Last Train to Clarksville

"Last Train to Clarksville"
US picture sleeve
Single by the Monkees
from the album The Monkees
B-side"Take a Giant Step"
ReleasedAugust 16, 1966
RecordedJuly 25, 1966
StudioRCA Victor (Hollywood, California)
Genre
Length2:46
LabelColgems 1001
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tommy Boyce
  • Bobby Hart
The Monkees singles chronology
"Last Train to Clarksville"
(1966)
"I'm a Believer"
(1966)
Music video
"Last Train To Clarksville" (Official Live Video) on YouTube

"Last Train to Clarksville" is a song by American rock band the Monkees. It was released as the band's debut single on August 16, 1966, and was later included on the group's 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 Radio "Hit Bounds" playlist on August 17, 1966. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending November 5, 1966. Lead vocals were performed by the Monkees' drummer, Micky Dolenz. "Last Train to Clarksville" was featured in seven episodes of the band's television series, the most for any Monkees song.