single · October 1, 1967

Daydream Believer / Goin' Down

The Monkees

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"Daydream Believer" is notable as the Monkees' last single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967, while "Goin' Down" is an early example of the band's foray into psychedelic rock.

• "Daydream Believer" was written by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio and was the only Monkees single not to feature any of the band members on lead vocals, with Davy Jones singing lead.
• The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.
• This single marked a shift in The Monkees' sound, with "Goin' Down" showcasing a more experimental and psychedelic direction, influenced by the changing music scene of 1967.

The Monkees were an American pop-rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1966. They were conceived for the NBC television series of the same name.