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