Take a Giant Step (song) Take a Giant Step (song) "Take a Giant Step" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and released by the American band The Monkees in 1966. It was also covered in 1969 by singer Taj Mahal. The song was released as the B-side to the band's single "Last Train to Clarksville" and also as the closing track on side 1 of their debut album "The Monkees". Micky Dolenz sang the lead vocal. The song is presented as a plea to a heartbroken girl to move on from her past romantic disappointments, and to "learn to live again
Last Train (song) Kelly, "I'm in reverence just being in the presence of this man, knowing so many of the songs that have touched my heart have come from him". "Last Train" was nominated for an ARIA Music Award at the 1994 ceremony for 'Best Video', which was directed by Paul Elliot and Sally Bongers. It also provided Anu with a nomination for 'Breakthrough Artist – Single' and a nomination for Cooper as 'Producer of the Year'. On 29 July 1995 Anu promoted her debut album, "Stylin' Up" (June 1995), with a gig at The Metro in Sydney. The performance was recorded and