“P.O. Box 9847”

Lyrics Permalink
Handsome, single, young man, well-respected in his town
Seeks a fine, young lady from a similar background
Generous, responsible, successful man of means
Socialize with presidents and queens
Reply
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
I’ve described me very poorly
Better try again
Quiet, sincere gentleman, well-rounded and mature
Fond of music and the arts, loves the theater
Educated, sensitive, a traveler of the world
Wants to meet an eligible young girl
Reply
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
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I’ve been writing, advertising
That’s not really me
Lonely, understanding man, affectionate and true
Looking for girl to share his dreams and make them true
Humble, loving, sensitive, considerate and shy
Only sincere ladies need reply
Reply
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
P.O. box nine-eight-four-seven
I’m not liking what I’m typing
Throw it all away
Personnel Permalink
Musicians (11) Permalink
- Micky Dolenz: Lead Vocal [1]
- Louie Shelton: Electric Guitar [1]
- Gerry McGee: Electric Guitar [1]
- Joe Osborn: Bass [1]
- Bobby Hart: Tack Piano [1]
- Billy Lewis: Drums [1]
- Billy Lewis: Percussion [1]
- Victor Arno: Violin [1]
- Jack Pepper: Violin [1]
- Philip Goldberg: Viola [1]
- Ray Kelley: Cello [1]
- Unknown: Tabla [1]
- Unknown: Backing Vocal [1]
- Unknown: Marxophone [1]
Producers (1) Permalink
Writers (3) Permalink
Recordings (2) Permalink
- Dec 26, 1967 — United Recorders [unverified]
- Feb 10, 1968 — United Recorders [unverified]
Sources Permalink
- The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the ’60s TV Pop Sensation (2005), Andrew Sandoval, p. 297.
- The Birds, the Bees & The Monkees (1994) (CD).