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We now continue our look at Elvis Presleys compilation albums — not just greatest hits, but collections of songs that gathered up jetsam and flotsam that were either on singles

The Monkees weren't just a great '60s band, they starred on a great '60s show, and only a few members of the original cast are still with us today.

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Mike Nesmith's best songwriting credits, from the Monkees to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and beyond.