Yardbarker

Bobby Hart, the Creative Force Behind The Monkees’ Sound and Theme Song, Dead at 86

The world of pop music just lost one of its quiet powerhouses. Bobby Hart, half of the famed songwriting duo Boyce and Hart, has passed away at the age of 86. If you’ve ever found yourself humming ...
The Cheat Sheet

1 Great Monkees Song Lost the Chance to Become a Big Hit

The Monkees‘ song “I Wanna Be Free,” released in 1966, is a standout song in the band’s catalog. It wasn’t as big of a hit as some of their other songs. “I Wanna Be Free” is a track that deserved more ...
Yahoo

Bobby Hart, Who Co-Wrote Monkees Smashes, the ‘Days of Our Lives’ Theme and His Own Hit as a Member of Boyce and Hart, Dies at 86

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bobby Hart, a songwriter who co-wrote some of the greatest hits of the Monkees, and a performer in his own right who made the top ...
AOL

Legendary songwriter who created some of The Monkees’ biggest hits dead

Bobby Hart, a pivotal figure in The Monkees' multimedia empire, has died aged 86. Mr Hart passed away at his Los Angeles home, confirmed by his friend and co-author, Glenn Ballantyne. He had been in ...
Iowa Public Radio

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 ...
Altoona Mirror

Bobby Hart, who co-wrote hits for the Monkees, dead at 86

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 ...
AOL

1966 Sneaky Monkees Hit Was Their Most Misunderstood Song

A beloved 1966 hit from The Monkees is often considered their most misunderstood song, with powerful lyrics that were missed by the band's young audience. According to U Discover Music, "Last Train to ...
LAist

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

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees' multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy ...