Monkees - 20 Greatest Hits [Import]

Track Listings
1. The Monkees(Theme From)    
2. Last Train To Clarksville    
3. I'm A Believer    
4. Steppin' Stone(I'm Not)    
5. "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You    
6. The Girl I Knew Somewhere    
7. Pleasant Valley Sunday    
8. Words    
9. Daydream Beliver    
10. Valleri    
11. Tapioca Tundra    
12. D.W. Washburn    
13. It's Nice To Be With You    
14. Porpoise Song    
15. Tear Drop City    
16. Listen To The Band    
17. Someday My Man    
18. Good Clean Fun    
19. Oh My My    
20. Take A Giant Step    

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Mid-priced gold disc with all of their best hits, includin g '(Theme From) The Monkees', 'Last Train To Clarksville', 'I'm A Believer', '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone', 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', 'Daydream Believer', 'Valleri' and 'Tapioca Tundra'. 20 tracks total, also mastered using Super Bit Mapping (SBM) technology. 1999 release.

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    		Superhits: 1966 (Time Life Music)
    Bobby Hebb , Bob Lind , The Mindbenders , The Happenings , The New Vaudeville Band , The Seekers , B.J. Thomas and the Triumphs , Petula Clark , Dusty Springfield , and Gary Lewis and the Playboys
    Manufacturer: Time Life Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000SY0MPQ

    Product Description

    SONG LIST :1. California Dreamin - The Mamas & Papas 2. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 3. Sunny - Bobby Herb 4. DayDream - The Lovin' Spoonful 5. Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind 6. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield 7. A Groovy Kind of Love - The Mindbenders 8. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Cher 9. See You in September - The Happenings 10. Message to Michael - Dionne Warwick 11. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge 12. You Can't Hurry Love - The Surpremes 13. I'm a Believer - The Monkees 14. Sweet Talkin' Guy - The Chiffons 15. Cherish - The Associations 16. She's Just My Style - Gary Lewis & the Playboys 17. You Didn't Have to Be So Nice - The Lovin' Spoonful 18. Georgy Girl - The Seekers 19. Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band 20. My Love - Petula Clark 21. (You're My) Soul and Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers 22. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - B.J.Thomas
    20 Greatest Hits
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      		20 Greatest Hits
      Monkees
      Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000BRHL4A
      Release Date: 1999-11-23
      Monkees - 20 Greatest Hits
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Greatest htis package delivers the goods..........
      • Great CD
      		 Monkees - 20 Greatest Hits
      The Monkees
      Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00003L27E
      Release Date: 2000-12-19

      Tracks:

      1. The Monkees(Theme From)
      2. Last Train To Clarksville
      3. I'm A Believer
      4. Steppin' Stone(I'm Not)
      5. "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
      6. The Girl I Knew Somewhere
      7. Pleasant Valley Sunday
      8. Words
      9. Daydream Beliver
      10. Valleri
      11. Tapioca Tundra
      12. D.W. Washburn
      13. It's Nice To Be With You
      14. Porpoise Song
      15. Tear Drop City
      16. Listen To The Band
      17. Someday My Man
      18. Good Clean Fun
      19. Oh My My
      20. Take A Giant Step

      Album Description

      Mid-priced gold disc with all of their best hits, includin g '(Theme From) The Monkees', 'Last Train To Clarksville', 'I'm A Believer', '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone', 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', 'Daydream Believer', 'Valleri' and 'Tapioca Tundra'. 20 tracks total, also mastered using Super Bit Mapping (SBM) technology. 1999 release.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Greatest htis package delivers the goods.................2001-05-04

      As Rhino records officially owns the Monkees catalog, this package is suspect in the "bootleg-ish" sort of way. But if bootleg it is, it's one of the better bootlegs I've encountered. The "superior reflective qualities" of the "custom pressed gold disc" are convincing. (It appears to be something along the lines of genuine gold. 10 karat?) I don't know where they got the masters to "re-master" and digitally re-mix (it's labeled ADD)if Rhino didn't fork them over, but the source tapes must have been decent, and the technology used quality as well. The package compares favorably with other SBM ("super-bit-mapped") recordings I've purchased. These recordings sound life-like, warm, and vibrant, and lack the shrill metallic harshness sometimes found in CD reissues of '60's analog records. That said, this is one of the few "greatest hits" packages that actually contain just that: All the Monkees A-sides (including the BIG hits) from 1966-1970, and all of the charting B-sides as well. 18 originals in all, according to Billboard, and the "Theme from the Monkees" plus "Take A Giant Step" thrown in to make it a nice even 20. And, it focuses entirely on the classic '60's tunes. Is it the "definitive" package? No, that would be the two disc "Anthology". Is it the "ultimate single disc" release? No, that would be Arista's "Then & Now, the Best of....". But if you are looking to get the essential chart hits by the Monkees all on one disc for not a lot of $$$$, and great sound quality too, this one's for you. The liner notes give an abbreviated but fairly accurate history of the band. Skimpy on photos. The only drawback is the somewhat amatuereish art work. Overlook it, and enjoy the song selection and sound quality. This one delivers the goods. The first "Greatest Hits" package, by any artist, in years I have not regretted buying.

      4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2000-08-16

      If you don't have alot of The Monkees albums this CD is really great it has most of the hits and lots of great songs like Daydream Beliver,I'm a Beliver and (I'm not your) Stepping Stone. It also has other good songs like Tear Drop City and D.W. Washburn! Its a great CD!
      Monkees - 20 Greatest Hits
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Monkees for Beginners
      • Welcome to the Monkee House (in memory of Kurt Vonnegut)
      • Fantastic Band
      • Don't MONKEE with a good thing
      • If you only have room for one ...
      		 Monkees - 20 Greatest Hits
      The Monkees
      Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Visi
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000024CYN
      Release Date: 1997-11-07

      Tracks:

      1. (Theme From) The Monkees
      2. Last Train to Clarksville
      3. I'm a Believer
      4. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
      5. Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
      6. Girl I Knew Somewhere
      7. Pleasant Valley Sunday
      8. Words
      9. Daydream Believer
      10. Valleri
      11. Tapioca Tundra
      12. D.W. Washburn
      13. It's Nice to Be With You
      14. Porpoise Song
      15. Tear Drop City
      16. Listen to the Band
      17. Someday Man
      18. Good Clean Fun
      19. Oh My My
      20. Take a Giant Step

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      Unless you're a snob, a good Monkees collection belongs on your shelves, not too far from discs by the Turtles, the Lovin' Spoonful, and other avatars of clean, occasionally rocking '60s Top 40 pop. Greatest Hits is a more than generous stack, bringing together not only the obvious megahits ("I'm a Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," the incredibly propulsive "Valleri") but also a number of tunes that had the bad luck to fall on the wrong side of the act's swift rise and fall. Foremost among these is "Porpoise Song," a lyrically incomprehensible Goffin/King stab at psychedelia that's at once a crass cash-in and one of the loveliest, most fragile sounds to emerge from the American hippie dream. --Rickey Wright

      Album Description

      Budget-priced, 20 track retrospective featuring '(ThemeFrom) The Monkees' and all 11 of their top 40 hits from the'60s: 'D.W. Washburn', 'Tapioca Tundra', 'Valleri','Daydream Believer', 'Words', 'Pleasant Valley Sunday','Last Train To Clarksville', 'I'm A

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Monkees for Beginners.......2007-06-03

      Younger listeners unfamiliar with the Prefab Four should check out this Rhino compilation. "Greatest Hits" leaves no stone unturned in regard to Top 10 singles. The most-famous Monkee tracks -- "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," "Randy Scouse Git," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "Listen to the Band" and the remarkable "Goin' Down" -- represent 1960s popular music at its finest. In all seriousness, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should give Micky, Davy, Mike and Peter their due. Docked one star for a pair of sappy, nonhit ballads: "I Wanna Be Free" and "It's Nice to Be With You."

      4 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Monkee House (in memory of Kurt Vonnegut).......2007-05-05

      People, my guides transported me back to the 1800's whereby I met Charles Darwin and, over tea, he confided to me that this group, single-handedly, disproved his famous theory. He said it with a chuckle though. Oh. I see your scowls and thinking all this is impossible. No matter. With a Seer's wisdom I found out years ago that time is not linear and that, in fact, imagination has no boundaries. So naysay if you want. I will go on with pleasant memories of meeting Darwin (except wearing those Victorian clothes that were heavily starched and uncomfortable).
      But, let's forget this chit-chat and discuss the Monkees. Some time ago I was sitting in a laudramat (yes, Seer's wash clothes-unfortunately), and "Last Train to Clarksville" came over the sound system. I remember thinking what a great example of 60's pop this song was. The riff was catchy, memorable and, if you listen close, the cymbals create that train hiss waiting to leave the station. How appropriately clever. No wonder this was a big hit for them.
      Regardless of your own take on the Monkees, they did produce alot of mid-sixties tunes that were not bad. Not bad at all. And even if they were brought together by the California illusion machine and couldn't play their own instruments, that is not enough to make you not enjoy all this. Sure, the concept of the show was certainly inspired by the Beatle's movie "A Hard Day's Night" and the quick action shots. But, the Monkee's producers, I feel, overdid the craziness, the inanity, and the foolish many times throughout the show's run. However, it was entertainment and alot of great fun.
      Of course, you cannot sell a fabricated group like this without some substance and the Monkees met expectations in spades. They had professional musicians as a backdrop, had talented songwriters (Neil Diamond,Boyce-Hart, Goffin-King) contribute wonderful tunes. And, the icing on the cake is that they could all sing - and very well at that. This was not shabby at all and incredibly successful.
      Now, I avoid getting overly analytical here. There are no mystical answers to the Universe offered. There are no puzzles or answers that you must stress your weary mind to think about. This is just good mid-sixties pop that was enjoyable. Nothing more, nothing less. And, let's be honest, we all need this from time to time just to give some balance to the world. I like fun. I hope you do too.
      Of course, all the goodies are included here; "Clarksville", "I'm a Believer","Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Daydream Believer" etc. etc. For the most part this c.d. is glorious. However, in their career, the Monkees tried to adapt to the psychedelic vibe of the time with the "Porpoise Song", which I think is a stilted attempt at best. From there, the tunes fail to impress. However, we still have those earlier gems at least.
      I realize that I may get criticized soundly for this review. After all, it it a far cry from my reknown, over-analytical (and sometimes pompous-but don't tell) reviews of late. No matter. I don't care. As Darwin quipped to me, "I am having more fun than a barrel full of Monkeys watching people respond to my theory". So am I dear people. So am I.

      Escaping from the zoo-----your own, beloved--Metamorpho

      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Band.......2007-03-31

      This is a band who hit it big in the 60's with some massive hits.Their TV series was very popular,and they seemed to do no wrong earlier in their careers.But a combination of things lead to this groups downfall.Changing times was one of them,and people found out the did not play their own instruments on the recordings.These days thats common,and even back then alot of bands had outside help to make their albums.But they struggled to produce the hits after a while,their show ended,band members left till their was only 2 left.
      But in those years some excellent songs were made.The Monkees Theme,Last Train To Clarksville,I'm A Believer,(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone,A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,,Pleasant Valley Sunday,Daydream Believer,as well as many other hits on this cd.Another song i like which is not here called Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow is a favorite of mine.
      They had some great songwriters helping them such as Neil Diamond and the Boyce and Heart team.They also had writing credits to alot of songs of their own.This group was one of the best 60's bands.

      4 out of 5 stars Don't MONKEE with a good thing.......2007-01-08

      RHINO records THE MONKEES GREATEST HITS is a puzzling collection of 20 songs. The album is loaded with non-hit B-sides and filler like "The Girl I Knew Somewhere," "Randy Scouse Git," "Mary Mary," "It's Nice To Be With You," "Goin' Down," and "Listen To The Band." There's also soundtrack material here ("Porpoise Song") as well as post-Monkees tracks, like "That Was Then, This Is Now" and "Heart And Soul." NONE of these nine tunes ever got exposure on American Top 40 radio. So half of this "Greatest Hits" is what? SHOULDA BEEN and NEVER COULDA BEEN Greatest Hits, perhaps.

      Although the rare "D.W. Washburn" is included, a legitimate single that was heard quite a bit in 1968 ("Tapioca Tundra") is conspicuously absent. There's no logic to this song assembly. The 16 page liner note booklet is quite thorough and nicely done-- it has some great photos, recording date info as well as history for each song. It is in these details that we discover "Randy Scouse Git" got airplay in Britain, and "Mary Mary" was popular in Australia. Ah... "Greatest INTERNATIONAL Hits," then.

      The four-star rating in spite of criticisms is because this reviewer been a fan since Day One, and definitely will remain so. The Monkees were always fun, both on TV and the radio, and not even an ill-conceived "Hits" package can ruin that.

      TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 59:01

      4 out of 5 stars If you only have room for one ..........2006-12-31

      this is the one to buy. All of the recordings - before and after the expose' are here. Just load it into your jukebox or IPod and you are set.
      20 Greatest Hits
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        		20 Greatest Hits
        Monkees
        Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000BRAYTO
        Release Date: 1997-11-07

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