FRIDAY MUSIC LP FRM-70707: THE MONKEES - Pool It - 2012 USA NEW

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Background -

The Monkees are an American pop/rock band that released music in their original incarnation between 1965 and 1971, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner.

Described by Dolenz as initially being "a TV show about an imaginary band [...] that wanted to be the Beatles, [but] that was never successful," the actor-musicians soon became a real band. As Dolenz would later describe it, "The Monkees really becoming a band was like the equivalent of Leonard Nimoy [who played the alien officer Spock in Star Trek] really becoming a Vulcan."

For the first few months of their initial five-year career as The Monkees, the four actor-musicians were allowed only limited roles in the recording studio. This was due in part to the amount of time required to film the television series. Nonetheless, Nesmith did compose and produce some songs from the beginning, and Peter Tork contributed limited guitar work on the sessions produced by Nesmith. They soon fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. Although the sitcom was canceled in 1968, the band continued to record music through 1971.

A revival of interest in the television show came in 1986, which led to a series of reunion tours and new records. Up until 2011, the group had reunited and toured several times, to varying degrees of success. Despite the sudden death of Davy Jones on 29 February 2012, the surviving members reunited for a tour in November–December 2012 and again in 2013 for a 24-date tour.

The Monkees have sold more than 75 million records worldwide and had international hits, including "Last Train to Clarksville", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", and "Daydream Believer" and "I'm A Believer". At their peak in 1967, the band outsold the Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined.

Pool It!, issued in 1987 by Rhino Records, is the tenth studio release by The Monkees. It was the first "reunion album" by the band after their 1986 rebirth, and it marked the return of Peter Tork along with Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones. Michael Nesmith did not participate in this reunion.

Much like the group's early work, the playing and writing of the album was handled in large part by session musicians, with the Monkees themselves contributing lead vocals and some instrumentation, namely Peter Tork on his own song "Gettin' In".

The album was not a particular commercial or critical success; it only reached #72 on the Billboard 200. Only one single from the album, "Heart and Soul," managed to make Billboard's Hot 100 chart, peaking at #87. The follow-up single, a remixed version of "Every Step of the Way", failed to chart.

The book "The Monkees Tale" by Eric Lefcowitz claims this album and the two singles relating to it were recorded by "Dolenz, Tork & Jones" and not "the Monkees". However, the billing on the LP itself is "Peter, Micky, Davy - The Monkees".

A deluxe version of this album was released on April 24, 2012 by Friday Music. Along with the original tracks, this version included a live cut of Peter Tork's "MGBGT" and the remixed single track of "Every Step of the Way". On a separate disk, Friday Music included a DVD of the "Heart & Soul" Videography, featuring the videos for "Heart & Soul" and "Every Step of the Way", along with interviews and more.

The album cover was featured in Pitchfork Media's list of "The Worst Record Covers of All Time”. Two promotional music videos were produced for Pool It! The first was for "Heart and Soul". The video begins in an ice factory in 1967 with the song "Last Train to Clarksville" playing in the background. Inside the ice factory, Davy, Micky and Peter are found frozen in blocks of ice and wearing their outfits from the Monkees television show. The video quickly fast-forwards to 1987 where the three Monkees are thawed and learn how much has changed since the late 1960s. They try to land work as musicians, but end up washing dishes. The second video produced was for "Every Step of the Way".

In 1986, The Monkees were finally back! Their reunion was one of the most successful concert tours of all time, lasting over 3 years, as it truly brought the band back into the forefront of rock music history. During their 1987 concert season, Micky, Davy and Peter released their first studio LP in over 16 years called Pool It!. The 80's rock gem is one of their rarest vinyl lp's. Friday Music is proud to announce the limited edition release of Pool It! now on first time 180 Gram BLUE VINYL and presented in a first time gate-fold cover. Includes "Heart And Soul" & "Every Step Of The Way."

In 1986, The Monkees' TV show was resurrected on MTV, and the band went from being a rock-hipster joke to a well-respected example of classic '60s pop. A greatest hits collection, featuring three new tracks by Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork, and a full slate of reissues of the band's original albums all sold well, and a concert tour was a big success. And so three of the Monkees--Michael Nesmith declined to participate--went into the studio to record a full reunion album.The results were, surprisingly, not dire in the least. Choosing postpunk veteran Roger Bechirian (Elvis Costello, The Undertones) to produce helped keep the '80s-style slickness at manageable levels, and also improved the choice of covers--a version of Wreckless Eric's "Whole Wide World" is particularly inspired. Apart from a few missteps (though no more than on most of the group's '60s albums), not bad at all.

• LP made by FRIDAY MUSIC / RHINO Records, in the USA
  

• LP released in 2012

• LP is recorded in STEREO

• Record Catalog Number: FRM 70707

• UPC # 829421707073

This listing is for a rare, out of print LP title - a BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED, NEVER PLAYED and in MINT condition LP PRESSED and ISSUED by FRIDAY MUSIC / RHINO Records of a highly collectible title from their catalog - a superb title featuring -

The Monkees

LP Title -

Pool It!

Performers include -

The Monkees:
Peter Tork, vocals, guitar
Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, vocals

Additional personnel:
Dan Sawyer, acoustic guitar
Mark Christian, Lou Natkin, guitar
Jim Thompson, saxophone
Andy Cahan, piano
Mike Egizi, keyboards, programming
George Hawkins, Davey Faragher, Dave Sutton, bass
Curly Smith, drums
Craig Ostbo, Roger Bechirian, percussion

Track Listing -
1. "Heart and Soul" (Simon Byrne, Andrew Howell)
2. "(I'd Go The) Whole Wide World" (Eric Goulden)
3. "Long Way Home" (Dick Eastman, Bobby Hart)
4. "Secret Heart" (Brian Fairweather, Martin Page)
5. "Gettin' In" (Peter Tork)
6. "(I'll) Love You Forever" (David Jones)
7. "Every Step of the Way" (Mark Clarke, Ian Hunter)
8. "Don't Bring Me Down" (Bill Teeley, Glenn Wyka)
9. "Midnight" (David)
10. "She's Movin' in with Rico" (Andrew Howell)
11. "Since You Went Away" (Michael Levine)
12. "Counting on You" (Alan Green)
"Heart And Soul” Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz

Performances by:
"(I'd Go The) Whole Wide World” Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
"Long Way Home” Lead vocal by David Jones
"Secret Heart” Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
"Gettin' In” Lead vocal by Peter Tork
"(I'll) Love You Forever” Lead vocal by David Jones
"Every Step Of The Way” Lead vocal by David Jones - Alternate version with Jones extra vocal interlude was included on the "Listen To The Band" box.
"Don't Bring Me Down” Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
“Midnight" Lead vocal by Micky Dolenz
"She's Movin' In With Rico” Lead vocal by David Jones
"Since You Went Away” Lead vocal by Peter Tork
"Counting On You” Lead vocal by David Jones)

CONDITION Details:

The LP jacket is in mint condition! The jacket is brand new and never opened (see pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item). 

The LP is in mint condition! The LP is brand new and never opened. Comes in a plastic outer sleeve.

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