American Songwriter

The Lie that Led to a Hit Song: The Story Behind “Valleri” by The Monkees

Monkees music supervisor Don Kirshner called Boyce one morning at 10 a.m. and told him he wanted the next Monkees single to be a girl’s name. The songwriter lied and told Kirshner they had just ...
Los Angeles Times

Bobby Hart, co-writer of ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and other Monkees hits, dies at 86

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Bobby Hart, Co-Writer of ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ for The Monkees, Dies at 86

He and Tommy Boyce also penned “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” for the TV band and “Come a Little Bit Closer” for Jay and the Americans. By The Associated Press Bobby Hart, a key part of The Monkees’ ...
NPR

Bobby Hart, who co-wrote 'Last Train to Clarksville' and other Monkees hits, dies

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 ...