Take a Giant Step

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About Take a Giant Step

"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.


Year:
1986
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Though you've played at love and lost
And sorrow's turned your heart to frost
I will melt your heart again.
Remember the feeling as a child
When you woke up and morning smiled
It's time you felt like you did then.
There's just no percentage in remembering the past
It's time you learned to live again at last.

Come with me, leave yesterday behind
And take a giant step outside your mind.

You stare at me in disbelief
You say for you there's no relieve
But I swear I'll prove you wrong.
Don't stay in your lonely room
Just staring back in silent gloom.
That's not where you belong
Come with me I'll take you where the taste of life is green
And everyday holds wonders to be seen.

Come with me, leave yesterday behind
And take a giant step outside your mind.

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The Monkees

The Monkees are an American pop band that released music under their original incarnation between 1966 and 1970, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner. more »

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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Take a Giant Step" is a folk rock song that's a fusion of blues, pop, and rock, marking the unique style of both Taj Mahal and The Monkees.
Songwriters
The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, two of the most famous songwriters of the 1960s.
Monkees' Version
"Take a Giant Step" was one of the prominent songs on The Monkees debut album "The Monkees".
Release Date
The Monkees' version of the song was released in 1966.
Album Details
For The Monkees' version, it's the B-side of their first single, "Last Train to Clarksville."
Taj Mahal's Version
Taj Mahal, on the other hand, recorded his bluesy version of "Take a Giant Step" for his 1969 album "Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home."
Unique Music Video
Taj Mahal made a unique music video of this song where he plays cowboy in a black and white silent film.
Lyric Interpretation
The song "Take a Giant Step" is often interpreted as a coming-of-age anthem with lyrics about personal growth and evolution.
Use in Television
The Monkees performed "Take a Giant Step" in their pilot episode of their television show, helping to cement it as one of their signature songs.
Grammy Recognition
While the song did not garner any Grammy nominations, both Taj Mahal and The Monkees have been recognized by the Grammys for their contributions to music. In fact, Taj Mahal won two Grammy Awards in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category.
Public Reaction
The song has often been praised for its soulful lyrics and the elevating music that tends to relate to audiences of varied ages.

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