99 Pounds is a song written by Jeff Barry which was released on The Monkees' album Changes. It was recorded at RCA Studio B, New York City, January 21, 24, and February 4, 5, and 6, 1967, featuring David Jones on lead vocals. It was recorded during the final Kirshner-supervised Monkees sessions for what would become known as Headquarters. lead vocals: David Jonesbacking vocals: Unknownguitar: Al Gorgoni, Don Thomas, Hugh McCrackenbass: Louis Mauro, James Tyrelldrums: Herb Lovellepiano: Stan Freeorgan: Arthur Butlertambourine: Thomas Cerone