The Monkees ‘Best Song of All Time’ Became a No. 1 Hit Twice

In the mid-1960s, The Monkees shot to fame with hit records fueled by their self-titled TV show. The pop-rock band, which ...

1 Great Monkees Song Lost the Chance to Become a Big Hit

The Monkees' "I Wanna Be Free" is often considered a standout song in the band's catalog. However, it wasn't as big of a hit as some of their other songs.
The Cheat Sheet

Mike Nesmith Said The Monkees’ ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ Had Lyrics Similar to Another Classic Song

Mike Nesmith believed there was depth to The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville.” He compared the lyrics of the track to a song from his aunt’s record collection. “Last Train to Clarksville” became a ...
American Songwriter

5 Songs by The Monkees That Will Make You Nostalgic

While the 1960s was a flourishing time for music both in America and abroad with the British Invasion, The Monkees still managed to carve a lane all their own. Introduced to audiences via The Monkees ...