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Two Man Band

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James Lee Stanley Peter Tork Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	Touch Like Magic
2	Pirates
3	Every Day
4	Mgb Gt
5	Everybody Knows
6	Milkshake
7	Two Wrongs
8	Miracle
9	All I Ever Wanted
10	Pleasant Valley Sunday

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After producing Peter Tork's solo CD, Peter invited James Lee to go out on the road with him to promote it. The tour started with James Lee opening up and then turning the stage over to Peter, but it soon evolved into the two of them doing the entire evening together. It didn't take long for the fans to demand a recording of what Peter and James had created on stage together. After returning from the tour, they went into the studio at Beachwood Recordings and recorded this CD in two days. Five songs a day. #pretty amazing.

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches; 2.5 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Beachwood
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2016
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 27, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Beachwood
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000017JM
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Brenda Jones

Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023

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CAF

I can't believe how great these guys are together

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017

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I can't believe how great these guys are together! Two of the greatest voices ever! Mr. Tork is probably the most under appreciated musician in modern music. The man is a genius. "Cukoo" inspired me to learn the ukulele.

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callmeblake

Please Tip Your Waitress

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2010

If you don't own any other of Peter's solo stuff I suggest getting one of those first. Or if you are viewing this for James Lee Stanley. While they have a few shining moments, and I'm sure had a great time recording; this CD is not for the uninitiated. An acoustic heavy CD with James and Peter sharing vocals. Peter and James compliment each other well, but sadly on couple of tracks Peter sounds like he's straining and James goes off key (or seems to).

I really felt like I'd gone to see them at a local bar, hence the title.

This CD is a nice mellow collection, with the opening song 'Touch Like Magic' being a sweet love song feel with James on main vocals.

'Pirates' is a song Peter's brother Nick wrote, and is also on Peter's debut solo album from 1994 (Stranger Things Have Happened). James adds some higher harmony which is nice though the song tempo is much slower so it changes the feel of the song. That and it's missing the horns.

'Everyday' is another James Lee Stanley voiced track, with a rocky nostalgic feel and Peter on harmonies. This one had me swaying in my seat.

'MGB-GT' a tune Peter has been playing since the Monkees. Definitely a car driving tune, fun! However; this version sounds a bit depressed/empty.

'Everybody Knows' James singing with himself on this track, really nice cohesion on that part, the song has an easy to dance to beat, though the lyrics aren't really all that happy.

'Milkshake' another Peter song originally on his debut album, but not written by him. I actually don't care for this song, it's not a song about food. It's about a woman and how she makes him feel. It has funny time change in the chorus that bothers me. This version lacks the depth of that one. Though James harmonies are nice. I smiled at the riff in the middle (My Sharona!).

'Two Wrongs' another James only song. Though I bought this disc for Peter, this so far is my favourite track with a happy little picking riff and a catchy hooky chorus.

'Miracle' written and sung by Peter, another off his debut album. James harmonies are a nice addition, even with the song being in a lower octave. The solo is nice. Sadly the percussion in this version sounds like a metronome to me.

'All I Ever Wanted' James on lead with Peter backing (that couldn't even hear until about 3:00), a "sway in your seat" love song.

The closing song is a an old Monkees tune (Pleasant Valley Sunday) , slowed and
James' high harmony is nice, but personally this was one of my least favourite Monkees tunes. It has the right chords, and lyrics, but really sounds nothing like you are used to.

The insert was a bit disappointing, just some pictures and no lyrics. I'm a lyrics guy.

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Sunshinedrop

Just incredible!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2001

The entire album is awesome! The high point has to be the version of Pleasant Valley Sunday. The gentle voices and accoustic guitars are pleasant and energizing! Definately one of my favorite CD's!

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Rhindle The Red

Classy (re-?)introduction to two musicians.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 1998

Peter Tork. The name alone inspires thoughts of the Monkees, the goofy TV show, and the pop-friendly albums produced for it. But there has always been depth to Peter Tork that the Monkees only hinted at. This album shows off Peter's true musicianship, along with that of his best friend and co-hort in this project, James Lee Stanley. The album alternates between the two, starting with Stanley. (Probably so Tork could close the album out with a nifty rendition of "Pleasant Valley Sunday", the only Monkees tune here.) By doing this, one can contrast and compare the two artists' styles, showing how well they compliment each other. Since they are the only two on the album, they also act as each other's backing vocalists. The harmonies produced are wonderful, particularly on the Stanley songs, where you can see that Peter's vocals were often the backbone to many a solid Monkees song. The songs are mostly re-recordings of songs from previous Tork or Stanley albums, and range from thoughtful "Everyday" to the extremely quirky, "Milkshake." Peter also performs a nifty version of my favorite song of his, "MGB-GT." This cut alone made the purchase worth it. If there is one thing I didn't like about the album, it was that it was too short. Clocking in at 32:44, I'm usually just getting into the groove, and the album's over. This is a solid introduction to Peter Tork's non-Monkees work and the work of James Lee Stanley. If you've any interest in either of these talented artists, I urge you to buy this album.

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Nick

so much better live

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 1999

i don't know what it is, but these guys can't seem to give me the goosebumps when i hear them on cd. i see them live and they are so good. the songs are exquisitly executed on stage. it looses its lustre on record though. they're good songs. this cd does have it's shining moments: everyday...all i ever wanted...i liked how they put my sharona into milkshake. pretty clever guys (?) 'ts good, 'ts good.

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sami17

アコギ２本で奏でる癒される音楽

Reviewed in Japan on December 14, 2003

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モンキーズの有能ミュージシャン、ピーターがジェームス・リー・スタンリーとのデゥエットで、アコースティックギター２本だけでハモる癒し系ソング集。車の中で聴くと、自然に安全運転になってしまうほど、聴き手の気持ちを穏やかにしてくれます。歌は、フォークロック系ですが、ミディアムテンポの曲中心で、ピーターの声は、若きモンキーズ時代より良くなっています。最後に、モンキーズ時代のヒット曲「プレザント・ヴァレー・サンデー」を懐かしく演奏していますが、アンプラグドの様な演奏。意外と、拾い物です。

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