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5. She and Neil Diamond wrote for The Monkees
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:00 PM
16 hrs ago

Songs Written by Neil DiamondNeil Diamond contributed several major hits and album tracks for The Monkees, most notably their massive signature anthem."I'm a Believer" - Reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts and sold millions worldwide."A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You" - Hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100."Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)""Love to Love"

Songs Written by Carole KingWriting alongside her then-husband and musical partner Gerry Goffin, Carole King provided The Monkees with iconic, socially conscious, and pop-rock tracks."Pleasant Valley Sunday" - A top-5 charting hit that became one of their most celebrated, rock-driven songs."Take a Giant Step" - The B-side to "Last Train to Clarksville" and closing track on their debut album."Sometime in the Morning" - A breezy ballad included on the More of the Monkees album."Star Collector" - Featured on the Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. album

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Pleasant Valley Sunday (Carole King) [View all] LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago OP
Omg SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #1
Made me tear up too. LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #3
Isn't she absolutely amazing? Then and now! erronis 16 hrs ago #2
Yes, she is amazing. Always liked her. n/t LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #4
She and Neil Diamond wrote for The Monkees underpants 16 hrs ago #5
Thanks, underpants. LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #6
It was Carole King's critique of the suburbs. (Pls excuse the alliteration) no_hypocrisy 14 hrs ago #7
Yup, Don Kirshner bought NJ houses for his Brill Building TexasBushwhacker 13 hrs ago #8
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