Category Archives: The Monkees

The Monkees release debut single ‘Last Train to Clarksville’/’Take a Giant Step’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — The Monkees released their first record today, the single “Last Train to Clarksville”/“Take a Giant Step,” just under four weeks before the debut of their TV series. Continue reading The Monkees release debut single ‘Last Train to Clarksville’/’Take a Giant Step’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1966) →

The Monkees opening theme for TV show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: '[Theme From] The Monkees [TV Version]'

(Saturday, August 6, 1966, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded the TV version of “(Theme From) The Monkees“ tonight at RCA Victor Studio A, Hollywood (the album version had been recorded July 19, 1966). Continue reading The Monkees opening theme for TV show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1966) →