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Tributes Pour In for Boyce and Hart's Bobby Hart

9/17/2025

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Bobby Hart, 86, died in Los Angeles on September 15, 2025.
He was part of the songwriting duo Boyce and Hart, known for "I Wanna Be Free" and "Last Train to Clarksville."
Hart co-wrote the "Days of Our Lives" theme in 1971 and was its last surviving composer.
Tributes from The Monkees and fans honor his significant contributions to pop culture.
Hart is survived by two children and a rich musical legacy.

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Bobby Hart, 86, died in Los Angeles on September 15, 2025.
He was part of the songwriting duo Boyce and Hart, known for "I Wanna Be Free" and "Last Train to Clarksville."
Hart co-wrote the "Days of Our Lives" theme in 1971 and was its last surviving composer.
Tributes from The Monkees and fans honor his significant contributions to pop culture.
Hart is survived by two children and a rich musical legacy.