Live 1967

You Can't Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover (live)

(Dixon)

Vocal: Michael Nesmith

Backed By: The Sundowners

Lead Guitar: Pom DeMieri

Rhythm Guitar: Eddie Placidi

Bass: Bobby Dick

Percussion: Eddie Brick

Keyboards & Drums: Kim Copli

Recorded In: Portland, Oregan

Date: August 26, 1967

Mike's solo spot was another example of his emerging country-rock sound. The song was perfectly suited to both him and his on-screen character.

On CD:
Live 1967 (1987), Rhino Records RNCD 70139
Summer 1967: The Complete US Concert Recordings (2001), Rhino Handmade RHM2 7755

Lyrics:

You can't judge an apple by looking at the tree

You can't judge honey by looking at the bee

You can't judge a daughter by looking at the mother

You can't judge a book by looking at the cover

[refrain:]

Oh, can't you see?

You misjudged me, baby!

I look like a farmer, but I'm a lover!

You can't judge a book by looking at the cover!

You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane

You can't judge a woman by looking at her man

You can't judge one by looking at other

You can't judge a book by looking at the cover

[refrain]

You can't judge a fish by looking in the pond

You can't judge the right by looking at the wrong

You can't judge one by looking at other

You can't judge a book by looking at the cover

[refrain]

You can't judge sugar by looking at the cane

You can't judge a woman by looking at her man

You can't judge one by looking at other

You can't judge a book by looking at the cover

[refrain]