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  1. He is known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the 1960s while with the Kingston Trio (1961–1967) and as a popular music songwriter of the Monkees' No. 1 hit "Daydream Believer" and his own No. 5 hit "Gold" during a solo career spanning 40 years that included almost four dozen albums and more than 600 recorded songs.

    • January 19, 2008 (aged 68), San Diego, California, U.S.
    • Daydream Believer. Granted, John Stewart did not perform “Daydream Believer” but it was he who wrote and composed it. Originally recorded by the Monkees in 1967, it became this group’s most beloved and final number-one hit and has since remained a classic pop standard.
    • Gold (featuring Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks) On the US Billboard Hot 100, “Gold” became a number five hit for John Stewart in 1979. For a time, it became his signature song until he decided to stop performing it.
    • Mother Country. On the Apollo 11 spacecraft, “Mother Country” was the song the astronauts played when they were returning home from their mission to the moon.
    • Never Goin’ Back. “Never Goin’ Back” was one of the many awesome songs featured on the album, California Bloodlines. Like the rest of the songs, the romantic in John Stewart came shining through with this fantastic number.
  2. Jan 19, 2008 · John Stewart Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor... | AllMusic. Singer/songwriter with early folk experience who recorded hits, but is best-known for writing them, notably for the Monkees. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2000s. Born. September 5, 1939 in San Diego, CA. Died. January 19, 2008 in San Diego, CA. Genre.

  3. Jul 2, 2023 · John Stewart is one of the most underrated singer-songwriters of the last century. As the Roadhouse Series prepares to pay tribute to him in song at the historic venue, The Fret House in Covina, here is a touching story of how John came to write one of his last great songs.

  4. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer. He is known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the 1960s while with the Kingston Trio (1961–1967) and as a popular music songwriter of the Monkees ' No. 1 hit "Daydream Believer" and his own No. 5 ...

  5. John Stewart: From a Trio to ‘Daydream Believer’ to ‘Gold’. As a musician in his early twenties, John Stewart was accustomed to seeing his recordings among the very top sellers in the U.S. as a member of the renowned Kingston Trio.

  6. May 30, 2006 · "Daydream Believer" Bonus Audio. 'Runaway Train' 'East of Denver' With an impressive 40 year music career, John Stewart is a true music veteran. Best known for songs like "Daydream...

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