Live 1967
You Can't Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover (live)
(Dixon)
Vocal: Michael Nesmith
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
Mike's solo spot was another example of his emerging country-rock sound. The song was perfectly suited to both him and his on-screen character.
On CD:
Live 1967 (1987), Rhino Records RNCD 70139
Summer 1967: The Complete US Concert Recordings (2001), Rhino Handmade RHM2 7755
Lyrics:
You can't judge an apple by looking at the tree
You can't judge honey by looking at the bee
You can't judge a daughter by looking at the mother
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
[refrain:]
Oh, you can't
You misjudged me, baby
I look like a farmer, but I'm a lover
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane
You can't judge a woman by looking at her man
You can't judge one by looking at other
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
[refrain]
You can't judge a fish by looking in the pond
You can't judge the right by looking at the wrong
You can't judge one by looking at other
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
[refrain]
You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane
You can't judge a woman by looking at her man
You can't judge one by looking at other
You can't judge a book by looking at the cover
[refrain]
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