10 Questions
Who released the Monkees' second album without the band's knowledge?
Kirshner
Which song did the Monkees record during their first recording session as a fully functioning band?
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
What upset Nesmith and Tork when they were on tour in January 1967?
The release of their second album
What was the cover art of the Monkees' second album?
Pictures of the band taken for a J.C. Penney clothing advertisement
How long after their debut single was released did the Monkees hold their first recording session as a fully functioning band?
Four months
Who were the Monkees annoyed with regarding the release of their second album?
Kirshner
What was the name of the Monkees' debut single?
Not mentioned in the text
What was the title of the Monkees' second album?
More of the Monkees
Who had to buy the Monkees' second album from a record store?
The Monkees themselves
What was the cause of the intense argument among Nesmith, Kirshner, and Colgems lawyer Herb Mo?
The release of the album
Study Notes
Monkees' Career Milestones
- The Monkees held their first recording session as a fully functioning band 6 months after their debut single was released.
Monkees' Second Album
- The cover art of the Monkees' second album featured a collage of pictures.
- Don Kirshner released the Monkees' second album without the band's knowledge.
- The Monkees were annoyed with Don Kirshner regarding the release of their second album.
- Nesmith and Tork were upset when they found out about the album's release while on tour in January 1967.
- The band members had to buy their own second album from a record store.
Music and Recordings
- The Monkees recorded "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" during their first recording session as a fully functioning band.
- The Monkees' debut single was "Last Train to Clarksville".
- The title of the Monkees' second album was "More of the Monkees".
Conflicts and Disputes
- An intense argument erupted among Nesmith, Kirshner, and Colgems lawyer Herb Mo over the issue of album credits and songwriting royalties.
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