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A 2000s Hit References The Monkees’ Theme

The Monkees’ theme inspired the most successful song by a 2000s band. A music executive thought the 2000s song was much older because of its style. The track in question was a bigger hit than The ...
The Cheat Sheet

Why The 1st Takes of The Monkees’ Theme Song Were Unusable

One of the most famous theme songs in the history of TV shows is The Monkees’ theme song. One of the band’s songwriters said the first three takes of the theme song were unusual because of the band’s ...
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"Tommy just started out: ‘Here we come, walking down the street'": Bobby Hart on the evolution of the Monkees theme

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. From left to right: Tommy Boyce, Davy Jones, Bobby Hart and Micky Dolenz, photographed in 1975 ...
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Bobby Hart, the Creative Force Behind The Monkees’ Sound and Theme Song, Dead at 86

The world of pop music just lost one of its quiet powerhouses. Bobby Hart, half of the famed songwriting duo Boyce and Hart, has passed away at the age of 86. If you’ve ever found yourself humming ...
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Bobby Hart, co-wrote ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and other hits for the Monkees, dead at 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Songwriter Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died.
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Bobby Hart, the songwriter behind some of the The Monkees’ biggest hits, dead at 86

NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died. He was 86. Hart ...
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Legendary songwriter who created some of The Monkees’ biggest hits dead

Bobby Hart, a pivotal figure in The Monkees' multimedia empire, has died aged 86. Mr Hart passed away at his Los Angeles home, confirmed by his friend and co-author, Glenn Ballantyne. He had been in ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Listening To The Monkees With Fresh Ears, 50 Years Later

Rock historian missed the "Prefab Four" the first time they came along. Listening now, he finds that the Monkees' best songs have held up, mostly... Listening To The Monkees With Fresh Ears, 50 Years ...
Altoona Mirror

Bobby Hart, who co-wrote hits for the Monkees, dead at 86

NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died. He was 86. Hart ...
The Denver Post

Bobby Hart, 86, co-wrote ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and other hits for the Monkees

NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died. He was 86. Hart ...
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Bobby Hart, co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other hits for the Monkees, dead at 86

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