of the Monkees Originally featured on Missing Links Volume Two "(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love (First Recorded Version)" Written by Michael Martin Murphey Lead vocal: Micky Dolenz Guitar: Peter Tork, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Mike Deasey Bass: Bob West Drums: Hal Blaine Percussion: Gary Coleman, Jim Gordon Piano: Michael Cohen, Larry Knechtel Produced by Michael Nesmith Recorded on November 17, 1966 Originally featured on Missing Links Volume 2 Two sessions for Micky's vocals were made. The second (which Micky believed was "terribly out of sync") came in October 1966 and was the basis for the song's 1990 release. A different vocal by Micky was recorded earlier that summer. Other personnel Music supervisor: Don Kirshner Music coordinators: Lester Sill and Emil LaViola Charts Album Singles Certifications References Works cited More of the Monkees CD liner notes The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the 60s TV Pop Sensation by Andrew Sandoval The Monkees albums 1967 albums Arista Records albums RCA Victor albums Rhino Records albums Sundazed Records albums Colgems Records albums Albums arranged by Jeff Barry Albums arranged by Tommy Boyce Albums arranged by Bobby Hart Albums produced by Michael Nesmith Albums produced by Jeff Barry Albums produced by Tommy Boyce Albums produced by Bobby Hart Albums produced by Neil Sedaka Albums produced by Carole Bayer Sager Albums produced by Jack Keller (songwriter) Albums produced by Gerry Goffin Albums produced by Carole King Unauthorized albums