"The Last Train to Clarksville" is a song by the American rock band The Monkees, released in 1966. The song features a catchy melody and tells the story of a young man who is about to leave for military service, expressing his feelings of uncertainty and longing for a romantic relationship. The song became a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was one of the first singles released by The Monkees, who were created for a television series of the same name. The track is often associated with the cultural changes of the 1960s, particularly regarding the Vietnam War.