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    • Dec 30, 1942
    Michael Nesmith is born in Houston, Texas. Best known as a member of the pop group The Monkees, he writes "Different Drum," which introduces Linda Ronstadt to the musical landscape
    Feb 13, 1944
    Bass player Peter Tork is born in Washington, D.C. In 1966, he joins the pop group The Monkees, whose "Last Train To Clarksville" ranks among country's greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Mar 8, 1945
    Drummer Micky Dolenz is born in Tarzana, California. He sings lead on The Monkees' pop hit "Last Train To Clarksville," cited among country music's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Dec 30, 1945
    Davy Jones is born in Manchester, England. In 1966, he joins the pop group The Monkees, whose "Last Train To Clarksville" ranks among country music's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Jul 25, 1966
    The Monkees record "Last Train To Clarksville" at RCA Studio A in Hollywood. More than 35 years later, the Country Music Foundation surprisingly ranks it among country's 500 greatest singles in the book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Aug 16, 1966
    Colgems releases The Monkees' pop hit "Last Train To Clarksville." In 2003, the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number" lists it among country's 500 greatest singles of all-time
    Sep 12, 1966
    As "The Last Train To Clarksville" begins making waves, the weekly series "The Monkees" debuts on NBC-TV. The recording is later tabbed among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Sep 19, 1966
    "Last Train To Clarksville" is featured in "Monkey See, Monkey Die," the second episode of NBC's "The Monkees." The song is eventually named one of country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
    Sep 26, 1966
    "Last Train To Clarksville" is featured in "Monkey Vs. Machine," the third episode of NBC's "The Monkees." The song is eventually named one of country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
    Oct 3, 1966
    "Last Train To Clarksville" is featured in "Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers," the fourth episode of NBC's "The Monkees." The song ranks among country's 500 greatest singles in the Country Music Foundation's "Heartaches By The Number"
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