John Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer. He is best-known as the songwriter of The Monkees' No.1 hit song Daydream Believer, and he has also been recognized for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the early and mid 1960s while a member of The Kingston Trio (1961–1967). Originally the main force of The Kingston Trio, Stewart also released many solo albums the most successful of which was Bombs Away Dream Babies in 1979 Read more on Last.fm

When the lights go down in the california town People are in for the evening I jump into my car and i throw in my guitar My heartbeat in time with my breathing Driving over kanan, singing to my soul There’s people out there turning music into gold Ah, my buddy jim bass, he’s a-working…