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"Last Train to Clarksville" is a rock song. It was the debut single by The Monkees, released August 16, 1966, and later included on the group's 1966 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 Hit Bounds on 17 August 1966. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1966.
The song, written by the songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, has been compared to The Beatles' "Paperback Writer", particularly the "jangly" guitar sound, the chord structure, and the vocal harmonies. The Beatles song had been number one in the US charts three months earlier.
The lyrics tell of a man phoning the woman he loves, urging her to meet him at a train station in Clarksville before he must leave, possibly forever. The Vietnam War was then going on, and what was not made explicit was that the song was about a soldier leaving for the war zone.
Unlike most bands of the time, the Monkees were not formed by its members, but rather by TV producers: they were a fictional band in the TV show of the same name. TV producers, Bert Schneider and Bob Rafelson, formulated an idea for a show about a Beatles-like band, then put ads in newspapers, seeking musicians to star in the series. The band was composed of Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork. All the members had some musical experience. The show debuted on NBC in 1966 and became a huge hit. Each week the group would sing a song or two written by top industry names like Carole King, Neil Diamond and Gerry Goffin, while instrumentation was provided by talented musicians, including Stephen Stills and Harry Nilsson. The Monkees' principle audience consisted of young teen...
A re-edited song from The Monkees TV series. This is from episode 2 with adds from episode 3 and live shot from episode 32. This completes all editing of songs from the first season of the TV series.
The Monkees - Last Train to Clarksville (Stereo Album Master) The Monkees Complete Sessionography Take the last train to Clarksville And I'll meet you at the station You can be be there by four thirty 'Cause I made your reservation Don't be slow, oh, no, no, no! Oh, no, no, no! 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning And I must see you again We'll have one more night together 'Til the morning brings my train And I must go, oh, no, no, no! Oh, no, no, no! And I don't know if I'm ever coming home. Take the last train to Clarksville I'll be waiting at the station We'll have time for coffee flavored kisses And a bit of conversation Oh... Oh, no, no, no! Oh, no, no, no! Take the last train to Clarksville Now I must hang up the phone I can't hear you in this noisy Railroad station all alone I'...
Lyrics to 'Last Train to Clarksville' by my favorite band, the Monkees. From the first studio album, 'The Monkees' Singer: Micky Dolenz Writers: Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
The "Last Train To Clarksville" guitar solo. This was the original track that got Louie's famed career started in Los Angeles. Over the past several decades you would have heard Louie Shelton’s signature guitar riffs and solos on more hit records than any other session guitarist in history. 2007 Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee and 2013 Inductee to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame: http://louieshelton.com/musicians-hall-of-fame Get tunes right now in the official Louie Shelton store: http://louieshelton.com/store
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This song by "The Monkees" was released in 1966 and was their debut single, and it made number 1 in the U.S. and number 23 in the UK...
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Tunesmith Depot: Vietnam War Songs (Some songs here were written specifically about the Vietnam War while others came out during that era but were actually written about other wars or war in general.) Play list: Johnny Wright: Hello Vietnam Country Joe & the Fish: I'm Fixing to Die The Monkees: Last Train To Clarksville Buffy Sainte Marie: Universal Soldier Sgt. Barry Sadler: The Ballad Of The Green Berets Big & Rich: 8th of November Creedence Clearwater Revival: Run Through The Jungle The Bob Seger System: 2+2=? The Doors: The Unknown Soldier Grammatrain: Six O'Clock News Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son Edwin Starr: War Donovan: To Susan On The West Coast Waiting Glen Campbell: Galveston Christie: Yellow River Kenny Rogers & The First Editi...
BBC Radio 2 - Here we come - The Monkees at 50 episode 1 (aired Tues 19 July 2016) Various interviews from Micky, Mike, Peter and Davy and others. Songs: Pleasant valley Sunday Cuddly toy Take a giant step Papa gene's blues Hey, hey we're the Monkees Last train to Clarksville Look out here comes tomorrow
The Monkees' Micky Dolenz performing at Epcot in May 2012. 00:00 - (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone 03:08 - That Was Then, This Is Now 05:40 - She 08:06 - Last Train to Clarksville 11:47 - Johnny B. Goode 14:32 - Different Drum (Coco on Lead Vocals) 18:22 - Daydream Believer 22:25 - A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You 25:28 - Pleasant Valley Sunday 29:24 - I'm A Believer
From The Cd That I Found At A Yard Sale Saturday 1 Last Train To Clarksville 2 Take A Giant Step 3 I'm A Believer 4 I'm Not Your Steppin Stone 5 Mary Mary 6 Your Auntie Grizelda 7 A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You 8 The Girl I Knew Somewhere 9 She Hangs Out 10 I Wanna Be Free 11 You Just May Be The One 12 Forget That Girl 13 Randy Scouse Git 14 Pleasant Vally Sunday 15 Words 16 Daydream Believer 17 Goin Down 18 Valleri 19 Tapioca Tundra 20 D.W. Washburn 21 It's Nice To Be With You 22 What Am I Doin Hangin Round
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LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE
The Monkees
- words and music by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
Take the last train to Clarksville
And I'll meet you at the station
You can be be there by four thirty
'Cause I made your reservation
Don't be slow, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
'Til the morning brings my train
And I must go, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home.
Take the last train to Clarksville
I'll be waiting at the station
We'll have time for coffee flavored kisses
And a bit of conversation
Oh... Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
Take the last train to Clarksville
Now I must hang up the phone
I can't hear you in this noisy Railroad station all alone
I'm feelin' low. Oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home
Take the last train to Clarksville
Take the last train to Clarksville
[repeat and fade]
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