The Monkees‘ song “I Wanna Be Free,” released in 1966 ... like the bluebirds flying by me,” evoke a sense of liberation. That theme was particularly appealing to the youth of the 1960s ...

Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart were the team behind many Monkees hits. They became mostly known for writing upbeat pop songs such as “Valleri,” “(Theme From) The Monkees,” and “Last Tran to ...