Writing a song is difficult. To say something that truly means something to you and your audience is a tough assignment. But to do it in a way that it gets attention and even rockets up the pop charts ...

Remember this little gem from The Monkees? If not, you’re not alone. It’s an amazing song and was a No. 1 hit for the band, but it was also their last No. 1 hit in the United States. “Daydream ...