<P> `` Last Train to Clarksville '' was the debut single by The Monkees . It was 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 . Lead vocals were performed by The Monkees ' drummer Micky Dolenz . `` Last Train to Clarksville '' was featured in seven episodes of the Monkees TV show ; the most for any Monkees song . </P>
<P> `` Last Train to Clarksville '' was the debut single by The Monkees . It was 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 . Lead vocals were performed by The Monkees ' drummer Micky Dolenz . `` Last Train to Clarksville '' was featured in seven episodes of the Monkees TV show ; the most for any Monkees song . </P>
who wrote the song last train to clarksville
who wrote the song last train to clarksville
Tommy Boyce Bobby Hart
Tommy Boyce Bobby Hart