"Take a Giant Step", written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, is The Monkees' first B-side, opposite "Last Train to Clarksville", released on 16 August 1966 by Colgems Records as 66-1001. The song was also featured on the band's debut album The Monkees. The single was the first record released by Colgems and featured a mono mix of the song; a stereo version first appeared on the stereo album.