In 1959, Sword Dancer won the Stepping Stone Purse, then ran second in the Kentucky Derby before winning the Belmont Stakes. The following year, Bally Ache won this race then ran second in the Derby but won the Preakness Stakes. In 1969, future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Majestic Prince won this race by six lengths while setting a new stakes record and then won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. In 1974, Cannonade too won the Stepping Stone Purse and the Kentucky Derby and 1965 winner Tom Rolfe went on to finish third in the Derby but then won the Preakness Stakes.
The song is simple musically, with a repeating verse chord progression of E major, G major, A major and C major, and a repeating bridge in cut time of E major, G major, A major, and G major.
Monkees version
It is best known as a hit for The Monkees (US #20), released in November 1966, (making it the first Monkees B-side to chart). Musicians featured on the Monkees recording are: Micky Dolenz (lead vocal); Tommy Boyce (backing vocal); Wayne Erwin, Gerry McGee, and Louie Shelton (guitar); Bobby Hart (organ); Larry Taylor (bass); Billy Lewis (drums); and Henry Levy (percussion).
The Monkees' version differs between the single version, stereo album version and mono album version. In the stereo version, the track's title is sung just before the second verse, whereas on the single and mono album versions, this segment is left instrumental. Additionally, the stereo version has an edit in the fadeout. The mono album version does not have this edit and therefore has a longer coda. The single also does not have the edit, but it fades the song earlier than the mono album. All Monkees hits compilations through the mid-1990s used the stereo version.
"Stepping Stone" is the fourth single by Duffy from her debut album, Rockferry. The single was officially released as both a digital download and CD single on 1 September 2008 in the United Kingdom. Although it followed the massive success of previous singles "Mercy" and "Warwick Avenue", it did not perform well in worldwide music charts. However, the single received widespread acclaim.
Writing and inspiration
"Stepping Stone" was written by Duffy and Steve Booker (who also co-wrote international success "Mercy"), and recorded at Booker's "Bookerland studios". It was the first song the pair completed together. According to Booker in an interview with HitQuarters, Duffy firstly wanted to do the song "completely Supremes and up-tempo" because she felt that her album still needed a "big song" to complete it. The following day she changed her mind about the song's direction and the ongoing search for a big up-tempo song would eventually lead to "Mercy".
Release
It was released worldwide as the third single from Rockferry, and the fourth in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ireland, after "Rockferry", "Mercy" and "Warwick Avenue". The single was not released in mainland Europe, despite reaching the charts in many countries in this region. The cover art was produced by Studio Fury, and photographed by Max Dodson.
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More of The Monkees
℗ 2006 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
Remastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Unknown: Bill Inglot
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Engineer: Dave Hassinger
Engineer: Ernie Oelrich
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Engineer: Hank Cicalo
Engineer: Henry Lewy
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Engineer: Ray Hall
Engineer: Richard Podolor
Engineer: Richie Schmitt
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
Backing Vocals: Wayne Erwin
Writer: Bobby Hart
Writer: Tommy Boyce
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[I'm Not Your] Steppin' Stone
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The Best of The Monkees
℗ 1966 Rhino Entertainment for the U.S and WEA International for the world outside.
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
Backing Vocals: Wayne Erwin
Writer: Bobby Hart
Writer: Tommy Boyce
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I'm Not Your Stepping Stone
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Midnight Ride
℗ Originally Released 1966. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1966-05-09
Producer: Terry Melcher
Composer, Lyricist: Tommy Boyce
Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini
Composer, Lyricist: Bobby Hart
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The Monkees - (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
The track number six of the album More of the Monkees
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The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
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Associated Performer, Vocals: John Lydon
Associated Performer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals: Steve Jones
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Unknown: Bill Inglot
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Engineer: Dave Hassinger
Engineer: Ernie Oelrich
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Engineer: Hank Cicalo
Engineer: Henry Lewy
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Engineer: Ray Hall
Engineer: Richard Podolor
Engineer: Richie Schmitt
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
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Writer: Bobby Hart
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[I'm Not Your] Steppin' Stone [2006 Remaster] · The Monkees
More of The Monkees
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Remastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Unknown: Bill Inglot
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Engineer: Dave Hassinger
Engineer: Ernie Oelrich
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Engineer: Hank Cicalo
Engineer: Henry Lewy
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Engineer: Ray Hall
Engineer: Richard Podolor
Engineer: Richie Schmitt
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
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Writer: Bobby Hart
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Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
Backing Vocals: Wayne Erwin
Writer: Bobby Hart
Writer: Tommy Boyce
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[I'm Not Your] Steppin' Stone · The Monkees
The Best of The Monkees
℗ 1966 Rhino Entertainment for the U.S and WEA International for the world outside.
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
Backing Vocals: Wayne Erwin
Writer: Bobby Hart
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Midnight Ride
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Midnight Ride
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Composer, Lyricist: Tommy Boyce
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Composer, Lyricist: Bobby Hart
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Composer, Lyricist: Tommy Boyce
Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini
Composer, Lyricist: Bobby Hart
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Monkee-mania began in Los Angeles in 1965 when Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, the late Peter Tork and the late Davy Jones were cast in the eponymous television series about a struggling rock band inspired by The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night. The quartet brought a singular mix of pop, rock, psychedelia, Broadway and country to their resulting music. By the time the series aired its final episode on March 25, 1968, The Monkees had sold 16 million albums and 7.5 million singles. Few could have predicted the impact The Monkees would have on music and pop culture at large, one that still reverberates more than 50 years later.
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Monkee-mania began in Los Angeles in 1965 when Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, the late Peter Tork and the late Davy Jones were cast in the eponymous television series about a struggling rock band inspired by The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night. The quartet brought a singular mix of pop, rock, psychedelia, Broadway and country to their resulting music. By the time the series aired its final episode on March 25, 1968, The Monkees had sold 16 million albums and 7.5 million singles. Few could have predicted the impact The Monkees would have on music and pop culture at large, one that still reverberates more than 50 years later.
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The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
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Composer Lyricist: Thomas Sidney Boyce
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Associated Performer, Vocals: John Lydon
Associated Performer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals: Steve Jones
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Producer: Dave Goodman
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Tim Young
Composer Lyricist: Thomas Sidney Boyce
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Unknown: Bill Inglot
Drums: Billy Lewis
Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Engineer: Dave Hassinger
Engineer: Ernie Oelrich
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Engineer: Hank Cicalo
Engineer: Henry Lewy
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Engineer: Ray Hall
Engineer: Richard Podolor
Engineer: Richie Schmitt
Producer: Tommy Boyce
Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
Guitar: Wayne Erwin
Backing Vocals: Wayne Erwin
Writer: Bobby Hart
Writer: Tommy Boyce
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The Best of The Monkees
℗ 1966 Rhino Entertainment for the U.S and WEA International for the world outside.
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Organ: Bobby Hart
Producer: Bobby Hart
Backing Vocals: Bobby Hart
Guitar: Gerry McGee
Bass Guitar: Larry Taylor
Guitar: Louie Shelton
Lead Vocals: Micky Dolenz
Backing Vocals: Micky Dolenz
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Backing Vocals: Tommy Boyce
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Writer: Bobby Hart
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Midnight Ride
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Composer, Lyricist: Tommy Boyce
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Monkee-mania began in Los Angeles in 1965 when Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, the late Peter Tork and the late Davy Jones were cast in the eponymous television series about a struggling rock band inspired by The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night. The quartet brought a singular mix of pop, rock, psychedelia, Broadway and country to their resulting music. By the time the series aired its final episode on March 25, 1968, The Monkees had sold 16 million albums and 7.5 million singles. Few could have predicted the impact The Monkees would have on music and pop culture at large, one that still reverberates more than 50 years later.
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First Two Seven Inches
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The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
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Released on: 2012-01-01
Associated Performer, Vocals: John Lydon
Associated Performer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals: Steve Jones
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In 1959, Sword Dancer won the Stepping Stone Purse, then ran second in the Kentucky Derby before winning the Belmont Stakes. The following year, Bally Ache won this race then ran second in the Derby but won the Preakness Stakes. In 1969, future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Majestic Prince won this race by six lengths while setting a new stakes record and then won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. In 1974, Cannonade too won the Stepping Stone Purse and the Kentucky Derby and 1965 winner Tom Rolfe went on to finish third in the Derby but then won the Preakness Stakes.
At the bottom of the fall I wonder Was it forth giving all I gave? In the wake of all the worry Through the pain, I must be learning I'm afraid I've seen the light And I'm only wasting time on something that never was Will never be innocent all because I'm on a stepping stone I'm on a stepping stone (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2) Like a bird I used to fly But the wind is a wild one Lately I've built a wall and it's hard to trust at all Many moons will come to pass And a love that's built to last, will find it's way to me Now I'm free to be On a stepping stone I'm on a stepping stone (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2) On and on I run, when all is said and done (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2) [Instrumental] [(Aba lop hmm ap ah dum x2) (Ooh, oh, oh, ooh oh, oh, oh x2) x2] On a stepping stone I'm on a stepping stone (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2) On and on I run, when all is said and done (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)
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