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
Train (band) Sakai Smith (backing vocals, percussion) also became touring members of Train. In April 2012, Train released their sixth studio album titled "California 37". The first single from the album entitled "Drive By" reached number 10 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and was a Top 10 hit in the UK, their first Top 20 single since 2009. In June 2014, Scott Underwood left the band, and was replaced by Drew Shoals. Train released their seventh studio album titled "Bulletproof Picasso" in September. It reached number 5 on the "Billboard" Top 200 and received positive reviews from critics, but only the single