List of songs recorded by the Monkees

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This list documents every song released by American pop rock band The Monkees. It does not include songs released only separately by the individual members.

Contents

Official Monkees songs

SongYearAlbum debutSongwriter(s)Lead vocal(s)Ref.
"99 Pounds"1967 Changes Jeff Barry Davy Jones [1]
"Acapulco Sun"1970ChangesNed Albright, Steven Soles Micky Dolenz [1]
"Admiral Mike"1996 Justus Michael Nesmith Micky Dolenz
"All Alone in the Dark"1970ChangesNed Albright, Steven SolesMicky Dolenz, with Unknown [1]
"All of Your Toys"1967 Missing Links Bill Martin Micky Dolenz [1]
"All the King's Horses"1966 Missing Links Volume Two Michael NesmithMicky Dolenz, with Michael Nesmith [1]
"Angel Band"1969 Missing Links Volume Three Traditional, arr. William Bradbury, Jefferson HascallMichael Nesmith [1]
"Angels We Have Heard on High"2018 Christmas Party Traditional, lyrics by James Chadwick, arr. James Lee Stanley, Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere"1986 Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees Dick Eastman, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears"1966Missing Links Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart Micky Dolenz [1]
"As We Go Along"1968 Head Carole King, Toni SternMicky Dolenz
"Auntie's Municipal Court"1968 The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees Keith Allison, Michael NesmithMicky Dolenz, with Michael Nesmith
"Band 6"1967 Headquarters Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork Micky Dolenz, Chip Douglas
"Banjo Jam"1967 The Headquarters Sessions Unknown
"A Better World"2016 Good Times! (bonus track)Nick ThorkelsonPeter Tork
"Birth of an Accidental Hipster"2016Good Times! Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller Michael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Black and Blue"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue) Neil Diamond, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
"Blues"1967The Headquarters SessionsMicky Dolenz
"Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye"1969 The Monkees Present Micky Dolenz, Ric KleinMicky Dolenz
"California Here I Come" (w/ alternate lyrics)
- The End theme to 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee)
1968 Head
(2010 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
Buddy DeSylva, Joseph Meyer (original song)Peter Tork
"Can You Dig It?"1968HeadPeter TorkMicky Dolenz, with Peter Tork
"Cantata and Fugue in C and W (Six-String Improvisation)"1967The Headquarters SessionsMichael Nesmith
"Carlisle Wheeling" (first recorded version)1967Missing LinksMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Changes"1968Missing Links Volume TwoDavid Jones, Steve PittsDavy Jones
"Christmas Is My Time of Year"
(Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones & Peter Tork)
1976 Christmas Is My Time of Year (single) Howard Kaylan, Chip DouglasMicky Dolenz, Davy Jones
"Christmas Party" (features audio sourced from The Monkees episode "The Christmas Show", filmed November 22, 1967)2018Christmas PartyPeter Buck, Scott McCaugheyMicky Dolenz
"The Christmas Song"2018Christmas PartyBob Wells, Mel TorméMichael Nesmith
"Circle Sky"1967HeadMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Circle Sky" (remake w/alternate lyrics )1996JustusMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Come On In"1968Missing Links Volume TwoJo MapesPeter Tork
"Counting on You"1987 Pool It! Alan GreenDavy Jones
"Cripple Creek" (live version)1967 Live 1967 TraditionalPeter Tork
"The Crippled Lion"1968Missing Links Volume TwoMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Cuddly Toy"1967 Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Harry Nilsson Davy Jones
"D. W. Washburn"1968 Monkee Business Jerry Leiber, Mike StollerMicky Dolenz
"Daddy's Song"1968HeadHarry NilssonDavy Jones
"Daily Nightly"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Michael NesmithMicky Dolenz
"Dandruff?"1968Head Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Charles Macaulay, Bob Rafelson, Logan Ramsey
"The Day We Fall in Love"1966 More of the Monkees Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell Davy Jones
"Daydream Believer"1967The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees John Stewart Davy Jones
"Ditty Diego – War Chant"1968HeadJack Nicholson, Bob RafelsonMichael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones
"Do It in the Name of Love"
(Micky Dolenz & Davy Jones)
1970"Do It in the Name of Love" (single)Bobby Bloom, Neil GoldbergMicky Dolenz, Davy Jones
"Do You Feel It Too?"1970ChangesJeff Barry, Andy KimDavy Jones
"Don't Be Cruel"1967The Headquarters Sessions Otis Blackwell
"Don't Bring Me Down"1987Pool It!Tommy James, Tom Teeley, Glenn WykaMicky Dolenz
"Don't Call on Me"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Michael Nesmith, John LondonMichael Nesmith
"Don't Listen to Linda"1967 Instant Replay Tommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Don't Wait for Me"1968Instant ReplayMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"The Door Into Summer"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Bill MartinMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Dream World"1968The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesDavid Jones, Steve PittsDavy Jones
"Dyin' of a Broken Heart"1996JustusMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Early Morning Blues and Greens"1967HeadquartersDiane Hildebrand, Jack KellerDavy Jones
"Eve of My Sorrow"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Jeff Barry, Jerry Leiber, Joey Levine, Mike Stoller
"Every Step of the Way"1987Pool It!Mark Clarke, Ian HunterDavy Jones
"Fever"1967The Headquarters SessionsMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork
"For Pete's Sake"1967HeadquartersJoseph Richards, Peter TorkMicky Dolenz
"Forget that Girl"1967Headquarters Douglas Farthing Hatlelid Davy Jones
"French Song"1969The Monkees PresentBill ChadwickDavy Jones
"Gettin' In"1987Pool It!Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Girl" (live version)1995Together Again Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel Davy Jones
"The Girl I Knew Somewhere"1967 More Greatest Hits of The Monkees Michael NesmithMicky Dolenz
"The Girl I Left Behind Me"1968Instant Replay Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Sedaka Davy Jones
"Goin' Down"1967Monkee BusinessDiane Hildebrand, with Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter TorkMicky Dolenz
"Goldilocks Sometime"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Instant Replay
(2011 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
Bill Dorsey Davy Jones
"Gonna Build a Mountain" (live version)1967 Live 1967 Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley Davy Jones
"Gonna Buy Me a Dog"1966 The Monkees Tommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz, Davy Jones
"Good Clean Fun"1968The Monkees PresentMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"The Good Earth"1969The Monkees Present - 1994 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track)Ben NisbetDavy Jones
"Good Times!"1968Good Times!Harry NilssonMicky Dolenz, with Harry Nilsson
"Gotta Give It Time"1967Good Times! Jeff Barry, Jerry Leiber, Joey Levine, Mike StollerMicky Dolenz
"Gravy"1968HeadJack Nicholson, Bob RafelsonDavy Jones, I. J. Jefferson
"Happy Birthday to You"1968Head - 1994 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track) Mildred J. Hill, Patty Smith Hill Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork
"Hard to Believe"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Eddie Brick, Kim Capli, David Jones, Charlie RockettDavy Jones
"Head Radio Spot"1968Head - 1994 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track)Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson Timothy Carey, June Fairchild, Teri Garr, Charles Irving, I. J. Jefferson, Charles Macaulay, Ray Nitschke, Unknown
"Heart and Soul"1987Pool It!Simon Byrne, Andrew HowellMicky Dolenz
"Hold on Girl (Help is on its Way)"1966More of the MonkeesBilly Carr, Jack Keller, Ben RaleighDavy Jones
"Hollywood"1968Missing Links Volume ThreeMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"House of Broken Gingerbread"2018Christmas PartyMichael Chabon, Adam SchlesingerMicky Dolenz
"How Insensitive"1968Missing Links Volume Three Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, Norman Gimbel Michael Nesmith
"I Believe You"1996JustusPeter TorkPeter Tork
"I Can't Get Her off My Mind"1967HeadquartersTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"I Didn't Know You Had It in You Sally (You're a Real Ball of Fire)"1967"Daydream Believer" (alternate mix) (single)Sandy Linzer, Denny RandellMicky Dolenz
"I Don't Think You Know Me" (first recorded version)1966Missing LinksGerry Goffin, Carole KingMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"I Go Ape"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Instant Replay
(2011 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
Neil SedakaMicky Dolenz
"I Got a Woman" (live version)1967 Live 1967 Ray Charles, Renald RichardMicky Dolenz
"I Love You Better"1970ChangesJeff Barry, Andy KimMicky Dolenz
"I Never Thought It Peculiar"1966ChangesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love"1966Missing Links Volume Two Michael Martin Murphey Micky Dolenz
"I Wanna Be Free"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"I Wanna Be Your Puppy Dog"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
"I Was Born in East Virginia"1967The Headquarters SessionsTraditionalMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork
"I Was There (And I'm Told I Had a Good Time)"2016Good Times!Micky Dolenz, Adam SchlesingerMicky Dolenz
"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day"2018Christmas PartyRoy WoodMicky Dolenz
"I Won't Be the Same Without Her"1966Instant ReplayGerry Goffin, Carole KingMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"(I'd Go the) Whole Wide World"1987Pool It! Eric Goulden Micky Dolenz
"I'll Be Back Up on My Feet"1968The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesSandy Linzer, Denny RandellMicky Dolenz
"I'll Be True to You"1966The MonkeesGerry Goffin, Russ Titelman Davy Jones
"(I'll) Love You Forever"1987Pool It!David JonesDavy Jones
"I'll Spend My Life with You"1967HeadquartersTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz, with Peter Tork
"I'm a Believer"1966More of the MonkeesNeil DiamondMicky Dolenz
"I'm Gonna Try"1968The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees - 1994 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track)David Jones, Steven PittsDavy Jones, with Unknown
"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"1966More of the MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"If I Ever Get to Saginaw Again"1968Missing Links Volume TwoJack Keller, Bob RussellMichael Nesmith
"If I Knew"1969The Monkees PresentBill Chadwick, David JonesDavy Jones
"If I Learned to Play the Violin"1967Headquarters (2007 Deluxe CD Reissue)Joey Levine, Artie ResnickDavy Jones
"If You Have the Time"1969Missing LinksBill Chadwick, David JonesDavy Jones
"It's Got to Be Love"1970ChangesNeil GoldbergMicky Dolenz
"It's My Life"1996JustusMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"It's Nice to Be with You"1968Monkee BusinessJerry GoldsteinDavy Jones
"It's Not Too Late"1996JustusDavid JonesDavy Jones
"Jesus Christ"2018Christmas PartyAlex ChiltonMicky Dolenz
"Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho"1967Headquarters - 1995 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track)Traditional, arr. Micky Dolenz, David Jones, Peter Tork, Chip DouglasMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork, with Chip Douglas
"Just a Game"1968Instant ReplayMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Kellogg's Jingle"1966Missing Links Volume ThreeMicky Dolenz
"Kicks"1986 Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees Barry Mann, Cynthia WeilMicky Dolenz
"The Kind of Girl I Could Love"1966More of the MonkeesRoger Atkins, Michael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"I Know What I Know"2016Good Times!Michael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Ladies Aid Society"1966The Monkees PresentTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Lady Jane"1970"Do It in the Name of Love" (single)Bobby Bloom, Neil GoldbergDavy Jones, Micky Dolenz
"Lady's Baby"1967Missing LinksPeter TorkPeter Tork
"Last Train to Clarksville"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Laugh"1966More of the Monkees Phil Margo, Mitch Margo, Hank Medress, Jay Siegel Davy Jones
"Laurel and Hardy"1968The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (2010 Rhino Handmade Deluxe CD reissue)Jan Berry and Roger ChristianDavy Jones
"Let's Dance On"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Listen to the Band"1968The Monkees PresentMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You"1967"A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" (single)Neil DiamondDavy Jones
"Little Girl"1969The Monkees PresentMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Little Girl (Sunny Side Up)"2016Good Times!Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Little Red Rider"1969Missing Links Volume ThreeMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again"1968HeadPeter TorkPeter Tork
"Long Way Home"1987Pool It!Dick Eastman, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Look Down"1968Missing Links Volume ThreeCarole King, Toni SternDavy Jones
"Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)"1966More of the MonkeesNeil DiamondDavy Jones
"Looking for the Good Times"1966The Monkees PresentTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones, with Micky Dolenz
"Love is on the Way"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
"Love is only Sleeping"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Barry Mann, Cynthia WeilMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Love to Love"1967Monkee Business (also overdubbed and re-released on Good Times!)Neil DiamondDavy Jones
"The Love You Got Inside"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Jeff Barry, Andy Kim, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
"Love's What I Want"2016Good Times! (bonus track) Andy Partridge Micky Dolenz
"MGBGT"(live version)1986 Live! Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Magnolia Simms"1967The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"A Man Without a Dream"1968Instant ReplayGerry Goffin, Carole KingDavy Jones
"Mary, Mary"1966More of the MonkeesMichael NesmithMicky Dolenz
"Masking Tape"1967The Headquarters SessionsUnknown, credited to Barry Mann, Cynthia WeilMicky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Unknown
"Me & Magdelena"2016Good Times! Ben Gibbard Michael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Me Without You"1968Instant ReplayTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Mele Kalikimaka" (new music played to an archived vocal track)1991Christmas PartyRobert Alexander AndersonDavy Jones
"Memphis, Tennessee"1967The Headquarters Sessions Chuck Berry Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Unknown
"Merry Christmas, Baby"2018Christmas PartyLou Baxter, Johnny MooreMicky Dolenz
"Merry Go Round"1968Missing Links Volume ThreeDiane Hildebrand, Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Michigan Blackhawk" (a.k.a. "Down the Highway")1969Missing Links Volume TwoGerry Goffin, Carole King, Toni SternMichael Nesmith
"Midnight (When It All Comes Down)"1987Pool It! John David Micky Dolenz
"Midnight Train"1969ChangesMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Mommy and Daddy"1968The Monkees PresentMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"The Monkees Present – Radio Promo"1969The Monkees Present - 1994 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track)Unknown
"Mr. Webster"1967HeadquartersTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"My Share of the Sidewalk"1968Missing LinksMichael NesmithDavy Jones
"Naked Persimmon"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Instant Replay
(2011 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
Michael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Never Enough"1996JustusMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz, with Davy Jones
"Never Tell a Woman Yes"1969The Monkees PresentMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Nine Times Blue"1968Missing LinksMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"No Time"1967HeadquartersMicky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, with Davy Jones, Peter TorkMicky Dolenz
"Of You"1966Missing LinksBill Chadwick, John ChadwickMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Oh My My"1970Changes Jeff Barry, Andy Kim Micky Dolenz
"Oh, What a Night"1996JustusDavid JonesDavy Jones
"Oklahoma Backroom Dancer"1969The Monkees Present Michael Martin Murphey Michael Nesmith
"Oliver Medley" (Consider Yourself, I'd Do Anything, Who Will Buy?) (live version)2001 2001: Live in Las Vegas Lionel BartDavy Jones
"Opening Ceremony"1968HeadJack Nicholson, Bob RafelsonCharles Irving, with Timothy Carey, June Fairchild, Teri Garr, I. J. Jefferson, Charles Macaulay, Ray Nitschke, Unknown
"Our Own World"2016Good Times! Adam Schlesinger Micky Dolenz
"P.O. Box 9847"1967The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Papa Gene's Blues"1966The MonkeesMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Party"1968Missing LinksDavid Jones, Steve PittsDavy Jones
"Penny Music"1969Missing Links Volume ThreeMichael Leonard, John Stroll, Bobby WeinsteinDavy Jones
"Peter Gunn's Gun"1967Headquarters - 1995 Rhino CD reissue (bonus track) Henry Mancini Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
"Peter Percival Patterson's Pet Pig Porky"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Public Domain, arr. Peter TorkPeter Tork
"Pillow Time"1969The Monkees PresentJanelle Scott, Matt WillisMicky Dolenz
"Pleasant Valley Sunday"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Gerry Goffin, Carole KingMicky Dolenz
"Poll"1968HeadJack Nicholson, Bob RafelsonDavy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Timothy Carey, Frank Zappa, Unknown
"Poor Little Me"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Jeff Barry, Andy Kim
"Porpoise Song"1968HeadGerry Goffin, Carole KingMicky Dolenz, with Davy Jones
"The Poster"1968The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesDavid Jones, Steve PittsDavy Jones
"Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care)"1968Missing Links Volume ThreeMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Randy Scouse Git" (a.k.a. "Alternate Title")1967HeadquartersMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Regional Girl"1996JustusMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Ride Baby Ride"1970UnknownUnknown
"Riu Chiu"1967Missing Links Volume TwoTraditional, attributed to Mateo Flecha Micky Dolenz, with Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Chip Douglas
"Rosemarie"1968Missing LinksMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Run Away from Life"1996JustusPeter TorkDavy Jones
"Salesman"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Craig Vincent Smith Michael Nesmith
"Saturday's Child"1966The Monkees David Gates Micky Dolenz
"Secret Heart"1987Pool It!Brian Fairweather, Martin PageMicky Dolenz
"Seeger's Theme"1968Missing Links Volume Two Pete Seeger Peter Tork (whistling)
"Shades of Gray"1967Headquarters Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil Davy Jones, Peter Tork
"Shake 'Em Up (and Let 'Em Roll)"1968Missing Links Volume ThreeJerry Leiber, Mike StollerMicky Dolenz
"She"1966More of the MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"(She Calls Herself) St. Matthew"1968Missing Links Volume TwoMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"She Hangs Out"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Jeff Barry, Ellie GreenwichDavy Jones
"She Makes Me Laugh"2016Good Times! Rivers Cuomo Micky Dolenz
"She'll Be There"1967Missing Links Volume ThreeRaul Abeyta, Sharon Sheeley, arr. Micky Dolenz, Coco DolenzMicky Dolenz, with Coco Dolenz
"She's Movin' in with Rico"1987Pool It!Eddie HowellDavy Jones
"She's So Far Out, She's In"1967The Headquarters SessionsThomas Baker KnightMicky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Chip Douglas
"Shorty Blackwell"1968Instant ReplayMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Silver Bells" (new music played to an archived vocal track)1991Christmas PartyJay Livingston, Ray EvansDavy Jones
"Since You Went Away"1987Pool It!Michael LevinePeter Tork
"Smile"1968 Instant Replay
(1995 CD reissue)
David JonesDavy Jones
"Snowfall"2018Christmas PartyClaude ThornhillMichael Nesmith
"So Goes Love" (second recorded version)1966Missing LinksGerry Goffin, Carole KingDavy Jones
"Some of Shelly's Blues"1968Missing Links Volume TwoMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Someday Man"1968Monkee BusinessRoger Nichols, Paul WilliamsDavy Jones
"Sometime in the Morning"1966More of the MonkeesGerry Goffin, Carole KingMicky Dolenz
"Star Collector"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Gerry Goffin, Carole KingDavy Jones, with Micky Dolenz
"Steam Engine"1969Monkee BusinessChip DouglasMicky Dolenz
"The Story of Rock and Roll"1967The Headquarters SessionsHarry NilssonUnknown
"Storybook of You"1969Missing LinksTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Sugar Man"1967Headquarters (2022 Super Deluxe CD Reissue)Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
"Sunny Girlfriend"1967HeadquartersMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"Superstitious"1934Head Peter Ruric Béla Lugosi, David Manners
"Supplicio"1968HeadJack Nicholson, Bob RafelsonUnknown
"Swami – Plus Strings, Etc."1968HeadKen Thorne, arr. Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson Abraham Sofaer, with Micky Dolenz, Timothy Carey, June Fairchild, Teri Garr, Charles Irving, I. J. Jefferson, Charles Macaulay, Ray Nitschke, Unknown
"Sweet Young Thing"1966The MonkeesGerry Goffin, Carole King, Michael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Take a Giant Step"1966The MonkeesGerry Goffin, Carole KingMicky Dolenz
"Tapioca Tundra"1967The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Tear Drop City"1966Instant ReplayTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Tear the Top Right Off My Head"1968Missing Links Volume ThreePeter TorkPeter Tork
"Teeny Tiny Gnome" (a.k.a. "Kicking Stones")1966Missing LinksLynn Castle, Wayne ErwinMicky Dolenz
"Tell Me Love"1970ChangesJeff BarryMicky Dolenz
"Terrifying"2016Good Times! (bonus track)Zach RogueMicky Dolenz
"Tema Dei Monkees" (Italian version of "(Theme from) The Monkees)")1966Monkee BusinessTommy Boyce, Bobby Hart, NistriMicky Dolenz, with Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
"That Was Then, This Is Now"
(Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork)
1986Then & Now... The Best of The MonkeesVance BresciaMicky Dolenz, with Peter Tork
"(Theme from) The Monkees"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"Through the Looking Glass"1967Instant ReplayRed Baldwin, Tommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"Ticket on a Ferry Ride"1970ChangesJeff Barry, Bobby BloomMicky Dolenz
"Time and Time Again"1969Missing LinksBill Chadwick, David JonesDavy Jones
"Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"1966The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Steve VenetMicky Dolenz
"Too Much Monkey Business"

(live version)

1994Together AgainChuck BerryMicky Dolenz
"Twelve-String Improvisation"1967The Headquarters SessionsMicky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Unknown
"Two Part Invention in F Major"1967The Headquarters Sessions Johann Sebastian Bach Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, Unknown
"Unlucky Stars"1996JustusMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"Until It's Time for You to Go"1967The Headquarters Sessions Buffy Sainte-Marie Michael Nesmith
"Unwrap You At Christmas"2018Christmas PartyAndy PartridgeMicky Dolenz
"Valleri"1967The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesTommy Boyce, Bobby HartDavy Jones
"War Games"1968Missing LinksDavid Jones, Steve PittsDavy Jones
"Wasn't Born to Follow"1968Good Times!Gerry Goffin, Carole KingPeter Tork
"We Were Made for Each Other"1968The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesCarole Bayer Sager, George Fischoff Davy Jones
"We'll Be Back in a Minute"1969Missing Links Volume ThreeMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"We'll Be Back in a Minute #2"1969Missing Links Volume ThreeMicky DolenzMicky Dolenz
"What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Michael Martin Murphey, Owen Castleman Michael Nesmith
"What Would Santa Do"2018Christmas PartyRivers CuomoMicky Dolenz
"Whatever's Right"2016Good Times!Tommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz
"When Love Comes Knockin' (At Your Door)"1966More of the MonkeesCarole Bayer Sager, Neil SedakaDavy Jones
"Which Way (Do You Want It)?"1970Jeff Barry, Bobby BloomMicky Dolenz
"While I Cry"1968Instant ReplayMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"White Christmas"
(Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones & Peter Tork)
1976b/w Christmas Is My Time of Year (single) Irving Berlin Davy Jones
"Wind Up Man"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Instant Replay
(2011 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
Bill DorseyMicky Dolenz
"Wonderful Christmastime"2018Christmas Party Paul McCartney Micky Dolenz
"Words"1967Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.Tommy Boyce, Bobby HartMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork
"Writing Wrongs"1967The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"Yardley's Black Label"1966Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
"You and I"1968Instant ReplayBill Chadwick, David JonesDavy Jones
"You and I"1996JustusMicky Dolenz, David JonesDavy Jones, with Micky Dolenz
"You Bring The Summer"2016Good Times! Andy Partridge Micky Dolenz
"You Can't Judge a Book By Looking at the Cover" (live version)1967 Live 1967 Willie Dixon Michael Nesmith
"You Can't Tie a Mustang Down"1967 Daydream Believer and Other Hits Jeff Barry, Jerry Leiber, Mike StollerDavy Jones
"You Just May Be the One"1967HeadquartersMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz
"You Told Me"1967HeadquartersMichael NesmithMichael Nesmith
"You're So Good"1969Missing Links Volume ThreeRobert StoneMicky Dolenz
"You're So Good to Me"1970ChangesJeff Barry, Bobby BloomDavy Jones
"Your Auntie Grizelda"1966More of the MonkeesDiane Hildebrand, Jack KellerPeter Tork
"Zilch"1967HeadquartersMicky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter TorkPeter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith
"Zor and Zam"1968The Birds, The Bees & The MonkeesBill Chadwick, John ChadwickMicky Dolenz


Known unreleased songs

SongYearSongwriter(s)Lead vocal(s)Notes
"Antarctica"1997Bill MartinThe Monkeesmusical number for Hey, Hey It's The Monkees TV Special
"At the Hop"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Artie Singer, John Medora, and David White Micky Dolenzpart of a medley with other singers ("At the Hop" - The Monkees, "I'm Ready" - Fats Domino, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" - Jerry Lee Lewis, "Tutti Frutti" -Little Richard, "Shake a Tail Feather" - We Three & The Monkees, Blue Monday" - Fats Domino, Little Darlin'" - The Monkees, "Long Tall Sally" - Little Richard, "Down the Line" - Down the Line - Jerry Lee Lewis, "Dem Bones" - The Clara Ward Singers)
"Cindy" (Peter's solo spot during the Japanese concert of October 1968 recorded for TV - shown only in Japan)1968UnknownPeter TorkThe concert audio from the radio simulcast has been released on the bootleg album, "The Monkees Live In Japan 1968"
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
-as part of a medley
1986 John Lennon The MonkeesFrom the MTV music video The Monkees Christmas Medley
"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"
- recorded live 8/31/2001 at the Sun Theater (Anaheim, CA)
2001Carl Smith, Gary Jackson, Raynard MinerPeter TorkNot included on the 2003 CD "The Monkees: Live Summer Tour" but was included on the DVD of the concert
"I Got a Woman"
(Micky's solo spot during the Japanese concert of October 1968 recorded for TV - shown only in Japan)
1968 Ray Charles, Renald RichardMicky DolenzThe concert audio from the radio simulcast has been released on the bootleg album, "The Monkees Live In Japan 1968"
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
-as part of a medley
1986 Tommie Connor Davy JonesFrom the MTV music video The Monkees Christmas Medley
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"
-recorded live in Australia for "Sounds of the Monkees" tour with Peter and Davy
1986Maurice Mysels, Ira KosloffPeter Tork-part of a medley

-released on bootleg album

"I'm in Love with Six Girls"
-recorded live in Australia for "Sounds of the Monkees" tour with Peter and Davy
1986David JonesDavy Jonesreleased on bootleg album
"Jingle Bell Rock"
-as part of a medley
1986Joe Beal, Jim BootheThe MonkeesFrom the MTV music video The Monkees Christmas Medle
"Johnny B. Goode" (Mike's solo spot during the Japanese concert of October 1968 recorded for TV - shown only in Japan)1968Chuck BerryMichael NesmithThe concert audio from the radio simulcast has been released on the bootleg album, "The Monkees Live In Japan 1968"
"Little Darlin'"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968 Maurice Williams Davy Jones w/ Peter Torkpart of a medley with other singers ("At the Hop" - The Monkees, "I'm Ready" - Fats Domino, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" - Jerry Lee Lewis, "Tutti Frutti" -Little Richard, "Shake a Tail Feather" - We Three & The Monkees, Blue Monday" - Fats Domino, Little Darlin'" - The Monkees, "Long Tall Sally" - Little Richard, "Down the Line" - Down the Line - Jerry Lee Lewis, "Dem Bones" - The Clara Ward Singers)
"Lucille"
-recorded live in Australia for "Sounds of the Monkees" tour with Peter and Davy
1986Albert Collins, Little Richard Peter Tork-part of a medley

-released on bootleg album

"Solfeggietto"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968C.P.E. BachPeter Tork
"String for My Kite"
- musical number for 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee TV Special
1968Bill DorseyDavy JonesBacking tracks released on Instant Replay
(2011 Rhino Handmade deluxe CD reissue)
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
-as part of a medley
1986Arthur WarrelThe MonkeesFrom the MTV music video The Monkees Christmas Medley
"Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On"
-recorded live in Australia for "Sounds of the Monkees" tour with Peter and Davy
1986Dave "Curlee" Williams, James Faye "Roy" Hall Peter Tork-part of a medley

-released on bootleg album

"Winter Wonderland"
-as part of a medley
1986 Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith The MonkeesFrom the MTV music video The Monkees Christmas Medley

Other collaborations

This section is for songs featuring collaborations with two or more of the band members but not (yet) officially released as Monkees songs. This section only refers to songs released on albums or as singles, not to live performances (unless released on an album).

SongYearAlbum debutSongwriter(s)Lead vocal(s)Monkees Band Members involved
"Action"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert In Japan Steve Venet and Tommy BoyceKeith Allison with Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Along Came Jones"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Leiber StollerMicky Dolenz & Bobby Hart with Davy JonesMicky & Davy
"Are You Sleeping?"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast Soundtrack Harry Nilsson Davy Jones with Micky DolenzDavy & Micky
"Blanket for a Sail"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast Soundtrack Harry Nilsson Davy JonesDavy & Micky
"Come a Little Bit Closer" (as part of a medley)1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert in Japan Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart and Wes Farrell Davy JonesMicky & Davy
"Easy On You"1971(single release)Micky DolenzMicky DolenzMicky & Peter (bass)
"Gotta Get Up"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast Soundtrack Harry Nilsson Davy Jones with Micky DolenzDavy & Micky
"He's Leaving Here This Morning (bath)"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast SoundtrackHarry NilssonMicky DolenzDavy & Micky
"Hurt So Bad"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert in Japan Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein and Bobby HartBobby Hart with Davy JonesMicky & Davy (backing vocals)
"I Love You (And I'm Glad That I Said It)"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartBobby HartMicky & Davy (backing vocals)
"I Remember the Feeling"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartDavy Jones & Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"It Always Hurts the Most in the Morning"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Micky DolenzMicky Dolenz & Bobby HartMicky & Davy
"It's a Jungle Out There"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast SoundtrackHarry NilssonMicky DolenzDavy & Micky
"Keep on Singing" (as part of a medley)1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert in Japan Danny Janssen and Bobby HartMicky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Life Line"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast Soundtrack Harry Nilsson Davy JonesDavy & Micky
"Me And My Arrow"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast Soundtrack Harry Nilsson Davy JonesDavy & Micky
"MG BGT" (studio version)1994 Stranger Things Have Happened Peter Tork Peter TorkPeter & Mike (backing vocals)
"Milkshake"1994 Stranger Things Have Happened Martin Briley Peter TorkPeter, Mike & Micky (backing vocals)
"Moonfire"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart William E. Martin Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Oh Someone"1971(single release)David PriceMicky DolenzMicky & Peter (bass)
"Peaches 'N' Cream" (as part of a medley)1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert In Japan Steve Venet and Tommy BoyceMicky Dolenz and Davy JonesMicky & Davy
"P.O.V. Waltz"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast SoundtrackHarry NilssonDavy JonesDavy & Micky
"Pretty Little Angel Eyes" (as part of a medley)1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert In Japan Curtis Lee and Tommy BoyceMicky Dolenz and Davy JonesMicky & Davy
"Right Now"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart Davy Jones Micky & Davy
"Sail On Sailor"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Doug TrevorDavy Jones & Bobby Hart with Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Savin' My Love for You"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Micky Dolenz and Davy JonesMicky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Something's Wrong with Me" (as part of a medley)1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Concert In Japan Danny Janssen and Bobby HartBobby HartMicky & Davy (backing vocals)
"Sweet Heart Attack"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartMicky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Teenager in Love"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"Think About Your Troubles"1977Harry Nilsson's "The Point" Original Cast SoundtrackHarry NilssonDavy JonesDavy & Micky
"You and I"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones Micky DolenzMicky & Davy
"You Didn't Feel That Way Last Night (Don't You Remember)"1976 Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartMicky DolenzMicky & Davy

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sandoval, Andrew (2005). "Songography". The Monkees: The day-by-day story of the '60s TV pop sensation. San Diego: Thunder Bay Press. pp. 286–303. ISBN   9781592233724.