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Episode 162: “Daydream Believer” by the Monkees

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Recordings of Nesmith's Head Quarters

The first song they recorded after his return was Mr Webster, a Boyson heart song that had been recorded with the Candy Store Prophets in 1966. This was one of three tracks on the album that were re-recording of earlier outtakes and it's fascinating to compare them. In the case of Mr Webster, the instrumental backing on the earlier version is definitely Slicker.

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