Famous songwriter Bobby Hart dies at the age of 86

Famous songwriter Bobby Hart has passed away. The songwriter was a part of the famous Boyce and Hart songwriting duo. He was known for some very hit songs for 'The Monkees', such as "I Wanna Be Free" and "Last Train to Clarksville". According to the information, the songwriter died at his home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 86.

The news was confirmed on the official social media handle of 'The Monkees', a group created for television by Don Kirshner, along with an emotional tribute. The caption of this post read, "Very sad news to report: Bobby Hart, the songwriting dynamo who was half of the duo responsible for so many Monkees songs, has died. With partner Tommy Boyce, Bobby penned tracks like "I Wanna Be Free," "Last Train to Clarksville," the iconic 'Monkees' theme, and so many more, in addition to his solo songwriting career with hits like "Hurts So Bad" for Little Anthony & the Imperials. He will be remembered for his incredible talent and his innate spirituality.

Said Bobby: “It’s interesting and gratifying to look back these many years later and see that the Monkees are still with us, and they’re still being played somewhere...the records themselves have been staples that have gone on to sell for years and years. They still sound pretty fresh, and that we had an opportunity to do a lot of music that was married to visuals, and so, that in itself kinda seems to ensure that they’ll have a life of their own that’ll probably far outlast mine.”
You will be so missed, Bobby."

Bobby Hart was born on 18 February 1939. He collaborated with artists such as New Edition in his career and also contributed to the Oscar-nominated song "Over You" from Tender Mercies. Hart's partner Tommy Boyce died in 1994, but his contributions were remembered in the 2014 documentary "The Guys Who Wrote 'Em". Hart is survived by his wife Mary Ann Hart and they have two children. The songwriter's departure has left a void in the music world.