Capli Violin: Leonard Atkins, Arnold Belnick, Nathan Kaproff, Wilbert Nuttycombe, Jerome Reisler, Darrel Terwilliger Flugelhorn: Oliver Mitchell, Anthony Terran French horn: Vincent DeRosa Baritone saxophone: Jim Horn Bass trombone: Robert Knight Shaker: Kim Capli Claves: Kim Capli Cowbell: Kim Capli Orchestrator: George Tipton Arrangement: Roger Farris This was the last new composition to be recorded that would make the album. It is also the only track apart from "Peter Percival Patterson's Pet Pig Porky" to feature a single Monkee, and the only track that features session musicians exclusively on instruments. This is the only song from the original album not used on the TV show. Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, August 23, 1967 "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?" Written under the pseudonyms Travis Lewis and Boomer Clark, but actually the work of Michael Martin Murphey and Owens Castleman Lead vocal by Michael Nesmith Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones Electric guitar: Michael Nesmith Bass: Chip Douglas Drums: Eddie Hoh Electric banjo: Douglas Dillard Chosen by Nesmith for the country feel it gave off; Murphey was an old friend of Nesmith The released mix features group vocals, but an early mix featured only a double-tracked vocal by Nesmith. Used in the episodes "It's a Nice Place To Visit...", "Monkees Marooned", and "The Monkees Race Again". The mix included in "Monkees Marooned" had a slightly longer run time, owing to the song's chorus being repeated four times after the last verse, instead of three times. Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 20, 1967 "Peter Percival Patterson's Pet Pig Porky" Written by Peter Tork Spoken words by Peter Tork Taught to Peter by Judy Mayhan, whom he was managing at the time. Peter admits that it was public domain, but when Screen Gems asked who wrote it he gave his name (which he could do, as 'arranger' of the piece) Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, June 10, 1967 "Pleasant Valley Sunday" Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz Harmony vocals: Michael Nesmith Backing vocals: Davy Jones and Peter Tork Electric guitar: Michael Nesmith Acoustic guitar: Bill Chadwick (and, possibly, Micky Dolenz) Bass: Chip Douglas Drums: Eddie Hoh Shaker: Eddie Hoh Congas: Eddie Hoh Electric piano: Peter Tork Released as a single before the album on July 10, 1967 Reached number 3 on the pop charts Some accounts state that Micky Dolenz was present on