Last Train To Clarksvilleby The Monkees

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Song Information

Year
1966
Peak Position
#1
Weeks on Chart
15
Total Ratings
2

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Artist Bio

Song Info:
"Last Train to Clarksville" by The Monkees was released as a single on August 16, 1966. The song was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and was the debut single for the American rock band The Monkees. It quickly became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for one week.


Artist Bio:
The Monkees were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 as a made-for-TV band for the popular television series of the same name. The members of the band were Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork. Despite initially being assembled for the TV show, The Monkees went on to achieve musical success with hits like "I'm a Believer," "Daydream Believer," and, of course, "Last Train to Clarksville." The band's music was a mix of pop, rock, and psychedelic sounds, and they became known for their catchy tunes and fun, energetic performances. The Monkees' popularity in the 1960s solidified them as one of the era's iconic bands.

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