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Number One album in America 55 years ago today:
Last edited Mon Nov 15, 2021, 01:57 PM - Edit history (1)
Number One album in America 55 years ago today:
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We’re seeing their final farewell concert tomorrow at the
@Greek_Theatre
in LA.
@TheMickyDolenz1
and Mike Nesmith last
@TheMonkees
concert. And remembering Jimi Hendrix as former opening act.
@Greek_Theatre
in LA.
@TheMickyDolenz1
and Mike Nesmith last
@TheMonkees
concert. And remembering Jimi Hendrix as former opening act.
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Boyce and Hart. I should have known.
Last Train to Clarksville
US single cover
Released: August 16, 1966
Recorded: July 25, 1966
RCA Victor Studios, Studio A
Label: Colgems 1001
Songwriter(s): Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
Producer(s): Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
"Last Train to Clarksville" is a song by American pop rock band the Monkees. It was released as the band's debut single on August 16, 1966 and was later included on the group's self-titled album, which was released on October 10, 1966. The song, written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, was recorded at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood on July 25, 1966, and was already on the Boss Radio "Hit Bounds" playlist on August 17, 1966. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1966. Lead vocals were performed by the Monkees' drummer, Micky Dolenz. "Last Train to Clarksville" was featured in seven episodes of the band's television series, the most for any Monkees song.
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US single cover
Released: August 16, 1966
Recorded: July 25, 1966
RCA Victor Studios, Studio A
Label: Colgems 1001
Songwriter(s): Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
Producer(s): Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
"Last Train to Clarksville" is a song by American pop rock band the Monkees. It was released as the band's debut single on August 16, 1966 and was later included on the group's self-titled album, which was released on October 10, 1966. The song, written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, was recorded at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood on July 25, 1966, and was already on the Boss Radio "Hit Bounds" playlist on August 17, 1966. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1966. Lead vocals were performed by the Monkees' drummer, Micky Dolenz. "Last Train to Clarksville" was featured in seven episodes of the band's television series, the most for any Monkees song.
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