Recorded at RCA Victor Studio #1, Hollywood, California; July 23 (2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) and 26, 1966 Producers: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart "Papa Gene's Blues" Written by Michael Nesmith Lead vocal: Michael Nesmith Harmony vocal: Micky Dolenz Guitars: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Jim Helms Bass: William Pitman Drums: Hal Blaine Percussion: Gary Coleman, Jim Gordon (vibraslap) Recorded at Western Recorders Studio 2, Hollywood, California; July 7 (8:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), 16 and 30, 1966 Producer: Michael Nesmith First album pressing features title incorrectly listed as "Papa Jean's Blues" "Take a Giant Step" Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Ron Hicklin and unknown Electric guitars: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Harpsichord: Michael Rubini Bass: Larry Taylor Drums: Billy Lewis Percussion: Gene Estes Oboe: Bob Cooper Recorded at RCA Victor Studio C, Hollywood, California; July 9, 1966 (2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) Producers: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart Arranger: Leon Russell Alternate mix appears in The Monkees episode "The Chaperone," featuring single vocal track and different backing vocals "Last Train to Clarksville" Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz Backing vocals: Peter Tork and Davy Jones Acoustic guitar: Tommy Boyce Electric guitars: Wayne Erwin and Gerry McGee Bass: Larry Taylor Drums: Billy Lewis Percussion: Gene Estes Recorded at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood, California; July 25, 1966 (7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.) Producers: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart "This Just Doesn't Seem to be My Day" Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Lead vocal: Davy Jones Backing vocals: Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, Ron Hicklin Guitars: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Bass: Larry Taylor Drums: Billy Lewis Percussion: Gene Estes Cello: Joseph Ditullio Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; July 5, 1966 (2:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.) Producers: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Jack Keller Longer mix with an extended instrumental break featured in The Monkees episodes "Royal Flush" and "The Chaperone" "Let's Dance On" Written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz Backing vocals: Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Wayne Erwin, Ron Hicklin Guitars: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, Louie Shelton Organ: Bobby Hart Drums: Billy Lewis Percussion: Gene Estes Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood, California; July 5, 1966 (2:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.) Producers: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, Jack Keller "I'll Be True to You" Written by Gerry Goffin and Russ Titelman Lead