Cry Baby Cry (From The White Album)
5. Hello Goodbye (From Magical Mystery Tour)
6. Bye Bye Baby (From Los Bravos Chicos Con Las Chicas)
7. It’s All Too Much (From Yellow Submarine)

Side Two:

1. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer (From Abbey Road)
2. Rocky Racoon (From The White Album)
3. Lady Madonna (From Past Masters)
4. Honey Pie (From The White Album)
5. Paperback Writer (From Past Masters)
6. All You Need Is Love (From Magical Mystery Tour)
7. Heart (From The Liverpool Five album arrive)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

After the success of “ceremonies” The Monkees decided to start making a film about a strange group of people traveling around the southern states of America in a bus. The concept was inspired by Ken Kesey’s psychedelic merry pranksters, after thinking of this idea Mickey sketched a rough pie chart to help him memorize the concept. The album was released in the US on November 27 1967 while in the UK it was released as an EP on December 8 1967, the album and it was a musical success but was not a public success, due to it being shown in black and white and not in colour as it was intended to be.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 37:00
Side One:

1. Porpoise Song (Theme from “Head”) (from Head)
2. As We Go Along (from Head)
3. Listen to the Band (from The Monkees Present)
4. Magnolia Simms (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees)
5. Calico Girlfriend (from Magnetic South)
6. Lady’s Baby (Alternate Mix) (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
7. Angel Band (from Missing Links)

Side Two:

1. Just a Game (from Instant Replay)
2. You and I (from Instant Replay)
3. All of Your Toys (Mono Mix) (from Headquarters Deluxe Edition)
4. Don’t Wait for Me (from Instant Replay)
5. I’m Gonna Try (from The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees)
6. Propinquity (I’ve Just Begun to Care) (from Missing Links Volume Three)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.
Being tired of touring the Monkees decided to stop. In late 1966 The Monkees began recording their masterpiece “ceremonies” the artwork was done by
Arthur Coolidge a local artist who experimented with LSD. After the art was completed the band decided that it was time to release the album. The album was released in May 1967. And is considered by Rolling Stone Magazine one of the greatest albums of all time.
TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 56:00

Side one:

1. Opening Ceremony (From Head)
2. Wind Up Man (From Thirty Three And A Third Revolutions Per Monkee)
3. Tentatively (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones LTD Deluxe)
4. Don’t Call on Me (Version 2) (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones LTD Deluxe )
5. The Poster (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
6. We Were Made For Each Other (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
7. Ladies Aid Society (From Monkees Present)
8. Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye (From Monkees Present)
9. Pillow Time (From Monkees Present)
10. Zor And Zam (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)

Side Two:

1. Love To Love (From Music Box)
2. A String For My Kite (From Thirty Three And A Third Revolutions Per Monkee)
3. Peter’s Harpsichord (From Thirty Three And A Third Revolutions Per Monkee)
4. I Never Thought It Peculiar (From Changes)
5. Do It In The Name Of Love (From Changes Deluxe Edition)
6. Little Girl (From Monkees Present)
7. Man Without A Dream (Piano Demo) (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones LTD Deluxe)
8. Someday Man (From Instant Replay Deluxe Edition)
9. Listen To The Band (From Thirty Three And A Third Revolutions Per Monkee)
10. Alvin (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)

While Headquarters was a major commercial success. The Beatles got back in the studio and recorded this album, the album was heavily inspired by The Monkees album Ceremonies and Hendrix even badly covering one of his songs on this album, apart from this song the rest of the album is a solid piece of 1967 Psychedelia, although it wasn’t seen by people of the psychedelic subculture as being a good representation of the sound. Released in November 1967.

Side One:

1. Getting Better (From Sgt Pepper)
2. Drive My Car (From Rubber Soul)
3. Across The Universe (From Past Masters)
4. Blue Jay Way (From Magical Mystery Tour)
5. Sexy Sadie (From The White Album)
6. I’ve Just Seen A Face (From Help!)
7. Hey Joe (The Shadows Of Night) (From Back Door Man)

Side Two:

1. Yellow Submarine (From Revolver)
2. Revolution (From Past Masters)
3. Tomorrow Never Knows (From Revolver)
4. Oh! Darling (From Abbey Road)
5. Baby You’re A Rich Man (From Magical Mystery Tour)
6. Hey Bulldog (From Yellow Submarine)
7. Little Girl (Syndicate Of Sound) (From Little Girl)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

Regarded by most historians as being one of the greatest psychedelic rock albums of all time. It pioneered in multiple different genres and bent the rules of what rock could be. It was released in August 1966.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 44:00

Side One:

1. Daily Nightly (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
2. Tapioca Tundra (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
3. Writing Wrongs (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
4. Circle Sky (From Head)
5. Star Collector (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
6. Zor and Zam (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
7. Merry Go Round (From Missing Links Volume Three)

Side Two:

1. Can You Dig It? (From Head)
2. Shorty Blackwell (From Instant Replay)
3. Pretty Little Girl (From Davy Jones)
4. Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again (From Head)
5. Naked Permission (From Thirty Three and a third Revolutions per Monkee)
6. Mommy and Daddy (Uncensored Version From Monkees Present Deluxe Edition)
7. Tear the Top Right Off My Head (From Missing Links Volume Three)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 33:00

After The Beatles fired Don Kirshner from creative control they embarked on producing an album all by themselves, in which they played every instrument. While not the greatest album in terms of track decisions the Beatles still performed well and kept the fans of their TV Show and garnered new fans who came only for the music. Released in May 1967

Side One:

1. Think For Yourself (From Rubber Soul)
2. I’m Looking Through You (From Rubber Soul)
3. If I Needed Someone (From Rubber Soul)
4. Flying (From Magical Mystery Tour)
5. You Won’t See Me (From Rubber Soul)
6. Eleanor Rigby (From Revolver)
7. You Like Me Too Much (From Help!)

Side Two:

1. Ticket To Ride (From Help!)
2. In My Life (From Rubber Soul)
3. And Your Bird Can Sing (From Revolver)
4. Wild Honey Pie (From The White Album)
5. I’m Down (From Past Masters)
6. Tell Me What You See (From Help!)
7. I Wanna Be Your Man (From With The Beatles)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.

This album is often regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time as it pioneered in using folk and country elements in rock along with the use of an early version of the Moog. And a harpsichord bringing a more baroque flavour to this already perfect album. The album was released in the US and it removed certain tracks making it a completely unique folk rock album. released in December 1965 in both the USA and the UK.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 35:00

Side One:

1. Nine Times Blue (From Missing Links)
2. Carlisle Wheeling (From Missing Links)
3. If You Have the Time (From Missing Links)
4. French Song (From Monkees Present)
5. Rosemarie (From Instant Replay Deluxe Edition)
6. St. Matthew (From Instant Replay Deluxe Edition)
7. Smile (From Instant Replay Deluxe Edition)

Side Two:

1. Steam Engine (From Missing Links Volume Three)
2. Michigan Blackhawk (From Missing Links Volume Two)
3. Good Clean Fun (From Monkees Present)
4. If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again (from Music Box)
5. Time and Time Again (From Missing Links)
6. Oklahoma Backroom Dancer (From Monkees Present)
7. Little Red Rider (From Magnetic South)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.
After the success of their first album and TV Series, The Beatles Went on tour in January 1967 but first they went to Hawaii to avoid the press claiming they don’t play their instruments. The tour was a big success but they happened to notice a new album had came out during the time they were on tour. During a press meeting each Beatle was presented with a check for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, but John was not happy in his anger he punched a hole through the wall and proclaimed to Don Kirshner “That could’ve been your face”. The album was released in February 1967

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 28:00

Side One:

1. Shout (From Anthology One)
2. Sure To Fall In Love With You (From Live At The BBC)
3. Bad Boy (From Past Masters)
4. Like Dreamers Do (Decca Audition) (From Anthology One)
5. Ooh! My Soul (From Live At The BBC)
6. The Sheik Of Araby (Decca Audition) (From Anthology One)
7. I’ll Be On My Way (From Live At The BBC)

Side Two:

1. That Means A Lot (Take 1) (From Anthology 2)
2. Soldier Of Love (From Live At The BBC)
3. Hello Little Girl (Decca Audition) (From Anthology One)
4. Leave My Kitten Alone (Take 5) (From Anthology One)
5. Don’t Bother Me (From With The Beatles)
6. Please Mister Postman (From With The Beatles)

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With the cast having been put together the production team of the Beatles TV show worked hard in hiring the top session musicians, writers and producers.

Along with a few originals Written By John Lennon. The Cast included John Lennon The Smart One, George Harrison The Quiet One, Paul Jones (Paul McCartney) The Cute One and finally Ritchie Starkey (Ringo Starr) The Lovable Dummy.

All Of The Members except Paul Jones Were Born in Boston To Irish parents, Paul Was Born in Liverpool, England. This album would stay at number one in America for four weeks. While in England it only got to the top ten. The Three last Pictures are excerpts from The TV Show “The Beatles”. The album was released in The US on the 10th October 1966 while was released in the Uk ten days later on The 20th October 1966.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 33:00

Side One:

1. Love Me Do (Theme From The Beatles) (From Please Please Me)
2. Some Other Guy (From Live At The BBC)
3. Anna (Go To Him) (From Please Please Me)
4. How Do You Do It? (From Anthology one)
5. Misery (From Please Please Me)
6. Chains (From Please Please Me)
7. Little Child (From With The Beatles)

Side Two:

1. Baby It’s You (From Please Please Me)
2. Clarabella (From Live At The BBC)
3. Crying, Waiting, Hoping (From Live At The BBC)
4. You Really Got A Hold On Me (From With The Beatles)
5. To Know Her Is To Love Her (From Live At The BBC)
6. Memphis, Tennessee (From Live At The BBC)
7. Sweet Little Sixteen (From Live At The BBC)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So l'll be doing the same for both bands.
The previous albums had opened the doors to the audiences of Folk and Country rock. This album and the film of the Same name were incredibly popular and commercially successful. Both album and film released in June 1965.
TOTAL TIME/LENGTH: 38:00

Side One:

1. Valleri (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
2. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) (From More Of The Monkees)
3. Salesman (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
4. Randy Scouse Git (From Headquarters)
5. Me Without You (From Instant Replay)
6. P.O. Box 9847 (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
7. If I Knew (From The Monkees Present)

Side Two:

1. War Games (From Missing Links)
2. Love Is Only Sleeping (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
3. Auntie’s Municipal Court (From Birds, Bees and The Monkees)
4. Lady Jane (From Changes)
5. What Are We Going To Do (From David Jones)
6. My Share of the Sidewalk (From Missing Links)
7. It Ain’t Me Babe (From David Jones)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
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This was the first time the monkees ventured into the world of Folk Rock And Country Rock, While still maintaining their Rock Roots. This album was released in December 1964.

TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 41:00

Side One:

1. She (From More Of The Monkees)
2. Words (From Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
3. Of You (From More Of The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
4. Your Auntie Grizelda (From More Of The Monkees)
5. Laugh (From More Of The Monkees)
6. Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (From Missing Links)
7. I Don’t Think You Know Me (From Monkees Deluxe Edition) (“Micky’s Vocal”)

Side Two:

1. You May Just Be The One (From Headquarters)
2. Different Drum (From And The Hits Just Keep On Comin’) (Michael Nesmith)
3. How Insensitive (From Missing Links Volume Three)
4. Lily, Rosemary and The Jack Of Hearts (From Blood On The Tracks) (Bob Dylan)
5. The Crippled Lion (From Missing Links Volume Three)
6. Some Of Shelly’s Blues (From Headquarters Sessions)
7. Cripple Creek (From Headquarters Sessions)

Inspired by the u/Sheeranisking series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
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After the major success of the first two albums Brian Epstein decides they’re ready to star in a feature length film called “Last Train To Clarksville”. Of course the film and album were massively successful because they were The Monkees.
The Album and Film were both released in July 1964.
TIME IN TOTAL/LENGTH: 37:00

Side One
Last Train To Clarksville (From The Monkees)
I’ll Spend My Life With You (From Headquarters)
Forget That Girl (From Headquarters)
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (From Headquarters Deluxe Edition)
Midnight Train (From Changes)
You Told Me (From Headquarters)
Sunny Girlfriend (From Headquarters)

Side Two
Pleasant Valley Sunday (from Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.)
Mr. Webster (From Headquarters)
Early Morning Blues and Greens (From Headquarters)
Ticket On A Ferry Ride (From Changes)
I Won’t Be the Same Without Her (From Instant Replay)
The Girl I Left Behind Me (From Instant Replay)
Mary, Mary (From More of The Monkees)

Inspired by the u/SheeranisKing series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap So I'll be doing the same for both bands.

Second Album released by the Monkees in January 1964 after the big commercial success of the first.
This album was seen as a pioneer in country rock music and folk rock along with this it also dabbled in the use of electric Hammond organs on rock and pop music.

Side one:
I’m A Believer (From More Of The Monkees)
Sometime In The Morning (From More Of The Monkees)
Tear Drop City (From More of the Monkees Deluxe Edition)
She Hangs Out (Mono Single Mix from Headquarters Deluxe Edition)
Sweet Young Thing (From The Monkees)
Don’t Listen To Linda (From More of the Monkees Deluxe Edition)
I Wanna Be Free (Fast Version From Music Box)

Side Two:
99 Pounds (From Changes)
When Love Comes Knockin’ At Your Door (From More Of The Monkees)
I’ll Be Back Upon My Feet (First Recorded Version From More Of The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
Gonna Buy Me A Dog (From The Monkees)
Through The Looking Glass (From More of the Monkees Deluxe Edition)
The Girl I Knew Somewhere (From Headquarters Deluxe Edition)
I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone (From More Of The Monkees)
Total time 35:00

Inspired by the u/SheeranisKing series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
So I'll be doing the same for both bands. This time same album with a cover made by me not Ai. (Sorry about that Ai Slop from before)

First album by The Monkees Released in 1963

Side one:

1. Take A giant Step (from The Monkees Deluxe
2. Edition)
3. Papa Gene's Blues (from The Monkees)
4. Let's Dance On (from The Monkees)
5. I'll be True to you (from More Of The Monkees)
6. I Can't Get her off my mind (from The Monkees
7. Deluxe Edition)
8. Last Train To Clarksville (from The Monkees)
9. This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day (from The Monkees)
10. Side Two:
11. Hold On Girl (from More Of The Monkees)
12. The Day We Fall In Love (from More Of The Monkees)
13. Monkees)
14. The Kind Of Girl I could Love (from More Of The
15. Saturday's Child (from The Monkees)
16. All The Kings Horses (from The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
17. You May Just Be The One (from The Monkees
18. Deluxe Edition)
19. No Time (from Headquarters)
20. Time in total 24:00

Inspired by the u/SheeranisKing series of the Alternate Universe Monkees and Beatles swap
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Side one:

1. Take A giant Step (from The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
2. Papa Gene’s Blues (from The Monkees)
3. Let’s Dance On (from The Monkees)
4. I’ll be True to you (from More Of The Monkees)
5. I Can’t Get her off my mind (from The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
6. Last Train To Clarksville (from The Monkees)
7. This Just Doesn’t Seem To Be My Day (from The Monkees)

Side Two:

1. Hold On Girl (from More Of The Monkees)
2. The Day We Fall In Love (from More Of The Monkees)
3. The Kind Of Girl I could Love (from More Of The Monkees)
4. Saturday’s Child (from The Monkees)
5. All The Kings Horses (from The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
6. You May Just Be The One (from The Monkees Deluxe Edition)
7. No Time (from Headquarters)

Time in total 24:00

In early 1962, Peter Tork leaves Connecticut after immersing himself in the American folk revival. Hearing stories of London’s coffee houses and thriving club circuit, he sails to England carrying only a guitar, a banjo and a suitcase. Before long he’s earning a reputation as a talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist, regularly sitting in with local beat groups around Soho.

Mike Nesmith arrives from Texas later that year. With dozens of original songs in his notebook, he hopes British audiences will appreciate his blend of country, rock and rhythm & blues. During the day he works odd jobs; at night he performs in London clubs, slowly building a following.

Former child actor Micky Dolenz decides to leave Hollywood behind in search of a genuine music career. Arriving in England during the summer of 1962, he quickly becomes known for his boundless energy and powerful singing voice. Although still learning the drums, he impresses audiences as an enthusiastic guitarist and frontman.

Already an experienced stage performer, Davy Jones has begun making a name for himself in London’s theatre scene. However, he dreams of singing with a modern beat group rather than remaining in musical theatre. He spends every spare evening visiting clubs in search of the right musicians.

One rainy evening in January 1963, the four young musicians all find themselves at an open jam session in the basement of a Soho club.
Peter is filling in on bass.
Mike is trying out a new song he’d written.
Micky jumps on stage after another guitarist fails to arrive.

Davy, fresh from a theatre performance, joins them for one final number before closing time.
The chemistry is immediate. Instead of sounding like strangers, the four lock together effortlessly, blending American rock ‘n’ roll, folk music and British beat into something fresh and exciting.
The club owner offers them a weekly residency on the spot.
After tossing around several names, they settle on The Monkees—a playful name they hope people will remember.

Word spreads quickly through London’s music industry about the energetic new group with four strong singers and musicians.
After several packed club performances, Parlophone Records signs them in the spring of 1963. Producer George Martin is impressed by their natural harmonies and relaxed humour, encouraging them to keep the spontaneous feel of their live performances rather than polishing away their personality.

Recording begins at EMI Studios during the summer of 1963.
Most of the album is recorded quickly, capturing the excitement of the band’s club performances. Mike contributes several original songs, Peter brings folk influences, Micky supplies driving rock vocals, and Davy adds polished pop melodies.
The album includes energetic rockers, soulful ballads and harmony-driven originals, showcasing all four members equally.
Released in September 1963, Take a Giant Step becomes an unexpected success. Critics praise its freshness, while audiences embrace the band’s easy-going charm and distinctive blend of American and British musical styles.
Within weeks, the Monkees are appearing on television, touring the country and performing to increasingly enthusiastic crowds.

By the autumn of 1963, newspapers are referring to the growing excitement surrounding the band as “Monkeemania.”
Fans queue outside theatres for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of the group. Their matching suits, distinctive hairstyles and witty interviews make them favourites with both teenagers and television producers.
Despite their sudden fame, the four remain close friends, often writing songs together after concerts or entertaining studio staff between recording sessions.