Live 1967

Gonna Build a Mountain

(Bricusse/Newley)

Vocal: Davy Jones

Backed By: The Sundowners

Lead Guitar: Pom DeMieri

Rhythm Guitar: Eddie Placidi

Bass: Bobby Dick

Percussion: Eddie Brick

Keyboards & Drums: Kim Copli

Recorded In: Portland, Oregan

Date: August 26, 1967

Another example of Davy's new facination with "broadway rock," his solo number is an odd choice considering it's religious lyrics. He also sang this song as his solo spot during the 1968 mideast tour.

On CD:
Live 1967 (1987), Rhino Records RNCD 70139
Summer 1967: The Complete US Concert Recordings (2001), Rhino Handmade RHM2 7755

Lyrics:

I'm gonna build a mountain

From a little hill

I'm gonna build a mountain

Least I hope I will

I'm gonna build a mountain

I'm gonna build it high

I don't know how I'm gonna do it

Only know I'm gonna try

I'm gonna build a daydream

From a little hope

I'm gonna push the daydream

Up that mountain top

I'm gonna build a daydream

I'm gonna see it through

I'm gonna build a mountain and a daydream

I'm gonna make them both come true

I'm gonna build a heaven

And I will someday

And the lord sends Gabriel

To take me away

I want a fine young son

To take my place

I'll leave my son in my heaven

On earth with the good lord's grace

I want a fine young son

To take my place

I'll leave my son in my heaven

On earth with the good lord's grace

Yeah.....