The Monkees

(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

(Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart)
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitars: Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, & Louie Shelton
Bass: Larry Taylor
Drums: Billy Lewis
Percussion: Henry Lewy
Organ: Bobby Hart
Produced By: Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
Recorded At: Western Recorders, Studio #1, Hollywood
Date: July 26, 1966

"Steppin' Stone" would be released as the group's second B-side and also on their second album. The usual Boyce and Hart musicians were present, and Micky provided the lead vocal. The mono and stereo mixes of the song differ slightly. Incidentally, Peter Tork and The New Monks recorded a version of this song for a 1981 B-side.

On CD:
More Of The Monkees (1994), Rhino Records R2 71791
The Monkees Music Box (2001), Rhino Records R2 76706 (single edit)

Lyrics:

I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone

You're trying to make your mark in society
Using all the tricks that you used on me.
You're reading all those high fashion magazines
The clothes you're wearin' girl are causing public scenes.

I said
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone,
Not your stepping stone.

When I first met you girl you didn't have no shoes
Now you're walking 'round like you're front page news.
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose
But you won't find my name in your book of Who's Who.

I said
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I I'm not your stepping stone
Not your stepping stone,
Not your stepping stone.


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