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Review: The Monkees soar on ‘Last Train To Clarksville’ live video (Includes first-hand account)

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March 16, 2020

This smash single topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1966, and now they are giving listeners and fans a taste of their forthcoming live album, The Monkees Live — The Mike and Micky Show.

This live rendition of “Last Train to Clarksville” was recorded at a live concert back in March of 2019. It sounds just as good and relevant today and when they first released it over five decades. Compliments to acclaimed songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart for writing such a captivating tune. This is a substantial indication that good music will stand the test of time and that Boyce and Hart deserve to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

This live album will be released on hard copy and digital on April 3, and they will be released a two-LP vinyl on May 15. This collection is available for pre-order by clicking here. This collection is comprised of versions of the group’s most popular songs, as well as their rarities.

In other Micky Dolenz news, he is headed to the So Cal Music Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2020. It will hold its inaugural ceremony on June 28 at the Golden Bear Theater in Temecula, California.

Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith onstage at The Paramount

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To learn more about The Monkees and their music, check out their official website.

Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees performing at The Paramount

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 23,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.